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Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards

By Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko Invites You to Nominate a Business or Individual for the Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards!

This year’s Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards will be held on October 23rd, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.  Entertainment will be featured!

Carmen Corbasson Community Centre
Lynn Petrescue Room, 2nd floor (elevator access)

 

Business Awards Categories

Small business owners are an integral part of our community. In addition to contributing to the local community’s unique identity and being involved locally, small business owners are job creators, providing local employment opportunities allowing local residents to work closer to home. Having multiple small businesses all striving to be unique and innovative, can result in a healthy marketplace and well-served consumers. One-of-a-kind and locally made products can attract customers to our area, bolstering tourism and contributing to our local community. These establishments benefit our local economy and help support the place we call home.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award recognizes the endeavors of an exceptional individual or company who:
– creates exceptional products and services
– keep our local economies moving forward
– embodies the spirit of community
– values and demonstrates innovation

Excellence in Customer Service Award
This award recognizes a business for:
– consistently exceeding customer or guest expectations
– exceptional service standards in our community

Restaurant of the Year Award
This award is presented to a restaurant that provides:
– a most enjoyable overall guest experience
– high standards for food quality
– excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience

Arts and Community Awards Categories

The Arts & Community Awards celebrate individuals who make Ward 1 a vibrant, creative, and connected community. These awards honour exceptional contributions in the arts, volunteerism, youth leadership, and community spirit. Through these categories we recognize those who uplift others, spark creativity, and strengthen the fabric of our neighbourhoods. Whether through artistic expression, selfless service, or everyday acts of kindness, these individuals help shape a stronger, more inclusive Ward 1.

Artist of The Year Award
The Artist of the Year Award celebrates an individual whose artistic talent, creativity, and dedication have made a significant impact in our community through the arts.
Nominees should demonstrate not only artistic excellence, but also a commitment to sharing their work in ways that inspire, engage, or uplift others in Ward 1. Whether through performance, exhibitions, teaching, or community involvement, this award honours artists whose work enriches the cultural life of our neighbourhoods.
Let’s celebrate the creatives who bring colour, rhythm, and soul to our community. This award seeks to recognize:
– exceptional performances or composition
– pieces that captivate audiences with their talent
– artistic expression and creativity

Good Neighbour Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual who positively influences their local community with:
– acts of kindness, and generosity
– community involvement and volunteerism
– assistance to neighbours in need

Volunteer of the Year Award
Our city is built by those who give their time and expertise selflessly, expecting nothing in return. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in volunteering to make Ward 1 – a better place to live, work, and play by:
– dedication and commitment to their cause
– impacting the community
– demonstrating leadership
– supporting vulnerable populations
– enriching the culture
– community engagement

Youth Excellence Award
The Ward 1 Youth Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of young people, ages 15 to 24, who are helping to shape and strengthen our community. Whether through creative expression, academic achievement, athletic talent, a passion for volunteerism, or inspiring leadership, this award honours youth whose efforts and accomplishments have had a positive and lasting impact in Ward 1. It’s a celebration of the young voices, hands, hearts, and intellect making a real difference where we live.

Lifetime Achievement Award (chosen by Stephen)

Please make your nominations by email to Stephen.Dasko@mississauga.ca in the following format:

Nominator Name:
Nominator Email:

Award for Nomination:
Nominee Name:
Nominee Email:
Short explanation about why you are nominating the Ward 1 resident:

Email your nomination now to stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca.

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 13th, 2025 AT MIDNIGHT. 
August 31, 2025
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Applications for two City of Mississauga flood prevention rebates now open

By Announcement, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.

Both rebates provide financial support to Mississauga residents who install water-resistant materials or other flood prevention measures within their home or on their property.

February 12, 2025

Today, the City launched two flood prevention rebates to help residents offset the cost of installing measures to limit flooding in and around their homes. These two programs offer up to a total of $10,500 in financial support for eligible Mississauga homeowners.

City rebate programs

The City has launched two rebate programs to help offset the cost of upgrades for Mississauga homeowners.

  • Flood Resilience Rebate: is a City rebate program created to help those who had flood damage and installed eligible water resilient materials and other measures to make their homes more resistant to future flooding. The rebate pays for up to 50 per cent of the cost of these materials, labour and tax, up to a maximum of $3,000.
  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate: is a City rebate program created to replace the Foundation Drain Collector Sump Pump Subsidy. This new city-wide rebate program offers up to $7,500 to pay for eligible basement flood prevention measures, such as a sump pump or downspout disconnection.

