Public invited to celebrate the opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. May 26, 2026 Photos credit: CVC Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), in partnership with Peel Region and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, a new 26-hectare waterfront destination and one of the most significant shoreline restoration and greenspace projects in the region's history. The Grand Opening celebration will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families, community members and visitors are invited to explore this newly restored section of Mississauga's Lake Ontario shoreline. For early risers, there will be a sunrise ceremony at 6 a.m. conducted by Raiden Levesque, an Oshkabewis (helper) and firekeeper from the Métis Nation and the Eagle Spirits of Great Waters drummers. The gathering will feature storytelling, singing and a sacred fire. More than a decade in the making, this conservation area represents a transformative achievement in habitat creation and waterfront revitalization. The project is a collaborative effort by Peel Region, CVC and TRCA, working together with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the cities of Mississauga and Toronto and dedicated community advocates and funding partners. Together, they transformed a formerly degraded shoreline into a thriving conservation area, featuring vital coastal wetland and meadow habitats, recreational trails and dedicated Indigenous placemaking spaces. The project's innovative approach to habitat creation has been recognized with an international award from the Society for Ecological Restoration for excellence in urban ecological restoration. Through a series of consultations with Indigenous partners, community members and partner organizations, Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area offers an accessible network of trails, boardwalks, lookouts and gathering spaces. These amenities showcase the site's diverse cultural and ecological history, while providing scenic connections to wetlands, grasslands, forest environments and Lake Ontario as well as a brand-new section of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. This opening represents a transformative achievement in habitat creation and waterfront revitalization and reflects what's possible when partners and community come together around a shared vision. Through years of collaboration, we have built a new shoreline that restores ecological function and creates a welcoming, accessible Lake Ontario waterfront for the community." - Terri LeRoux, Chief Administrative Officer at Credit Valley Conservation Building the Landform: A Purpose-Built Greenspace The creation of Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area was a decade long process that included an environmental assessment, engineering and design planning, permitting, landform construction, habitat restoration and Indigenous placemaking. Notable achievements include: * Construction of an entirely new 26-hectare landform, using two million cubic metres of clean soil and rubble from Peel Region capital projects that was diverted from waste sites and repurposed for restoration. * Planting over 10 hectares with 42,200 trees and shrubs, and more than 76,321 wetland plants. * More than 3.7 kilometres of new trails throughout the conservation area with rest areas every 90 metres including 170-metre raised boardwalk surrounding new wetlands, offering close-up views of restored habitats. * A $60.0 million investment from Peel Region * A $4.14 million investment from the Government of Canada through the Active Transportation Fund that supports 1.9-kilometres of new waterfront trail, 1.7 kilometres of other recreational trails, two new pedestrian bridges, wetland boardwalk and other public realm amenities. These trails create an important link between Toronto and Mississauga, completing the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and extending the Trans Canada Trail, and provide connections to public transit facilities. * Indigenous placekeeping spaces including the Gateway Drums and Indigenous Teaching Amphitheatre developed in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, which recognize the ongoing and enduring presence of Indigenous People in the Credit River Watershed. * Wildlife already using the site, reflecting early ecological success, with monitoring to date recording 75 bird species, 10 butterfly species, 38 fish species, 2 frog species, 14 mammal species and 36 wetland species. The project was generously funded by Peel Region. The project is also funded in part by the Government of Canada. Grand Opening Day Details Saturday, May 30, 2026 * Park hours: sunrise to sunset * Activities: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free * Parking: Marie Curtis Park * Access: Enter and exit through Marie Curtis Park via the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Sunrise Ceremony Event Details Saturday, May 30, 2026 * 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. * Location: Indigenous Teaching Amphitheatre

Peel Region recognized for excellence in budget presentation and financial reporting. BRAMPTON, ON. (April 10, 2026) - Peel Region has been recognized for excellence in budget presentation and financial reporting with multiple awards from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). Peel received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2025 Budget, recognizing Peel's commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. The award reflects how Peel's budget serves as a clear policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications tool for residents and stakeholders. In addition, Peel earned Outstanding Achievement awards for both its 2024 Annual Financial Report and 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report. The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CANFR) recognizes excellence in government accounting and financial reporting and was established to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high-quality financial reports. Peel's 2024 Annual Financial Report has been judged by impartial Canadian Review Committee members to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" designed to clearly communicate Peel's financial story and to motivate the community to read the report. The Popular Annual Financial Report Award (PAFR) recognizes outstanding achievement in summarizing financial, investment, and statistical information from the comprehensive report. GFOA is a professional association that advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve. These latest honours build on Peel's strong track record, marking the 21st time it has received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting and the third time it has earned the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award. Peel Region is proud to be recognized by the GFOA for our 2025 Budget, as well as our 2024 Annual Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report. These awards reflect our strong commitment to responsible financial stewardship and clear, accessible reporting, ensuring Peel's tax dollars are managed with integrity and transparency for our community. Davinder Valeri, CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services, Peel Region About Peel Region. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.6 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

Affordable Transit Program expands in Brampton and Caledon with new 50 per cent PRESTO fare support. Thursday, Mar 26 2026, 04:05 Expansion helps eligible residents travel on Brampton Transit at reduced PRESTO fares starting April 1, 2026 BRAMPTON, ON (March 26, 2026) - The City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon and the City of Mississauga, in partnership with Peel Region, are expanding the Affordable Transit Program (ATP) to improve transit affordability for low-income residents. Beginning April 1, 2026, eligible residents will get a 50 per cent subsidy on single PRESTO fares when travelling on Brampton Transit. The expansion introduces a new subsidy on single PRESTO fares for adults, youth and seniors (Caledon residents only), while continuing the subsidized adult monthly PRESTO pass. The program now includes Caledon residents travelling on Brampton Transit buses, helping more people access employment, education and community services across the region. New single PRESTO fare subsidy begins April 1. With the new subsidy, eligible participants will pay 50 per cent of the regular PRESTO fare on Brampton Transit: * Adult fare: $1.78 * Youth fare: $1.48 * Senior fare (Caledon residents only): $0.93 Eligibility and how to apply. Brampton and Caledon residents with incomes below the Low-Income Measure thresholds are eligible to apply for the subsidy through Peel Region. Applicants can apply online and will require their most recent Notice of Assessment and a registered PRESTO card. Additional information about Brampton Transit programs is available at bramptontransit.com. About the Affordable Transit Program The Affordable Transit Program is a partnership between Peel Region, the City of Brampton, the Town of Caledon and the City of Mississauga. The program provides a 50 per cent subsidy on the cost of an adult monthly PRESTO pass and single PRESTO fares for eligible low-income residents. Peel Region is responsible for screening applicants for eligibility, funding the fare subsidy and administering the program. Brampton Transit supports delivery of the program through PRESTO card administration and transit service operations. Quotes. "Public transit connects residents to jobs, education and essential services. Expanding the Affordable Transit Program to include a 50 per cent subsidy on single PRESTO fares will help remove financial barriers and ensure more residents can access safe, reliable transit. We are proud to work with our regional partners to make transit more affordable and accessible for our communities." - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton "Affordable, reliable transit is essential to building strong, connected communities. This expansion of the Affordable Transit Program will help more residents across Brampton and Caledon access jobs, services and opportunities, while removing financial barriers for those who need it most." - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Chair, Public Works Section "Ensuring Caledon residents have access to affordable, reliable transit is essential to supporting an inclusive and connected community. The Affordable Transit Program will make a meaningful difference for individuals and families who rely on transit every day. We're happy to continue working with our regional and municipal partners to expand this program to Caledon and improve access to opportunity for everyone." - Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon