This month, the City of Mississauga received platinum status as a Youth Friendly Community from Play Works – a group of provincially recognized youth organizations that work together to encourage communities to open doors and reinvest in youth play. The City was awarded the platinum designation after successfully meeting all 16 key criteria established to […]
Do you have ideas about ways to improve parking in your neighbourhood? Join us as we consult with residents and businesses as part of the City’s first ever Parking Master Plan – Parking Matters. This plan will help guide future decisions about citywide parking matters. Workshop for Parking Providers Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Time: […]
Today, Mississauga City Council approved the reinstatement of the Road Safety Advisory Committee. “Road safety is a priority. We need to ensure our citizens travel safely whether as a driver, cyclist or pedestrian,” said Pat Saito, Councillor Ward 9. “No fatality is acceptable but engineering alone cannot solve the problems on our roads. By reinstating […]
With steady progress in removing barriers for persons with disabilities, the City’s 14th Annual Report of the Accessibility Plan shows achievements in modifying parks and trails, transportation and infrastructure. During her annual update to Mississauga General Committee, Diana Simpson, Supervisor Accessibility Planning, shared the 2016 accessibility highlights which included: Hosting the 2016 Ontario Summer Games […]
Know someone in Mississauga who deserves an award? Nominations are now open for the City of Mississauga 2017 Civic Awards of Recognition! Local residents and organizations who contribute to the community through volunteering, or through achievements in sports, academia and the arts are eligible for nomination. What: 2017 Civic Awards of Recognition When: Nominations […]
At General Committee today, Mississauga Animal Services proposed changes to pet licensing that allow residents to buy a new two-year pet licence at a reduced rate, as well as lower the cost of a pet licence for low-income residents. In addition to revising the pet licensing fee structure, there will also be some changes to […]
Get out and enjoy Mississauga this year! Featuring some of Mississauga’s best attractions, events and dining, the Mississauga Visitors Guide will make you want to get out and see everything this city has to offer. Flip through the guide or download your own copy here.
The City of Mississauga is hosting a drop-in open house to share information and hear from residents on the future of short-term rental accommodations – including airbnb – in Mississauga. At the drop-in open house, residents and stakeholders will be able to view and share their thoughts on the various regulatory options and proposed amendments […]
Several tax clinics are scheduled across Mississauga to help low-income residents prepare their taxes. Find out about the locations, hours and contact information to book an appointment on the Canada Revenue Agency’s website. You may be eligible for tax benefits, including the working tax benefit, GST/HST credits or Canada child benefits.
Contributions to mayoral and councillor candidates in Mississauga elections may now be eligible for a rebate. Mississauga City Council voted in favour of implementing a Municipal Election Campaign Contribution Rebate Program for the 2018 Municipal Election. “Various municipalities in Ontario have implemented election campaign rebate programs,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “The small cost of a […]
Heritage property owners in Mississauga are eligible to apply for grant funding through the 2017 City of Mississauga Designated Heritage Property Grant Program. The program, which opens on Friday, February 17, 2017, offers grants to help heritage property owners with restoration, conservation and repair to a property designated as heritage under the Ontario Heritage Act. […]
Big cities need new ways to fund infrastructure and other projects. The City of Mississauga is taking action by asking the federal and provincial governments to contribute to its city-building projects and initiatives in their 2017 budgets. Today the City’s General Committee approved the proposed requests for the City’s top priorities – transit, infrastructure, job […]
The City of Mississauga and the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) are asking for residents’ help as they launch a six-month pilot to test Internet performance around the city. Residents and businesses can test the speed and quality of their Internet connections using an Internet browser on any computer or mobile device at https://performance.cira.ca/Mississauga. This pilot […]
There are many great, free programs for Malton youth – including basketball, sewing, volleyball and painting – at the Malton Community Centre, library and Malton Neighbourhood Services. View the full calendar here: February 2017 Thank you to the Malton Youth IMPACT group!
A reminder that February 20 is Family Day – the Region of Peel will not be doing regular waste pick up. Collection will be one day later than usual next week. City offices will also be closed. If you’re looking for fun, free activities to enjoy with your family, the City of Mississauga is offering […]
Mississauga councillors are rallying the troops in the 905 to explore how to get Queen’s Park to boost funding for their municipalities. One idea: A 905-wide summit hosted by Mississauga. “We’re being shortchanged and we’re not being listened to,” said Coun. Carolyn Parrish, referring to all 905 municipalities. Read more >> The Mississauga News, Rachael […]
The City of Mississauga is set to receive additional Provincial Gas Tax funding to improve and expand its transit system. Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca was in Mississauga today to make the announcement with Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Mississauga-Streetsville MPP Bob Delaney. “I welcome the announcement that Ontario will double the gas tax funding […]
The City of Mississauga was awarded its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Status for Fire Station 119 located at 6375 Airport Road. The LEED Gold Status applies to both Fire Station 119 and Peel Regional Paramedic Satellite Station S11 as part of the Airport Road Emergency Services building. “We’ve made it […]
The Region of Peel’s first youth shelter at Goreway Dr. and Queen St. in Brampton was filled to capacity on its first day, Monday Jan. 30. The shelter accommodates youth in two buildings, one for males the other for females and has 30 beds, with the ability to expand to 38 beds. The location at […]
Mississauga is implementing a responsive state-of-the-art Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) to manage traffic on its road network. “We are investing in the future by building a more reliable traffic control system. It will allow us to deal with the increasing traffic volumes and congestion on our roads. ATMS will enable us to actively monitor […]
