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Stephen Dasko

Light Up the Square to transform winter nights into a technicolour wonderland

By Announcement, Events

Magical times are upon us! Join us for an enchanting evening as we kick off the holiday season with Mayor Parrish, Members of Council and special guests to light Mississauga’s 35 foot Christmas tree. All are welcome to join Light Up the Square this Saturday, November 23, 2024.

What:

Light Up the Square 2024

When:

Saturday, November 23, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.

Evening agenda:
5 p.m. – DJ  D-Smooth Live Spin
5:20 p.m. – Twisted Dog Theatre Puppet Show
6:15 p.m.  – Performance by noelle
7 p.m. – Ceremony and lighting of the Christmas tree
7:20 p.m. – Encore performance by noelle
7:50 p.m. – U.N. Jefferson
8:20 p.m. – Trash Panda Brass

Where:

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.

Free underground parking available onsite

Cost:

Free

Enjoy live performances and be wowed by the puppetry of Twisted Dog Theatre. Visit moonGARDEN by Lucion, a whimsical installation that will call Celebration Square home until January 6, 2025. This year’s event will also feature a dazzling projection mapping installation by Mississauga artists on the façade of Hazel McCallion Central Library all weekend long. Plus, experience the perfect holiday blend with NMTO — savour tasty food truck bites while shopping unique gifts from local artisan vendors in our festive Holiday Hall!

For more information, visit the event page.

Test Shutdown -Nov. 25/24 – Safeway Cres. & Sherway Dr.

By Resources, Ward 1

For the watermain construction project 23-1310 BD, residents will experience brief interruptions (approximately 15 minutes) to their water supply on Monday November 25th, 2024 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.  Approximately 21 houses will be affected at:

  • 1461 to 1508 Safeway Crescent
  • 1462 to 1479 Sherway Drive

Other information about this construction project is available online at https://peelregion.ca/construction/project-23-1310-d

Please send any questions to construction@peelregion.ca .  This will allow our customer service team to direct the inquiry to the relevant staff and log it to inform future service enhancements.

Free parking in Port Credit Christmas Season Nov. 30 to Jan 15

By Announcement, Parking, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko has once again arranged for FREE parking in Port Credit from November 30 to January 15! Enjoy stress-free shopping, dining, and exploring in Port Credit over the holiday season without the worry of parking fees. Come down, support local businesses, and make the most of this festive time in #INThePort!

🎄🛍️ #Mississauga #PortCredit #ShopLocal #FreeParking

How to access Peel Region’s services during Canada Post Labour Disruptions

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, ON (Nov. 15, 2024) – Peel Region has adjusted delivery methods to keep services on track during the Canada Post strike and minimize impact to the community. Peel Region is committed to keeping the community informed of service impacts as they occur.

Staying Informed

Alternative service delivery methods and updates are posted on our website and social media channels.

For updates on the strike, visit canadapost.ca.

About Peel Region

In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

Water Interruption Notice – C-604089, 581 Lynd Ave, Mississauga, Tuesday November 19

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, November 19th, 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 19th, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Location:  581 Lynd Ave

Addresses Affected: 1495 Garnet Ave; 529 – 581 Lynd Ave

1473 – 1436, 1430 and 1426 Radcliffe Blvd

Project #:  C-604089

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #               437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

Water Interruption Notice – C-602541, 309 Mineola Rd E, Mississauga, Wednesday November 20

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, November 20th, 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 20th, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Location:  309 Mineola Rd E

Addresses Affected: 303 to 310 Mineola Rd E

Project #:  C-602541 

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka 

Telephone #               437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

 

Construction Commencement – Sawmill Creek, Upper Cooksville and Beach Street – Nov/24

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

Peel Region will be working in your neighbourhood to rehabilitate the existing sanitary sewer system and
maintenance holes (commonly called manholes). Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry wastewater from your home to a water resource recovery facility. Wastewater is created when water is flushed down the toilet, or goes down the drain in your sink, tub, or shower.

This construction work will take place on Folkway Drive, Erin Mills Parkway, Bristol Road West, Ceremonial Drive, Fairwind Drive, and Beach Street shown on the attached map.

