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Metrolinx announces phased reinstatement of GO Service

By Issues, Ward 1

A message from Metrolinx:

  • On weekdays, we’re adding more weekday evening trains, giving you 30-minute service between Aldershot GO and Union Station, all day long. The last eastbound and westbound trips of the day will be extended to serve West Harbour GO. 
  • On weekends, the first westbound trip of the day will depart Union Station at 7:15 a.m., with trains departing every 30 minutes until 12:45 a.m. The first eastbound trip of the day will depart Aldershot GO at 5:25 a.m., with trains departing every 30 minutes until 11:25 p.m. 

A reminder, there will be reduced Lakeshore West service on April 3 and 10: 
GO buses will replace most trains on the Lakeshore West line on Sunday, April 3 and 10 to carry out important work for the Hurontario LRT that can only be completed when trains aren’t running. 
  
Please plan ahead for your trip using gotransit.com and triplinx.com 

March 24, 2022
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LDD Moth (Gypsy Moth) – Free Webinar on April 20th, 2022 at 6:30 a.m.

By Events, Issues, Ward 1

Credit Valley, Halton, Hamilton, Lake Simcoe, and Toronto Region Conservation Authorities are pleased to offer a free informational webinar on the LDD moth (or spongy moth, previously known as European gypsy moth) on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30pm. The webinar will provide an overview of the LDD moth life cycle, how to identify them, infestation forecasts for 2022, and management options that property owners can consider. Conservation authority experts will be in attendance to answer questions from participants.

Registration for the webinar will open on Friday, March 25th with the registration link available on CVC’s LDD moth webpage and events calendar. A recording of the webinar will subsequently be made available on CVC’s LDD moth webpage.

March 24, 2022
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City of Mississauga Ends Declared Emergency Order and Rescinds Mandatory Face Mask By-Law

By Covid-19, Issues, Ward 1

On the two year anniversary of the declaration, Mayor Bonnie Crombie, with support from Members of Council, ended the declared emergency order in response to COVID-19. The emergency order was enacted on March 23, 2020.

In addition, to be consistent with changes made by the Government of Ontario, and with recommendation from Dr. Lawrence Loh, Region of Peel’s Medical Officer of Heath, the City of Mississauga is lifting its Mandatory Face Mask By-Law, effective immediately.

“The ending of the Emergency Order and the lifting of the mask by-law are huge milestones for Mississauga. And we’re only in this position now because of the enormous sacrifices everyone in our community has made. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all residents for helping us get through the most challenging time in our City’s history,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “As we enter this new phase, I do ask all residents to please be respectful of the personal choices others are make when it comes to masking, as everyone has different comfort levels.”

That means wearing a face mask when visiting City facilities is no longer mandatory and all businesses in Mississauga including condos and apartment buildings are not required to enforce masking in public, indoor settings. Residents however, may choose to continue wearing a mask if they feel more comfortable.

Masks are still required for all public transit in Ontario until at least April 27, which applies to Mississauga’s MiWay buses.

The Mandatory Face Mask By-Law was put in place in July 2020 in response to COVID-19.

For more information, please visit mississauga.ca/covid.

March 23, 2022
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City seeks volunteers for Garlic Mustard Task Force

By Issues, Resources, Ward 1

The City’s Forestry Section is looking for resident volunteers for its Garlic Mustard Task Force to help steward local natural areas by removing the invasive Garlic Mustard plant is an invasive species that was brought to North America as a food source and for herbal medicine.

In natural areas, Garlic Mustard outperforms native species by crowding out and displacing native plants such as Trillium flowers.

The City is currently taking measures to reduce the Garlic Mustard population in Mississauga, but since it can double in size in four years time, the recruitment of interested volunteers is needed to help fight against the growth of Garlic Mustard.

Task Force volunteers will receive training, supplies and be assigned a designated park or natural area near their homes to complete a series of Garlic Mustard removal pulls during the spring each year.

If you’re interested in joining the Garlic Mustard Task Force, please register on the City s Better Impact Volunteer Portal. If you have any questions about the program, please contact 311 or 905 615 4311 from outside Mississauga city limits.

March 23, 2022
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Mississauga Marathon 2022, April 30 & May 1, 2022

By Events, Issues, Ward 1

This letter outlines the details of temporary road closures, not exceeding 24 hours, for the Mississauga Marathon weekend.