Apply for the Flood Resilience Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. You must have experienced flood damage on or after the July 8, 2013, storm event. Only one registered owner per residential address is eligible to receive a rebate.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of flooding: such as an insurance claim or photos of flooding in the residential dwelling.
  • Proof of eligible work: such as receipts for purchased materials.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

Apply for the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. All measures must be installed by a professional with a valid City of Mississauga business license.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of eligible work: such as quotes for work to be completed.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

Retroactive applications for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program, will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

New applications can be made for measures installed on February 12, 2025 and after. This type of application has two stages, pre-approval and final approval. For further information, please visit the rebate program webpage.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

This is an ongoing program that is subject to Council approval.

Useful links

February 12, 2025
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Flood Resilience and Basement Flooding Prevention Rebates – FAQ’s

By Issues, Resources

General Questions – FAQ

When can applications be submitted?
Both rebate programs are set to be open February 12, 2025.

We’ve been contacted by contractors to undertake works, are these programs mandatory?
No, all rebate programs are voluntary.

How do I obtain a qualified/reputable contractor?
This is the responsibility of the homeowner, as with any works done on private property. City staff are creating guidance to warn residents about fraudulent practices that will be on the City’s website at launch of the programs.

In cases where the work requires the contractor to have a valid Mississauga business licence, how do I confirm this?
Please call 311 to confirm

Is the existing FDC Sump Pump Subsidy ending? Can I still apply for a Sump Pump subsidy?
The FDC Sump Pump Subsidy program is proposed to end February 3, 2025. Sump pumps installed up to this date are still eligible to apply for this subsidy as the program ends and transition to the new rebate program begins.
After February 3, 2025, residents will be eligible to apply to the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate (applications open February 12th), which includes measures such as sump pumps for the same amount of $6,000.
Flood Resilience Rebate – The program provides a rebate of 50% of the invoiced cost up to a lifetime maximum of $3,000 to support residents with the installation of water resistant-materials and other measures.

Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga that have experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.

What is eligible for a rebate?
At launch of the program a Flood Resilient Materials catalogue will be provided for a full list of allowable flood-resilient measures. Examples may include:
Interior Options
• Wall construction
• Floor design
• Raise Utility Hardware (e.g. electrical outlets)
• Moisture alarms
Exterior Options
• Grading adjacent to house
• Damp-proofing membrane/Coating for exterior foundation
• Corrugated steel window well and cover

I installed ‘resilient’ materials after the July 16, 2024 storm event. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for materials/works, prior to launch of the program.

I installed ‘resilient’ materials in my basement prior to July 16th, 2024. Can I apply for the rebate?
Yes, the rebate is open to anyone who experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.

How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.
What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Proof of flooding
c) Proof of eligible work and payment
d) Photos of installation

Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.

When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.
Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate – The Program provides a rebate of up to $7,500 to support residents with the installation of basement flooding prevention measures.

Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga.

What is eligible for a rebate?
Proposed Prevention Measures:
• Sump pump $6,000
• Foundation drain (weeping tile) pipe capping $1,000
• Downspout disconnection $125/per, total $500
• Storm lateral backwater valve $1,500

I installed measures (e.g. sump pump) after the July/August, 2024 storm events. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program (up to August 1, 2025).

I installed a sump pump many years ago. Can I apply for a rebate today?
If you have had a sump pump for 10 years or more (i.e. prior to Feb. 2015), you’re eligible to apply for the rebate to install a ‘renewal’ sump pump.

I have a receipt for a sump pump installed 5 years ago. Can I apply for the rebate?
Rebate applications are eligible for measures installed after July 16, 2024. Renewal sump
pump applications are eligible after 10 years or more.

I have received a rebate for my sump pump installation. Are there other measures I can apply for?
Yes. If you have not capped your foundation drain or disconnected your downspouts, for example, these measures are eligible to apply.

I received the rebate, can I update/replace my sump pump in the future?
Yes, the program accepts applications for rebate of a ‘renewal’ sump pump installed every 10 or more years.

How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.

