Upcoming GO and UP Express service changes that will impact your community on the Milton line. Please feel free to share this information with your community at your convenience.
Metrolinx conducts comprehensive reviews and adjustments to GO Transit and UP Express schedules throughout the year. This is done to ensure that services align with customer needs and resources are allocated to where they are most needed.
Beginning Saturday, January 6, seasonal GO bus services to post-secondary institutions returns, with more trips on route 41.
- Trips return on routes 25, 47, and 56.
- On route 41, we’re adding two new weekday trips.
Additionally, we are adjusting schedules on the Milton line.
- All eastbound trips will arrive at Union Station 10 minutes earlier.
- All westbound trips will arrive at Milton GO 10 minutes earlier.
- CP track maintenance work is now complete and slow orders have been removed
Beginning Sunday, January 7, UP Express service is increasing, providing more flexibility for customers.
- The return of late-night service through 1 a.m. gives customers more travel options, seven days a week, in both directions.
- The 25-minute UP Express trips remains the quickest and most reliable way to travel between downtown Toronto and Pearson Airport.
The first trip times will remain the same, with service extended to 1 a.m.
Weekday service:
- The first eastbound trip from Pearson International Airport will depart at 5:27 a.m., then every 15 minutes until 12:57 a.m.
- The first westbound trip from Union Station will depart at 4:55 a.m., then every 15 minutes until 1 a.m
Weekend service:
- The first eastbound trip from Pearson International Airport will depart at 6:27 a.m., then every 15 minutes until 12:57 a.m. • The first westbound trip from Union Station will depart at 6 a.m., then every 15 minutes until 1 a.m.
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to gear up for 2024 and all that it has in store! If you’re planning to celebrate the occasion at your home in Mississauga, you’ll be happy to know that you’re allowed to set off fireworks on your private property from dusk on Sunday, December 31, 2023 until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day – Monday, January 1, 2024.
To use fireworks on a public street or a City park, residents must obtain a permit from the City.
To dispose of used or unused fireworks, completely submerge the fireworks in water and soak them overnight. Wrap the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag to keep them from drying out, and dispose of them in your garbage bin.
Additional important reminders
The winter holidays are an extremely busy time of year for most residents. Be kind to your neighbours and remember to put safety first, no matter where you celebrate. Make the most of your celebrations by being prepared and planning your events with safety in mind.
Mississauga residents can make a complaint for illegal use of fireworks on private property or City parks by calling 311 or submitting a complaint online at mississauga.ca/fireworks. To report fireworks on public roadways, residents should contact Peel Regional Police using the non-emergency number: 905-453-3311.
You can also celebrate the New Year by joining other Mississauga residents at Mississauga’s Celebration Square for entertainment and fireworks on December 31st!
Enjoy and be safe.
To learn more or apply for a permit, go to mississauga.ca/fireworks. For additional questions, call 311 or review the City’s fireworks by-law.
Background
The City of Mississauga has a Fireworks By-law to regulate the setting off of fireworks within Mississauga. The City’s Fireworks By-law was updated on December 1, 2023 to allow fireworks until 11 p.m. on designated holidays except for New Year’s Eve, when fireworks are allowed until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
The designated holidays when fireworks are permitted until 11 p.m. include Victoria Day, Canada Day, Lunar New Year and Diwali. Mississauga residents can use fireworks on these five designated holidays at home on their private property without needing to obtain a permit from the City. As of December 1, 2023, the maximum fine for the illegal use of fireworks increased to $100,000.
Peel Region offices and some non-emergency services will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 25, 2022, to Monday, January 1, 2024.
The following non-emergency services will close starting Monday, December 25 and will reopen on January 2, 2024:
- Access Peel Counters
- Dental Services Contact Centre (closed as of December 23)
- Early Years and Child Care Services
- Housing Services, Client Services
The following non-emergency services are closed on December 25, 2023, but will remain open December 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and reopen for regular service on January 2, 2024:
- Family Health Call Centre
The following non-emergency services will be closed Monday December 25, 2023, Tuesday Dec. 26, 2023 and Monday Jan. 1, 2024
- Healthy Sexuality Clinics
The following non-emergency service has a modified holiday schedule.
- Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction – Mobile Van
December 25, 26, 2023, January 1, 2024 – closed
December 27, 28, 29 2023, open 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday December 30, open 4:00-11:00 pm
Vaccination Clinics
Vaccination clinics will be closed December 22, 2023-January 1, 2024, and will resume regular operations on January 2, 2024.
To check for available clinics and to book your appointment, visit: COVID-19 vaccine
Early Years and Child Care Services
Child Care Subsidy units will close at 12:00 p.m. on December 22, 2023 and will reopen on January 2, 2024. All other Early Years and Child Care Services units are closed from December 25, 2023 to January 2, 2024.
