The City of Mississauga is improving the way we engage. We need your help with shaping how the City conducts community consultation in the future! Staff in the Planning and Building Department are working on a corporate Community Engagement Strategy to enhance the way we consult with our residents on important City planning and services. […]
The City of Mississauga is offering free recreation programs for Family Day, February 20, 2017. Participating facilities include Frank McKechnie Community Centre, Hershey Centre, Iceland Arena, Malton Community Centre, Mississauga Sportzone and Paul Coffey Arena. Check out the full schedule here.
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by giving back in Mississauga. Join the 150 for 150 Volunteer Challenge. The Challenge is a nation-wide movement with the goal to encourage Canadians to volunteer 150 hours of their time in 2017. “I have always believed that to be Canadian, is to be confident and compassionate,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. […]
With property taxes steadily rising in Peel Region, Coun. Carolyn Parrish wants regional staff to take a good, hard look at how much money is being lost at the airport. A staff presentation outlining estimated revenue loss at airports and hospitals identified a $2.6-million deficit in terms of how much the Greater Toronto Airports Authority […]
Peel wants to provide homeowners with a forgivable loan to construct basement apartments and other second units to increase the residential rental stock for the long list of people waiting for affordable housing in the region. Human Services staff recently presented regional council with a proposal to provide loans of up to $50,000 per household […]
Starting this month, the City’s Culture Division, guided by the Arts, Culture and Heritage Steering Committee, will begin meeting with residents and art groups to create a new Culture Master Plan. “The Culture Master Plan will establish strategic direction and identify specific actions that will grow and evolve Mississauga’s arts and culture scene to reflect […]
Here are the Region of Peel’s waste management plans for the holiday season. There are some schedule changes, and also a waste exemption period and Christmas tree collection: Curbside collection All recycling, garbage and organics collection will be one day later for the weeks of December 26, 2016 and January 2, 2017. Holiday waste exemption […]
If You Need Assistance Emergency Assistance: 9-1-1 More information on how to stay warm: 3-1-1 Tips for Cold Days Stay indoors as much as possible. Plan ahead by checking the weather forecast before heading out. Dress to suit the weather. Wear multiple layers of loose fitting clothes, (including a hat, scarf and mittens) and cover […]
An ambitious plan to turn the Britannia Farm into a top-notch, outdoor education facility was approved by Peel District School Board trustees Monday, Dec. 12. Emily Reisman, a partner with planning consulting firm Urban Strategies Inc., presented the refreshed master plan for the 200-acre site — bordered by Hurontario Street, Bristol and McLaughlin roads and Matheson […]
Emily Reisman was only at the point of describing the second of six “landscape zones” of the refreshed Britannia Farm master plan she unveiled at a public meeting at the Peel District School Board last week when she complained that she was running out of effusive language. “I need a thesaurus,” she joked. As the […]
City of Mississauga administrative offices will be closed Monday, December 26, 2016. They will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. A number of public and recreation services will operate on a holiday schedule during the closure period. A list of City services and hours of operation for the closure period can be found in the […]
The City of Mississauga collected 4,300 kilograms of electronic waste and clothing in the Partners in Project Green’s 2016 Recycling Collection Drive. This waste was diverted from landfill, contributing to a clean environment. From October 17 to 21, unwanted electronics and used clothing was dropped off at no charge to 14 City facilities across Mississauga. […]
The City of Mississauga is ready for winter. Our winter crew is ready with 377 pieces of equipment to clear 5,600 lane km of roads; 1,400 lane km of priority sidewalks; 3,700 bus stops and over 1,000 pedestrian crossings. “We follow a priority route system to ensure public safety. Major roads are cleared first to […]
Bundle up and enjoy the winter with a fun skate at Eastgate Park! Volunteer residents are working hard to get a natural outdoor rink set up in the park for the community to enjoy. Thank you to everyone who gets involved to bring this fun activity to the neighbourhood. For more information, or to see a […]
Wednesday, November 30 7-9pm Frank McKechnie Community Centre Join Councillor Parrish and Mayor Crombie tomorrow evening for Community Office Hours. This is your chance to meet with your elected officials to discuss your concerns, thoughts and ideas about Ward 5. Register for a time slot at the centre starting at 6:30pm. Appointments will be given on a […]
Yesterday, staff presented Mississauga’s Budget Committee with an overview of the proposed 2017 Business Plan and Budget as deliberations got underway. Included as part of the overview was CIBC Economist Andrew Grantham’s economic outlook for 2017. CIBC Senior Economist Andrew Grantham noted in his presentation that while growth in Canada is expected to remain modest, […]
On Thursday, December 1st, residents are encouraged to attend the final public meeting to discuss possible future developments for Britannia Farm. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Mississauga Room at the HJA Education Centre/Peel Board of Education building, located at 5650 Hurontario Street. The purpose of the refreshed plan […]
Peel Regional staff launched an apartment organics collection program at 1055 Southdown Road in Mississauga. The building is the first of 20 across the Region to benefit from organics collection as part of a new pilot program. The Region has a successful curbside collection program for organics but the service to date has only been […]
Landowners should have dead trees professionally removed from their property as soon as possible to prevent damages to property or -injuries from falling branches. The Private Tree Protection By-law (0254-2012) ensures the provision, protection and enhancement Mississauga’s existing tree cover while respecting a landowner’s right to make changes to the landscape of their property in […]
The City of Mississauga is pleased the Province of Ontario has taken an important step to protect consumers by introducing new rules for home inspections, door-to-door sales and payday loans. Last spring, Mississauga City Council unanimously passed a motion brought forward by Ward 2 Councillor Karen Ras. The motion called on the Province to impose […]
