Ward 5 News

Free Youth Programs in Malton

The Malton Youth IMPACT Group is offering several free programs – including basketball, volleyball and weights, at the Malton Community Centre this month. View the full calendar here. Also, a reminder that the Malton Community Centre is hiring for summer camp positions – visit www.mycitycareer.ca for information – the deadline to apply is April 14, 2017.

Mississauga is the First Canadian City to Launch “Virtual Campus”

Today, at General Committee, City staff introduced a new “virtual campus” service that, starting on May 1, will enable post-secondary students to access school resources anywhere in the world from Mississauga. The City, in partnership with University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), is launching eduroam (education roaming) – a secure, worldwide roaming service. eduroam offers students […]

Mississauga to Receive $58 Million in Public Transit Infrastructure Funding

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $58 million in Government of Canada funding for transit services in Mississauga through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF). City projects approved through PTIF include the acquisition of up to 80 new 40 and 60-foot buses, the rehabilitation and replacement of more than 200 buses, improved pedestrian and cyclist […]

PSW Job Fair

If you’re a Personal Support Working in search of job opportunities, plan to attend a job fair on Wednesday, April 5 at 208-160 Traders Blvd. East. See the Career Foundation’s poster for the event to get more information or contact Donna Brown, [email protected] or 416-243-0066 x257.

Earth Days 2017

Get involved to make our city greener! There are -#SaugaEarthDays Twitter chats -Community litter pick-ups -Textile, e-waste and confidential document collections (April 17-23) -Kids’ programs at the libraries on Earth Day, April 22 -Gardening workshop with Ecosource at the Iceland Teaching Garden, April 20 -Downspout disconnection with Toronto and Region Conservation, April 20 -Tree plantings Visit […]

Maker Mississauga

Learn about 3D printing, robotics, building, coding and more at Mississauga Libraries. Free programs are offered at Malton Library and Frank McKechnie in Ward 5, as well as many other facilities across Mississauga. There are programs geared towards kids, teens and adults. Check out the Maker Mississauga website to learn more!

Spring Clean-Up Street Sweeping Program

The annual spring street sweeping program begins in April. Once the temperatures are mild, crews will be out, starting with streets and bike lanes the week of April 10. After the spring clean-up is complete, the City will continue to maintain roadways through regular street sweeping program. For more information, please visit: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/springclean-up In addition […]

City of Mississauga Wins Municipality of the Year Award

The City has been recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) as the 2017 Municipality of the Year. This award acknowledges the best in municipal leadership, festivals and event partnerships in Ontario. “The City of Mississauga is committed to offering our residents the highest quality of events, programs and experiences possible,” said Mississauga Mayor Bonnie […]

Stormwater Home Visit Program

The Home Visit Program will help homeowners use stormwater best practices on their property. It extends beyond outreach and includes specific information on what actions you can take, including eavestrough maintenance, downspout disconnection and rain barrel installation. This program would be funded for two years to determine its value. This Pilot Project will be launched in […]

Civic Recognition Program

Celebrate the good in our community! It’s easy to do with the City of Mississauga’s Annual Civic Recognition Program. You can help the Mayor and Members of Council recognize the achievements of Mississauga residents, honour the contributions of volunteers or acknowledge significant milestones. For more information or to nominate a member of the community visit […]

Plans for Malton’s Fairytale Castles underway

Teams from the City have been hard at work with the brilliant team at Earthscape Playgrounds to develop Malton’s fairytale castles playground. The playground will be located in Paul Coffey Park and will feature a castle with tube slide, a swing, accessible elements and several climbing apparatus – including a carved dragon! I am so excited […]

Apprenticeship Fair

Residents of Peel are invited to the Region of Peel’s Apprenticeship Fair, April 6, 2017. You’ll have the opportunity to: Learn about apprenticeships Connect with employers Network with training institutions Don’t forget to bring your resume! Attendance is free of charge Light refreshments will be available You can have a chance to win a Walmart […]

2017 Curbside Battery Collection

In 2016, you helped keep nearly 54 tonnes of used batteries out of landfill. This year, let’s do it again! Your used batteries will be collected on your recycling collection day during these weeks: Spring collection: April 17-27 Fall collection: October 16-26 Put your used household batteries in a transparent, sealable bag. On your collection […]

Another Historic Project in Malton!

For many years, the City has been concerned about Malton’s CF 100 Avro Interceptor in the Legion Memorial Garden on Derry Road. It is one of only 27 left in Canada, one of only three supported on a pedestal. All others rest on their reinforced landing gear on the ground, in airplane or military museums. […]