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The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce that Tahira Rajwani will be its fifth Youth Poet Laureate. Tahira will hold this position from 2025 to 2027 and will serve as a literary ambassador for youth in the city, as well as help elevate the status of poetry, literary arts and young writers through community poetry events and projects.
Tahira is a spoken word artist whose work is rooted in themes of diaspora and women’s empowerment. She was recently shortlisted for the 2024 League of Canadian Poets Spoken Word Award and nominated for the Emerging Literary Arts category of the 2024 Mississauga Arts Awards. As runner-up in Button Poetry’s 2022 Poem Cover Content, she has been seen on poetry slam podiums across the GTA. With a passion for fostering arts, Tahira is a founding member of Sauga Poetry, a local open mic series. In April 2025, she will take part in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in Vancouver.
Every two years, the City embarks on a search for its new Youth Poet Laureate. This honourary position recognizes a young poet who writes excellent poetry or spoken word and has written on themes that are relevant to the residents of Mississauga.
Tahira will take over the role starting on April 9 from, Lisa Shen.
The public can expect to hear from the new Youth Poet Laureate at the City’s sixth annual Poetry Slam on April 24. She will also make an appearance as part of the Canada Day celebrations at Celebration Square on July 1.
As a way to kick-off her new role and celebrate National Poetry Month, Tahira read from one of her poems titled, April (see verse below) at today’s General Committee meeting.
April
It has been a long Winter
But here, the snow gives way
The clocks move past this season of grey sky
April leaves forgiveness on our doorstep
For all the things we said in the cold
At dawn, sunlight gently wraps her rays
Against these suburban window panes
Coats come undone button by button
And how easy laughter become again
Without the weight of all these layers of uncertainty
Survival is always hardest in the dark
The night is always longest before the day
Summer is always a promise we are unsure
Will be kept another year
But how resilient we are
How forgiving
How practiced
At unfurling into this hope
At stepping into the light
Again
It is hard to remember sometimes
That better days are just a horizon away
This grief always feels so long
A winter solstice of ache
But look, we made it another
Season
Look, at how the blossoms reemerge
Look, at how all this doubt
Melts into the soil
And leaves only
Softness in its wake
WHAT?
- The City of Mississauga has prepared a Storm Drainage Master Plan for the Port Credit Neighbourhood. This Master Plan was developed to assess how much stormwater the current drainage system can handle and to identify any potential problems with the system, caused by increased development in the area and the effects of climate change. The Master Plan has recommended storm sewer upgrades and recommended opportunities for local Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs).
WHY?
- In the recent years, the Port Credit Neighbourhood has been subject to infill and intensification which may put greater pressure on the stormwater system.
- No recent evaluations\assessments of the drainage system capacity had been completed. Accordingly, this Study was completed to determine the current and future storm drainage infrastructure requirements for the area to prepare a roadmap for future action.
HOW? - Detailed modelling of existing drainage systems was conducted to identify a comprehensive program for the City’s drainage infrastructure.
- Potential options were evaluated for managing stormwater drainage in the Port Credit Neighbourhood along with priorities for the implementation of the overall preferred solution, consisting of three (3) separate projects.
PORT CREDIT STORM DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN FOR REVIEW
- A key component of this Study was to consult with regulatory agencies, the public, interested stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples & Nations whose Traditional Territory the Study Area is located in.
- Two virtual Public Information Centres (PICs) were held throughout the Study process to present initial Study findings, alternatives, the preferred solution and to answer any questions.
The Storm Drainage Master Plan is being placed on the public record (project website) for review starting April 7, 2025, to May 6, 2025: https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/environmental-assessments/port-credit-storm-drainage-master-plan/ - Interested persons may provide written comments to the following project contacts by May 6, 2025:
Muneef Ahmad, P.Eng.
Manager, Stormwater Projects & Approvals
City of Mississauga
muneef.ahmad@mississauga.ca
Matt Senior, MASc. P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
WSP Canada Inc.
matt.senior@wsp.com
• Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act allows a person to submit a request to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to issue an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual / comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. For Master Plans, this request would be possible only for those projects identified in the Master Plan, which are subject to the Class EA process, and not the Master Plan itself. The projects recommended through Storm Drainage Master Plan (i.e., storm sewer upgrades and LIDs) are not subject to Section 16 Order Request.
