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Stephen Dasko

MiWay Service Changes to Improve Connections Across the Transit Network

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 20, 2020

On October 26, MiWay will be changing schedules on various routes and adding more frequent evening service on weekdays on Route 42 Derry to improve connections across the transit network.

Schedule changes will occur on following routes:

  • 4 Sherway Gardens
  • 9 Rathburn-Thomas
  • 26 Burnhamthorpe
  • 42 Derry
  • 68 Terry Fox
  • 73 Kamato
  • 74 Explorer
  • 76 City Centre-Subway
  • 90 Terragar-Copenhagen Loop
  • 91 Hillcrest-Cooksville GO
  • 101 Dundas Express

Updated schedules are available at miway.ca.

Wearing a face covering is required under the City’s by-law in all indoor public spaces, including when riding on MiWay and when inside transit terminal buildings. Children under the age of two and people with disabilities or other medical conditions that prevent them from wearing a face covering are not required to wear one.

Customers are encouraged to use PRESTO as a contactless way to pay. With PRESTO, your transfer is active for two hours from when you first tap your card on the bus (and you don’t need a paper transfer).

To learn more about these service changes, visit miway.ca/oct26.

For more information on MiWay’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit miway.ca/coronavirus.

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 FROM 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 20, 2020

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.

Your water will be turned off on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly 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). Flush the toilets as well.

You should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.

If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)

 

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTIFICATION

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    1569 Kipper Avenue, Mississauga

Addresses Affected:  Kipper Avenue:

#’s 1565, 1573, 1577, 1583, 1589, 1595, 1601, 1607, 1613, 1619, 1625, 1624, 1618, 1612, 1606, 1600, 1594, 1588, 1582, 1572, 1569

Filming Notice in Ward 1 Notice: 1462 Mississauga Road

By Events, Issues

Please note that the above will be filming exterior scenes for a TV series “Sex/Life” at 1462 Mississauga Road (Ward 2) on October 21 – 24, times vary per day.

A permit has been issued to allow parking on the following from October 20, 10:00pm – October 24, 8:00am:

  • One side of Shenandoah Dr between Wateska Blvd and Mississauga Rd

Affected residents have been informed of these activities via notification letter. A release form survey was sent to residents with less than 20% objecting  in order to allow:

  • Overnight parking
  • Afterhours filming
  • Filming on a residential block more than twice in a calendar year

Production has also been granted permission to park crew vehicles at Port Credit Arena (53 Lake St, Ward 1) from October 20, 7:00am – October 24, 7:00am.

Should you have comments, questions or concerns please contact the Film Office at ext. 4114.

Filiming Notice in Ward 1 Notice: 49 Pinewood Tr

By Events, Issues

Please note that the above will be filming interior and exterior scenes for the TV series “Sex/Life” at 49 Pinewood Tr  on October 21,  7:00am – 11:00pm

Camera equipment on the roadway and boulevard on Pinewood Tr has been permitted as long as two-way traffic is maintained at all times and to allow maximum 3-minute traffic stoppages under the supervision of Peel Regional Police not between the hours of 7:00 – 9:00am and 4:00 – 6:00pm.

All parking will be on private property.

Should you have comments, questions or concerns please contact Liza Toliao at the Film Office at 905-615-3200 x4114.

Water Supply Interruption Notice Scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 19, 2020

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly 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). Flush the toilets as well.

You should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.

If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    837 Sixth Street, Mississauga.

Addresses Affected

Sixth Street:

#’s 857, 853, 847, 843, 837, 833, 834, 838, 840, 842, 846, 850 

Atwater Avenue:

# 815

Fall Vacuum Leaf Collection Program

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 19, 2020

Vacuum Leaf Collection Program:

Please be advised that the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program will begin in late October. Streets that qualify for the program will be visited according to the following schedule:

  2020 Vacuum Leaf Pickup
 Yellow/Gold Flyer  Blue Flyer  Green Flyer
Oct. 26-30 Nov. 2-6 Nov. 9-13
Nov. 16-20 Nov. 23-27 Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Visit our Vacuum Leaf Collection Route Map online: http://www6.mississauga.ca/onlinemaps/tranwork/design/html/leafguide/zmap.htm

This year, 140 streets have been added to the program. Residents eligible for the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program will receive a postcard in the mail with their collection dates. These cards are delivered on a staggered schedule so that they arrive approximately two weeks before the zone’s first pickup.

Residents are instructed to rake leaves to the boulevard or into their ditch by the Sunday prior to their leaf collection dates. Leaves should not be raked onto the road as this can cause catch basins to become blocked and impact road drainage when it rains.

Residents who miss their leaf pickup, or who have additional leaves to collect after the program has ended, can rake their leaves into open reusable containers or paper yard waste bags and place them curbside for pick up by the Region of Peel on their regular waste collection day until December 11, 2020. This option is also available to residents who do not qualify for the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program.

As you are aware, it is difficult to predict when the leaves will fall. Our goal is to collect as many leaves as possible with each scheduled pickup. The program is weather dependent so snowfall would impact service delivery.

Autumn Street Sweeping on All Residential Roads:

The City’s street sweeping contractor will begin an autumn street sweeping operation for all residential streets on October 13th. This will help to clear any early leaf drop and summer debris from the roads and catch basins. We expect this work to be concluded the week of October 26th, weather permitting.

