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October 28, 2020April 17, 2022

Peel Public Health Messages – Flu & Immunization Clinics and Halloween

The following provides information from Peel Public Health related to items discussed at recent CRT meetings; including key messages and resources related to: Flu and Immunization Clinics Halloween Flu and Immunization Clinics During this flu season, it is vitally important, even more so than in past …

October 7, 2020February 10, 2023

COVID-19 Regional Snapshots and Updates

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 211 Central have increased their capacity to respond to urgent needs and share data with government, funders and community partners. This means we continue to connect people quickly to …

October 1, 2020

Dress Purple for Children, Youth and Families in Peel!

Every October, Children Aid Societies, in partnership with social service organizations, government, and community members across Ontario run a provincial awareness campaign called Dress Purple Day. Since its inception, many of you have been …

September 28, 2020April 16, 2022

Community Covid-19 Testing Sites Near You

The government of Ontario is continuing to prioritize the health and safety of everyone with the rise in COVID-19 cases. The province has opened 150 assessment centres for COVID-19 testing so far and starting September …

August 4, 2020

File Your 2019 Taxes Before September To Keep Getting Benefit Payments

Canadians who receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST) credit need to complete their 2019 tax returns as soon as possible. As of June, more than 1.9 million Canadians …

June 26, 2020April 17, 2022

Mississauga Announces Plans for a Virtual Canada Day Celebration

"Today we have started plans for a virtual Canada Day Celebration for the City of Mississauga, providing residents with an opportunity to celebrate our nations' birthday during this difficult time," said Mayor Bonnie Crombie in …

June 10, 2020April 17, 2022

Black Community Action Network (BCAN) of Peel Addresses Anti-Racism

On this day as the world celebrates the life of George Floyd, and like many across North America and the globe, the Black Community Action Network (BCAN) of Peel is deeply disheartened by recent tragedies of anti-Black racism …

May 15, 2020

Kindergarten Registration Now Available Online for 2020-21 School Year

The Peel District School Board is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020-21 school year through its new online kindergarten registration portal. While schools remain closed due to COVID-19, families who have children born in 2016 can …

April 6, 2020

Freshco Employee in Malton Tested Positive For COVID-19

April 4, 2020, Franchisee employee in Mississauga, ON, tested positive for COVID-19. The last day the employee worked was April 3. FreshCo, 7205 Goreway Drive, Mississauga, ON. Community members are urged to get checked if …

March 31, 2020

Closure of Peel board schools and worksites extended to May 4, 2020

Ministry of Education officially announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario, including those in the Peel District School Board, will remain closed until May 4, 2020, to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. At this …

March 24, 2020

Coronavirus: province releases list of essential workplaces and services

The Government of Ontario released the list of essential workplaces and services on Monday night. Here is the list provided by the government: Supply chains 1. Businesses that supply other essential businesses or essential services …

March 24, 2020

Ontario Waives 3-Month Wait For OHIP

Ontario Expands Coverage for Care March 20, 2020 Enhanced Health Care Coverage Critical to Support Efforts to Contain COVID-19 TORONTO — As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve globally and locally, Ontario is taking decisive …

March 24, 2020April 17, 2022

City of Mississauga COVID-19 Response: Updates for Residents

March 23, 2020 At the March 19 Special Emergency Council meeting, Mississauga City Council made decisions in response to COVID-19 to help mitigate impacts on residents and businesses as follows: Mississauga Council Defers Property Tax Due …

March 17, 2020April 16, 2022

Doug Ford Declares State Of Emergency In Ontario

Premier Doug Ford has declared a provincial state of emergency in response to a worsening COVID-19 outbreak and will now order the closure of restaurants and bars not providing takeout service along with a host …

March 5, 2020

It isn’t easy being a parent! Malton Neighbourhood Services provides Black Family Support

BY JONELL PANTLITZ Malton Neighbourhood Services (MNS) have a Parent Communication Program for parents within the black community in Peel. This program is managed by Monique Abbott and is funded by the Ministry of Community …