The Region of Peel would like to remind residents who generate home health-care waste that they need to properly dispose of it. “The Region of Peel is currently seeing an increase in the amount of home health-care waste that is being placed in recycling,” says Norm Lee, the Region’s Waste Management Director. “We’d like to […]
Route 15 has been on detour due to construction work on Torbram and blocks the typical route through Rena Rd. MiWay has noted that the detour via Airport and Derry Rd has been causing serious delays. To alleviate this delay, a temporary solution will be in place. In order the avoid the intersection of Airport and […]
Give them one week and Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) will show 20 teenaged girls, ages 15 to 19, what a career in fire service could look like through the new program Camp Ignite. “Diversity in our fire service is an extremely important issue for us. It’s essential that residents are able to see […]
The City of Mississauga is launching a new type of sport – FlingGolf – at the Academy golf course at BraeBen. FlingGolf provides players with a nine-hole experience similar to the game of golf with a lacrosse, baseball and hockey twist. “We introduced FlingGolf at BraeBen because it can be played on the same course […]
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) will be conducting an emergency exercise at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Saturday, May 28th. The exercise will run from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and will take place in several locations including the north end of the airfield, Terminal 3 and the Airfield Maintenance Facility on Convair Drive. […]
With temperatures rising and summer well on its way, Mississauga residents looking to cool off can beat the heat at one of Mississauga’s spray pads, pools and parks. Spray Pads On May 28, Mississauga will open its 18 spray pads for children to enjoy all summer long – weather permitting (Lake Aquitaine Park is closed […]
Spring was a late bloomer this year but we welcome the warm weather after a frosty winter! This is just a friendly reminder to keep your front lawns clean and cut in order to comply with Property Standards Bylaw 654-98. This Bylaw states the following: “Maintain your property in a manner that does not allow […]
The City of Mississauga’s Civic Award of Recognition Evening will honour more than 100 Mississauga residents for their outstanding contribution to the community. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the program. WHEN: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Ceremony: 7 – 8 p.m. Reception: 8 – 9 p.m. WHERE: Mississauga Civic Centre – […]
The City’s first Public Art Master Plan, which builds upon the Council endorsed Framework for a Public Art Program was introduced during today’s General Committee meeting. The Public Art Master Plan provides 54 recommendations designed to direct the expansion and implementation of a continued successful public art program throughout the city over the next five […]
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) advised that Property Assessment Notices will be mailed out earlier than in previous years. Assessments will be mailed to Mississauga residential property owners starting on May 16. Mississauga property owners should carefully review and understand their Property Assessment Notices. “An increase in assessment does not necessarily mean an increase […]
On June 1, approximately 3,000 older adults are expected to attend the annual Mississauga Older Adult Expo. This free, full-day event features educational sessions, a local seniors’ talent show and exhibitor booths. The City of Mississauga, in partnership with the Older Adult Advisory Panel (OAAP) and the Community Centre Older Adult Committee (CCOAC) are hosting […]
This week, Mississauga City Council approved: • That the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law be amended for the regulation of transportation network companies (TNCs) where TNCs will be required to obtain a broker licence and operate using only licensed taxi and limousine drivers, operating licensed taxi and limousine vehicles. • That the Public Vehicle Licensing By-law will be […]
For a third straight year, the City of Mississauga is offering youth ages 12 to 14 the Freedom Pass. The popular pass provides incentives like swimming for free at City pools and riding MiWay free all summer long. The pass begins on July 1 and is valid through to August 31. “Summer is the perfect […]
Click on the link below to read this weekend’s Toronto Star article profiling the history of Malton. Malton’s history stretches back past YYZ by Shawn Micallef
Tonight at VICTORY HALL FROM 7PM-9PM, there will be a Public Meeting to review proposed options for regulating infill housing – this includes restrictions on heights, side yards, setbacks and lot coverage. Several options for the new control by-laws will be presented, similar to the site plan approvals currently in effect in the Villages of […]
Mississauga City Council passed a motion last Wednesday calling on the Province of Ontario to impose a ban on door-to-door sales activities in the home services sector. The ban specifically addresses the sale or lease of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, water heaters, water filtration systems and other related home energy products and services […]
Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) want you to open your door this Spring and Summer when fire crews come knocking to talk about fire safety. Home Safe Home (HSH) is a free city-wide education and awareness program that teaches residents about fire prevention and life safety. Until September, fire crews will be going door […]
From May 1 to 7 the City of Mississauga is hosting its annual Rebel campaign. The campaign empowers youth ages 13 to 30 to get involved and make a difference within their community through music, film, the arts, culture and sport. Rebel16 features free drop-ins, workshops, events and activities all created by youth for youth. […]
Earth Day is a day dedicated to environmental protection and is celebrated annually across the globe. Each city hosts a series of events where residents gather together to symbolize their commitment to the environment. The City of Mississauga is committed to greening its city and has hosted many events aimed at curbing our carbon footprint […]
The City of Mississauga is proposing required licensing of outdoor clothing donation drop boxes by June 1, 2016 through its Business Licensing By-law. “There are currently requirements for clothing donation boxes under the City’s Zoning By-law including that they be for registered charities,” said Mickey Frost, Director, Enforcement. “The proposed changes to the Business Licensing […]
