News Release: March 16, 2020
Regional services and facilities temporarily affected to reduce risk of COVID-19 in Peel
Brampton, ON. (Mar. 16, 2020) – Until further notice, some Regional services and facilities are temporarily affected to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in Peel. The Region will continue to update residents of any changes.
Temporary closures
- EarlyON Child and Family Centres – community based early learning centers
- 2020 income tax preparation clinics
- All Oral Health clinics
- Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
- Healthy Sexuality Public Health clinics in Brampton, Bolton, Meadowvale, Malton, and Hope 24/7
- Peel Youth Village community – use of gym equipment will not be available
- Peel Living – all party rooms and common rooms in Peel Living buildings are closed (all related programming cancelled)
Cancellations and service changes
- Ontario Works and Employment workshops are cancelled
- Peel Living – only emergency work orders will be completed for Peel Living buildings
- Adult prenatal classes, Healthy Start program, and the Teen prenatal supper club are cancelled. Online options are available
- Community Recycling Centres are no longer accepting cash payments
TransHelp
The following service changes will begin Wed., March 18 and stay in effect until further notice:
- Passengers will only be able to travel for dialysis, work, groceries, pharmacy and medical appointments. All non-essential travel will be suspended.
- Passengers will be asked screening questions when calling to book a trip.
Shelters
If you are homeless, you can still access Regional shelters. Please call shelters in advance to allow for appropriate screening.
Stay updated on the novel coronavirus in Peel at peelregion.ca/coronavirus and by following @RegionofPeel on Twitter.
Media Contacts
Genevieve Ricciardella
Communications specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 905-965-5967
Angelica Spataro
Communications specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 905-872-4655
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
