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BRAMPTON, ON (April 30, 2025), – The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is thrilled to kick off a series of events and workshops in celebration of Youth Week, Mother’s Day, and Museum Month this May!, Great Mother’s Day Opportunities, Paper Quilling Workshop Saturday, May 3, 2 - 4 p.m. Registration required. , $26 + HST (General), $22.10 + HST (PAMA Members)., Argentinian Folk Music with El Ceibo Thursday, May 8, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Registration is recommended, as space is limited, ., $14.50 + HST (General), $12.33 + HST (PAMA Members)., Tea Tasting Experience Saturday, May 10, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Registration required. , $40.75 + HST (General), $34.60 + HST (PAMA Members)., Youth Week Events, Open-Mic event with Speak Your Truth Thursday, May 22, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Pay-what-you-can admission, no registration required. The PAMA Youth Council Presents: Roots and Wings - A Youth Art Showcase Saturday, May 24, 12 – 4 p.m. Pay-what-you-can admission, no registration required. , Celebrate Museum Month, Timeless Toys (Families), Sundays, May 4 and 18 , 2 – 3:30 p.m. Designed for ages 5 to 12. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any parent or guardian who wishes to create their own toy must also register as supplies are limited. , Registration: $12.50 + HST (General), $10.63 + HST (PAMA Members). , Annual MOYO event in support of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia in partnership with PAMA Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This program will take place at PAMA with free event admission. Registration is required with MOYO Health Services . PAMA Spring Reception Friday, May 23, 7 – 9 p.m. Admission is free, RSVP is required by e-mailing, PAMAEventRSVP@peelregion.ca, Turkish Paper Marbling Workshop Sunday, May 25, 1:30 - 3 p.m. Registration required. , $18 + HST (General), $15.30 + HST (PAMA Members)., About PAMA, PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel region’s diverse culture and heritage highlighting important local, Canadian, and global narratives. Art, artifact, and archival collections, exhibitions, and programs help visitors make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and public programs for all ages. Operated…
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BRAMPTON, ON (May 1, 2025), – Peel Region is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Circular Economy Initiatives Fund, which supports not-for-profit organizations working on innovative circular economy initiatives in Peel. The selected organizations have demonstrated exceptional commitment to reducing waste and creating sustainable solutions within the community. This new fund, managed by Peel Region’s Waste…, Help a Girl Out, The Reusables Project focuses on reusable hygiene products and the destigmatization of menstruation. It conducts sewing workshops and provides materials for volunteer sewists to create reusable pads, which are donated to those experiencing period poverty., Knights Table, The EcoSmart - Appliance Repair and Food Waste Reduction Project works to repair and redistribute donated non-functioning appliances to individuals in need. Additionally, the project establishes a composting program at their food bank and soup kitchen. Thus, diverting both appliances and food waste from landfill., Peel Career Assessment Services, The Tech Refurbishment and Reuse Program extends the life of electronic devices by refurbishing donated technology and lending it to vulnerable communities, while educating participants on proper electronic waste management., Peel Multicultural Council, The HUB Project (Helping-U-Bike!) collects discarded bicycles and refurbishes them to provide to community members in need. The project also hosts public workshops on bicycle repair., Samaritan's Feet Canada, The Footwear Refurbishment Initiative collects discarded footwear, refurbishes them, and will redistribute 10,000 pairs to vulnerable communities in Peel., The Dam – Develop Assist Mentor, The Circular Economy - Youth Partnership Project engages youth in researching circular economy topics, developing and implementing projects, and evaluating their impact, empowering youth to tackle environmental issues they are passionate about. Intake of applications for 2025 funding took place in 2024. For more information about the Circular Economy Initiatives Fund and the recipients, please…
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BRAMPTON, ON (May 1, 2025), – Peel Region is presenting the benefits of Virtual Adult Day Services (ADS) at AdvantAge Ontario’s 2025 Convention (#ASC2025) today. In projects carried out during the pandemic in 2021, Virtual ADS was shown to improve socialization, provide cognitive stimulation, and increase positive mood by about 25%. Since its inception in 2021, Peel’s Virtual ADS has evolved into a permanent service with…
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BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025), – Grown in Peel makes it easy for residents to find fresh, locally grown and raised products, strengthening the connection between Peel’s farms and the community. From fresh fruits and vegetables to meats, honey, eggs, and nursery stock, the Grown in Peel Local Food Guide has all the information you need to shop, support, and explore local agriculture. Residents can use the Guide’s interactive…
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BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025), – Hospital transfers can be stressful for long-term care residents, increasing their risk for delirium, hospital-acquired infections, and functional decline. In early results being presented at AdvantAge Ontario’s 2025 Convention (#ASC2025) today, Peel Region saw improved health outcomes and a promising reduction in hospital transfers by expanding point-of-care testing (POCT) across all five of…
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, BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025), - Patricia Caza, Peel’s Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, has been selected as one of nine excellence awardees shortlisted for the Law Department Leader of the Year by the Canadian Law Awards. As Regional Solicitor, Patricia Caza serves as the Chief Legal Officer of the corporation and provides advice to Regional Council to inform decision-making. She and the Legal…
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