To extend the service life of the sewer under these streets, Peel Region’s contractors will clean the existing sewer pipe and place a new resin (plastic) lining within it. This work will be completed underground with specialized equipment and will not require digging trenches in your neighbourhood.

As part of this project, we will also repair or replace aging maintenance holes. This work will ensure the sanitary sewer system can continue to be accessed and maintained from the maintenance holes. The majority of our work will involve repairing maintenance holes. When we need to partially replace the maintenance hole, we will share additional information with affected residents and businesses before the work begins.

Construction schedule
Construction is planned to begin Friday, November 8, 2024 and be completed in the Winter 2025. During this time, we will be relining the sanitary sewer and rehabilitating or replacing approximately 32 maintenance holes. It typically takes a few hours to three days to repair a single maintenance hole, depending on the work required. When the maintenance hole needs to be completely replaced, this work may take three to five days. All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.

Contractor and working hours
The work will be completed by Insituform Technologies Ltd and supported by consultant Robinson Consultants Inc., both under contract to Peel Region. This contractor’s normal working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. These hours are consistent with the local municipality’s bylaws. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but shorter working days would require this work to affect your neighbourhood over a longer period of time. We will need to complete some work overnight to reduce the impact on traffic congestion. We will notify affected residents and businesses before overnight work begins. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused by this work.

Wastewater service interruptions
To complete this work, your wastewater service pipe may be out of service (plugged) for several hours.
(Wastewater service pipes carry wastewater from your home to the underground sanitary sewer system). This temporary service interruption allows for the pipe to be repaired without digging up the street. To advise you of the exact date and time of this service interruption, Insituform will provide you with notice at least 24 hours before the lining process begins.
It is important to minimize your water use while the sewer work is underway:
• You may continue to wash your hands but minimize your water use.
• Do not use showers, bathtubs, dishwashers, or your washing machine.
• Keep toilet flushing to a bare minimum.
These actions will reduce the possibility of wastewater (also known as sewage) backing up into your basement or into your plumbing. If you have a sump pump, please notify us at construction@peelregion.ca or tell the contractor when they arrive at your property.

Odours
You may smell some odours while the synthetic resin inside the sewer cures. These odours are temporary and will dissipate within a few hours. You can prevent or minimize these odours by making sure you have water in all of your drains, including your basement floor drain. We recommend pouring a bucket of water down the floor drain and running the water in all sinks, showers, and tubs for a minute, either the evening before or day of the relining work. If you are not able to put water down your floor drain (for example, if it is currently covered by flooring), we strongly recommend making it accessible before relining work begins to reduce the level of odours in your home.

Traffic and parking
This work will require digging trenches in the street and temporarily occupying some lanes. As a result, we will need to reduce traffic to a single shared lane on:
• Folkway Drive between Flitter Court and Treetop Court
• Glen Erin Drive between the 403 and Credit Valley Road
• Bristol Road West between Swiftcurrent Trail and Huntingfield Drive
• Ceremonial Drive between Fairwind Drive and Nishea Court
• Fairwind Drive between Hollymount Drive and Eglington Avenue West
During this time, traffic will be directed by flag persons and police officers as necessary. Emergency service vehicles and school buses will be permitted to cross through the closure with guidance from the onsite contractor. We expect the lane reductions to occur for approximately one to three days. We apologize for any delays or inconvenience resulting from these traffic impacts.

Trail closures
The affected sanitary sewer runs along the Sawmill Creek Trail and the Cooksville Creek Trail. These trails will be during construction.

Driveway access
It may be necessary to block your driveway for a short time when crews are relining the sewer, working on the maintenance holes, or repairing the resulting damage to the road. If so, we will knock on your door to notify you. Whenever possible, we will work to ensure businesses can be accessed. Please contact us if you have special needs related to access.

Areas impacted by construction 
Repairing maintenance holes often requires digging around the existing maintenance holes to install new parts. These maintenance holes are usually located within the municipal right-of-way, which includes the street and the land owned by the municipality between the street and your water service box. (The water service box is a small, round, metal valve located outside, on the property line between your house and the road.) If maintenance holes are not within the right-of-way, Peel Region has obtained legal access through easements. Depending on the location of the maintenance hole, this work may cause temporary damage to roads, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, driveway aprons, and lawns within the municipal right-of-way or easement. Any damage caused by Regional construction will be repaired.