What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Detailed quote/invoice of eligible works
c) May require building permit
Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.

When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.

January 27, 2025
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Update – Action Plan for Stormwater and Flood Mitigation

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.  Resulting from the last report and Councillor Dasko’s advocacy for his residents councils direction was to staff to come back to Council.  Yesterday, on September 25, 2024 with Corporate Report: 10.2. entitled “Council Update – July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” (attached). This report, which was passed by Councillor Dasko and his colleagues unanimously, is an action-oriented approach to accelerating flood mitigation initiatives, inspection enhancements and increased maintenance and operation activities. Councillor Dasko has also attached his motion for your perusal which was again unanimously passed by all of council.

Watch Council Sept 25, 2024 Item 7.4 (running from 31.03-1.11) Emma Calvert sharing Corporate report 10.2.

View the report 

The following items were passed and are to be actioned:

  • A Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program to provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to Mississauga residential property owners who incurred damages as a result of basement flooding following the weather events on July 16, 2024, or August 17 and 18, 2024, as a result of Councillor Dasko’s motion on September 11, 2024.
  • A basement flooding prevention rebate program to provide up to $6,800 to make basement flood prevention improvements more affordable.
  • With the number of staff meetings with Councillor Dasko he was pleased to see that staff were convinced to step up the timeline of new and accelerated stormwater projects, as outlined in the Project-based action plan includes accelerating the Design and Construction of the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project by 6 years, including infrastructure improvement projects in 2025, 2026, 2027, with a completion year of 2028.
  • Enhancements to routine maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
  • City staff will work further with local authorities like the TRCA, Alectra, and the Emergency Management Team to identify opportunities to enhance public alerting to residents during localized flooding.
  • Staff have been directed to prepare and submit applications to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (second intake- November 1, 2024) and Housing-Enabling Core Services Stream programs to support the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project.

Furthermore, at the Region of Peel, Regional Council passed a motion on September 12, 2024 to have an increase in the Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate Program. The program is available to property owners in priority areas in Peel who had experienced sanitary flooding because of a storm event in the past 10 years. Residents living in neighborhoods outside the priority areas can also apply for a subsidy if they have reported flooding to Peel Region in the past or have an insurance claim. Subsidies are 60% of the invoiced cost, up to a maximum $1,500. Residents are asked to call Peel Region at 905-791-7800 to confirm eligibility for the backwater valve subsidy before proceeding with an installation. For more information please visit peelregion.ca.

Please note that there will be an upcoming City-wide Public Information Session for 2024 Flood Events.  Councillor Dasko will share more details when they are announced.

September 26, 2024
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CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Dixie

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources

Dundas Flood Mitigation Project

WHAT?

  • The lands south of Little Etobicoke Creek
    surrounding Dixie Road, referred to as “Dixie-
    Dundas” for this project, are subject to flooding as
    a result of spilling from the creek during high flow
    conditions. This urban area consists of a variety of
    commercial, industrial, residential, and park land
    uses.
  • The study area of this Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class
    Environmental Assessment (EA) has been broken up
    into the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” for
    identifying flood mitigation solutions.

WHERE?

WHY?

  • The City of Mississauga has an interest to protect
    flood-vulnerable residences and businesses as well as
    to intensify Dixie-Dundas area to fulfill the vision of
    growth expressed in the Dundas Connects Master Plan.

HOW?

In consultation with the public and agencies, the alternative solutions for both the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” have been evaluated to identify preferred design concepts for each.

“Dundas Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening
  • 25 m – channel crossing bridge at Dundas Street
  • Sanitary sewer relocation
  • Floodproofing earthen berm at 1607 Dundas Street

“Dixie Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening with lowered creek invert
  • 50 m – channel crossing bridge at Dixie Road
  • Sanitary sewer relocations

PROJECT FILE

An Environmental Study Report is now available for public review and comment for 30 days on the City’s website:
http://www.mississauga.ca/flooding

Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by April 30, 2024. All comments are requested to be sent directly to the Project Managers listed below. Previous study information, including the Public Information Centres and the study area expansion bulletin, is available on the above webpage.

