Ward 5 News

Goreway and Torbram Update

Malton residents have been waiting patiently for many years for traffic to speed up along Torbram Road and Goreway Drive. Congestion has been terrible where these streets cross the train tracks. Plans for the Goreway bridge are well underway. Next month, council will vote to start expropriation of the required lands for construction. The goal […]

GTAA Runway Maintenance

Pearson Airport is performing routine maintenance on its busiest runway, pushing airplane traffic to two north-south runways. Residents will notice changes in the noise coming from the airport until May 16, when the first phase will be complete. Work will commence again in the fall. For up-to-date information on the project, keep an eye on […]

What Can Community Services Be?

Mississauga is a place that nurtures a unique quality of life, where our residents can enjoy opportunities for a vibrant, healthy, social lifestyle through all stages of their lives. Our vision is a beautiful, sustainable city with safe neighbourhoods that support strong, connected and vibrant communities. We are refreshing our current Plans for Culture, Recreation, […]

Mississauga Youth Participate in Rebel17

From May 1 to 7 the City of Mississauga is hosting Rebel17. This annual campaign empowers youth ages 13 to 30 to make a difference within their community through music, film, the arts, culture and sport. Rebel17 features free drop-ins, workshops, events and activities created by youth for youth. Rebel17 Event Highlights Sauga celebrates Canada […]

Restoration of CF 100 on Derry Road

The Heritage CF 100 was built by Avro and is currently situated on a pedestal on Derry Road beside the renamed Paul Coffey Park (formerly Wildwood Park) in Malton.  It has been displayed as part of the aeronautical history of Malton for over 50 years. It’s one of only 3 still displayed on concrete pedestals […]

REBEL 17 at Malton Community Centre

Get involved in National Youth Week, May 1-5, at the Malton Community Centre. See the schedule for details. Some highlights include:  Youth Drop-in’s: Basketball, Volleyball and Youth Chill-Zone (FREE) Youth Tournaments: Table Tennis  (FREE) Youth Fitness/Weight room Drop-in- Malton CC Fitness (FREE) Volunteer Recruiting booths NBA  2K16/7 PS4 Tournament (FREE) YOUTH DJ BATTLE (With Prizes) (FREE) Instagram Page Creators […]

OHL Hockey Action

Your Mississauga Steelheads are on a roll and they need your support as they take on the Peterborough Petes for the Bobby Orr Trophy and the Eastern Conference Championship. With a strong end to the regular season, the Steelheads have already beaten the Ottawa 67’s and the Oshawa Generals to reach the Conference Finals. New […]

Scouts Knit-a-Thon

1st Sandalwood Scouts are excited to be hosting a community event to help those in need. They’re having a KNIT-A-THON to kick-off their 2017 community service project, making scarves to donate to local shelters & agencies this winter. Join their KNIT-A-THON on Sunday, April 30 from 1pm to 5pm at the Frank McKechnie Community Centre. Learn […]

GTAA runway repairs

As some Ward 5 residents have noticed, airplanes are taking off and landing from different runways at Pearson Airport, resulting in unusual noise in the community. Two of the airport’s busy runways are being repaired and a north-south runway is being used while those are out of commission. The GTAA expects that the first phase […]

SaugaBusks Hits the Streets of Mississauga

Registration begins today for Mississauga’s popular busker program. For the second year in a row, this program will allow artists to animate city streets starting in May. Twenty-five buskers will be accepted to the program. The cost to register is $35 and those interested in participating must complete and submit a registration form available here. […]

Council Passes Resolution to Support School Bus Safety Bill

Last week at General Committee, Mississauga City Council passed a motion in support of Bill 94, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (School Bus Camera Systems), 2017  after they received a deputation from Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR). STOPR plans and implements home-to-school transportation for approximately 65,000 students travelling to 400 school sites. Today, Council passed […]

City Prioritizes Transit to Position Mississauga for Future Growth

Today, Council provided their endorsement for Mississauga’s top priority rapid transit projects. During last week’s General Committee, staff presented a report on the Transit Initiatives and Priorities for the City of Mississauga and gave an update on transportation initiatives currently underway. Identified as the City’s top priority rapid transit projects were the: Hurontario Light Rail […]

Malton Youth Job/Volunteer Fair

Attention Youth! Are you looking to apply for a job with the City of Mississauga? Are you interested in volunteer opportunities within the community? Do you need help with building a resume and cover letter? Visit the Malton Youth Job/Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, April 11 from 2:30-5:30pm at the Malton Community Centre. Click here for […]