City of Mississauga administrative offices will close at noon on Thursday, December 24, 2015. They will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2016. A number of public and recreation services will operate on a Christmas and holiday schedule during the closure period. A list of City services and hours of operation for the closure period can […]
The Region of Peel is offering residents excess waste collection for a two-week period from Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 to Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. During this time, residents may place unlimited quantities of acceptable garbage at the curb on their scheduled waste collection day. No garbage tags will be required for this period only. Regular […]
December 20 to December 31 There is something fun for everyone this holiday season. Don’t miss these upcoming City-run holiday events and activities. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 TO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Mississauga Celebration Square: Event details – Mississaugacelebrationsquare.ca Movies on the Square All ages Free Movies will be shown at 1 p.m. December 20: Miracle on […]
Seven Ways You Can Protect Your Home’s Water Pipes This Winter The Region of Peel is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the water and sewer pipes outside your property line. For those residents who are homeowners, you are responsible for maintaining water and sewer pipes from your property line to inside your house. In extremely […]
The holiday season can be one of the happiest times of the year; but, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) is reminding residents the elements that make for a great festive occasion with family and friends can lead to disaster for the distracted host or party guest. “Being distracted in the kitchen is the number […]
This weekend Councillor Parrish attended Malton’s Tree Lighting event at the Malton Community Centre. The event was filled with tree decorating, freshly popped popcorn, singing Christmas carols and dancing! Carolyn enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones! Thank you to everyone who came out to […]
In June, Councillor Parrish spearheaded a plan that would allow Senior’s to ride MiWay during off-peak hours for $1. The plan manifested into a six-month pilot project ending in December. This passed week Regional Council voted to extend the project! This project helps Mississauga’s aging population get out and around the city at an affordable […]
If you are looking for fun and family-friendly things to do this weekend, there are City-run events happening all over the city. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Christmas Cookie Craft & Story Time at Meadowvale Library 6677 Meadowvale Town Ctr. Circle, Mississauga Children (3+) $2 (bring a non-perishable food donation) 10 to 11 a.m. Happy Holiday Family […]
Today is GivingTuesday – MississaugaGives! After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a day to give back and support the charitable causes that make a difference in Mississauga and the Region of Peel. Whether you choose to make a financial contribution, donate blood, give food or choose to make a difference in another way, join […]
The City of Mississauga won the Gold Award for the best strategic/creative development of a new City brand at the 2015 Transform Awards North America held on October 27 in New York City. The Transform Awards recognize and celebrate brands that successfully address brand development, rebranding or brand repositioning. Award nominees showed an […]
What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is global movement dedicated to support and give back to local communities. GivingTuesday takes place every year on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday where anyone can contribute to a charitable cause – this year it falls on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015. This initiative started in 2012 in collaboration with the […]
Winter weather is slowly making its presence known! The City of Mississauga has different ways for residents to keep up-to-date on winter maintenance operations throughout the city: Mississauga Roads App – This free tool is able to inform you of the status of winter operations in your neighbourhood, current road conditions and even tracks the location of plows […]
Date Saturday, November 21, 2015 Time 5 to 9 p.m. Where Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Dr. Mississauga, ON Mississauga Celebration Square will transform into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 21 during Light Up the Square 2015. This family-friendly event features the lighting up of the Square and Christmas Tree during an official […]
During the Fire Service Women of Ontario (FSWO) conference held at the Garry W. Morden Centre last week, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) received the Diversity and Inclusion Award. This award is given to an individual, group, department or organization that demonstrates leadership and a commitment to finding innovative and effective ways to support […]
The Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program is a City-wide program to clear snow windrows at the end of the driveway. The program is offered to seniors (65 years or older) and individuals who are physically disabled as verified by a regulated health professional. The cost of the program is $200 or free depending on whether […]
Please be advised that due to the heavy yard waste volumes set out at the curb we anticipate a delay in yard waste collection for the city of Mississauga on Wednesday November 11th, 2015. Residents that live within the following area will experience a collection delay: Highway 407 to the north, Highway 410/403 to the […]
Learn how your family and pets can safely coexist with coyotes Coyotes are part of our suburban ecosystem. During an information session, Mississauga Animal Services will share information about coyotes in Mississauga. Learn to safely coexist with urban coyotes, how to keep your family and pets safe and what you can do to protect your […]
Registration for the City’s Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program ends November 13 for seniors and people with disabilities to help clear snow at the end of driveways during road plowing. Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program This program runs from November 30, 2015 to March 11, 2016. The windrow snow clearing service will plow a three metre […]
The 2015 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results are in and residents continue to give high marks to the City of Mississauga. The survey results indicate ninety five per cent of citizens are satisfied with Mississauga as a place to live. Mississauga also received top marks for overall quality of life and satisfaction with City services. Some […]
Before I was elected Ward 5 Councillor, the Region of Peel approved the development of the Peel Energy Recovery Centre (PERC) – a massive waste incinerator located on the Brampton-Mississauga border. I had serious concerns about PERC because of its potential impact on the community of Malton, particularly in regards to increased truck traffic through […]