Anthony Di Giandomenico, P.Eng.
Project Manager
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C9
(905) 615-3200, ext. 3491
anthony.digiandomenico@mississauga.ca

Amanda McKay, P.Eng., PMP
Consultant Project Manager
Matrix Solutions Inc.
3001-6865 Century Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2
(289) 323-3780
amckay@matrix-solutions.com

April 3, 2024
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Our Community

By Ward 1

In hearing your passion, hope, and ideas for the future of Ward 1, I know more than ever, we must be united to ensure this great community is always our place to call home.

January 20, 2019
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2021-2127: Closure of Dixie Road off-Ramp from QEW WB

By Construction, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko has received the following notice from GHD on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation related to the Dixie/QEW Interchange project:

Please be advised that the Dixie Road off-ramp from QEW Westbound will be closed from midnight September 20 until 5:00 AM September 22, 2025, weather permitting. Access to the North Service Road from Dixie Road will remain open throughout the closure.

This closure is required to safely complete the removal of curb and gutter, traffic control barriers (TCB), steel beam guide rail, and pavement construction on both the left and right shoulders near the gore area of the Dixie off-ramp.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to complete these improvements as quickly and efficiently as possible.

For any questions or additional information, please contact us at 905-247-8730 or email qewdixie@ghd.com.

September 10, 2025
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Peel Region confirms first human case of West Nile virus

By Announcement

Residents are encouraged to continue taking precautions until first frost

BRAMPTON, Ont. – September 9, 2025. Peel Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus for 2025 in a Mississauga resident.

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people who contract the disease will show no symptoms, some will experience mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, mild rash, and swollen lymph glands. In rare cases, West Nile virus can lead to severe illness. People 50 years and older and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing serious complications.

West Nile virus activity varies from year to year and is influenced by rainfall and temperatures. Peel Public Health monitors mosquito populations across the region each summer and manages them by treating catch basins and surface water with environmentally friendly larvicides. Mosquitoes in Peel first tested positive for West Nile virus in mid-July this year, and the risk of exposure from mosquitoes is highest between July and September.

Residents are encouraged to protect themselves from mosquito bites by:

  • Applying an approved insect repellent containing an ingredient effective against mosquitoes, such as DEET or icaridin, to exposed skin and clothing. Read and follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use. NOTE: Infants 6 months and younger should notuse an insect repellent containing DEET or icaridin. Instead, use a mosquito net when babies are outdoors in a crib or stroller.
  • Avoiding areas with large mosquito populations and taking extra precautions between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, and at any time near shady, wooded areas.
  • Wearing light-coloured, tightly woven, loose-fitting clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, shoes and socks to protect exposed skin.
  • Making sure all window and door screens fit securely and are free of tears and holes.
  • Ensuring that openings to rain barrels are always covered with a screen mesh.
  • Removing or draining items on your property that hold stagnant water. Water that is stagnant for more than 7 days is an ideal breeding site for mosquitoes. You can report stagnant water sites to Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or online.
  • Registering online to receive email notifications and informationabout where mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Peel.
  • Registering onlinefor treatment in 2026 if you have a backyard catch basin.
September 10, 2025
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Notification of herbicide application for the control of invasive plants

By Events, Parks, Ward 1

This is to notify you of upcoming herbicide application to control Tree of Heaven; this work is scheduled to be completed between September 15th – October 6th.

Work locations within Ward 1 include:

  • Orchard Heights Park
  • Helen Molasy Memorial Park

Contractors working on behalf of the City, Brinkman Living Infrastructure Ltd., will apply VisionMax (Glyphosate) directly to the plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed prior to October 6th, but the timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.

This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.

The Park Supervisor and 311 have been notified of these operations.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

September 9, 2025
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Shop local and discover Mississauga’s next innovators at Sourced in Sauga!

By Events

Discover and shop from IDEA Mississauga-supported businesses at Sourced in Sauga, a curated marketplace, on Saturday, September 20.

September 9, 2025

IDEA Mississauga, in partnership with Square One Shopping Centre, invites you to Sourced in Sauga, a one-day marketplace at Square One Shopping Centre bringing together local artisans, startups and community-driven entrepreneurs. Each of these businesses have been supported by one of many IDEA programs, giving guests an opportunity to see how IDEA-supported businesses are becoming thriving ventures.

Join us for a day of innovation and creativity, while connecting with passionate entrepreneurs in the city. It’s also a chance to get a head start on your seasonal shopping, with everything from clothing and treats to eco-friendly products, collectables and more. You can explore the full list of vendors here.

