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Recycling Provider in Peel Region has changed

By Resources

Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario will complete its transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) where producers—those that supply packaging and paper materials—will be fully responsible for funding and managing the program. This new system will be managed by Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for profit organization that is committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems.

Any recycling collection and bin issues should be directed to GFL, the new collection contractor for recycling in Peel. Residents can reach out via email at peelrecycling@gflenv.com or call 1-877-268-4351.

For general questions about Ontario’s new recycling system, residents can contact Circular Materials at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or call 1-877-667-2626.

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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.

Free confidential paper shredding returns this May

By Events, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – April 21, 2026. Peel is offering residents free confidential paper shredding at select Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) on the following dates:

  • May 9: Bolton CRC
  • May 23: Fewster CRC
  • May 30: Heart Lake CRC

Paper shredding on these dates will be available during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents can bring unbound paper documents such as taxes, bills, income statements, and personal information.

To keep traffic moving efficiently, visitors will not be able to stay and watch their documents being shredded, and a drop-off limit of 12 Banker Boxes per vehicle applies.

Along with your papers, we encourage residents to bring non-perishable food items to donate to a local food bank. Regular fees apply to all other items brought to the CRC for disposal.

Slowing down in work zones saves lives

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, Ont. – April 20, 2026. Today marks the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week, a yearly reminder to pause and consider the importance of travelling carefully through work zones.

As construction season gets underway across Peel, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are reminded to slow down and use caution when travelling through work zones. Safe actions protect workers and other road users and ensure everyone makes it home safely.

How do I travel safely in a work zone?

A work zone is an area where any type of construction is taking place on a road.

Start by being prepared. Work zones and construction delays can be avoided by planning ahead. Use our interactive construction projects in Peel map to view work happening on your route and use Waze for real-time construction alerts and instant reroutes.

  • Be aware: Pay attention to signage and road conditions.
  • Be flexible: Stay alert and expect the unexpected.
  • Keep your distance: Give workers, construction boundaries, and everyone on our roads extra space.
  • Slow down: Be aware of posted speed limits and be ready to stop.
  • Stay focused: Eyes up, phone down – avoid distractions.

Peel Region is committed to the Vision Zero approach and is working to prevent injuries and fatalities resulting from collisions. Vision Zero focuses on everyone’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and follow the rules of the road.

Learn more about work zone safety in Peel.

MiWay Service Delays: Sunday April 26, 2026 | 8 am to 1 pm Mississauga Marathon

By Announcement, Transit

Attention Passengers

Service Delays: Sunday April 26, 2026 | 8 am to 1 pm

23 Lakeshore (East)

Left turns will not be permitted from southbound Southdown Rd to eastbound Lakeshore Rd for the Mississauga Marathon until opened by Peel Regional Police.

Route 23 east will be detoured from Southdown Rd to Truscott Dr to Clarkson Rd back to Lakeshore Rd and normal routing.

44 Mississauga Road

Mississauga Rd will close between Burnhamthorpe Rd and Dundas St and Burnhamthorpe Rd will close between Erin Mills Pky and Hurontario St for the Mississauga Marathon until opened by Peel Regional Police.

Route 44 will be detoured from Mississauga Rd to Eglinton Ave, Erin Mills Pky, The Collegeway, South Millway, and South Common Bus Terminal. Exit terminal to Burnhamthorpe Rd, Erin Mills Pky, Eglinton Ave to Mississauga Rd.

Route 44 will not service UTM during the Mississauga Marathon.

More MiWay express service coming to Kipling Bus Terminal starting April 27

By Resources, Transit

MiWay will be extending Route 135 Eglinton Express to serve Kipling Bus Terminal, offering customers another frequent connection to both TTC and GO Transit services in Toronto.

City services | April 20, 2026

As Mississauga grows, MiWay is adjusting service to keep up with rider needs. These adjustments are based on ridership data and customer feedback that highlight areas for improvement. This ongoing review enables MiWay to make changes to improve connections and reduce crowding on busy routes. These changes also help make trips faster, more frequent and reliable for travel within and beyond Mississauga. As of April, MiWay’s transit network has grown to include 13 major corridor routes that operate at 15 minutes or better.

Route 135 Eglinton Express extended to Kipling Bus Terminal

To improve connections to Toronto, Route 135 Eglinton Express will be extended to serve Kipling Bus Terminal. This more frequent, extended service will give customers another reliable, express option to connect to TTC and GO Transit services at this key transit hub in Toronto. For trips back to Mississauga, customers can board Route 135 Eglinton Express at Platform 5 (stop #9059). This is on the north side of Kipling Bus Terminal.

Platform changes at Kipling Bus Terminal

Many MiWay routes that serve Kipling Bus Terminal will have new platform locations. The new platform layout supports the extended Route 135 Eglinton Express and helps reduce crowding. Some routes will now use a dedicated drop-off area.

