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Help Shape the City’s New Economic Development Strategy

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 7, 2019

Mississauga residents are invited to help shape the City’s new Economic Development Strategy by completing an online survey. The survey will help the City identify priority areas and address the changing economic climate.

The five-year strategy will focus on attracting businesses, employment and investment opportunities to Mississauga. The last strategy was created 10 years ago and has helped Mississauga achieve many accolades including first overall mid-sized City of the Future by Foreign Direct Investment (fDi). The new strategy, now in development, will build on that success to continue to make Mississauga a thriving hub where businesses and the community can innovate and grow.

“Having a strong economic development strategy is the cornerstone of job creation – attracting and retaining global industries and securing talent,” said Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development. “Additionally, our strategy will help the City identify areas of focus and opportunities for innovation and collaboration with our 91,000 small businesses, 1,400 multinational firms and 75 Fortune 500 companies.”

The survey closes on October 18. Once the consultation period has concluded, the draft strategy will be presented to Council for approval.

Brown added, “We encourage our residents and business community to share their input and be part of shaping the City’s economic future.”

For more information about the Economic Development Strategy, visit yoursay.mississauga.ca/edstrategy.

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BACKGROUND

Mississauga has a robust and diverse business community that makes up some of the largest knowledge-based sectors in Canada. These sectors include Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing (Aerospace, Automotive, Clean Tech and Food and Beverage), Information and Communications Technology and Financial Services and Real Estate.

For more information about the City’s Economic Development initiatives, visit thefutureisunlimited.ca 

October 11, 2019
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Peel offers curbside battery collection this fall

By Events, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (Oct. 7, 2019) – Residents who are saving their single-use household batteries, can place these out for curbside collection which runs from October 21 – November 1, 2019. Residents are encouraged to check their collection calendar at peelregion.ca/waste to find out their battery collection day or to sign up to receive free waste notification reminders.

This collection service provides residents a convenient way to ensure that their batteries are disposed of safely.

Residents can:

  • Set out only single-use A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt and button cell household batteries in a transparent, sealable bag. On your recycling collection day, place the bag of batteries on top of your closed organics cart.  If you don’t have an organics cart, place your bag of batteries beside your recycling bags.
  • Take household batteries to battery drop-off barrels throughout Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
  • Drop off all other batteries to one of Peel’s Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) year-round free of charge.

Visit peelregion.ca/waste to find a CRC or drop-off barrel near you.

Thanks to your efforts, we have recycled 67 tonnes of batteries since 2016 helping Peel get closer to its target of 75% waste diversion by 2034.

The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 175,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. Recognized as a leader in management and service delivery, the Region of Peel is the only government organization at any level to receive Excellence Canada’s Platinum Award for Excellence, Innovation and Wellness®. For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter at @regionofpeel.

 

October 11, 2019
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You’re Invited! Provide Feedback on the 2020 MiWay Five Transit Service Plan

By Events, Issues, Resources

October 8, 2019

This month, MiWay will be hosting five public information sessions as part of the MiWay Five Transit Service Plan (2016-2020) where participants can provide feedback on the proposed 2020 service changes in person or online.

Some highlights of the 2020 service plan include:

  • Implementing seamless connections with the new Kipling Station in Toronto (currently under construction); and
  • Lisgar and Meadowvale area routing changes, integrating the New Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Park.

Learn how these and other upcoming changes will help meet the City’s strategic goal of developing a transit-oriented city.

Public Information Sessions

Session #1:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City Centre Transit Terminal (inside the Terminal)
200 Rathburn Rd. W
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Session #2:
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
2 to 7 p.m.
Meadowvale Town Centre Transit Terminal
6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
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Session #3:
Thursday, October 17, 2019
2 to 7 p.m.
Westwood Square Transit Terminal
7205 Goreway Dr.
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Session #4:
Friday, October 18, 2019
12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Burnhamthorpe Library
3650 Dixie Rd.
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Session #5:
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Erin Mills Town Centre Transit Terminal
5100 Erin Mills Pkwy
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At the transit terminal locations (except City Centre), look out for MiWay’s outreach tent set up outside a parked bus featuring MiWay 5 information displays inside – customers are welcome to board and speak with MiWay staff about the changes.

Plan your MiWay trip by visiting miway.ca/planatrip or by calling 905-615 INFO (4636) for customized route and schedule information.

Unable to attend? We still want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about the 2020 MiWay Five Transit Service Plan by taking the online survey at miway.ca/survey.

About the MiWay Five Transit Service Plan
The MiWay Five Transit Service Plan (2016-2020) is delivering ongoing improvements in the transit network to meet the City’s strategic goal of developing a transit-oriented city. To learn more about MiWay’s five-year transit service plan visit miway.ca/miway5.

 

 

October 11, 2019
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Mississauga Comic Expo

By Events, Uncategorized

It’s a comic book fan’s dream! Mississauga Comic Expo  (MCX) returns on October 18 and 19 as part of Ontario Public Library Week. The free two-day event features local Mississauga and Greater Toronto Area (GTA) graphic artists, novelists, creators, designers and developers. This family-friendly, all-ages event, hosted by Mississauga Library, celebrates the diverse culture of comics, gaming, anime, cosplay and art.