When

The Sourced in Sauga Market will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where

Square One Shopping Centre’s central food court. No need to RSVP!

Cost

Attending the market is free! Businesses will have various curated items available for purchase.

For more details, visit IDEA Mississauga’s Sourced in Sauga event page.

September 9, 2025
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Live events for the whole family to enjoy in Mississauga this fall

By Events

High-quality live entertainment close to home featuring music, theatre and sporting events.

September 8, 2025

Back to school, back to fun! Now that the kids are back in class, weekends can feel tricky to plan. Good news—saugaLIVE has you covered with high-quality live entertainment right in your own backyard.

Enjoy concerts, sports, movies and more with free event parking and budget-friendly tickets for the whole family.

This season is a special one, as the Harlem Globetrotters make a stop in Mississauga in the spring as part of their 100-year tour.

We’re also pleased to welcome some exciting additions to the season, including an appearance by Bollywood legend A.R. Rahman and The Sunshine Orchestra as part of the Promise of Music World Congress presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation.

Finally, Mississauga is bringing the excitement of TIFF a little closer to home through Reel Thursdays – a TIFF Film Circuit Group. The first three screenings of the series include The Wedding Banquet by Peter Ahn, We Lend a Hand by Colin Peter Field and Blue Moon by Richard Linklater.

Learn more about what’s in store this fall!

Living Arts Centre

  • Reel Thursdays: The Wedding Banquet – October 9. Get tickets
  • The Sunshine Orchestra with special guest A.R. Rahman – October. 9. Get tickets
  • Tom Morello: A Night of Stories and Music – October 19. Get tickets
  • An Evening of Folk with Kellie Loder and River North Duo – October 25. Get tickets
  • Emily Calandrelli, The Space Gal – November 13. Get tickets
  • Reel Thursdays: We Lend A Hand – The Forgotten Story Of Ontario Farmerettes – November 13. Get tickets
  • Shea Couleé featuring Lemon and The Virgo Queen – November 14. Get tickets
  • Digable Planets – November 20. Get tickets
  • Adaptive Concert: ASD Band in Collaboration with Xenia Concerts – November 30. Get tickets
  • STARS – December 4. Get tickets
  • Reel Thursdays: Blue Moon – December 11. Get tickets
  • The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition – December 15. Get tickets
  • Jann Arden Christmas Tour – December 16. Get tickets

Meadowvale Theatre

  • One Moe Time: A Tribute to Moe Koffman – October 5. Get tickets
  • Broadsway: The Most Wonderful Time…Maybe! – December 21. Get tickets

Paramount Fine Foods Centre

Please note: ticket details for the Raptors 905 2025-2026 will be shared soon. Stay tuned for more information.

Game dates:

  • Raptors 905 Home Opener vs. College Park Skyhawks – November 7
  • Raptors 905 vs. College Park Skyhawks – November 9
  • Raptors 905 vs. Maine Celtics – November 12
  • Raptors 905 vs. Capital City Go-Go – December 3
  • Raptors 905 vs. Delaware Blue Coats – December 10
  • Raptors 905 vs. Delaware Blue Coats – December 11
  • Raptors 905 vs. Maine Celtics – December 27
  • Raptors 905 vs. Maine Celtics – December 28
  • Raptors 905 vs. Westchester Knicks – December 30

Discover your next saugaLIVE experience close to home. For more information about upcoming events, visit the website. To request a media interview with one of the artists, please contact media@mississauga.ca

September 8, 2025
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Write on! Mississauga’s Literary Festival returns on September 13

By Events, Resources

Discover author talks, panels, workshops, and activities for every reader and writer.

September 8, 2025

The annual Mississauga Literary Festival brings together readers, writers, and the community for a day filled with author talks, panels, workshops, local exhibitors, and interactive activities. There’s something for everyone, from children to adult readers and writers. This year’s programming is presented in partnership with The Ampersand Review, a literary magazine from Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing program, which will also launch Issue No. 8 during the festival – a chapter you won’t want to skip!

People seated on chairs as a speaker engages them at the front of the room. They are sitting in a bright lime green painted room.