INFORMATION/RECOMMENDATION REPORT NOTICE
Meeting Date and Time:
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Place:
Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
City’s Proposal:
City of Mississauga (Wards 1-8 and 10)
File: LA.07.CIT
To amend the Zoning By-law for Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) as
follows:
- Introduce new Urban Apartment Zones
- Update the zoning on certain lands in accordance with Official Plan land use
designations - Amend minimum and maximum heights and densities for residential and mixed-use
buildings
Study Area Location: Certain PMTSAs along the Hazel McCallion Line (Hurontario LRT),
Dundas Corridor, Lakeshore Corridor (between Etobicoke Creek and Cawthra Road),
Mississauga Transitway, Malton and Clarkson GO Stations. Please refer to the following
link for the specific PMTSAs in scope and their boundaries:
www.mississauga.ca/mtsa
Locations of the Proposed Amendments:
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:
- For Planning and Development Committee to receive a report that provides information on
the project, addresses issues raised and provide a recommendation on the proposal - For people to ask questions and share their views about the proposal
- For Planning and Development Committee to make a decision about this project
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 Timothy Lee at 905-615-3200 ext. 4065 or tim.lee@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, City Planning Strategies, Mississauga ON L5B 3C1
- by email to application.info@mississauga.ca
Please include your name, your address, and file number or 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, 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 Heleana Tsabros at 905-615-3200 ext. 7504 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:
Contact the city planner noted above for more information.
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, 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 would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of
the City of Mississauga to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the 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, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written
submissions to the City of Mississauga before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may
not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the
opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
General Information:
Visit Mississauga’s online Guide to City Planning and Development to learn more. It’s organized
around topics we get asked most – such as What is City Planning, How Land Gets Developed and
Ways to Get Involved. Visit www.mississauga.ca/city-planning-guide
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, April 9, from 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, April 9, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Location: 1467 Kenmuir Ave, Mississauga
Addresses Affected: 1459-1494 Kenmuir Ave
Project #: C-603376
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
On April 4, 2025, Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Chair Nando Iannicca and Catherine Murray – former senior anchor and host of BNN Bloomberg – officially launched The Peel Police Foundation, a new nonprofit organization dedicated to raising charitable funds in support of community partners across Peel Region.
As the region continues to grow, many community organizations and partners do not have the funding and support to meet increasing demands. Guided by the Community Safety and Well-Being framework, the foundation will support innovative public-police solutions to address societal challenges. The foundation will work closely with community partners to expand programs and services that directly address critical issues Peel Police sees within the community such as mental health, addiction, homelessness, youth engagement, and intimate partner violence.
The foundation will be managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by Chair Catherine Murray, who has extensive experience in institutional sales, trading and equity research. Catherine is also a highly sought-after speaker and moderator, who has made significant contributions and built strong connections within the Peel community.
To learn more, please visit www.peelpolicefoundation.ca.
After a year of unprecedented weather, including flooding and extreme heat, now more than ever we must try to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Small actions at the community level can make a big difference. To recognize Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, the City is hosting a series of Earth Days events from April 8 to June 7.
You can participate in family-friendly eco-crafts, plant trees in local parks, drop by a repair hub at Hazel McCallion Central Library to repair damaged household items or Bradley Museum to repair textiles and practice environmental stewardship by helping with a park cleanup. Get involved and learn how your actions can make Mississauga more sustainable and climate change resilient.
Event details
What
Earth Days events in Mississauga from April 8 to June 7.
Enjoy eco-crafts and a book club
- Discuss your favourite non-fiction books at the Earth Day Book Club: Let’s Talk Non-Fiction at Hazel McCallion Central Library on Tuesday, April 8 from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Enjoy family-friendly Earth Day Stories & Crafts at Cooksville Library on Saturday, April 19 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Don’t trash it, repair it
- Bring ripped or damaged clothing items to be repaired at the textile repair hub at Bradley Museum on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Drop by the repair hub at Hazel McCallion Central Library on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with everyday items that need repair such as bicycles, electronics, clothing, toys and small appliances.
Recycle clothing and electronics
- Donate clothing and electronics at City Hall and select community centres from Monday, April 14 to Sunday, April 27.
Keep our green spaces clean
- Join Mississauga Parks staff for a group litter cleanup from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at select locations.
- Or volunteer anytime to pick up litter around your community with friends, family and co-workers.
Plant trees for climate resilience
- Support the One Million Trees project by participating in tree planting events from Saturday, May 3 to Saturday, June 7 at select locations in Mississauga.
Who
All Mississauga residents interested in participating in an Earth Days event.
Where
The events take place at various locations. Registration is required for certain events. To register, visit mississauga.ca/earth-days. Repair hubs are drop in on a first-come, first-served basis.
Become a recognized Nature Steward
Nature lovers rejoice! Mississauga is launching a new program, Mississauga Nature Stewards at Home, encouraging residents to naturalize their yards to help wildlife, reduce the impacts of climate change and create a healthy, diverse ecosystem.
Residents’ yards must:
- Have at least five native plant species that support pollination
- Have native plants cover at least 75 per cent of the naturalized area
- Be free of harmful or invasive plants
- Be pesticide and herbicide free
To join the program, residents must register their naturalized yard online. Staff will review the photographs provided during registration or visit the yard to confirm that it meets the criteria. If a resident’s yard qualifies, they will receive a free yard sign recognizing their stewardship.
Learn more at mississauga.ca/earth-days.