Enthusiasts can test their skills in an escape room and in a range of board, tabletop and card games. Other activities include a costume creation station, an anime marathon, introduction to Dungeons & Dragons, local artists and exhibitors, an Instagram photo booth, sketch challenge and children’s area.

The 2019 guest lineup includes Marcus To (DC, Marvel Comics), Megan Kearney (Disney Princess), Adam Gorham (Archie Comics, Marvel Comics), Jamal Campbell (DC, Marvel Comics) and many more.

Event Details

What:
Mississauga Comic Expo

When:
Friday, October 18, 2019
4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Game Night: tabletop board and card games, Dungeons & Dragons, escape room and more.

Saturday, October 19, 2019
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Costume creation station, artist alley, exhibitors, workshops, panels, cosplay shoots, tabletop board game demos and video game free-play sessions.

Where:
Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON
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Cost:
Free admission

October 11, 2019
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City’s New Water Waste Collector to Keep Plastic and Debris out of Lake Ontario

By Uncategorized

October 10, 2019

From dog-walkers to cyclists to boaters, Mississauga’s waterfront continues to be a favourite destination for many residents. On August 29, the City of Mississauga installed a Seabin, a water waste collector, at the Credit Village Marina on a trial basis.

“We work hard to ensure our marinas, parks and natural areas are kept clean. Given increased concern over plastics and other contaminants in the water, this device allows us to collect and dispose of waste in our marina in a way that is efficient and safe for staff,” said Jodi Robillos, Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment. “Not only does the waste collector help to restore the overall cleanliness of the water, but it also provides us with a great opportunity to educate boaters and residents about the importance of keeping plastic and waste out of our lakes and waterways.”

The waste collector is bolted to the dock at the south-east corner of the marina. It continuously sucks in water from the lake’s surface to catch any debris, including cigarette butts, micro-plastics and spilled oil and fuel. According to the Seabin Project, the device can hold 20 kilograms of debris and can catch one ton of debris per year.

Robillos added, “This innovative device does not have a negative impact on marine animals and wildlife. In the situation where a fish ends up in the Seabin’s catch basin, it will not be harmed in the underwater filter and can easily be returned to the lake.”

The device will be operational during regular marina hours, with City staff monitoring the device daily and recording the kind of debris that is collected.

Both of the City’s marinas, Credit Village Marina and Lakefront Promenade Marina, have previously received a five star anchor rating for environmental practices.

To learn more about the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its marinas, parks and natural areas, follow Mississauga Parks and Forestry on Twitter (@MississaugaPF) or visit mississauga.ca/parks.

 

 

 

October 11, 2019
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Celebrating Canadian Library Month in Mississauga

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Oct 11, 2019

October is Canadian Library Month. This month we commemorate Canadian Library Workers’ Day (October 19) and Ontario Public Library Week (October 20 to 26) at Mississauga Library.

Mississauga Library, together with the City of Mississauga, is hosting a flag-raising ceremony to salute the valuable contributions of the City’s libraries and library workers.

Event Details

What:
Flag-raising ceremony to recognize Canadian Library Workers’ Day and Ontario Public Library Week

When:
Monday, October 21, 2019
9:30 a.m.

Where:
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga, ON
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Who:
Members of Mississauga City Council
Mississauga Library Board
Mississauga Library staff

Friends of the Library
Special guests
Residents

Check out the library’s program guide for a detailed list of activities and programs happening this month.

For more information about Mississauga Library, visit mississaugalibrary.ca and follow Mississauga Library on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

This program is made possible with funding provided by the Friends of the Mississauga Library System.

BACKGROUND

Canadian Library Workers’ Day (CLWD)
This national day recognizes the contributions of those who work for the public, academic, school, government, corporate and private libraries in communities like Mississauga.

Ontario Public Library Week
This provincially-recognized week showcases the important contributions Ontario public libraries make to education, literacy and lifelong learning.

Mississauga Library
Mississauga Library is one of the largest public library systems in Canada, with more than 500,000 cardholders. In 2018, the library welcomed 4.3 million visits and circulated approximately 6.1 million items. The library collection consists of over one million items across 18 locations throughout Mississauga and a large number of downloadable and streaming items on mississaugalibrary.ca.

 

 

October 11, 2019
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Ward 1 Hosted Inaugural Awards of Excellence

By Events, Issues, Uncategorized

October 11, 2019

Yesterday, Councillor Stephen Dasko hosted the Inaugural Ward 1 Awards of Excellence at the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre in Mississauga.

There were 15 broad categories who received outstanding support of nominees from across the Ward 1 community.  Categories such as Entrepreneur of the Year, Environmental Stewardship, Diversity and Inclusion, Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year were recognized.

Residents, business leaders, community organizations were all welcomed upon their arrival to enjoy a casual reception.  As Councillor Dasko thanked everyone for attending he said “I am so delighted to see the response, the enthusiasm of so many residents who submitted nominations.  The number of entries for each category was plentiful,” said Councillor Dasko.

