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On February 26th at Council, a motion was brought forward by Councillor Tedjo and seconded by Councillor Mahoney to eliminate the Planning and Development Committee night meetings.
I was concerned about this motion, as I noted to my fellow colleagues that I have always taken a very strong position on having evening Planning and Development Committee meetings for better citizen participation and transparency and I still maintain my position.
Fundamental to my beliefs, I have always stated that no one should have to choose between going to work or attend a Planning Committee meeting.
Since being elected, not one resident of Ward 1 has questioned why there were no afternoon Planning and Development Committee meetings.
Thirdly, this impedes the rights of the residents to have a Voice!
I put forward an amendment to this motion, stating that it was to be clearly understood, that the Ward Councillor can call for a night Planning and Development Committee meeting on any ward related development application and that ample notice (at least 30 days) be given to the Ward Councillor to be consulted.
The Ward Councillor can then request that an evening meeting be scheduled.
With my amendment it provides options for our residents in Ward 1 to ensure that all significant planning applications will be given the attention they deserve.
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 work on the system or conduct tests.
On Friday February 28th, from 9:00am to 11:00am, please expect a brief water outage and loss of water pressure while we work in your area. 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 test shutdown
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: Friday, February 28th, 9:00am to 11:00am
Location: 28A/28B Pine Avenue North
Affected Addresses: 43 – 5 Pine Avenue
332 – 320 Lakeshore Road West
Project #: C-603491
Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel
Telephone # 437-220-6987
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
Celebrate gardening and explore your garden’s potential at Mississauga’s Library’s 11th anniversary of the Seed Library.
February 25, 2025
Starting at 3 p.m., after the daytime festivities, the Seed Library form will open, allowing residents to apply for free open-pollinated and non-GMO seeds. Residents can look forward to a selection of tomato, bean, and marigold seeds and other plant varieties.
What
The launch event of Mississauga’s Seed Library featuring free workshops, gardening specialists on site to provide advice, and activities for the whole family.
When
The launch event will take place on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where
Hazel McCallion Central Library
Level 2
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3
Cost
Free – no registration required
Open to all ages
Make a seed donation
The Seed Library also encourages seed donations to promote its self-sustaining model. At the end of the growing season, residents are invited to harvest their seeds and return a portion to the library.
Donations can be made at any library location, ensuring that our community continues to thrive sustainably. Please note that only open-pollinated heirloom seeds (non-hybrid, non-GMO) that are pesticide-free and less than four years old will be accepted. Open-pollinated heirloom seeds are seeds that come from plants that have been grown and saved over many generations. They are called “open-pollinated” because they are pollinated naturally by wind, insects, or other natural means, rather than by controlled methods.
Donated seeds should be clean and labelled with the seed type, year grown, and the location where they were cultivated. We urge donors not to save seeds from hybrid plants, as these will not produce true-to-type offspring.
More information
To learn more about the Seed Library launch event, the application form, or donation guidelines, please contact seed.library@mississauga.ca or visit our website at mississaugalibrary.ca/seeds. An event listing is also available on Eventbrite for those wishing to reserve a spot and receive event updates. Join us in celebrating the joy of gardening and community at the Seed Library launch event!
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Peel Regional Police highlighted their ongoing efforts in combating this serious crime. Human trafficking, which exploits vulnerable individuals for labour and sexual purposes, affects countless lives in Peel Region and across the world.
In 2024, PRP’s Vice and Human Trafficking Unit made significant strides in addressing this issue. Some key accomplishments include:
- 38 individuals charged with human trafficking-related offences
- 143 human trafficking-related charges laid
- 30 survivors supported through the provincial court system
- 5 firearms seized through proactive efforts to reduce crime in our communities
In collaboration with social service partners, victim service counsellors are embedded directly into the VICE Unit, allowing officers to provide immediate, expert support for survivors. Beyond preventing crime, PRP’s Vice and Human Trafficking Unit is committed to education by providing comprehensive training to diverse community groups across Brampton and Mississauga, including vulnerable international students, to raise awareness of the dangers and signs of human trafficking. Additionally, every sworn member of Peel Regional Police has undergone survivor-led anti-human trafficking detection training to ensure a compassionate, informed, and effective response to survivors.
