With the federal government exploring the privatization of Canadian airports, Mississauga council wants to ensure the city has a say in the fate of Toronto Pearson International Airport. “Our government needs to be there as the conversation is happening, not being told once a decision is made on the airports,” said Ward 3 Coun. Chris […]
The City offers a windrow clearing program for residents with disabilities or those who are 65 years and older. The cost is either $200 or free depending on financial criteria. Registration is open until November 10, 2017. Applications are available at all community centres and online. Learn more about the program here.
Every level of government has programs designed to assist low-income seniors with the day-to-day costs of living including property tax rebates, yard maintenance subsidies, transit programs, dental care and many more. The City of Mississauga has created a fantastic website with information about these programs, as well as a printable version. Please have a look […]
City of Mississauga’s Planning and Development Committee yesterday adopted the City’s first housing strategy Making Room for the Middle: A Housing Strategy for Mississauga. The Strategy is the City’s plan for fostering a supportive environment for the development of a range of housing that is affordable for all. It targets middle-income households and also benefits […]
City of Mississauga staff reported at General Committee today on the Metrolinx-led Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) Project currently in procurement. Included in the staff report • a request from Metrolinx to amend the noise exemption process of the City’s Noise Control By-law 360-79 • recommendation for additional municipal infrastructure to be included in the procurement process […]
A major Malton issue to come up this month is the discussion about closing the Community Police Station at Westwood Square. Please be assured that this will not happen. I am strongly opposed to this proposal, understanding that the presence of the police at the mall goes a long way in keeping Malton safe. We will be […]
Coun. Carolyn Parrish is irate over the proposed closure of the Malton police station. Located inside Westwood Square, the station serves the Ward 5 community, an area that has historically been plagued with high crime rates. It is part of Peel police 21 Division and serves as a local hub within the mall where residents […]
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 Transportation and Works Department completed a review of the existing Pedestrian Refuge Island’s location on Etude Drive. The review was initiated due to the new access point on Etude Drive, which did not take into account the existence of the island. The new access for trucks was constructed opposite Dalewood Drive adjacent to 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 […]
Tucked away behind Paul Coffey Arena, on the southwest corner of Derry Road and Goreway Drive, is a “truly spectacular” children’s playground. The Malton Adventure Playground brings the iconic imagery of classic children’s tales to life. Inspired by the wooden castles playground in Toronto’s High Park, built by television personality and home improvement contractor Mike […]
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 […]
