News release: September 22, 2021
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Service Hours at the Region of Peel
Brampton, ON (September 22, 2021) – Region of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Friday, October 1, 2021:
- Access Peel Counters (by appointment only)
- Dental Services Contact Centre
- Early Years and Child Care Services
- Family Health Call Centre
- Healthy Sexuality Clinic
- Needle Exchange Program – Mobile Van
- Ontario Works in Peel
- Peel Living Office
Vaccination Clinics
Vaccination clinics continue to be open. To book your appointment, visit: COVID-19 vaccine.
Emergency shelter, food, medication, 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
All trips for Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29.
On Thursday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation):
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- The TransHelp office will be closed, with regular hours resuming on Friday, October 1.
- Passengers can book on Wednesday, September 29 for trips on Saturday, October 2.
If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.
Public Transit
Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.
Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
Waste collection at the curb continues Thursday, September 30. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders. All Community Recycling Centres are closed Thursday, September 30 and return to their regular schedules on Friday, October 1.
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is temporarily closed until early 2022 to conduct upgrades to the facility. However, in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, and Culture Days which begins September 24, PAMA has invited two Indigenous artists to showcase their work and stories in two outdoor installations in September: Katherine Takpannie and Tracey-Mae Chambers.
Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
Media contact
Jed Bick
Communication Coordinator
Region of Peel
437-226-1075
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.
