I am thrilled that Council has approved the Seniors’ $1 Off-Peak Bus Fare as a permanent program, along with the Affordable Transportation Program. I proposed the Seniors’ $1 Fare as a pilot in 2015, in response to high demand from seniors in Ward 5. I’ve heard first-hand how this benefit helps seniors get out of their […]
Today at General Committee, MiWay’s proposed Affordable Transportation Pilot Program (ATPP) was approved in principle by Mississauga City Council and is on its way to becoming a permanent program in January 2018 along with the Senior One Dollar Cash Fare at off-peak times. Final approval is to follow at the October 11 Council meeting. “Making […]
Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) is urging residents to learn quick tips on how to keep their families safe as part of the National Fire Prevention Week from October 8 to 14. Simple actions including replacing alarms every 10 years, changing alarm batteries, preparing and practising a home escape plan can save lives. This […]
Towards the end of September, when the temperature rose to its highest levels of 2017, my office started received calls from apartment dwellers in Ward 5 who were sweltering in their homes. A misunderstanding of the City’s Adequate Heat Bylaw, which requires landlords to provide heat to tenants of at least 20 degrees Celsius from […]
Mississauga council will review its heating bylaw to ensure apartment landlords do not blast the heat when outdoor temperatures are well-above seasonal. Councillors voted unanimously at the Sept. 27 council meeting to direct staff to review the wording and provisions in a city bylaw that dictates when landlords are required to provide adequate heating to […]
Fall in the GTA has felt more like the dog days of summer so far, and that has had some hi-rise tenants feeling the heat. City bylaws in Mississauga and Toronto require residential buildings to provide heating as of Sept. 15. Despite the extreme heat alerts over the past week, some landlords refused to turn the […]
Coun. Carolyn Parrish plans to bring forward a motion during Wednesday’s council meeting to address landlords turning on the heat in Mississauga apartment buildings. The move comes in the wake of apartment tenants across the Greater Toronto Area facing scorching temperatures in their units. Citing municipal bylaw requirements, landlords turned on the heat in spite […]
From September 25 to 30, MiWay is hosting public information sessions about its 2018 service plan. The sessions will provide the public with more information on how MiWay will increase service levels along major corridors and introduce more express services to power the grid network in 2018. The theme for the third year of the […]
The City of Mississauga is asking residents to share the stories that define what life in Mississauga means to them through an initiative called, Story of M. “Mississauga has a story to tell and the Story of M will help us connect with residents across the city,” said Paul Damaso, Director, Culture Division. “These stories […]
The Living Arts Centre’s 2017-18 season has arrived, with a more diverse range of performances than ever before! Like any 20 year old, the LAC is moving into a new stage of life after garnering some real world experience. Our aspiration to be the centre for global engagement in Arts, Culture & Entertainment in Mississauga […]
Each year, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) hosts 6 Degrees, a 3-day event held in Toronto. The mission is to create a space where an international community committed to inclusion can be fostered. This year, Toronto Pearson is partnering with the ICC to create Toronto Pearson Youth Cohort at 6 Degrees, a group of […]
There will be no waste collection on Monday, September 4. Waste collection will be one day later that week. Check your waste calendar for details. All Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will also be closed on Monday, September 4. They will reopen for regular operating hours on Tuesday, September 5. This pick up is also in […]
Unfortunately, the Official Opening of Danville Park, scheduled for September 29, has been postponed due to weather. An alternate date will be set for spring 2018 – further details to come. Danville Park has been designed and developed with year-round activity in mind. The site will include a premiere cricket site suitable for tournament play […]
I’ve received many telephone calls and emails from residents who are concerned about the possible sale of the Grand Highland Golf Course. The property is privately owned and currently up for sale, being marketed as a residential development opportunity. At this point, I can say that a buyer faces a tremendous uphill battle, with strong opposition […]
Insauga previously discussed Mississauga City Council voting to bring a world renowned theatrical performance involving acrobats and horses called Odysseo by Cavalia to the city. The show has received good reviews and the marketing campaign has been quite extensive; advertisements for the show via billboards have been seen as far as Eglinton and Bathurst. The last show is scheduled […]
Do you have comments about garbage, recycling or green carts? Peel is currently developing a new long-term plan to decrease the amount of waste that goes to landfill and we want to know your thoughts. Thanks to your efforts, we only send 50% of our waste to landfill, but we want to do better. By […]
Again this year the Living Arts Centre is presenting the “Artward Bound” summer outreach public events program across the city. Artward Bound will include performances and activities designed to encourage participation from children and youth in the communities around the venue. The Artward Bound initiative is generously funded through a City grant and has touched […]
Peel Region council members are expressing a desire to see more public accountability and transparency around the use of taxpayer-funded spending allowances for travel and other expenses related to their duties. As a special committee prepares to conduct a comprehensive review of the rules governing council expense accounts and reimbursement for job-related spending, several council […]
The Region of Peel is working to control mosquito larvae and prevent cases of West Nile Virus. There are actions you can take at home to protect yourself and your family. Remove stagnant water on your property – empty any containers that can hold waters including old tires, wheelbarrows, barrels, pails, toys and recycling bins […]
A committee plans to go through guidelines line by line to conduct a comprehensive review of the policy controlling how Peel Region council members use taxpayer-funded expense accounts. Peel Region’s Council Expense Policy Review Committee met for the first time June 29 to discuss terms of reference and agree on how the review would be […]