What

Mississauga Literary Festival

When

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where

Hazel McCallion Central Library (Floor 0-5)
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON

Cost

Free admission, no registration required

Event highlights

The Mississauga Literary Festival 2025 runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. across all levels (0-5) of the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Visitors can enjoy:

  • Author Talks and panels – including Mystery Mix Up: Who Dunnit and Why? with Bianca Marais, Hannah Mary McKinnon, and Uzma Jalaluddin, plus a Special Author Talk with Bee Quammie.
  • Workshops – topics include self-publishing, suspense writing, public speaking, poetry, and more, led by authors and industry professionals.
  • Storytime & family programming – children’s author spotlights and family storytime.
  • Interactive activities – book-themed crafts, drop-in gaming, and “Book Friending” sessions to connect readers.
  • Special launch – including The Ampersand Review Issue No. 8.
  • Exhibitor marketplace – meet over 60 local authors, publishers, and literary organizations throughout the library.

For the full festival schedule and exhibitor list, visit the Mississauga Literary Festival webpage.

September 8, 2025
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Have your say on MiWay’s 2030 transit service plan

By Transit

Join MiWay staff at an information session to learn about Mississauga’s future transit network and provide your input.

September 8, 2025

The MiWay Five Plus Plan (2026-2035) is being developed to understand the growing demand for transit service in Mississauga, which will support future growth, improve connectivity and help deliver a faster and more efficient service. This plan will guide the future transit network, including new express routes and important connections to light rail service and other local routes.

As part of this plan, and following an extensive analysis and input from the community, MiWay has developed a proposed 2030 transit network.

Future transit network

MiWay is proposing the following updates:

  • Expansion of express route network with more express service throughout the week.
  • New connections to future higher order transit projects such as the Hazel McCallion Line LRT on Hurontario Street.
  • Enhanced and expanded connections to major transit hubs.
  • Improved service frequencies across the network throughout the week.

Residents can provide feedback on the proposed transit network in-person at any of the public information sessions listed below.

Public information sessions

Attend a drop-in session listed below to view information boards, ask questions and provide your feedback to MiWay staff.

Provide feedback online

Unable to attend a public information session? We still want to hear from you! Visit the MiVoice engagement platform to provide feedback by filling out a quick survey from September 22 to October 3.

September 8, 2025
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Grand Opening of Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor

By Resources

Ontario Government invests $2.2 million in Community Access to Long-Term Care pilot

BRAMPTON, ON (September 5, 2025) – Today Peel Region celebrated the grand opening of the Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor — a first-of-its-kind model for integrated seniors care. At the event, the Ministry of Long-Term Care also announced one-year funding of $2.18 million for Peel Region’s Thrive Program, which will help provide exceptional integrated care for seniors in the community, while reducing hospital visits and emergency department use.

Thrive is now part of the Community Access to Long-Term Care (CALTC) pilot program, created by the ministry to support seniors who are waiting for long-term care, are eligible now, or may soon need it. By offering many of the same integrated services available in long-term care homes, Thrive will help seniors live safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible.

The Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor (SHWV) is a great example of the community hubs being developed through the CALTC program. These hubs will use the physical infrastructure of long-term care homes to bring together health care, social supports, and expert guidance all in one place to provide seniors the care they need, reduce trips to the hospital, and give families peace of mind.

Leadership in emotion-based care

Located on the site of the original Peel Manor, the SHWV combines a 177-bed long-term care centre called Peel Manor, which includes a Transitional Behavioural Support Unit, with a comprehensive service hub offering Adult Day Services (ADS), the Thrive program, an Integrated Care Centre, a social enterprise operated café and shop, resource centre, hair salon, meeting spaces, and outdoor green spaces.

In May 2025, the Ontario government re-introduced proposed changes to the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 through Bill 14, Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2025. The proposed changes require all LTC homes to have a dementia program to meet the care needs of residents with dementia. Additionally, the Province is investing $9 million over three years to launch a new program to train staff in emotion-based models of care for residents living with dementia.

The SHWV strengthens Peel Region’s recognized leadership in emotion-based care. Peel Region was the first in Ontario to implement this approach in long-term care and is now the first community-based program to implement this approach in Canada with the recent Butterfly certification of its ADS Centres. Emotion-based care has an incredible ability to make unique connections with people living with dementia, often providing a new spark to an individual’s health, mood, and self-expression.