How do I prepare for leaf pickup?
Rake your leaves into a neat pile on the boulevard’s edge or into your ditch by Sunday of the week prior to your scheduled Vacuum Leaf Pickup. Do not mix items such as wood, brick or brush with leaves as it could damage equipment or injure workers.

What if more leaves fall after the scheduled leaf pickup?
Please put the leaves in paper yard waste bags, bushel baskets or reusable containers without lids. Place at the curbside for pickup by the Region of Peel on your regular waste collection day until December 11, 2020.

For further information on yard waste collection, call the Region of Peel at 905-791-9499 or visit peelregion.ca/waste

Water Interruption Notice Scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 16, 2020

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.

Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.  However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly 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). Flush the toilets as well.

You should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.

If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)

 

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    8 & 10 Brant Avenue, Mississauga.                                  

Addresses Affected

Brant Ave: #’s 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 23, 19, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 3

Lakeshore Rd E: #’s 258, 260

 

City’s First All Electric Turf Crew

By Events, Issues

The City of Mississauga’s Parks Operations team has implemented the City’s first all-Electric Turf Crew as part of a pilot project. This transition to all-electric equipment will reduce carbon emissions, limit noise, increase safety for employees and aligns with the City’s Climate Change Action Plan. The Operations Team has received great feedback from staff throughout the pilot project and continue to plan for further electrification of our fleet and equipment.

Mississauga is leading the industry in the development of a fully electric grass crew unit.  An enclosed trailer was customized to house and allow for all necessary turf equipment in the trailer to be charged from one wall-mounted electrical receptacle.

For additional information on this pilot project, please visit the City’s website at mississauga.ca/greentools.

Provincial Offences Court Update: Matters from March 16, 2020 to January 22, 2021 Rescheduled

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 15, 2020

All in-person Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters scheduled from March 16, 2020 to and including Friday, January 22, 2021 will be adjourned and rescheduled to a later date. If you have a matter scheduled in-person during this time, do not attend court. This applies to all POA courts in Ontario. All court locations will continue to hear matters remotely. A notice of a new court date will be sent to you by mail to the address on file with the court.

If you received a POA Offence Notice (ticket) after March 1, 2020, you have until December 1, 2020 to exercise one of the options set out on the back of the Notice. If you do not respond by December 1, 2020 you may be deemed not to dispute the charge and a Justice of the Peace may enter a conviction for the offence.

If you received a matter that falls under the Administrative Penalty System (APS)  such as parking, pet, mobile and business licensing the extension to December 1, 2020 does not apply.  The Order dated September 10, 2020 from the Chief Justice of the Ontario Justice does not cover Administrative Penalty System matters, only matters that fall under the Provincial Offences Act.

Updated information about court proceedings at the Ontario Court of Justice can be found on the Court’s website at Ontario Court of Justice.

The Provincial Offences Court in Mississauga is located at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.

To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit: mississauga.ca/recovery.

Council Outcomes and COVID-19 Reminders

By Covid-19, Issues

October 14, 2020 Council Outcomes and COVID-19 Reminders

October 14, 2020

Today, Council approved support for MississaugaGives to help make a difference in the community.

“As a Council, we are proudly supporting MississaugaGives once again this year. No matter how small the gesture, many actions can go a long way to improve the lives of others when we all take part. I encourage everyone to look at what can be done to support MississaugaGives by giving back to our community,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie.

MississaugaGives

The local campaign, MississaugaGives, encourages people to give back to their community through small donations of money or food, volunteering time or supporting a charity. As approved by Council, the City of Mississauga will lend its support though its social media channels and help raise awareness of the MississaugaGives call to action.

Mississauga’s COVID-19 Reminders and Response

In response to new provincial restrictions and recommendations from Region of Peel’s Medical Officer of Health, some of the City of Mississauga’s programs were adjusted to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

“We are continuing our recovery work and reminding people of the need to stay safe and continue to be diligent. It’s important everyone continues to follow the recommendations of our Chief Medical Officers of Health – keep social gatherings to those in your immediate household, wear face covers, wash or sanitize hands often and stay home if you are feeling unwell. It is up to all of us to protect the health of our family, friends and neighbours. With COVID-19, we depend on each other and need full cooperation for us to reduce the number of cases,” Mayor Crombie added.

Mississauga Programs and Facilities

  • Registered and drop-in fitness and dance classes, sport programming and soccer leagues along with the use of weight rooms and fitness centres has been suspended until November 7.
  • Registered non-team sports, arts and learning programs are running with new limited capacities.
  • Public swimming, including lane, leisure and fun swims, public skating, and limited drop-ins for non-team sports continue to run with existing public health safety measures in place.
  • All the City’s outdoor amenities in parks and green spaces, such as skate parks, trails, BMX parks, tennis courts, basketball courts, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic shelters and playgrounds, remain open
  • Benares Historic House, Bradley Museum and Small Arms Inspection Building are open with modified access and services.
  • The Leslie Log House remains closed at this time.
  • Hammerson Hall and RBC Theatre and Meadowvale Theatre are closed as per Provincial Regulations. The film office is open and accepting film permit requests.

For a detailed list of programs visit: Recreation & Culture Program Update

For the latest updates on the City of Mississauga’s COVID-19 recovery and response visit: mississauga.ca/recovery.