Ward 5 News

Fall Leaf Pickup

During the fall, the City of Mississauga provides Vacuum Leaf Pickup service to streets that are more than 35 years old and contain many mature large trees. Streets with fewer and younger trees are not included in the program. Addresses eligible for Leaf Pickup will receive a direct-mail notice that indicates when leaves will be […]

This Way to Spookytown: Join the City for a Variety of FaBOOlous Halloween Events and Activities

Looking to add a little fun to your Halloween this year? The City has you covered with a number of terrorifically-themed programs, frightful events and ghostly activities that truly celebrate the spirt of Halloween. From scary movies, mysterious tree plantings, eerie cemetery tours, sinister skates and bike rides, there are a ton of ways to […]

Ministry of Canadian Heritage Pledges $199,000 to Fund Canada 150 Celebrations in Mississauga

Navdeep Bains, Member of Parliament (Mississauga – Malton), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced $199,000 in funding for “Brilliance Together,” the City of Mississauga’s program that will mark Canada’s 150th Anniversary. The funding will be used to support community initiatives designed to give over 25,000 Canadians opportunities to celebrate […]

GTAA & The City of Mississauga Wants Your Input: Plane-Viewing Platform in Danville Park

Toronto Pearson International Airport and the City of Mississauga are creating an exciting new plane-viewing platform at Danville Park in Mississauga. Residents will have the opportunity to choose various design features they would like to see for the platform, such as seating and viewing tools. The City of Mississauga will use the feedback to design […]

Celebrating Culture and Connecting with Art This October at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) starts off the month with a very exciting line–up celebrating Culture Days. Connect with friends and family this October and participate in our many exciting programs and events such as our All About Sculpture workshops, Family Art and Yoga, Secrets and Scandals tour and more. We are happy to announce that pay what […]

Have Your Say on Spending the City Budget

Mississauga’s online budget allocator for the 2017 Budget is now available at mississauga.ca/budget. The online budget allocator lets residents choose their preferred spending option on selected City services. From roads and recreation programs to fire and emergency services, City services impact people’s lives every day. Decisions about City services drive the budget. Residents can use […]

Paul Coffey Day – Thank you!

Thank you to everyone in the community who joined us Friday evening to celebrate the official renaming of Paul Coffey Arena and Park. A lot of families enjoyed the free skate, free barbecue, bouncy castles and free hot beverages – thanks McCafe! During the ceremony, donations were made to the fairy tale “Castles” playground that […]

Freshly Painted Murals on Paul Coffey Arena!!

The murals on the newly refurbished exterior of Paul Coffey Arena (former Malton Arena) are complete!! The murals showcase Malton’s rich history and its bright future – just in time for Paul Coffey Day on September 23rd! Special thanks goes out to the very talented Anna Ferguson who worked tireless hours this summer, as well as […]

Countdown to PAUL COFFEY DAY!

Paul Coffey Day is just over a week away and all of Mississauga is buzzing! This free event is taking place on Friday, September 23rd and will be full of food, fun and fireworks. The celebration marks the official renaming ceremony for Paul Coffey Arena and Park, formerly Malton Arena and Wildwood Park. A free family […]

Mississauga Responds to Proposed Provincial Plan to Increase Supply of Affordable Housing

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 […]

Speeding Issues In Residential Areas

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 […]