In-ground sprinkler systems
If the construction inspector notifies you that your front lawn may be affected by this construction work (and you have an in-ground sprinkler system), we strongly recommend moving any sprinkler lines that are located in the municipal right-of-way or within one metre of the maintenance hole. If you can’t relocate these sprinkler lines, please send us a map created by your irrigation contractor or flag each sprinkler head that is located within one meter of the sidewalk, curb, or driveway. This will allow us to minimize the impact to your sprinkler system.

Tree trimming
Trees located in the municipal right-of-way will be protected during construction using temporary fencing. If tree branches within the municipal right-of-way interfere with construction, the trees will be pruned beforehand. If tree branches on private property interfere with construction, they will be pruned back to the nearest suitable trunk or branch. If you do not allow personnel onto your property to trim the tree, the branches will be cut vertically at the property line.

Repairing areas impacted by construction
We will start repairing any affected areas of the road, curb, sidewalk, driveways, and lawns once we have finished our work on the sewer and maintenance holes. Repairs may be delayed due to contractor availability or certain seasonal weather conditions.
For example:
• Paving cannot take place when the ground is saturated with water, or the temperature is below 3°C.
• Asphalt is not available in large volumes during the winter. Asphalt usually becomes available around midMay.
• Most sod farms are located north of Peel. They usually have sod available beginning in late May. We will replace the sod on your property once it is available. We replace sod only until the middle of November, weather permitting, to let the sod grow roots. If we do not repair your lawn by the middle of November, we’ll replace the sod the following spring.

Repairing grassy areas
If this construction work impacts the boulevard or your lawn, the contractor will replace any damaged sod (grass) and will take care of the new sod for 30 days. You can help the sod stay healthy by watering it. A longer ‘deep root watering’ works better to establish new sod than watering more frequently for a shorter time. Watering in the early morning allows more water to soak in instead of evaporating.

Repairing driveways
If the construction inspector notifies you that your driveway may be affected by this construction work, all damage caused by Regional construction will be repaired.
• Asphalt driveways: If we need to cut a section of your driveway, the driveway will be repaired by paving a strip over the disturbed area, resulting in minimal seams in the final driveway. The Region of Peel cannot replace your entire driveway.
• Interlock or concrete driveways: If we damaged a portion of your driveway, our contractor will reinstate
the damaged portion of the driveway.

Waste collection
If you receive waste collection from Peel Region, and our construction work is happening in front of your home during your waste collection day, it is the contractor’s responsibility to move your garbage, recycling, and organics bins from the end of your driveway to a location where waste collection vehicles can pick them up.  Empty containers will be returned to their corresponding addresses. Please make sure your house number is clearly marked on each bin. This helps us return empty bins to the correct address.

Vibrations
You could feel slight vibrations from the construction work.

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peelregion.ca/construction/signup

Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit peelregion.ca/workzonesafety

Staying informed
We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans.
Information on this project can also be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-21-2411/
Follow Peel Public Works on Twitter (twitter.com/peelpublicworks) for project updates.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

Public Meeting – Planning and Development Committee – 17 & 19 Ann Street, 84 & 90 High Street East and 91 Park Street East

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

In Person and Virtual Public Meeting
RECOMMENDATION REPORT NOTICE

Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
Applicant’s Proposal:
17 & 19 Ann Street, 84 & 90 High Street East and 91 Park Street East
Lands bound by Park Street East, Ann Street, High Street East and Hurontario Street
Application submitted by: 10 West GO GP Inc.
File: OZ/OPA 22-3 W1

The applicant is proposing to change the official plan and zoning to permit a 23 storey, 363 unit,residential condominium with ground floor commercial uses, a public park, and the retention of two historic buildings to be used for residential and commercial purposes.

The remediation of potential on-site contamination will be evaluated through the review of these applications and addressed in the Corporate Report.

Meeting Details:
This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. Advance registration is preferred to make a verbal submission
at the meeting in person. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos. If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 5423 for instructions.

Options for participating in the meeting are outlined below.

