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Stephen Dasko

Emerald Ash Borer Tree Woodlot Removals

By Events, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

City contracted crews (Miller Tree Service)  will be working in the Ward, to remove Ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Woodlots at the following  Lakefront Promenade (P-323), A.E.Crookes (P-023), Small Arms Inspection Building (P-358) & Bruekner Rhododendron (P-156) .  Crews will be practicing social distancing and appropriate signage will be posted. Read More

REMINDER: Planning and Development Committee Meeting Tonight – 1381 Lakeshore Road East

By Events, Issues, Planning & Development

Planning & Development Meeting Tonight

Date:
Time:
Location:
Online Video Conference

Ward 1:

File: OZ 20/018 W1

Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications to permit an 8 to 15 storey
apartment building containing 242 units with 3 levels of underground parking and ground
floor retail
1381 Lakeshore Road East, east side of Dixie Road, north side of Lakeshore Road East

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Funding for the Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

By Events, Issues, Planning & Development, Resources, Ward 1

January 21, 2021 – The City of Mississauga had drafted the Lakeshore Connecting Communities Plan to improve and increase mobility across our Lakeshore corridor. This funding announcement for the Lakeshore corridor is for the construction of a New Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor along Lakeshore Road in Mississauga that includes three stations.  The construction is for a dedicated two-way bus rapid transit corridor on Lakeshore Road East and Deta Road, as well as separated bike lanes and sidewalks. It will help support the growth outlined in the City’s Official Plan and Local Area Plan.  The Bus Rapid Transit component from East Avenue to Deta Road was submitted for consideration to the Federal and Provincial Governments as a part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan (ICIP). Read More

Council Outcomes January 20, 2021: COVID-19 Response, Paid Sick Leave for Workers, A Green and Inclusive Economic Recovery and Small Business Safe Reopening

By Covid-19, Events, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

January 20, 2021

At today’s Council meeting, Mississauga City Council discussed efforts in response to the impacts of COVID-19 and approved motions regarding a green and inclusive economic recovery, paid sick leave for workers and small business safe reopening. Community Services staff presented an update on the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre Renovation Project. Read More

COUNCILLOR DASKO’S MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

By Events, Issues, Ward 1

January 20, 2021 — At today’s City of Mississauga Council meeting, Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1, put forward a motion for Council’s consideration to suspend the surcharge  for funeral homes for weekend and statutory holidays during the COVID pandemic.  Councillor Dasko was pleased that this was passed unanimously at Council. “In these challenging times, this is the least we can do, under our jurisdiction, to help businesses and our community as compassionately as possible” said Councillor Dasko. Read More