The Region of Peel received approval to launch a Voluntary Downspout Disconnection Rebate program on July 1, 2014. This program has been established to offer incentives for residential properties in the Region that were built before the year 1975 or have experienced flooding in the past, to disconnect downspouts which may be connected to the […]
Early this year, the Mississauga Milk Fund provided a new freezer and refrigerator to Mt. Zion Food Bank in Malton. With proceeds from my event, An Evening with Bond, we were able to stock Mt. Zion Food Bank with their first shipment of milk! Many families in Mississauga struggle to get enough food on the table. […]
In mid-August, the Region of Peel will begin installation of 1km of watermain along Hurontario between Eglinton Ave. and Bristol Rd. Work will continue until mid-December. Get more details here.
If you weren’t able to attend one of the MyMalton community visioning sessions but have something you’d like to contribute, please visit this page to complete a survey:http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/mymalton The City of Mississauga initiated the MyMalton project, which is a review of the planning policies that shape the look and feel of the Malton community. Residents […]
It was great to spend Saturday afternoon at the McLaughlin Sugar Bush Residents’ Association’s clean up and street party! First, the group cleaned up the woods and then they pot-luck partied, scrumptious food! The new residents’ association has started a Facebook group to organize events and share news – join and get involved!
I started the Mississauga Milk Fund in 2013 to raise money to purchase fresh liquid milk for food banks across the city. An Evening with Bond, which took place on June 25, 2015 at the Holcim Waterfront Estate, was the most successful Milk Fund event to date, raising enough money to buy tens of thousands […]
Mississauga councillors are keeping an eye on the heated debate taking place in Brampton over light rail transit but aren’t worried it will delay the plans here. A meeting earlier this month in Brampton about the 23-kilometre LRT planned to run from Port Credit to the Brampton GO station drew dozens and dozens of residents […]
Join the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee this Saturday, July 25 at 10am for a Community Bike Ride through Britannia. The group will meet at Marble Slab Creamery, 5955 Latimer Dr. at Britannia Rd. W. Get more details and register for the ride at www.mississaugacycling.ca or email [email protected].
Investigators from the Peel Police Fraud Bureau would like to make the public aware of a “door –to- door scam” involving persons posing as home fire inspectors from private companies. Reports have been made to police advising that letters have come to residents homes which cite specific fire regulations related to the installation of Carbon […]
The City of Mississauga received a $50,000 Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant from the Province of Ontario to develop an action plan towards becoming a World Health Organization (WHO) designated “Age-Friendly Community.” This internationally-recognized designation will acknowledge Mississauga as a municipality that supports older adult participation in social, civic, employment, communication and healthy active living opportunities. […]
Before, during and after… what do you think of the planters along Airport Rd in Malton? The Region has now replaced the lifeless plants in the centre planters with hearty trees that can stand up to the rigours of life on this busy, important street. I think they look great! Before – I got many […]
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to share comments about the Canada Day celebration in Malton. It was an amazing day, and I’m thrilled that so many residents made it out to enjoy the fireworks and entertainment on Wednesday night. Have a look through the picture gallery below, and feel […]
Today, the City of Mississauga welcomed the Toronto Raptors’ new National Basketball Association Development League (NBA D-League) franchise, Raptors 905, to Mississauga. A partnership between the City of Mississauga, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and the Toronto Raptors will see the Raptors 905 play their home games at the City’s Hershey Centre starting this […]
Are you interested in volunteering to help grow organic food for a food bank in your community? Would you like to learn more about sustainable urban food production? Do you want to share the joy of food growing with friends, your children or family members? Do you have food gardening knowledge, expertise and skills to […]
On the surface, the discussion earlier this month at General Committee was about who should have to pay the freight to maintain regional roads – the municipality the roads are in or the region on the whole. However, the debate served to highlight the long-standing issue about whether or not Mississauga – Canada’s sixth largest […]
The Peel Renovates program helps seniors and low- to moderate-income homeowners cover the cost of major home repairs and/or accessibility renovations. To qualify applicants must: Have a maximum household annual gross income of $60,000 Reside in Peel – Brampton, Caledon or Missississauga Own their own home with a maximum value of Brampton – $444,007 Caledon […]
The City of Mississauga’s battery recycling program now offers residents a battery drop off location at all Mississauga Libraries and Community Centres. “Our program provides residents with convenient and environmentally responsible options to help them manage and reduce their waste,” said Brenda Osborne Director of Environment. “It’s about keeping hazardous waste such as used or […]
Some Mississauga councillors are intrigued with the idea of a ranked ballot system for municipal elections. The Municipal Elections Act is under review by the province and the focus is on five specific areas – campaign finance, third party advertising, accessibility, enforcement and ranked ballots. An information package about the review included in yesterday’s (Wednesday, […]
Seniors will be able to ride MiWay transit buses for $1 during select hours starting June 29 under a six-month pilot project. The project, which was approved by councillors last week, allows seniors to ride MiWay for just $1. Read more>> The Mississauga News, June 17, 2015
I’m very excited that Newton’s Grove School and SMASH Athletics are teaming up to start a new and sports facility and private school in Malton, right near Wildwood Park! This is a great project to bring more action to Wildwood Park and a great opportunity for the Malton community to get active close to home. […]