Ontario Works in Peel
The offices at both our Ontario Works locations are open from 8.30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Monday – Friday. Our offices will close on December 22 at 12:00 p.m. and re-open on January 2, 2024 at 8.30 am.
Emergency shelter, food or personal support
For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.
Peel Living Maintenance Requests
For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
TransHelp
All trips for December 25, 26, and 27 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 24. All trips for January 1 and 2 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 31.
On December 25 (Christmas Day), December 26 (Boxing Day) and January 1 (New Year’s Day):
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis trips
From December 25 to January 1, the TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments or feedback.
On December 24 and 31:
- The contact centre will close at 10 p.m.
- The latest pick up for passengers who require bus only transportation will be 8:30 p.m. Taxi vendors will continue to provide transportation after 8:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.
Public Transit
Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.
Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
There will be no waste collection on December 25, and 26, 2023. Collection will be two days later this week. Also, there will be no waste collection on January 1. Waste will be collected 1 day later this week. Check peelregion.ca/waste/calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.
Community Recycling Centre hours:
Dec 24 and December 31 – Caledon/Bolton closed. Remaining locations open until 12 p.m.
December 25-26 and January 1, 2024 – closed
December 27-30 – open during normal business hours
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
PAMA will be closed Sunday, December 24, Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 and Monday January 1, 2024. PAMA will also be closing at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 31. Visit PAMA for a variety of affordable family fun activities this Winter Break.
Mississauga’s 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Budget was adopted today by Mayor Bonnie Crombie. The 2024 Budget moves Mississauga forward by prioritizing infrastructure, building and growth while maintaining a safe and healthy community. It outlines how the City will allocate resources to meet service expectations for 13 service areas and more than 300 programs and services over the next four years, ensuring affordability for residents and businesses.
Important investments
Key capital investments in 2024 include:
- Hybrid bus acquisitions – $87.9 million
- New fire stations and station renovations – $24.6 million
- Major road construction – $22.4 million
- New park development – $41.4 million
- Road rehabilitation – $44.6 million
- Storm sewers – $19.2 million
“Mississauga’s 2024 Budget proposes a modest 2.3 per cent increase on the City’s portion of the tax bill compared to 3 per cent last year. This was achieved through finding $3.7 million in savings and efficiencies while being extremely measured when considering anything new,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “The budget remains prudent with tax dollars, with nearly half (2.9 per cent) of the budget increase allocated to maintaining the status quo for the 200 services provided by the City. We are exploring new opportunities to move Mississauga forward like housing, transportation, public safety and mitigating climate change. The largest investment within the budget is for transit as we look to increase service levels and support our community’s growth.”
Property taxes
More than 57 per cent of the City’s revenue comes from property tax from residents and commercial/industrial properties. This is the main revenue tool for municipalities as per the Municipal Act, 2001.
Mississauga residents will see a 2.34 per cent increase on the City portion of the residential tax bill and business owners will see a 1.59 per cent increase on the City portion of the commercial/industrial tax bill.
New initiatives
Of the 21 new initiatives proposed for 2024, 13 are funded by user fees or other revenues, or are funded from capital, and do not impact the tax rate. These initiatives include a MiWay service increase, the opening of a new fire station, parkland growth, and invasive species management programs.
“Of every property tax dollar collected, only 37 cents stays in the City of Mississauga, and we’re putting that money to good use,” said Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. “We’re committed to keeping costs low by identifying operational efficiencies, securing financial support from other levels of government, and charging user fees where appropriate. At the same time, we continue to make smart investments in making the quality of life for residents better today, and into the future.”
Cost savings
The City has implemented cost containment strategies to help bring down costs. The 2024 Budget contains savings of $3.7 million (a 0.6 per cent reduction in the City’s net costs). Since 2009, the City has achieved $80.8 million in cost savings.
The Business Plan & Budget plays a significant role in shaping our city, so it’s important to take the time to read and understand it. The City’s 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Budget, contains valuable information about how tax dollars are spent and highlights specific projects that will be undertaken throughout the City.
Individuals who are interested to learn more about the City’s adopted 2024 Budget and the budget process can visit mississauga.ca/budget.
The City of Mississauga administrative offices will be closed on December 25, 26, 2023 and January 1, 2024. A number of City services will operate on a holiday schedule from December 26, 2023 until January 2, 2024. The Ward 1 office will be closed over the holidays from Friday December 22nd at noon until Tuesday January 2nd.
The City’s response times to media and social inquiries will be limited during this time. A list of City services and hours of operation during the closure is available in the 2023/2024 holiday hours schedule.
The schedule includes hours of operation for:
- Administrative offices for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services and Parking Enforcement
- Animal Services, Library, Recreation facilities, Mississauga’s Seniors’ Centre, Museums of Mississauga and the Provincial Offences Office
- The Art Gallery of Mississauga
- MiWay – visit MiWay’s holiday service page for information on transit service levels and customer service
311 Citizen Contact Centre
Residents can dial 311 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to speak to a customer service representative who will assist with their call during the following times:
Open: December 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29, 2023
Closed: December 25, 26, 2023 and January 1, 2024
Regular hours resume on January 2, 2024
For urgent issues on weekends, statutory holidays or overnight, please dial 311 and select option 2 for after-hours dispatch service. Residents can also submit requests 24/7 online.
