The Region of Peel is installing a water valve chamber in the centre northbound lane of Hurontario St. from Monday, September 21 to Tuesday, September 22. Northbound Hurontario St. will be reduced from three lanes to one lane from north of Nahani Way to south of Trailwood Dr. For more information, contact Heather Jefferson, Project […]
Join an estimated 4,000 cyclists on Sunday, September 20 for Canada’s largest free bike tour. Special this year, all five cycling routes will travel on the Mississauga Transitway for part of the ride. There will be no traffic on the transitway that day, as currently MiWay buses don’t operate on the transitway on Sundays. Please note, […]
A waste collection exemption period is taking place right after Labour Day. From September 8 – 18, you may place unlimited quantities of acceptable waste at the curb on your regularly scheduled collection day. During this time period garbage tags are not required, and the Maximum 2-Bag limit does not apply. Reminders: Propane tanks and […]
Visit Mississauga Celebration Square on August 29 for SoundBites, a free outdoor event that pairs music and food together. The event features a live concert, performances and more than 25 gourmet food trucks and 10 local restaurant pop-ups. With more than 20,000 people expected to attend, the evening starts off with the InSauga Preshow. Then […]
The City of Mississauga is now accepting applications from community-based arts, culture and recreation organizations requiring financial support in 2016. The grants fall into three categories: The Arts and Culture Grant Program; the Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program; and the Community Grant Program. Grant Programs The Arts and Culture Grant Program This program assists […]
MiWay and Brampton Transit are teaming up to provide Route 185 – Dixie Express, a new route connecting Mississauga and Brampton starting September 8. “MiWay and Brampton Transit will offer better travel options for customers travelling between Mississauga and Brampton,” said Geoff Marinoff, director, Transit. “We’re building new connections as we continue to construct the […]
Residents with questions about airport operations or who wish to register a noise complaint are encouraged to contact the Toronto Pearson Noise Office using any of the following means: WebTrak: A noise complaint can be registered using this online tool that provides near-real time and historical flight data so community members can investigate aircraft operations from […]
Registration for the City’s Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program opens August 10 for seniors and people with disabilities to help clear snow at the end of driveways during road plowing. “Registration for the program opens in the summer to reach as many people as possible with this service which helps seniors and persons with disabilities […]
The Region of Peel received approval to launch a Voluntary Downspout Disconnection Rebate program on July 1, 2014. This program has been established to offer incentives for residential properties in the Region that were built before the year 1975 or have experienced flooding in the past, to disconnect downspouts which may be connected to the […]
In mid-August, the Region of Peel will begin installation of 1km of watermain along Hurontario between Eglinton Ave. and Bristol Rd. Work will continue until mid-December. Get more details here.
It was great to spend Saturday afternoon at the McLaughlin Sugar Bush Residents’ Association’s clean up and street party! First, the group cleaned up the woods and then they pot-luck partied, scrumptious food! The new residents’ association has started a Facebook group to organize events and share news – join and get involved!
Mississauga councillors are keeping an eye on the heated debate taking place in Brampton over light rail transit but aren’t worried it will delay the plans here. A meeting earlier this month in Brampton about the 23-kilometre LRT planned to run from Port Credit to the Brampton GO station drew dozens and dozens of residents […]
Join the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee this Saturday, July 25 at 10am for a Community Bike Ride through Britannia. The group will meet at Marble Slab Creamery, 5955 Latimer Dr. at Britannia Rd. W. Get more details and register for the ride at www.mississaugacycling.ca or email [email protected].
Investigators from the Peel Police Fraud Bureau would like to make the public aware of a “door –to- door scam” involving persons posing as home fire inspectors from private companies. Reports have been made to police advising that letters have come to residents homes which cite specific fire regulations related to the installation of Carbon […]
The City of Mississauga received a $50,000 Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant from the Province of Ontario to develop an action plan towards becoming a World Health Organization (WHO) designated “Age-Friendly Community.” This internationally-recognized designation will acknowledge Mississauga as a municipality that supports older adult participation in social, civic, employment, communication and healthy active living opportunities. […]
Today, the City of Mississauga welcomed the Toronto Raptors’ new National Basketball Association Development League (NBA D-League) franchise, Raptors 905, to Mississauga. A partnership between the City of Mississauga, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and the Toronto Raptors will see the Raptors 905 play their home games at the City’s Hershey Centre starting this […]
Are you interested in volunteering to help grow organic food for a food bank in your community? Would you like to learn more about sustainable urban food production? Do you want to share the joy of food growing with friends, your children or family members? Do you have food gardening knowledge, expertise and skills to […]
On the surface, the discussion earlier this month at General Committee was about who should have to pay the freight to maintain regional roads – the municipality the roads are in or the region on the whole. However, the debate served to highlight the long-standing issue about whether or not Mississauga – Canada’s sixth largest […]
The Peel Renovates program helps seniors and low- to moderate-income homeowners cover the cost of major home repairs and/or accessibility renovations. To qualify applicants must: Have a maximum household annual gross income of $60,000 Reside in Peel – Brampton, Caledon or Missississauga Own their own home with a maximum value of Brampton – $444,007 Caledon […]
The City of Mississauga’s battery recycling program now offers residents a battery drop off location at all Mississauga Libraries and Community Centres. “Our program provides residents with convenient and environmentally responsible options to help them manage and reduce their waste,” said Brenda Osborne Director of Environment. “It’s about keeping hazardous waste such as used or […]