Service improvements

Improved service will be seen on these routes:

  • On weekdays: 3 Bloor, 5 Dixie, 28 Confederation, 70 Keaton, 71 Sheridan and 108 Financial Express.
  • On Sundays: 101 Dundas Express.
  • Connections to GO service at Erindale and Cooksville GO stations: 9 Rathburn and 28 Confederation.

New bus stops on Route 107

In response to customer feedback, MiWay will add new bus stops to Route 107 Malton Express along Humberwood Boulevard at Pinecone Drive in Toronto. The southbound stop (#3459) will serve buses headed to City Centre Transit Terminal. The northbound bus stop (stop #3458) will allow for customers to be dropped off by buses heading towards Humber College Bus Terminal.

Routing adjustment on Route 108

To improve the efficiency of Route 108 Financial Express, the afternoon southbound routing will follow a simpler route along Financial Drive and Creditview Road. This will match the morning northbound routing. A new bus stop on Creditview Road at Derry Road (stop #6139) will replace two existing bus stops (stops #1575 and #1423) along Creditview Road and Derry Road.

Schedule adjustments

MiWay will adjust schedules on several routes to keep service reliable as traffic and ridership change across the city. More schedule adjustments may follow.

Seasonal post-secondary service reductions

Due to lower customer demand during the summer academic term, the following routes will have reduced service:

  • 44 Mississauga Road
  • 110A University Express
  • 126 Burnhamthorpe Express.

Regular post-secondary service will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Give your feedback on MiWay service

Have your voice heard! MiWay has partnered with Experience Advisors to survey customers from April 7 to 24 about their satisfaction with transit. They will be at terminals, bus stops and on-board buses inviting customers to share feedback through a short survey. They will be wearing visitor passes with the MiWay logo as identification.

Visit miway.ca for full details and to plan your trip.

Do you need assistance with planning your trip on MiWay? Please contact Customer Service at 905-615-4636.

Join a Canada-wide digital book club at the Mississauga Library

By Events

The Mississauga Library and One eRead Canada are offering unlimited eBook and audiobook access for a Canadian bestseller in April.

City services | April 20, 2026

Book lovers can join a nationwide reading experience this month at the Mississauga Library. The library has partnered with One eRead Canada, a digital book club that brings readers and libraries together across Canada.

During April, the library is offering unlimited eBook and audiobook checkouts of the award-winning novel “What I Know About You (Ce que je sais de toi) by Éric Chacour, translated from French by Pablo Strauss. This is a heartbreaking story of family and an impossible love, torn apart by secrets and tradition in late twentieth-century Cairo. Readers can borrow the book instantly through the library’s online catalogue to read or listen on a tablet, phone or audio device.

The program invites readers to journey behind the text with a free online talk with the author. The talk will be streamed live across Canada in English on the Mississauga Library’s YouTube channel.

Details

What

Borrow “What I Know About You” in both eBook and audiobook formats during the month of April. Readers can then join an online talk with author Éric Chacour and translator Pablo Strauss, hosted by Antonio M. Downing of CBC’s “The Next Chapter.”

Who

Mississauga Library cardholders can instantly borrow unlimited eBook and audiobook copies during the month of April. Sign up for a virtual library card on the Mississauga Library website.

Anyone can attend the online author talk.

Where

Streamed live on the Mississauga Library YouTube channel

When

April 30, 2026, starting at 7 p.m.

Why it matters

Libraries often pay excessively high prices to provide eBooks and audiobooks for borrowing. One eRead Canada is a project of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council. During April, it provides free and unlimited access to a chosen eBook and audiobook. It helps show how libraries play a critical role in supporting Canadian publishers by helping readers find new stories and authors.

One eRead Canada’s annual campaign brings attention to high digital book prices and supports change. This work supports the Mississauga Library’s goal to encourage reading and make books more accessible, as outlined in the Library Future Directions Plan.

Mississauga refreshes its Strategic Plan

By Food for thought

Imagine Mississauga (2026-2031) will help guide growth, services and decision-making now and into the future.

Local government | April 17, 2026

The City of Mississauga has refreshed its Strategic Plan, setting a clear direction for how the City will plan and make decisions now and into the future.

Imagine Mississauga (2026–2031) builds on the City’s original Strategic Plan adopted in 2009, while modernizing to meet today’s needs, including affordability pressures, climate change, transportation options, economic competitiveness and community expectations for transparent and accountable government.

The refreshed Plan was shaped through extensive engagement efforts, informed by research, benchmarking and more than 19,000 points of public input, along with feedback from City staff, Council, Indigenous communities and equity‑deserving groups.