Purpose of Meeting:
The City held a Public Meeting on Tuesday July 5, 2022. At the upcoming meeting, Planning and Building staff will present a report addressing issues raised and will provide a recommendation on
the proposal. Planning and Development Committee will make a decision about this project at this meeting.

The report will be available on-line one week prior to the meeting at:
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/planninganddevelopment
For detailed information contact:
City Planner Paul Stewart at 905-615-3200 ext. 5813 or
paul.stewart@mississauga.ca

If you would like to share your views and/or be added to the official record, please contact the Planning and Building Department by Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date:
 by mail to 300 City Centre Drive, Development and Design Division, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
 by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
 please include your name, your address, and application number of address of the property you are providing comments on

Written Comments:
In order to be received by Committee at the public meeting, written comments must be received no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Submissions are accepted by email at
deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca or by mailing the Planning and Development Committee, 300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1. Please include your name, your address, and application number or address of the property you are providing comments on. Written comments received before, during or after a public meeting but before a by-law is passed receive the same consideration as verbal comments made during a public meeting.

If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed zoning by-law amendment and/or proposed official plan amendment, you must make a written request.

How to participate in a public meeting if you wish to make verbal submissions:

Participate Virtually
Advance registration is required to participate and/or make comment virtually at the public meeting. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Residents without access to the internet can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Angie Melo at 905-615-3200 ext. 5423 no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date. You must provide your name, phone number, and application number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks’ staff.

Participate In Person
To make a verbal submission in person, advance registration is preferred. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m. prior to the meeting date.

If you are a landlord, please post a copy of this notice where your tenants can see it. We want to make sure they have a chance to take part.

Background Studies:
Planning documents and background material submitted in support of these application(s) are available for review at: Ward 1 development applications – City of Mississauga

Contact the city planner noted above for more information.

Planning Act Requirements:
The City has processed the applications in accordance with the Provincial Planning Act which requires that all complete applications be processed. A report summarizing the development and
the comments received will be prepared by Planning staff and presented at the Public Meeting listed in this Notice.

Personal Information:
Individuals should be aware that any personal information in their verbal or written communication will become part of the public record, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to application.info@mississauga.ca or in writing to the Planning and Building Department at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1.

Information about Appeals:
Only a registered owner of land affected by the by-law and proposed official plan amendment, a specified person or a public body, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is entitled to appeal. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed and proposed official plan amendment adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal, or be added as a party to an appeal of the decision to the Tribunal.

Date of Notice: November 14, 2024

Unleash your inner hero at the Mississauga Comic Expo this weekend

By Announcement, Events

Dive into a world of creativity with sketch challenges, workshops, cosplay, games, and appearances by special guests.

Come and be a part of the Mississauga Comic Expo (MCX), where creativity and community come together! Get involved in sketch challenges, meet our exhibitors, and participate in engaging workshops. Don’t forget to explore the MCX Trading Post for trading or finding unique items. Enjoy exciting cosplay photo shoots, try out tabletop board games, and experience free-play sessions for video games! We’ll also feature presentations from special guests sharing their insights and stories. Make sure to grab your MCX passport at the welcome table in the atrium for a full list of activities and join our fun scavenger hunt during the event for a shot at winning one of our ten prize packages!

Event Details

What

The Mississauga Comic Expo is an annual event that celebrates comic books, pop culture, and fandom in all its forms.

When

Friday, November 15, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join us on Friday, November 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for an evening filled with Dungeons & Dragons, board games, and an exciting escape room experience.

Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of workshops, cosplay, special guests, and exciting sketch challenges.

Where

Hazel McCallion Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON
L5B 3Y3

Cost

All activities are free. All programs are drop-in and first come, first serve.

Registration

This is a drop-in event, but registration will provide regular updates leading up to the Mississauga Comic Expo. No library card is required.

More information

For more event information, visit mississaugalibrary.ca/MCX and follow @mississaugalib on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

While you eagerly wait for the expo, don’t forget to use your library card to explore over 40,000 graphic novels plus a wide selection of e-books and audiobooks. Check out the catalogue on Mississauga Library’s website.

Let’s celebrate creativity and community at the Mississauga Comic Expo!