News release: July 31, 2023
Civic Holiday Service Hours at Peel Region
Brampton, ON. (July 31, 2023) – – Peel Region offices and some non-emergency services will be closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 7, 2023.
The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, August 8, 2023:
- Access Peel Counters
- Dental Services Contact Centre
- Early Years and Child Care Services
- Family Health Call Centre
- Healthy Sexuality Clinics
- Housing Services, Client Services
Vaccination Clinics
COVID-19 vaccine clinics and routine school immunization clinics will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2023. Clinics will resume regular hours of operations on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. To check for available clinics and to book your appointment, visit: COVID-19 vaccine or routine school immunization.
Peel Works Harm Reduction Services
Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction - Mobile Van will be closed Monday, August 7, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 8.
Emergency shelter, food or personal support
For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.
Peel Living Maintenance Requests
For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
TransHelp
To travel on Monday, August 7 and Tuesday, August 8, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 6.
On Monday, August 7 (Civic Holiday):
- Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
- Flexible (same-day) trips will not be provided.
- All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.
We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.
Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.
Public Transit
Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.
Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
On Monday, August 7, there will be no waste collection. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.
All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, August 7 and will return to regular hours of operation on Tuesday, August 8.
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
PAMA will be closed on Monday, August 7 and will reopen on Tuesday, August 8. Don't forget to drop-in on Tuesdays and Thursdays this August at PAMA for their Be a Detective drop-in family activities, explore exhibits and unique historic spaces! It’s affordable family fun with $10 admission for two adults and up to five kids.
Media contact
Samantha Mastantuono
Communications Coordinator
Region of Peel
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.
