Carolyn Parrish

Mississauga’s Planning and Development Committee yesterday approved staff’s comments on provincial legislation that would give municipalities additional tools to create more affordable housing. The Province introduced Bill 204 – the Promoting Affordable Housing Act in May 2016. This would give municipalities the authority to require developers to include affordable housing in new developments through Inclusionary […]

The City has been receiving calls from concerned citizens about increased speeding on residential streets, posing danger for children and residents. City Council has approved resident measures to help raise speed awareness and curb aggressive driving in Mississauga neighbourhoods. Our office has a supply of “Please Slow Down” lawn signs for distribution for residents wanting to encourage […]

The City of Mississauga is leasing roof space at the Huron Park Recreation Centre and the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre for solar power generation. The installation supports the Provincial Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program to encourage the use of renewable energy technologies in Mississauga. The installation also supports the City’s strategic direction and environmental vision to promote […]

The City of Mississauga is now accepting applications from arts, culture and community organizations requiring financial support in 2017. In anticipation of the Canada 150th anniversary events expected to take place throughout Mississauga next year, the City is offering a grant program in 2017 that focuses specifically on this monumental celebration. “The Culture grant programs […]

Starting on September 5, MiWay will provide more frequent, weekday rush hour service on Mississauga Transitway routes 107 – Malton Express and 109 – Meadowvale Express as part of the MiWay Five Transit Service Plan. “The added trips means less waiting and helps us deliver on the benefits of the MiWay Five Transit Service Plan, […]

Older adults and people with disabilities can apply for City’s Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program until November 11. The program helps clear snow at the end of driveways after road plowing. The windrow snow clearing service will plow a three metre (10 feet) wide area at the end of the driveway for one car to […]

On August 11th, the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Ontario Summer Games are taking place at our very own Hershey Centre. If you are unable to attend the event, you need not worry. If you visit Mississauga Live Streaming you won’t miss out on the excitement of the games! The Opening Ceremonies and Live Stream will begin […]

The Mississauga Library Board and Mississauga City Council ratified a four-year collective agreement with Library Union CUPE Local 1989. Reopening Details: All City of Mississauga libraries will reopen at 1 p.m. today. Late materials due during the strike are waived until August 17, 2016. Regular programming will resume on July 28, 2016. For more information […]

The City of Mississauga and Library Union CUPE Local 1989 have reached a tentative memorandum of settlement. The tentative settlement will be presented to the members of CUPE Local 1989 for ratification. It will then be presented to the Mississauga Library Board and Mississauga City Council for ratification. Details of the settlement will be shared […]

Residents have 4 opportunities left to drop off old blue boxes, green bins, kitchen containers and plastic garbage cans on the following dates at the following locations: Saturday, July 23rd: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lakeview Water Treatment Facility 920 East Avenue, Mississauga Peel Public Works Yard 2 Copper Road, Brampton Saturday, August 6th: 8 […]

It has been quite toasty outside these past few days as Environment Canada has issued continuous ‘Heat Warning’ for the City of Mississauga. That being said, the City of Mississauga has extended hours at its outdoor pools, offering residents a chance to cool down during the excessively hot weather conditions. Search for an outdoor pool […]

Mississauga’s General Committee recently discussed potential enhancements for the 2018 Municipal Election including Internet Voting, ‘Vote Anywhere’ and Ranked Ballot Elections. ‘Vote Anywhere’ was selected as the preferred enhancement. “Municipal election administration is changing in Ontario and we are committed to modernizing and improving voter experience,” said Crystal Greer, Director of Legislative Services and City […]