About the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor

Recipient of Advantage Ontario’s 2024 Innovation and Excellence Capital Project Award, the SHWV is built on the site of the original Peel Manor, which evolved from the County of Peel House of Industry and Refuge that originally housed 12 people and was built in 1898.

The Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre occupies floors two through four of the SHWV. The second floor is home to two specialized home areas, a Butterfly home area called Goreway and a 29-bed Transitional Behavioural Support Unit called Broddyway, the first in the Central West geography for individuals experiencing heightened responsive expressions associated with dementia.

Adult Day Services (ADS) and the Community Access to Long Term Care / Thrive Program are offered on the main floor of the SHWV. When at full capacity, the SHWV will more than double the number of clients served at the original Peel Manor. These programs help reduce social isolation and support the maintenance of mobility, strength, and cognition in seniors, while providing caregivers with much needed respite.

With advanced technology such as Real-Time Location Services, robust Wi-Fi, and dedicated TV systems for residents, the SHWV ensures care is not only compassionate but also modern and secure, helping residents stay connected and staff deliver highly personalized support.

Quotations

“Our government is protecting our long-term care system with targeted investments that ensure people get the right care in the right place. By giving seniors access to more services while living safely at home, the Community Access to Long-Term Care program will improve seniors’ quality of life, support caregivers, reduce avoidable hospital visits and delay the need for live-in long-term care.”
-Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care 

“By 2041, one in five Peel residents will be over the age of 65, which will mean that more people in our community will be living with dementia. The Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor will support the diverse needs of this population with emotion-based care in long term care, as well as seniors and caregivers living in their own homes. By working in partnership with the Ministry of Long-Term Care, as we are with this pilot program, we can improve the quality of life for seniors in Peel, while helping the health care system operate more effectively.”  
-Nando Iannicca, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Peel Region

“The Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor offers health, social, and community supports within a building that is also home to seniors living in the Peel Manor long-term care home. With this unique approach, seniors are able to access services and supports in one building, regardless of where they are on their unique care journey. We look forward to further partnerships with the provincial government and other health system partners as we explore innovative approaches that improve quality of life in Peel, while pioneering ideas that can lead system transformation across Ontario.”
-Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services, Peel Region

September 5, 2025
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IDEA Mississauga empowering Black entrepreneurs with federal grant

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IDEA Mississauga is the proud recipient of the Federal Government’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund, a program designed to support business growth, while fostering innovative regional economies.

September 4, 2025

IDEA Mississauga is excited to announce that it is a successful recipient of the Federal Government’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund in partnership with Black Creek Community Health Centre, the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) and York University. Through this fund, a total of $2.4 million in grants will be distributed, with IDEA Mississauga receiving $60,000 to support the Step-Up Program, which is a six-month program designed to help innovative and inclusive businesses overcome barriers to their growth, reach new levels of success, and drive meaningful social and environmental change.

IDEA Mississauga staff with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, YSpace (York University) and federal representatives.

IDEA Mississauga will be an active partner to Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) and the Black Creek Community Health Centre, providing support that is community-focused. This includes:

  • Advisory services: Support BEA in addressing unique challenges facing Black entrepreneurs
  • Community events: Support events and provide a platform for Black founders to build their network
  • Business mentorship: Provide hands-on support to help entrepreneurs achieve their goals
  • Grassroots development: Strengthen the talent pipeline for Black entrepreneurs

IDEA Mississauga has a proven track record in supporting Black-led and diverse businesses, particularly through programs like the Step-Up Program, which has been instrumental in helping diverse businesses in Mississauga overcome barriers to growth.

Funding from the Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund will further enhance the Step-Up program, which provides entrepreneurs with access to expert training, personalized mentorship, and comprehensive resources to help underrepresented businesses expand. This investment will ensure that diverse businesses have the tools they need to scale and succeed while fostering an inclusive, thriving economy in Mississauga.

With its demonstrated success in empowering entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, IDEA Mississauga is uniquely positioned with the tools and resources to support the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance’s work. This partnership underscores the City of Mississauga and IDEA Mississauga’s commitment to deliver meaningful impact, while prioritizing diversity and inclusion within the business community.