PRP’s video news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1893005761548083450
Apply today and help shape Mississauga’s music scene
February 24, 2025
This grant provides funding to offset eligible expenses associated with hosting live music events and is open to for-profit applicants, including artists, venue operators, promoters, bars, restaurants and other potential music event hosts. For first-time applicants or those who haven’t applied for City funding in the last two years, attending an information webinar is a mandatory part of the application process.
The Live Music Grant program is part of the City’s Music Strategy, which aims to increase the presence of live music events in Mississauga, while helping create new spaces for live music performances.
Register for a webinar
Two sessions available:
- Thursday, March 6 from 12 to 1 p.m. Register online
- Wednesday, March 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. Register online
Once registered, participants will receive an email with details on how to attend and access the webinar.
Application process
All grant applications must be submitted online through the City’s grants portal. The deadline for the Live Music Grant is Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
The Live Music Grant is funded by the Municipal Accommodation Tax.
For more details, please review the City’s application guidelines.
Project Background
The City of Mississauga (the City) has completed a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for erosion control and restoration of Cooksville Creek south of Lakeshore Road.
The City recognizes that this section of Cooksville Creek has been impacted by recent storm events and high lake levels and is in need of rehabilitation. Plans also considered the deteriorated condition of the adjacent city trail through Helen Molasy Memorial Park that sits above the east bank of the creek, as well as the neighbouring properties which experience ongoing drainage issues.
Study Completion
The Study has examined this section of Cooksville Creek and Helen Molasy Trail along with the associated natural resources to identify existing problems, potential risks, and opportunities for watercourse restoration and drainage improvements.
Through the Class EA process, various alternative solutions were developed and evaluated by the Study Team with input through public and agency consultation. The preferred watercourse erosion control strategy includes extended channel restoration works through the use of vegetated buttress bank protection treatment with embedded armourstone retaining walls. The preferred drainage restoration strategy includes the hybrid drainage solution involving the replacement and enhancement of the drainage infrastructure associated with the Helen Molasy Trail.
A Project File Report (PFR) documenting the planning process has been prepared and will be available for a comment period between February 24th 2025 and March 28th 2025 on the City’s project webpage:
https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/environmental-assessments/cooksville-creek-erosion-control-south-of-lakeshore-road/
Should a member of the public request a hard copy of the report, the City will make arrangements for delivery of the PFR. If you have any questions or comments regarding the study, please contact the Project Managers listed below by March 28th 2025:
Greg Frew, P.Eng.
City Project Manager
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
(905) 615-3200, ext. 3362
Greg.Frew@mississauga.ca
Robert Amos, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager
Aquafor Beech Limited 2600 Skymark Avenue, Mississauga, ON L4W 5B2
(416) 705-2367 Amos.R@aquaforbeech.com
In addition, a Section 16 Order request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP or Ministry) for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual/comprehensive Environmental Assessment 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. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests are to include the requester contact information and full name.
The Section 16 Order request should be sent in writing or by email by March 28th 2025 to both contacts below with a copy to Greg Frew at the City.
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca
This notice signals the Notice of Completion for this Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, a study which defines the problem, identifies/evaluates alternative solutions, and recommends a preferred design in consultation with regulatory agencies and the public. The study has been undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘B’ projects, as outlined in the “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment” document (as amended in 2023), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and will be used in the assessment process. With exception of personal information, all comments shall become part of the public records.
This notice issued on February 24th, 2025.
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 Monday, February 24th, 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: Monday, February 24th, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: 104 Eaglewood Blvd.
Addresses Affected: 96 – 262 Eaglewood Blvd.
Project #: C-604088
Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel
Telephone # 437-220-6987
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247