City of Mississauga staff reported to General Committee today on the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) Project. The project, led by Metrolinx, is moving into the next phase of the procurement process. Included in the report, is a staff proposal for additional design refinements and corridor enhancements that go beyond the initial project scope. “We […]
In its fourth year, Let’s Play in the Park is a City-run program that encourages kids ages six to 12 to be more active outdoors. This free, supervised, nine-week drop-in program is offered from July 3 to September 1 at 13 parks throughout Mississauga. The program is operated by qualified leaders trained in the HIGH […]
The City of Mississauga’s 2018 Budget process starts on Wednesday, June 28. The City’s Budget Committee will meet for an overview of the 2018 – 2021 Business Plan and 2018 Budget. The Budget details how taxpayer dollars are spent to support programs and services and advance the City’s Strategic Plan. Public Engagement Budget Committee meetings will […]
The City of Mississauga’s Staff Accessibility Resource Team (StART) has won the Municipal Accessibility Award from the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA). The award recognizes individuals or groups who have shown great leadership in helping to improve accessibility in their city. This includes raising accessibility awareness through activities and programs. “The Staff Accessibility Resource […]
City of Mississauga staff today presented a draft sustainable procurement policy to General Committee. Making Better Choices: A Sustainable Purchasing Approach is the proposed strategy to update the City’s purchasing practices. According to the staff report, sustainable procurement considers social, ethical and environmental factors in the purchasing process, along with price, quality and service. It ensures […]
This July MiWay will be extending the routing on Route 39 Britannia (revised route map attached) to service the Airport Corporate Centre, ending at the Skymark Hub. This route will eventually connect with other services at Renforth Station when that station is complete in fall 2017. See the route map here and get more information […]
Residents can beat the heat this summer at City pools and spray pads or enjoy some shade at a neighbourhood park. During extreme heat, residents can stay cool by visiting a nearby air-conditioned library or one of 11 community centres. Spray Pads All summer long, kids can enjoy any of the 26 spray pads in […]
The largest touring tent in the world was raised last week next to Hershey Centre in Mississauga in preparation for Odysseo’s opening night on Wednesday, June 21. For the special occasion, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Mississauga Ward 5 Councillor Carolyn Parrish joined Cavalia Founder and Artistic Director Normand Latourelle for brief remarks about the […]
Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario announced that Mississauga will be receiving almost $10 million in combined funding under the Canada-Ontario Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) agreement. City projects approved through the CWWF include flood storage facilities that will mitigate flooding risks, sediment removal from stormwater management ponds to improve […]
The City of Mississauga, in partnership with the Older Adult Advisory Panel and the Community Centre Older Adult Committees, is hosting the Older Adult Expo on June 6. The Expo will kick off Seniors’ Month celebrations in Mississauga. The event will feature more than 50 vendors, an exciting Seniors’ Got Talent Show, technology advice, information […]
The City of Mississauga is taking action on housing affordability with its draft strategy: Making Room for the Middle: A Housing Strategy for Mississauga. The draft strategy includes 40 actions to support housing affordability and is focused on middle income households who do not qualify for public subsidies and cannot afford homes at current prices. […]
June is Seniors’ Month and Recreation and Parks Month in Mississauga. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of outdoor and indoor events offered by the City. These programs and events provide residents with the opportunity to make Mississauga a healthy, active and engaged community. “We are excited to celebrate Recreation and Parks Month […]
Support our local farmers this year. Visit the Grown in Peel website to find local farms and farmers’ markets and to learn what’s in season.
For the second year-in-a-row, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) will introduce 20 teenaged girls to a potential career in fire service through their innovative weeklong experience, Camp Ignite from July 24 to 28. Camp Ignite will show teen girls, ages 15 to 19, what a career in fire service could look like through participation […]
Heart House Hospice offers several bereavement programs free for residents. Follow the links below for more information. Healing on the Journey Through Grief – eight-week program recommended if it has been three months or more since the loss of your loved one Celebrating Mothers Event – Saturday, May 13 Art Therapy – Friday, May 12 and Friday, June […]
The City of Mississauga and Metrolinx will host drop-in open house events for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project. The project team will be available with maps and updated display boards to answer questions and provide updates. Ward 5 June 5, 2017 6-8 p.m. Frank McKechnie Community Centre 310 Bristol Rd E.
Pearson Airport is performing routine maintenance on its busiest runway, pushing airplane traffic to two north-south runways. Residents will notice changes in the noise coming from the airport until May 16, when the first phase will be complete. Work will commence again in the fall. For up-to-date information on the project, keep an eye on […]
Mississauga is a place that nurtures a unique quality of life, where our residents can enjoy opportunities for a vibrant, healthy, social lifestyle through all stages of their lives. Our vision is a beautiful, sustainable city with safe neighbourhoods that support strong, connected and vibrant communities. We are refreshing our current Plans for Culture, Recreation, […]
On May 1, the final two City-constructed Mississauga Transitway stations will open. Spectrum Station and Orbitor Station offer MiWay commuters in the Mississauga Airport Corporate Centre an efficient way to travel directly from Winston Churchill Boulevard in the west to Commerce Boulevard in the east. “The Mississauga Airport Corporate Centre is a key economic hub […]
From May 1 to 7 the City of Mississauga is hosting Rebel17. This annual campaign empowers youth ages 13 to 30 to make a difference within their community through music, film, the arts, culture and sport. Rebel17 features free drop-ins, workshops, events and activities created by youth for youth. Rebel17 Event Highlights Sauga celebrates Canada […]