Information on snow clearing
Residents can follow @MississaugaSnow on X (formerly Twitter), call 311 (or 905-615-4311 outside city limits) or visit mississauga.ca/snow.
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 20th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm
Location: 23A & 23B Maple Ave N
Addresses Affected: 5-34 Maple Ave N; 342, 350 Lakeshore Rd W
Project #: C-601888
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, December 20th, 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)
Peel Regional Police alongside MADD Canada, launched our annual Holiday Season R.I.D.E. campaign on Thursday December 14th. As you know, the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) campaign is a year-round commitment by PRP to educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.
Peel Regional Police has a zero tolerance policy for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Our Holiday Season R.I.D.E. program launched on November 12th and has already checked over 10,000 vehicles, charged 79 drivers criminally for impaired driving related offences and given an additional 70 other drivers warnings. The campaign will continue through to January as part of our ongoing and collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving. The Holiday season campaign is marked by increased enforcement levels through the deployment of additional officers from all police divisions as well as our Road Safety Service.
We are encouraging the public to plan ahead this holiday season:
- If anyone consumes alcoholic beverages or drugs, do not drive.
- Plan for a designated driver, take public transit, call a cab or ride-sharing service
- Arrange to stay the night at a friends or family member
If you believe a driver may be impaired, call 9-1-1 when it is safe to do so. We encourage callers to provide as much detail as they can, including what they observed, a licence plate, vehicle and driver description, and the road/direction travelled.
Road safety is a shared responsibility. Peel Regional Police is committed to lowering the number of deaths and injuries on our roads by working together with our partners and the community.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and joyous Holiday Season!
Starting Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, there will be MiWay service changes that include more weekday service on Route 66 McLaughlin, revised routing on Route 20 Rathburn to improve service reliability and eliminate service duplication along Rathburn Road, and new trips added on several routes.
More frequent weekday service on Route 66 McLaughlin
Route 66 McLaughlin will operate more frequently on weekdays to alleviate customer overcrowding resulting from increased customer demand between Sheridan College (Davis Campus in Brampton) and the City Centre Transit Terminal.
New on-street bus stop for Route 18 to serve the Sheridan College Davis Campus (Brampton)
To improve service reliability, Route 18 McLaughlin-Derry will service a new on-street bus stop on McLaughlin Road at Sheridan College Drive (bus stop #6626), close to the main entrance of the Sheridan College Davis Campus in Brampton. This route will no longer travel inside the campus to prevent bus congestion inside the campus terminal.
Revised routing on Route 20 Rathburn
To improve service reliability and eliminate service duplication along Rathburn Road with Route 9 Rathburn-Thomas, Route 20 Rathburn will be revised to end at the City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT). This route will no longer travel to Erindale GO Station. At CCTT, customers can board Route 20 at Platform O. Alternative route options include: Routes 9 Rathburn-Thomas (to Erindale GO) or 38 Creditview and 38A Creditview-Argentia (along Creditview Road).
New trips added on several routes due to high customer demand
The routes below will have additional service based on ridership growth:
- 8 Cawthra: new weekday southbound trips at 7:25 am and 2:31 pm from the City Centre Transit Terminal.
- 10 Bristol-Britannia: new weekday southbound trip at 7:19 am from Meadowvale Town Centre, plus new northbound trips at 2:15 pm and 2:41 pm from the City Centre Transit Terminal.
- 13 Glen Erin: new weekday northbound trip at 2:12 pm from Clarkson GO Station.
- 35 Eglinton: will now operate every 28 minutes (instead of every 35 minutes) throughout the day on Sundays.
- 44 Mississauga Road: new weekday southbound trips at 7:45 am and 9:22 am from Meadowvale Town Centre. And new weekday northbound trips at 8:31 am and 4:13 pm from University of Toronto Mississauga.
Service on school routes resumes
Service to high schools (300-series routes) will resume on Monday, January 8, after the winter break ends.
Schedule adjustments
Schedules will be updated on various routes to improve service reliability (a complete list of routes will be available on miway.ca). Traffic and ridership patterns continue to evolve in Mississauga and MiWay will continue to adjust schedules so that services remain responsive to customer needs.
Holiday service
On Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19, 2024), MiWay will operate on a holiday schedule.
- Two routes will operate at a reduced frequency: 17 Hurontario and 23 Lakeshore.
Three routes will not operate due to low customer demand: 28 Confederation, 46 Tenth Line-Osprey and 48 Erin Mills
Learn more about these and other service changes, as well as the MiWay 5 service plan benefits, at miway.ca.
