BRAMPTON, Ont. – June 6, 2025. In a presentation to Peel Region’s Health System Integration Committee yesterday, Paramedic Chief Brian Gibson and Peel’s Senior Medical Director Dr. Sudip Saha presented the 2024 achievements of the Peel Regional Paramedic Services Community Paramedicine (CP) Program. The CP Program is a healthcare model where paramedics expand their traditional emergency response roles to provide more comprehensive, preventive and follow-up care within the community.

Adults aged 65 and over are the fastest growing age group in Peel. In 2051, one in five Peel residents will be older adults – an increase from one in seven in 2021. As healthcare systems across Ontario and here at home face growing pressure, many older residents, particularly those with mobility challenges and/or cognitive decline, lack a family doctor or are unable to easily leave their homes for medical appointments. Without regular oversight, medical conditions are going undetected, leading to more 911 calls, and a rapid decline in quality of life.

To help close this gap in the healthcare system, Peel Region Community Paramedics are bringing care directly to the homes of vulnerable residents. In 2024, the CP Program continued to make measurable strides in improving health outcomes, including:

• Registering 518 residents in the High Intensity Supports @ Home Program, providing crucial in-home care to patients recently discharged from hospital.
• Conducting 748 home visits to residents waiting to enter a long-term care facility.
• Completing 1,760 wellness checks to residents at Peel Living buildings participating in the CP@Clinic Program.
• Partnering with Trillium Health Partners’ Solutions Clinic to bring virtual doctors into residents’ homes. By conducting in-home diagnostics (e.g., ultrasounds, urinalysis, and blood analysis), community paramedics can provide internists with real-time data to guide complex treatment decisions on the spot.
• Partnering with William Osler Health System, allowing community paramedics to identify patients for the CARE program. Once enrolled into the CARE program, patients can receive in-home care from a physician, nurse practitioner or other specialist, as well as remote patient monitoring.
• Connecting patients with Peel Region’s seniors’ programs and services, such as the Seniors Dental Care Program and TransHelp, to ensure a holistic, person-centric approach to care.

“Together with our valued partners, we are successfully reimagining how healthcare is delivered in Peel,” said Paramedic Chief Brian Gibson. “By meeting patients where they are and providing customized care to those who need it most, community paramedics are helping to eliminate barriers to healthcare in Peel.”

The Community Paramedicine Program, fully funded by the Ontario government until March 2026, has already demonstrated a meaningful impact, but there’s still more to be done.

“We have many ideas for expanding the program. We look forward to working with the Ontario government to secure stable, long-term funding so we can keep providing the support our patients count on, and extend that help to even more people in need,” added Chief Gibson.

For more information on the Peel Regional Paramedic Services Community Paramedicine Program, read the Health System Integration Committee report Supporting vulnerable residents: an update on Community Paramedicine in Peel.

The Health System Integration Committee includes members of Peel Regional Council and external health partners such as Ontario Health Teams (Mississauga, Central West and Hills of Headwaters), Ontario Health, and the education sector represented by Toronto Metropolitan University. Its role is to advise on health-related issues in Peel and guide efforts to improve the health system. For more information, visit Committees and Advisory Boards – peelregion.ca

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we work on the system or conduct tests.

On Monday, June 9^th, 2025. From 9:30am to 11:30am. Please expect a brief water outage and loss of water pressure while we work in your area.  If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

• Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
• Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
• Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the test shutdown

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

• 905-791-7800, extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
• 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Monday, June 9^th, 2025. From 9:30am to 11:30am

Location: 316 Mineola Gardens, Mississauga.

Affected Addresses:  1299-1335 Mineola Gardens, Mississauga. Valves: 2044385- 2044145.

Project #: C-603554

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #  437-220-6897.

BRAMPTON, Ont. – June 4, 2025. As June marks Seniors Month across Ontario, Peel Region is proud to acknowledge the many contributions of the seniors living in Peel and reinforce its commitment to providing person-centred services that support the well-being and dignity of its rapidly growing senior population.

Peel is experiencing a significant demographic shift. In 2021, 15 per cent of Peel residents were 65 years and older, totalling approximately 212,625 individuals, representing a 2 per cent increase from 2016. By 2041, this figure is projected to rise to 20 per cent of the population, reflecting the fastest growing age group in the region. This growth underscores the need for responsive and person-centred services that meet the needs of older adults.

