News Release: June 24, 2020
Canada Day holiday service hours at the Region of Peel
Brampton, ON (June 24, 2020) – As the Region of Peel continues to support efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, our regional offices and services will remain closed until further notice. Over the Canada Day holiday and as we move into stage 2 of reopening, Peel Public Health encourages residents and businesses to continue practicing physical distancing, wearing a mask when maintaining a 2 metre distance is difficult, washing your hands and getting tested if you’re sick.
While our main offices are closed, the Region is providing a limited number of services by telephone and on an emergency needs basis. These services will be affected by the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1. Services are provided over the phone and by appointment only. If you have documents that you would like to drop off rather than mail or email, please use drop boxes located outside the entrances of our Regional buildings.
List of affected services:
| Service area | Services not available | Services resume |
|---|---|---|
| Access Peel | Wednesday, July 1 | Thursday, July 2 |
| Early Years and Child Care Services | Wednesday, July 1 | Thursday, July 2 |
| Emergency Child Care Centres | Wednesday, July 1 | Thursday, July 2 |
| Healthy Sexuality (Fairview) | Wednesday, July 1 | Thursday, July 2 |
| Peel Living | Wednesday, July 1 | Thursday, July 2 |
| Ontario Works in Peel | Wednesday, July 1 | Thursday, July 2 |
Residents are advised that there will be no waste collection on Wednesday, July 1 due to the holiday. Waste collection will be one day later that week. Check the collection schedule for your collection day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.
All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 and will reopen on Thursday, July 2.
The Peel Works Needle Exchange Program (PWNEP) Mobile Van will be closed on Wednesday, July 1. Services will operate from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and by calling or texting (645) 225-1623 on Monday, June 29 and Tuesday June 30 and reopen Thursday, July 2. Harm reduction supplies are also available during regular operating hours at the Fairview clinic.
Healthy Sexuality Fairview Clinic services (testing, treatments, doctor assessments) are by appointment only. For vaccine pick-up, harm reduction and birth control, no appointments are needed. All Healthy Sexuality services and Clinic will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 and reopen Thursday, July 2.
TransHelp – Specific trips for Wednesday, July 1 (Canada Day) and Thursday, July 2 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Flexible trips will not be accommodated after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 or any time of day on Wednesday, July 1.
On Wednesday, July 1 (Canada Day):
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- The TransHelp office will be closed, with regular hours resuming on Thursday, July 2
The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. However, families can participate virtually by visiting the PAMA @ Home activities page and celebrate National Pride Week from June 29 – July 3 which will focus on celebrating the end of National Pride Month, the start of Peel Pride Month in July and our Canadian Pride for Canada Day! Visit pama.peelregion.ca for more information.
Emergencies
For emergencies related to food, emergency shelter, medication or personal support, call the Region of Peel at 905-453-1300.
Maintenance Requests
For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
Media contacts
Angelica Spataro
Communication 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.
