News release: March 11, 2021
Region of Peel recognizes Day of Mourning
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the W.H.O.’s COVID-19 pandemic declaration
Brampton, ON. (March 11, 2021) – Today Peel Regional Council joined governments across the country to mark the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 pandemic declaration. Chair Nando Iannicca led council in a moment of silence to remember all lives lost to COVID-19. Flags at Regional headquarters have also been lowered to half-staff to honour their memories.
Chair Iannicca also recognized the toll the pandemic has taken on the Peel community. He spoke about the deep, personal losses that Peel residents have suffered and thanked essential workers and Peel Public Health for their tireless efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
The Region of Peel has been supporting the response to COVID-19 since January 2020. It has many online resources to inform residents and support businesses. Most recently, it began opening appointment-only vaccination clinics at sites across the region.
"All of us have been touched by COVID-19. All of us have either lost a beloved friend or family member or know someone who has. And, whether they lived here in Peel or halfway across the world, it is important today to remember them and honour the gap their passing leaves in our lives."
–Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair
Media contacts
Andrea Wiseman
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
289-541-7233
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.
