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BRAMPTON, ON (October 14, 2025), - Beginning January 1, 2026, Peel Region, along with other Ontario municipalities, will transfer responsibility for their recycling programs to Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization. While the service provider for recycling will shift on January 1, Peel residents will continue to use their current blue recycling bin. There will also be no change to recycling collection days…
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BRAMPTON, Ont. (April 24, 2025), – Today, Peel Regional Council received the 2024 Homelessness Point-in-Time (PiT) Count, a community-level measure of homelessness at a single point in time that provides both local and national insights. In compliance with both federal and provincial requirements, Peel Region participates in a Point-in-Time Count which consists of:, Enumeration, : an estimate of the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night, and identifying where they stayed (such as shelters, transitional housing, and unsheltered locations), and;, Housing Needs Survey, : a survey that is completed in-person with individuals experiencing homelessness to gather key information on demographics and experiences. Peel conducted the 2024 PiT Count on Nov. 13, 2024, and the Housing Needs Survey between Nov. 13 to 15, 2024. There were 1,035 participants that completed this survey. Peel publishes yearly data to quantify homelessness using multiple sources to ensure…
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BRAMPTON, Ont. – April 25, 2025., In Peel, one in six adults is living with diabetes. This is higher than the provincial average, and rates are expected to keep rising. Data projects 100,000 new cases of diabetes in Peel region between 2020 and 2030. To address this, Peel Public Health (PPH) is prioritizing the reduction in risk factors that contribute to the development of chronic diseases like diabetes. Peel Public Health…, Healthy early years:, The infant feeding program supports families through hands-on, in-person education or telephone counselling from public health nurses., Healthy schools:, Through partnerships with local school boards and schools, Peel Public Health offers programs like Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (PALS) to encourage physical activity in school-age children., Healthy communities:, Through partnerships with local faith leaders, we are increasing access to healthier food and opportunities for active living by creating supportive environments within places of worship. We are also working with university researchers to understand and explore the use of AI in public health, including diabetes prevention. Peel Public Health will continue to approach community health and well-…
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BRAMPTON, ON (April 28, 2025), – On this National Day of Mourning, Peel Region remembers and honours those individuals who have been killed, injured or fallen ill on the job, and those impacted by workplace tragedies. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all workers. In commemoration of this important day, flags at Peel Region buildings will be lowered to half-mast, and a…
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