The dates of the events are Saturday April 30, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday May 1, 2:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The event is owned and operated by Landmark Sport Group Inc.

Saturday Closures/Restrictions

Lakeshore Road between Clarkson Road and Lorne Park Road_______          5:45pm – 6:45pm

Lakeshore between Lorne Park Road and Ben Machree Drive______________6:00pm – 7:15pm

Lakeshore Road between Mississauga Road and Front Street______________5:30pm – 6:30pm

Lakefront Promenade_____________________________________________ 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday Closures/Restrictions

City Centre Dr between Robert Speck Parkway and Living Arts Dr_________2:00am – 10:00am

Duke of York Boulevard south of Princess Royal Drive                                2:00am – 10:00am

Burnhamthorpe Rd between Hwy 10 and Mavis Rd_____________________7:00am – 9:00am

Burnhamthorpe Rd between Mavis Rd and Mississauga Rd_______________7:00am – 9:00am westbound open

Mississauga Rd between Burnhamthorpe Rd and Dundas St______________7:00am – 9:30am

U of T_________________________________________________________7:00am – 9:30am

Intersection of Dundas Street and Mississauga Rd______________________7:00am – 9:30am

Mississauga Rd between Dundas St and the QEW______________________7:30am – 10:30am

Mississauga Rd the QEW and Lakeshore Rd___________________________7:30am –10:30am

Indian Rd/Lorne Park/Truscott b/t Mississauga Rd & Southdown Rd________8:00am -11:30am

Southdown Rd between Truscott Drive and Lakeshore Rd________________8:00am -11:30am

Intersection of Southdown Rd and Lakeshore Rd_______________________8:30am -11:30am

Southdown Rd between Lakeshore Rd and Orr Rd______________________8:00am -11:30am

Meadow Wood Rd between Orr Rd and Lakeshore Rd___________________8:30am -12:30pm

Lakeshore Rd between Meadow Wood Rd and Ben Machree Dr___________ 8:30am – 1:30pm

Intersection of Mississauga Rd and Lakeshore Rd______________________ 7:30am – 10:30am

Lakefront Promenade_____________________________________________5:30am – 5:30pm

March 18, 2022
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Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation – Painting with Parkinson’s

By Events, Issues, Ward 1

I am so  excited to announce that The Passion for Parkinson’s Foundation has aligned with the City of Mississauga to offer our community a specifically designed Painting with Parkinson’s program commencing this April.
Facilitated by a credentialed art instructor, the program will explore watercolour and acrylic paint techniques, colour theory and line space. The class will focus on stimulating creativity , exploring feelings, and developing social skills. It’s not about artistic excellence. It’s about fun, freedom of expression with  the stroke of a brush.
Classes will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:00pm . The first class in April 20th , 2022. All materials are included and classes  will be held at the Small Arms Inspection Building. (Dixie and Lakeshore Rd) Classes will be 8 weeks in duration.
The Small Arms Inspection Building is a historic,18,000 square foot multi-purpose building. It serves as a cultural hub for a wide range of arts and cultural programs, exhibitions and events. Surrounded by windows, natural light, and scenic park views combined with industrial interior design the venue is ideally suited for painting classes.

 

March 16, 2022
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Annual Spring Clean Up Street Sweeping Program

By Issues, Ward 1

Please be advised that our annual spring clean-up street sweeping program will begin next month.

Item Timeframe (*weather permitting)
Curb-faced sidewalks April 1, 2022 – April 29, 2022

 
Boulevards and Traffic Islands April 1, 2022 – April 29, 2022

 
Splash Pads April 1, 2022 – April 29, 2022

 
Streets (including bike lanes) April 21, 2022. – May 6, 2022.

 

Residents and road users are usually eager for street sweeping to begin when the weather starts warming up. However, we begin the spring clean-up street sweeping program when the temperatures are mild and the roads are clear of all snow, usually early in the spring.

Starting the program in spring also allows us to remove winter maintenance equipment from the Works yards when it is no longer needed to make space for street sweepings. In addition, the supply of water used for the program is contingent on temperatures remaining above the freezing point.

After our spring clean-up is complete, we will continue maintaining roadways through our regular street sweeping program.

March 15, 2022
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