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Reality rains on Mississauga’s LRT celebration

It was a party with everything but the champagne inside Mississauga council chambers Wednesday, as councillors and Mayor Bonnie Crombie gushed over their $1.6-billion transit windfall from the province. But after the back-slapping and grandiose proclamations about Tuesday’s “transformative” announcement by Queen’s Park that the province would fund 100 per cent of the Hurontario LRT, […]

Mississauga Freedom Pass

Youth ages 12-14 can get unlimited free rides within Mississauga on MiWay and unlimited free public swimming with a Freedom Pass. The Freedom Pass allows youth to ride for free on MiWay within Mississauga and free participation in public swims at City operated pools from July 1 to August 31, 2015. All you have to do […]

Arts for Life Children’s Festival

The Living Arts Centre presents the Arts For Life Children’s Festival – a fun-filled weekend of entertainment, activities and opportunities for kids to express their creativity. The weekend features both ticketed and free events and activities for your 4 to 12 year old children; theatre performances, family-friendly music and entertainment, a Creative Zone, dance and […]

Creating a place where everyone belongs – Mississauga’s Annual Accessibility Plan

Park playground upgrades, transportation improvements and facility renovations are some of the many ways Mississauga is creating a barrier-free community for residents, visitors and employees. “2014 was an extremely successful year in ensuring the City is more accessible for everyone,” said Diana Simpson, Mississauga’s Accessibility Coordinator. “We worked with several partners to improve services, facilities […]

March Break Activities in Ward 5

Frank McKechnie Library 905-615-4660 March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Family Storytime 2-2:30 pm All ages Free March 18 – Family Movie Day 2-4 pm All ages Free March 19 – Craft Day 2-3 pm Ages: 6Y+ $2 March 20 Book Art 2-3:30 pm Ages: 12Y+ $2   Malton Library 905-615-4640 March 16 – Family […]

Money Smarts Expo for Seniors – March 11

The Peel Elder Abuse Prevention Network is hosting a Money Smarts Expo for Seniors Topics include: Mass Marketing Fraud and Cybercrime Awareness Understanding Wills and Powers of Attorney Renovating Homes for Seniors Smart Travel Tips for Older Adults Wednesday, March 11, 2015 – Doors Open at 9am Trinity Hall, Canadian Coptic Centre 1245 Eglinton Ave. […]

Designated Heritage Property Grant Program

The 2015 City of Mississauga Designated Heritage Property Grant Program is Open  Grants will help property owners with repair, restoration and conservation costs associated with their designated heritage properties Designated heritage property owners in Mississauga are eligible to apply for grant funding to help with the restoration, conservation and repair to their property as designated […]

Affordable Recreation for Low-Income Residents

Based on the success of the City’s “ActiveAssist” Fee Assistance Program, Mississauga City Council approved expanding access to allow 2,500 more low-income households to register and participate. “ActiveAssist” provides eligible low-income households a fee credit of $275 per person per year. The credit can be applied to activities such as swimming, skating, fitness and summer […]

New standards for Leash-Free Zones

Today, Council approved changes to Mississauga’s Leash-Free Zones to keep them safe for users. Anyone walking more than four dogs at one time, up to a limit of eight dogs, in one of Mississauga’s Leash-Free Zones will need to apply for a permit from the City of Mississauga. This permit must be visible while using […]

Pan Am / Parapan Am Games information session

Mississauga businesses and residents invited to Pan Am / Parapan Am Games information session Mississauga businesses and residents are invited to attend a public drop-in session to learn about the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games that will take place in Mississauga. Learn about: the transportation plans and general information for the games. […]

Measles Update

Peel Public Health is monitoring increased measles activity across Ontario and is following up with all Peel residents known to have been exposed to measles. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is advising individuals who attended the “Acquire the Fire” event, a mass gathering of youth that was held in Toronto at Queensway Cathedral […]