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 that have sparked mass demonstrations across Canada, the U.S. and abroad. More troubling, however, is these incidents – the violent
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 register for kindergarten virtually, if they haven’t already done so. “We’re pleased to continue welcoming new kindergarten students, and provide
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 they were in contact with any FreshCo employee last week at the Malton location. 7205 Goreway Drive. Please follow this
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 time, we do not know if further extensions will be announced, but commit to keeping you updated as new information
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 with the support, supplies, systems or services, including processing, packaging, distribution, delivery, and maintenance necessary to operate; Retail and Wholesaling
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 and swift action to ensure the province continues to protect the health and well-being of Ontarians. To ensure that anyone
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 Dates by 90 Days City of Mississauga Council decided to defer the April, May and June interim property tax due
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 of other venues where crowds are known to gather. Ford made the announcement at a hastily-called news conference at Queen’s
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 Children and Social Services. The program has been running for 3+ years, and according to Monique Abbott, “Over 400 families have
AS POVERTY DEEPENS IN THE 905, UNITED WAY IS STRENGTHENING PEEL REGION’S SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE United Way’s Anchor and Building Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy grants represent a $2 million investment in Peel Region TORONTO, February 25, 2020 – United Way is aligning its community investment strategy – the largest investment after government – across Peel, Toronto and York