The Strategic Plan is structured around five pillars: Belong, Connect, Prosper and Green and the introduction of a new pillar, Trust. This new pillar represents the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency and delivering value for money.

In addition to refreshing the City’s long‑term vision and values, the Plan places a strong focus on implementation. To guide service delivery and long-term decision-making across the organization, a new Corporate Accountability Framework was developed. This framework links strategic priorities to planning, budgeting and performance measurement.

The refreshed Strategic Plan – Imagine Mississauga (2026-2031), will serve as a living document, guiding City programs, investments and policies as Mississauga continues to grow.

PRP Update: New General Driving Concern Portal

By Announcement, Issues, Resources

Peel Regional Police has launched a new portal to accept general driving concerns from the public. This portal is now live on our Online Reporting Platform. This portal will allow members of the public to report driving behaviours that pose a risk to public safety and where police enforcement may be required.

This program expands on our existing Road Watch program that allows members of the public to report specific dangerous or aggressive driving that pose a risk to public safety but are not emergencies. Key Highlights between each program include:

Road Watch

  • Dangerous and Aggressive Driving
  • License Plate Number Required

Examples: Excessive speeding in residential areas, aggressive lane weaving, or running red lights.

New General Driving Concern Portal

  • Observations of driving behaviour that pose a risk to public safety but are not emergencies.
  • No license plate required
  • City studies will need to be reviewed to validate and assess the reported concerns.

Examples: Roadways where police enforcement may be required for infractions such as speeding, failure to comply with stop signs, illegal U-turns, and other related traffic violations.

Mississauga Budget Committee to meet and review key financial reports

By Events

Tune into the Budget Committee meeting by joining in person or watch the livestream online on April 22 at 1 p.m. to stay informed about key financial reports and updates.

City services | April 17, 2026

The City of Mississauga’s Budget Committee will meet on April 22, 2026 at 1 p.m. Residents are invited to attend in person or watch the livestream as the committee reviews key financial reports and discusses planning for the 2027 Budget.

Review the Budget Committee agenda
Watch the Livestream (April 22 at 1 p.m.)

Budget Committee agenda

City staff will present the following reports:

  • 2025 Year End Financial Report and Quarter 1 Update as at March 31, 2026
  • Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2025
  • 2025 Year End Reserves and Reserve Funds Report
  • 2025 Annual Grants Report

Staff will also outline the proposed timeline for deliberations on the 2027 Budget. The proposed 2027 Budget will be available in January 2027.

What

The Budget Committee is a standing committee of the City of Mississauga Council. It is responsible for reviewing, recommending and approving the City’s operating and capital budgets. The committee also reviews relevant reports that reflect the City’s overall financial position.

Who

Mississauga residents, businesses and community groups are welcome to attend the meeting in person or follow along online.

Where

Mississauga City Hall – Council Chamber, second floor
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga, ON

Why it matters

The City shares budget and financial information openly so residents can understand how decisions are made. The reports also reflect the City’s financial standing and show how tax dollars are used to fund everyday services that residents rely on. This includes services like fire services, MiWay transit, libraries, roads and infrastructure, parks, trails and support for small businesses.

Looking ahead

The full schedule of meetings is available online on the Council and Committees Calendar Listings page. If you miss a live meeting, you can always watch it at a later time as all Budget Committee meetings are recorded and made live for the public.

A League of Our Own: Mississauga Sports Exhibition

By Events, Ward 1

Sport plays a vital role in connecting people and communities in Mississauga, unifying a diverse population by turning play into a shared sense of belonging. A League of Our Own celebrates team sports and shares the stories of local athletes and coaches. This exhibition will be on display at the Museums of Mississauga’s Adamson Estate from April 23 to September 6. It is a chance to experience a variety of artifacts tied to Mississauga’s sporting history, including sports uniforms, and Rikén:å – Little Brother – a unique art piece which embodies the lived experiences of a Mohawk lacrosse athlete. Through interactive experiences, visitors are invited to be a part of the action and reflect on their own memories involving sport.

A League of Our Own was developed by Randa Bustami,

Emily Owen, Portia Piasentin, and Ankush Sood as part of the Faculty of Information’s Museum Studies Capstone Projects course, in consultation with Dr. Irina D. Mihalache.

 A group of athletes in a colourful variety of jerseys

Special dates and programs:

April 22, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Member’s Preview Night

As a member of the Museums of Mississauga, be the first to experience our newest exhibition exploring team sports in Mississauga. Through artifacts, interactive experiences, and community voices, discover how sport brings people together while shaping connection and belonging across the city. Join us on April 22 for an exclusive members’ preview night.

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April 25, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – Exhibition Opening Event

Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, A League of Our Own, at this free, family-friendly event. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, explore the exhibition, and meet the student curators behind the project. The exhibition will officially open with remarks from Councillor Dasko at 11:30 am.

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