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Keep wondering if it's garbage or recycling day? Get weekly waste collection reminders by text message, email or phone call. It's easy and convenient.

Vision problems can interfere with a child's ability to learn. Get information about OHIP-covered eye exams for children up to age 19.

Do something good while feeling miserable. Throw your used tissues in your green bin. They do not belong in your recycling or garbage.

Temperatures are dropping, and curbside yard waste collection for 2019 is ending soon. Don’t miss your last chance to set out your leaves, branches and brush.

On now until March 2020, PAMA's "Trash Talk" exhibit highlights key issues and challenges and explores solutions for reducing the waste we create.

Have you visited a Community Recycling Centre (CRC)? Take the survey and tell us how we can improve, and you could win a $100 gift card. Survey closes December 15, 2019.

Do something good while feeling miserable. Throw your used tissues in your green bin. They do not belong in your recycling or garbage.

Tenant Support Agent Mandeep is beloved at Peel’s Snelgrove seniors’ building. Watch how her unique style of care helps seniors age in homes they love, surrounded by neighbors and friends.

Connect with other new parents at a Peel EarlyON Child and Family Centre. Drop-in programs are free in this supportive, friendly environment.

Your winter garbage exemption is from January 27-February 7, 2020. Check your collection calendar to find your garbage exemption day.

We're here to help, no matter how you feed your baby. Check out our holiday hours.

Understanding opioid use in our community.

Spark your family's festive spirit with Sunday FUNday "Let It Snow", Winter Break: Art Attack and other unique exhibitions and events over the holidays.

We're ready to tackle the snow and icy weather! Discover how our winter operations help keep drivers and communities safe.

Changes are coming in January 2020.

Tell us how we can best communicate with you by filling out the fall 2020 tenant survey.

We’re working on a new online portal to make it easier for you to submit maintenance requests 24/7. We need your help. We’re going to be reaching out to you shortly to invite you to join the testing group.

Stay up-to-date on where to get your flu shot in Peel, visit peelregion.ca/flu.

In Peel and Ontario it’s now mandatory for everyone to wear a mask inside all public spaces. This applies to all common areas of Peel Living buildings, like lobbies, laundry rooms, elevators and mail rooms.

Masks or face coverings must cover the nose, mouth, and chin with no gaps. Learn more about masks and face coverings and the related municipal bylaws.

Peel Living’s Mandatory Face Covering Policy is posted in laundry rooms and at the superintendent’s office.

There is no smoking or vaping allowed within 9 metres of Regional and Peel Living properties.

Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, etc.), herbal material (shisha), or cannabis (marijuana), or using vape devices (e-cigarettes, vape pens or personal vaporizers - also known as ‘MODS’) within 9 metres of playground areas, outdoor recreation facilities and within 9 metres of entrances and exits to municipal buildings is prohibited.

Every person who is guilty of an offence under this bylaw will, upon conviction, be liable to a fine of approximately $5,000, as outlined in the Provincial Offences Act.

When a resident tested positive at Sheridan Villa Long Term Care Centre, staff sprang into action. Watch Registered Practical Nurse, Darryl Hawtin''s eye-opening account of caring and coping during COVID-19.

Continuing his work to help us all live the best, healthiest and most enjoyable lives we can in Peel.

As a reminder, you can report damaged bins or missed collection online. It''s quick and easy.

Vision Zero will help get us there. Discover the steps we''ve taken to make travelling on Peel roads safer for all residents, visitors and commuters.

Peel Region''s construction crews remain dedicated to providing essential services and ensuring our regional roads and facilities are safe.

COVID-19 closures and restrictions have created challenges for all of us, including families who are wondering how they can still have summer fun together this year.

We hope this collection of free online resources will help.

The City of Brampton’s virtual hub features a variety of video and printable tutorials to keep you active, entertained and engaged while at home. Digital resources are available for all age groups and interests in these areas: virtual fitness, adventures at home, arts and crafts, and the Senior’s Digital Café.

The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is posting daily @home virtual family fun activities, including behind-the-scenes tours, art and artifact spotlights.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has launched the Pearson Airport Explorers Club - a fun, interactive online learning tool for kids in Grades 3 to 8.

The Town of Caledon continues to promote the benefits of parks and recreation for physical, social, and environmental health. Although it will be different this year, they offer great resources to keep you active.

The City of Mississauga offers a range of online activities to help every member of the household stay positive, active, and entertained at home.

Thank you to our tenants and to the surrounding community for keeping spirits up by showing that physical distance doesn’t have to mean we aren’t still connected to one another.

There’s always time to talk. Connect with a Peel Region volunteer for a weekly friendly phone call. Many languages can be accommodated.

Peel Region volunteers work together with Peel Living staff. All volunteers have been screened and have received training. Contact your Tenancy Support Agent today to register for the program ad 905-453-2500

Help is here

There are many supports available for seniors in Peel during COVID-19, from grocery delivery to help with other errands, and more. Visit peelregion.ca/peelliving

Arts and crafts

Google Arts and Culture provides creative art activities and virtual access to many museums and galleries around the world.

Educational resources

• Mad Scientist has a range of home science experiments and interactive quizzes.
• National Geographic Kids has games, videos, and explorative learning activities.
• Instructables is an online community providing projects for the whole family.
• TVOKids YouTube channel offers free pre-school and school age online games and activities free.
• NASA’s Curiosity rover allows you to explore Mars
• iNaturalist connects you with nature in Canada by exploring its inhabitants.

Museums with online collections

• Art Gallery of Ontario
• Canadian Museum of History
• National Gallery of Canada
• Royal Ontario Museum
• Virtual Museums has several Canadian virtual tours online free of charge.

Youth programs

• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Youth Council is designed to give young people a way to come together to identify issues that matter to you, and give you the tools to take real action.
• Free virtual youth summer programs.
• Skills Ontario Trades and Technology Summer Virtual Camp

The fall garbage exemption period is suspended. Only up to 2 extra garbage bags will be collected.

Peel Region receives over $276 million in federal funding.

We''ll continue to work with providers to ensure everyone''s health and safety.

Over 70 youth artists share their voices about home, isolation, mental health and more through their captivating, diverse works of art.

Keep your staff and visitors safe, control the spread of COVID-19, and prevent cases at your business or workplace.

There are 4 COVID-19 Assessment Centres in Peel. Complete the online self-assessment or speak to your health care provider before visiting an Assessment Centre.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days is required by law to self-isolate. This means you must stay at home, self-monitor for symptoms and avoid contact with other people for 14 days.

If you’re feeling well, have not travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days and have no symptoms of COVID-19, continue to monitor your health. Keep helping to stop the spread by practicing physical distancing, washing your hands often and staying at home.

Due to high call volume, we’re experiencing longer than normal wait times at our call centres. Get the very latest COVID-19 information on our website and follow us on social media.

The Ontario government has ordered all non-essential businesses to close. Learn about supports for employees, workplaces and other businesses.

Some Regional services and facilities are temporarily affected or closed until further notice to slow the spread of COVID-19. See what’s open, closed or cancelled.

Details about the virus, how to prevent it and how we''re working with partners.

Ask yourself these questions before choosing where to receive care this winter.

A new parent shares her experience with our infant feeding services.

Grass clippings are no longer accepted at the curb or at any Community Recycling Centre. You can practice grasscycling by leaving grass clippings on the lawn after you''ve mowed it. It takes less effort and keeps your lawn healthy.

Keep your bins out of the path of snow plows. A bin placed too close to the road might get knocked over by a passing plow. Always set your bins 1 m (3 ft.) from the road or curb.