BRAMPTON, ON (Jan. 26, 2024) – “The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister Paul Calandra, has provided clarity on the renewed mandate of the Transition Board for Peel Region. In a letter received today, the Minister underscored the focus on enhancing the efficiency and responsiveness of local government in Peel. This follows the December 2023 announcement that Peel Region would not be dissolved. The Transition Board’s recalibrated mandate includes the following objectives:
- Accelerating the building of homes in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon to increase housing supply.
- Reducing duplication and removing layers of bureaucracy from the administration of services.
- Ensuring the continuity of services for local residents.
- Recognizing the importance of value for money, financial sustainability and high-quality services delivered in an efficient manner.
It was also shared that the Transition Board will provide recommendations on the potential transfer of Peel Region services to the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, and the Town of Caledon. These services are land use planning, water and wastewater management, regional roads, and waste management. According to the letter, all other services currently delivered by Peel Region are considered out of scope.
The Minister anticipates receiving recommendations from the Transition Board by Spring 2024.
We will continue to work with the Province and the Transition Board to provide the information needed to inform decisions and to gain clarity on the updated mandate”.
~ Peel Regional Chair, Nando Iannicca
SNAP! is MAC’s new co-funding initiative that provides financial support to community-led arts programs in celebration of Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary this year.
Arts Groups/Organizations, Festivals, Service/Community Groups, and Neighbourhood Associations based in Mississauga can apply anytime before November 1, 2024 for co-funding support of projects that serve their neighbourhood.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Activate your community! Learn moreat macarts.ca/snap
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Thursday, February 1st, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm
Location: 1078 Fergus Ave
Addresses Affected: 1228-1285 St Marys Ave; 1054-1078 Fergus Ave
Project #: C-602808
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
The Region of Peel 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 Thursday, February 1st, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them. During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function. A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.
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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, 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 INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Wednesday, January 31st, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm – 442 Nair Ave
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 31st, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm
Location: 442 Nair Ave
Addresses Affected: 429-446 Nair Ave; 1165 Canterbury Rd
Project #: C-603686
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
The Region of Peel 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, January 31st, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them. During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function. A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.
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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, 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, January 30th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm
Location: 2105 Stanfield Rd
Addresses Affected: 1126 Greening Ave; 2067-2110 Stanfield Rd
Project #: C-603525
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
The Region of Peel 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 Tuesday, January 30th, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them. During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function. A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.
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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, 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)
Thursday, Jan. 25, councillors took part in a CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training session during Regional Council. The training session was delivered by Peel Regional Paramedic Services in anticipation of Heart Month in February.
1800 people experience cardiac arrest in Peel Region each year. The chance of survival increases significantly if the person receives bystander CPR within 60 seconds of collapsing.
So far this month, two people in Peel Region have received a second chance at life because of bystander CPR, underscoring the importance of everyone learning this life-saving skill.
To further promote bystander CPR, Peel Regional Paramedic Services has placed hundreds of AEDs in public places, together with the GTAA, Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. It is also participating in a Volunteer Community Responder pilot project with Sunnybrook Hospital to see if crowdsourcing CPR can save more lives in Peel. With more than 200 citizen volunteers, the pilot project has helped 20 people receive life-saving care.
For more information about Peel Regional Paramedic Services’ PAD program, visit https://peelregion.ca/paramedics/defibrillator-program/create/
For more information about the Volunteer Community Responder Pilot Project, visit https://www.peelregion.ca/paramedics/programs/volunteer-community-responder.asp
Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) have a responsibility to keep the City’s residents safe from hazards every day. This February, you are invited to experience the inside world of firefighting through the lens of Stephen Uhraney, an award-winning local photographer. Uhraney has been recognized by many publications and was recently named as a finalist in Canadian Firefighter’s inaugural photo contest.
‘On Duty’ includes 36 of 7,500 photos Uhraney captured of firefighters from Mississauga’s Fire Station 104. Attendees will receive a rare glimpse into the activities of Mississauga firefighters during critical moments when urgent help is required for individuals or properties in danger.
What
This photography exhibit provides an intimate look into the lives of Mississauga firefighters represented by A Shift, located at Fire Station 104 in Port Credit.
Uhraney initiated this project and looks forward to share this powerful photography experience with the public.
When
Opening night event: Thursday, February 1, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
There will be a short presentation and remarks on opening night.
Exhibition dates: February 1 – February 29, 2024
Where
St. Lawrence Starch Building in Port Credit, located at 141 Lakeshore Rd E.
Please enter the FRAM building and use the front entrance. The showroom is adjacent to the main lobby reception.
Accessibility note: There are short stairs outside and a couple of steps inside where the show will be.
The St. Lawrence building is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; you do not need a ticket for these timings. Stephen Uhraney will be at the exhibit on the weekends, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Cost
This event is free; however, Eventbrite tickets are required for opening night.
Tickets are not required for the remainder of the month.
Mississauga is home to a lot of wildlife, including coyotes. Coyotes are native to North America and live in natural areas, including suburbs and cities. Mississauga residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy and live in harmony with wildlife by not interfering with their natural instincts and behaviours.
Learn more about coyotes and other urban wildlife in Mississauga by visiting mississauga.ca/wildlife.
The City of Mississauga will be hosting a free information session to educate residents on coyotes and how to coexist in urban environments. The session is open to all interested Mississauga residents and will be held on Thursday, February 15. Attendance to the session is being offered either in-person or online.
The session will feature a presentation from Mississauga Animal Services staff who will share information about coyote behaviour, mating season, safety tips and how to report coyote sightings or encounters. The session will also include a Q&A period where residents can ask questions related to coyotes and get answers from the City’s Animal Services team.
What
Coyote information session – hybrid meeting (attend in-person or online)
This information session is open to all Mississauga residents
When
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre – Applewood Room
1500 Gulleden Drive
Mississauga, ON
Online session – WebEx virtual meeting (requires registration)
Questions
Residents are encouraged to share their coyotes questions in advance of the session by emailing mypet.info@mississauga.ca.