To ensure we can continue to support our seniors today and into the future, Peel offers a variety of programs and services designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors:

Peel Long Term Care Centres: Peel Region operates 5 municipally owned, non-profit Long Term Care Centres that provide compassionate, loving, and respectful care to individuals and their caregivers. The centres have adopted the Butterfly Approach, which creates a warm, engaging environment that fosters meaningful connections, emotion-based care, and improved quality of life. To support this care, Peel Long Term Care takes proactive steps to ensure residents remain safe and healthy.

Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor: This innovative facility combines a 177-bed long-term care centre called Peel Manor, which includes a Transitional Behavioural Support Unit, with a comprehensive service hub offering Adult Day Services, an eight-bed overnight Respite Care Centre, an Integrated Care Centre, a social enterprise operated café and shop, and more.  The campus includes plans for a future seniors rental building with 198 affordable rental units for seniors, currently in construction. The SHWV aims to be the heart of a vibrant, thriving neighbourhood that enhances the quality of life and supports the well-being of those who live and work in the Village and the surrounding community.

Adult Day Services: Peel Region operates five Adult Day Services (ADS), which provide seniors with structured, supervised, and engaging activities that support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health. Peel Region also offers Virtual ADS, so older adults can take part in physical exercise, social and trivia programs or even music therapy online from the comfort of their own homes. ADS also provides caregivers with education sessions, navigation support, and social work counselling to help support them in their caregiving role.

Overnight Respite Care: This service provides caregivers with scheduled breaks for attending to personal needs with the peace of mind that their loved ones are under the care of trained and compassionate staff.

Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program: This program provides low-income seniors, 65 years and older, with access to essential dental care, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent them from maintaining oral health.

Peel Regional Paramedic Services Community Paramedicine (CP) Program: The CP Program is a healthcare model where paramedics expand their traditional emergency response roles to provide more comprehensive, preventive, and follow-up care within the community. Peel Region community paramedics aim to reduce 911 calls and emergency room visits by providing in-home care and assessments to help clients understand and manage their health.

Housing and Social Support: Peel Region programs: provide assistance with financial aid, housing, and homelessness. For example, Mayfield Seniors Apartments is affordable seniors housing in Caledon for adults 65 years or older. A new seniors rental building is currently under construction in Brampton, which will bring 198 affordable rental units for seniors once complete.

Peel Living Wellness Workshops: Peel Living serves over 4,000 seniors across 28 sites in Mississauga and Brampton. The wellness workshops are an opportunity for seniors to receive expert guidance surrounding nutrition and movement. Workshop participants benefit from group exercise and nutrition strategies that support healthy aging, improved mobility, and enhanced quality of life.

TransHelp: Peel Region assists seniors and individuals with disabilities by providing them with door-to-door transportation. With our TransHelp fleet now at 65 buses, we continue to provide safe and reliable transportation for our elderly and at-risk population. Ridership continues to increase, as TransHelp delivered over 68,000 rides in March 2025, nearly an all-time high.

Planning Ahead

In response to the growing senior population, Peel Region has introduced the Seniors Services Strategic Plan 2024–2029. This plan focuses on advancing health equity, promoting mental well-being, and integrating health systems to deliver person-centred care. Initiatives include enhancing dementia care expertise among paramedics, adopting emotion-based care in Adult Day Services, and providing dental care at the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor. As demands for seniors’ services increase, Peel Region is committed to partnerships with all levels of government and will continue to advocate for increased funding and support to ensure that all seniors have access to the care and services they need to thrive in our community.

Join Us in Celebrating Seniors Month

Throughout June, Peel Region invites residents to participate in various events and activities across the region that honour the contributions of older adults. These initiatives aim to raise awareness about the importance of supporting seniors and fostering a connected and caring community.

Brampton: City of Brampton | Recreation | June is Seniors Month 

Caledon: Celebrate Seniors Month with free activities and programs across Caledon – Town of Caledon 

Mississauga: Mississauga’s older adults have plenty to celebrate this Seniors Month – City of Mississauga

For more information on Peel Region’s services and programs for seniors, visit peelregion.ca/health/seniors.