Elevating Black communities across Southern Ontario

Funding from the Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund will also strengthen the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance’s (BEA) work, in collaboration with IDEA Mississauga, to support over 200 startups. Previously, through the Federal Government’s Black Entrepreneurship Fund, BEA assisted 136 ventures, 75 per cent of which were women-led. Through this support, these ventures have generated more than $46 million in revenue, raised $7.3M in funding, and created 989 jobs. These ventures have also invested a total of $525,000 in upskilling and professional development, highlighting the BEA’s success in fostering the growth of Black-owned businesses.

This new round of funding from the Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund will build on the progress already achieved by BEA to ensure a greater reach into Black communities across Southern Ontario. The potential impact is expected to include: an increased number of Black-led ventures in tech, more traditional and consumer packaged goods, and the creation of new intellectual property and commercialization. It will also help strengthen the talent-pool and build emerging leaders, while further promoting diversity and inclusion.

About IDEA Mississauga

IDEA, powered by Invest Mississauga, brings together industry, government, education and organizational leaders to help start-ups and scale-ups accelerate ideas and commercialize solutions. IDEA offers entrepreneurs a comprehensive suite of resources to support their needs and growth, including tailored programs and services, along with a rich network of mentorship, partners and talent. From start-up to scale-up, the IDEA team is dedicated to driving innovation and turning entrepreneurs’ ideas into reality.

About the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) was created to fill a gap in Toronto’s business ecosystem by supporting Black, underrepresented entrepreneurs. As a black-led, non-profit organization, BEA helps amplify and advance the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. Through tailored programming, bootcamps and events, BEA helps Black professionals build and grow successful ventures. Originally launched as the first Black-focused entrepreneurship program in the Jane and Finch community, BEA has since expanded its reach to the Greater Toronto Area.

September 4, 2025
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Place. People. Possibility: Imagining Mississauga’s future together

By Planning & Development, Resources

The public is invited to a free City event exploring Mississauga’s Strategic Plan through the lens of placekeeping.

September 4, 2025

What kind of city will Mississauga be in the next decade? The answer begins with us, the people who call it home.

On Monday, September 29, residents are invited to Imagine Mississauga: Place. People. Possibility., a free public City event that builds on insights gathered during the City’s 2026–2036 Strategic Plan public engagement phase. Through dialogue with expert speakers, interactive exhibits, and opportunities for residents to ask questions, this event aims to inspire conversations about Mississauga’s future and how we can best tackle the big challenges and make the most of our opportunities.

Event details

What

A free public event about the City’s 2026–2036 Strategic Plan.

Who

Featured speakers:

When

Monday, September 29, 2025
6–9 p.m. (Registration and interactive lobby displays begin at 5:30 p.m.)

Where

Living Arts Centre – Main Auditorium
4141 Living Arts Dr.
Mississauga, ON

Registration and cost

The event is free to attend. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Advance registration is required. Reserve your spot through the Living Arts Centre web ticket portal.

Underground parking is available at the Living Art Centre. Street parking is also available.

Those opting for public transportation can easily plan their trip with MiWay’s Trip Planner or seek assistance by calling 905-615-INFO (4636), ensuring a hassle-free journey to and from the event.

Why placekeeping matters

At the heart of this conversation is the idea of placekeeping, a concept grounded in Indigenous knowledge and lived experience. Placekeeping is a community-led approach that protects and celebrates the unique identity of a place while also acknowledging that communities are always evolving to meet the needs of residents for years to come.

2026–2036 Strategic Plan

As we imagine the next chapter of Mississauga’s story, the City is focusing on several central themes identified by Council. Over the last several months, thousands of Mississauga residents shared their opinions on priorities ranging from car dependency to climate change, housing affordability and cost of living, well-being and inclusion, economic growth and arts and culture. An expert panel has been assembled to offer their insight and spark conversations about how these priorities can be transformed into action through the City’s key strategic document.

Learn more about the City’s Strategic Plan and register.

September 4, 2025
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Free Confidential Paper Shredding 

By Events, Resources

Paper shredding will be available during regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday September 20th at Fewster CRC located at 1126 Fewster Dr. in Mississauga.

Residents can bring unbound paper documents such as taxes, bills, income statements and personal information.

To keep traffic flow moving quickly and efficiently, visitors will not be able to stay and watch their documents be shredded.

Along with papers, residents are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to a local food bank.

Regular fees apply to all other items brought for disposal.

September 2, 2025
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