There was an overwhelming attendance on hand to recognize excellence across the Ward.  All those that participated truly helped contribute to making Our Community as Our Home at this prominent event.

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE – Ward 1, October 10, 2019 

  1. Entrepreneur of the Year: Sophie Allard
  2. Established Artist of the Year: Sue Archibald
  3. New Business of the Year: Stonehooker Brewery
  4. Best Pizza Shop of the Year: Amadio’s
  5. Best Casual Dining of the Year: Port Credit Social House
  6. Restaurant Neighbour: Maggie’s Diner
  7. Restaurant of the Year: The Brogue Inn
  8. Ward 1 Leadership – Adult: Beatrice Moreira-Laidlow
  9. Ward 1 Leadership – Senior: Janis Alton
  10. Environmental Stewardship – Adult: Cindy Wilding
  11. Diversity and Inclusion: Jo-Anne Beggs
  12. Volunteer of the Year – Adult: Annette Seip
  13. Volunteer of the Year – Senior: Sandy Smale
  14. Business of the Year: Sawmill Sid Inc.
  15. Citizen of the Year: Luanne Bandiera

 

 

 

October 11, 2019
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2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey

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The City of Mississauga received high scores from residents for their overall quality of life according to the 2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The results are based on responses of over 1,100 randomly selected Mississauga residents that were 18 years of age or older. The survey results showed 89 per cent of citizens rated their quality of life in the city as excellent or good, while 81 per cent of citizens are satisfied with the programs and services provided by the City. The survey gives residents a platform to share, voice and measure their satisfaction with municipal services, city operations, customer service and service delivery. This year’s survey maintains a consistent and positive trend of strong results indicating that residents recognize that the City is responsive in meeting their daily needs.
“As Mayor of a diverse and flourishing city, I’m pleased to know that our citizen satisfaction rates remain very strong and that our residents are proud to say they are from Mississauga,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “This demonstrates that we’re making the right decisions, along with investing in services and amenities that not only meet the needs of our residents but ensure they enjoy a quality of life second to none.”
Council and City staff use the findings of the survey to better understand the perceptions and attitudes of residents on a range of topics related to the City. This information helps to inform business planning activities.
“These results help inform the City’s direction and work to complement the overall goal of improving and sustaining the quality of life for residents. Based on this year’s survey results, affordable housing, transportation, the economy, environment and safety are all priorities that are top of mind for our residents,” said Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. “The results also help the City make strategic investments, adapt to changing environments and plan for the future.”
Key findings include:
  • 92 per cent of citizens are satisfied with the job the City is doing to protect the environment
  • 90 per cent of citizens feel Mississauga is an open and welcoming community
  • 89 per cent of citizens rate their quality of life in Mississauga as excellent or good
  • 88 per cent of citizens say they are proud to say they are from Mississauga
  • 82 per cent of citizens indicated they felt Mississauga’s diversity is one of its strengths
  • 72 per cent of citizens are satisfied with the City’s municipal government
The 2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey was performed by Forum Research Inc. on behalf of the City. It was conducted between June 3 and 22 with 1,124 residents being surveyed.
For full survey details, including service-area results, visit mississauga.ca/citizen-satisfaction-survey.
October 10, 2019
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How would you spend the City’s 2020 Budget?

By Events, Issues, Resources

Sep 23, 2019

Mississauga’s online budget allocator for the proposed 2020 Budget is now available at 2020 Budget Allocator.

 

The online budget allocator lets residents test different spending options for a range of City services including recreation, library, transit, fire and emergency services and more by increasing or decreasing the budget for each service area all while maintaining a balanced budget.

 

Results received from the allocator by October 18, 2019 will be shared with Budget Committee on November 18, 2019. The results will help inform the committee’s review of the proposed 2020 Business Plan and Budget.

 

“The budget allocator is a hands-on way for residents to learn more about what City services cost, how property tax dollars are spent and to tell us about how they want us to invest their tax dollars,” says Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer. “It is an opportunity for residents to think about the City’s service levels and spending and to share what is important to them. It also provides the opportunity for people to get involved in and learn more about the City’s business planning and budgeting process.”

 

 Budget Allocator Background

  • The City of Mississauga introduced an online budget allocator tool in 2014 to raise awareness of the budget process; get residents thinking about the impacts of spending choices; and provide a way for residents to voice their opinions about the City’s plans and budget.
  • There are 12 service areas included, each with five spending options to work with.
  • Results are to be shared with Budget Committee on November 18, 2019.

 

Learn About the Budget

  • Details about the City’s budget and the budgeting process are available online at mississauga.ca/budget.
  • Read anoverview of the 2020 preliminary Business Plan & Budget that was presented to Budget Committee on June 26, 2019.
  • The full 2020 Proposed Business Plan & Budget will be posted online November 5, 2019.
  • Budget Committee deliberations are scheduled for October 2, November 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27, 2019 with a Council vote to approve the budget planned at the December 11, 2019 Council Meeting.*

* Budget Committee meeting schedules are subject to change.

 

Get Involved in Planning and Budgeting

 

September 24, 2019
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