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Stephen Dasko

October is Pedestrian Safety Month

By Events, Issues, Ward 1

Get tips and learn about the different signals and road markings that promote more pedestrian-friendly streets.

Contact us

If you have any questions about pedestrian crossovers or signals, or want to report a pedestrian signal on a City road that’s not working properly, please call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits).

If you have a question or concern about a pedestrian signal on a regional road, please contact the Region of Peel.

 

Mississauga Diabetes Strategy – Have Your Say

By Food for thought, Issues

What can we do to reduce the rates of Diabetes in Mississauga?

Type 2 diabetes is rapidly affecting a growing number of Mississauga residents. The City is working with partners, experts and communities to develop a strategy to prevent rising cases and protect residents’ health and well-being. Starting today, Monday, September 25, the City is asking residents to participate in an online survey. The survey will generate insights, identify areas of change that the City can take and will help develop the Mississauga Diabetes Strategy.

We want to hear from you

The City is looking to hear from as many community members and businesses as possible. Your input is critical to the success of this strategy.

Survey: Complete the online survey before Thursday, November 30, 2023.

The City will also engage in conversations with various communities throughout Mississauga, focusing on those with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. A health equity lens will be applied to ensure the needs of those most impacted by diabetes are considered, which would support changes that will benefit all citizens.

The City will work with the community, industry, agency and government partners to understand Mississauga’s unique type 2 diabetes challenges, identify community needs and priorities, build the strategy and determine the action plan.

Visit the City of Mississauga’s type 2 diabetes online engagement site for more details and to sign up for project updates.

Mississauga Green Development Standards Update – Have Your Say

By Food for thought, Planning & Development, Resources

Buildings in Mississauga are responsible for roughly 50% of greenhouse gas emissions, but we can reduce these emissions through building and site design.

The City of Mississauga’s Green Development Standard (GDS) has been the tool through which the Planning and Building Department promotes environmentally friendly development through the Site Plan process. The GDS is being updated as per action 3.1 in the Climate Change Action Plan.(External link)

Have your say, take the survey & review the metrics

There are two ways to provide your feedback, and you can participate in both: the survey and providing comments on the draft metrics. The survey consists of five parts and is expected to take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. The survey will remain open until October 4, 2023. You can review the draft metrics and let us know what you think.

Click here for more information and to participate.

 

UPDATE: Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge over the Credit River

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko has recently received an update from Transportation and Works staff regarding the pedestrian bridge that will span the Credit River just South of the train bridge.

Capital Works will be completing some road works on Front Street North, which will include realigning the sidewalk and constructing a parking lay-by in front of the Royal Canadian Legion. This work is in preparation for the new Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge which will connect Front St N, cross the Credit River and connect into Memorial Park.

The estimated date for this work is Spring-Summer 2024. In the meantime, an archaeological investigation is scheduled for October 2023.  The bridge construction will then commence in 2025.

Councillor Dasko will post updates as they become available.

Fire Station 102 Renovation

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Fire Station 102, 710 Third Street, was built in 1979, it is 4,700 sq. ft.  There is currently one fire apparatus and one crew operating from this location.  With the population growth in the community since 1979 and the future planned growth, Lakeview and Brightwater to name a few, expanding the fire station to accommodate a future second apparatus and second crew is necessary to ensure that Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services is able to maintain efficient response capabilities.

In addition the extensive renovation and 885 sq. ft. addition will provide the accessibility, health and safety, and inclusive facility amenities necessary for a modern fire service.

Pre-construction site preparation has started, construction will start in October.  We anticipate the station will be completed by fall 2024.

Please see below for artistic renderings of the stations.

100th Anniversary of Clarke Memorial Hall – October 21st, 2023 from 12 – 4 pm

By Events, Ward 1

You are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Clarke Memorial Hall

Join us in celebrating a century of memories at Clarke Memorial Hall’s 100th anniversary event this Saturday, October 21, 2023. Attendees will have an opportunity to take a trip down memory lane and experience diverse performances, take a tour of the building, explore artifacts that reflects the hall’s rich legacy and more. The first 100 guests will also receive a goodie bag – don’t miss out!

What:
100th anniversary of Clarke Memorial Hall

When:
Saturday, October 21st, 2023
12 to 4 p.m. (ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m.)

Where:
Clarke Memorial Hall
161 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga
Due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool, take MiWay or park in designated lots.

Who:
Acting Mayor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3 Councillor
Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
Carolyn King, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Terence Butt, Former Councillor of the Town of Port Credit and City of Mississauga
The Indigenous Network

Community Celebration:
Attendees will be transported back in time to explore Clarke Memorial Hall’s historic journey, while enjoying a celebratory cake cutting. Additional information can be found on the event webpage.

Clarke Memorial Hall

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – GREAVES AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND LAKESHORE ROAD EAST

By Announcement, Ward 1

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

GREAVES AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND LAKESHORE ROAD EAST

Please be advised that Greaves Avenue between First Street and Lakeshore Road East will be temporarily closed in order to accommodate a mobile crane to hoist elevator components to an apartment building.

When:  October 2nd, 2023 from 7am to 7pm.

Where:  Greaves Avenue between First Street and Lakeshore Road East.

Why:     For the purpose of hoisting parts of elevator by mobile crane.

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Service Hours at Peel Region

By Resources

The following non-emergency services are closed on Monday, October 2 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3, 2023:

  • Access Peel counters (by appointment only)
  • Dental Services Contact Centre
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Healthy Sexuality Clinics
  • Harm Reduction Program – Mobile Van
  • Ontario Works in Peel
  • Peel Living Office
  • Housing Services, Client Services

Vaccination Clinics

There are no Peel Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics open on Monday, October 2.

Peel Works Harm Reduction Services 
The Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction Mobile Van will be closed Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.

Early Years and Child Care Services

Child Care Subsidy will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.

Ontario Works in Peel
Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support
For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.

Peel Living maintenance requests

For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp
To travel on Monday, October 2 and Tuesday, October 3, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 1.

On Monday, October 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Flexible (same day) trips will not be provided.
  • All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel. Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.

Public transit
Visit Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Saturday, September 30 and will reopen on Sunday October 1, with the exception of Caledon CRC (reopening on Monday, October 2) and Bolton CRC (reopening on Tuesday, October 3).

Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) 

If you are looking for a way to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, consider visiting PAMA with free admission and experience the Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools exhibition.

For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter, @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.