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Stephen Dasko

Greening our buildings – Give us your thoughts on green building standards

By Food for thought, Issues

Do you think it’s important that the City works to make sure most new private buildings are energy efficient, don’t create a lot of pollution, and are good for the environment?  If so, don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts about Mississauga’s Green Development Standards (GDS).  You can comment on:

  • Performance and resilience: this includes lower energy costs, improved comfort, power during energy outages, and renewable energy use.
  • Climate impacts: including air quality, greenhouse gases and cool temperature materials.
  • Ecology and natural systems: includes tree health, green roofs, biodiversity, and bird-friendly designs.

Buildings are one of the biggest GHG emitters. If we build them better, they will be better for the planet and save everyone money.

Picture of a green roof on a sustainable building

Our Green Development Standards will help our community cut down on harmful emissions and better prepare for climate change impacts. GDS are mandatory and voluntary standards which help ensure new private buildings are good for everyone – nature, people, and our local economy. If you care about our environment, your well-being, and the future of our community, we want to hear from you.

Take part in our GDS survey, tell us your priorities and share your ideas. The survey will be open until October 4, 2023.

We need your help to make our city even better! It’s your city, have your say!

Visit Have Your Say to learn more.

Why are Green Development Standards important?

Extreme weather events and an ever-changing climate need action from many places, people and approaches.

Each of us can make a difference: every person, place and approach is part of the solution.

One of the tools in Mississauga’s toolbox for addressing the climate emergency declared by City Council is The Climate Action Plan that maps out what we need to do and how we need to act.

The good news is that through design, there are ways to significantly reduce emissions and prevent further damage from extreme weather events.  The Mississauga GDS are meant to help private developers when they are designing new residential and office space developments to lower the greenhouse gas emissions.

September 8, 2023
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Table for two? Mississauga seeks feedback on outdoor patios

By Issues, Uncategorized

Do you run a restaurant or have you visited a local patio this summer? If so, the City would like your input on making outdoor seasonal patios an ongoing part of the restaurant scene in Mississauga.

In 2020, City Council gave the green light for a temporary seasonal patio program to help support businesses and bring life to our streets during the challenging times of the pandemic. Since then, these spaces have helped bring vibrancy and energy to our city.

With the temporary program set to expire, City staff are working on by-law updates to ensure outdoor seasonal patios continue to be an option for the restaurants that want to offer them.

Staff are seeking input on:

  • Suggestions for improving the patio experience in your community
  • Improvements to the outdoor patio regulations
  • Streamlining the patio application process
  • Insights on the new Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario protocol for extending patio liquor licences

Staff will bring a report to Council with the final zoning by-law recommendations later this year. Once approved, the new by-law will take effect on January 1, 2024

We want to hear from you

City staff are looking for comments from the restaurant industry, business groups and local residents to help inform the by-law. There are several different ways to learn more and share your feedback.

  1. Survey: Complete our Beyond Indoor Dining online survey from now until October 6.
  2. On-demand information session: Watch our recorded information session starting September 26 and share comments with our team.
  3. Industry information session: Members of the restaurant and business community are welcome to register for our industry information session on October 3, 2023 from 10am – noon.

Visit the City’s Beyond Indoor Dining online engagement site for more details and to sign up for project updates.

Background

Council approved a temporary patio program to help the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows restaurants, convenience restaurants and take-out restaurants to have patios within municipal right-of-ways, municipal parking lots or in parking areas on private properties.

Council approved a temporary by-law for the program in June 2020. In November 2021, Council approved an extension to the by-law through December 31, 2023.

September 8, 2023
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Pining for something to do this fall? Celebrate National Forest Week

By Events, Resources

National Forest Week is September 17 to 23, and the City has lots planned to celebrate Mississauga’s urban forest and natural areas. Show your appreciation for trees by joining a guided walk at a park, coming out to a tree giveaway, or joining a tree planting. These events will help you learn about Mississauga’s heritage system while showing how you can help protect, restore, enhance and expand the city’s woodlands and urban forest.

Event details

What:

The City is hosting a series of events, walks and giveaways in Mississauga to celebrate National Forest Week. You will be able to:

  • Join a one-hour guided forest walk at Osprey Marsh, Jack Darling Memorial Park or Silver Fox Forest to learn about the mature woodlands and the City’s efforts to restore it.
  • Try your hand at removing invasive plant species with City staff at Osprey Marsh, Hewick Meadows, Sawmill Creek Park or Erindale Park while learning about the natural heritage of the park.
  • Join a tree planting event at Erin Woods and Osprey Marsh to help the City reach their goal of planting one million more trees in Mississauga by 2032.
  • Come out to a tree giveaway. Plant a tree or shrub on your property and add it to the City’s one million tree goal.

Who:

All Mississauga residents interested in learning more about Mississauga’s urban forest canopy.

When:

All events will take place from September 17 to October 29, 2023.

Where:

All events are in-person at various locations in Mississauga.

Trees, natural areas and woodlands are important to Mississauga’s heritage and provide many benefits. Trees help combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from our atmosphere, they cool our streets by providing canopy cover, reduce flooding by slowing the flow of water and stabilizing river banks and they increase the city’s beauty through colourful blooms and leaves

To learn more about National Forest Week or register for events, visit mississauga.ca/national-forest-week.

Support the One Million Trees program

The City’s One Million Trees program aims to add one million more trees to Mississauga’s tree canopy by 2032. Since the program launched in 2013, more than 500,000 trees have been planted across Mississauga. There are approximately 2.1 million trees on public and private lands throughout the city.

Whether you participate in one of the City’s tree-planting events or plant a tree or shrub on your property, each one counts. Add your tree or shrub to the tally and have it count towards the one million tree goal. When planting a tree or shrub, consider using native species since these are best suited to Mississauga’s climate and have the most benefit for the city’s native wildlife.

Learn more about the One Million Trees program or add your tree at onemilliontrees.ca.

September 8, 2023
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Arts on the Credit – Arts Drive September 23rd – 11 am- 5 pm

By Events, Ward 1

Arts on the Credit is thrilled to announce Arts Drive 2023!

 

On September 23rd, artists will set up their work in driveways and gardens in five locations in Port Credit between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for conversation and purchase by art lovers. A rain date is set for the 24th.

Spend the day in beautiful Port Credit, appreciating the talented artists in our community.

Launched in 2011, Arts on the Credit is a nonprofit arts organization showcasing, promoting, and mentoring local artists with annual high-end juried shows.

http://www.artsonthecredit.ca/arts-drive

September 8, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 82 Eaglewood Blvd – Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:                    82 Eaglewood Blvd                                  

Addresses Affected:  48-262 Eaglewood Blvd; 11-271 Troy St

Project #:                   C-603304

Regional Inspector:  John Sedore

Telephone #               416-706-1114 Ext 3246/47

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, September 13, 2023, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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.

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)
September 7, 2023
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Councillor Dasko Invites You to Nominate a Business or Individual for the Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards!

By Announcement, Events, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 5TH, 2023 AT MIDNIGHT. 

This year’s Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards will be held on October 26th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mississauga Seniors Centre, 1389 Cawthra Road

Business Awards
Small business owners are an integral part of our community. In addition to contributing to the local community’s unique identity and being involved locally, small business owners are job creators, providing local employment opportunities allowing local residents to work closer to home. Having multiple small businesses all striving to be unique and innovative, can result in a healthy marketplace and well-served consumers. One-of-a-kind and locally made products can attract customers to our area, bolstering tourism and contributing to our local community. These establishments benefit our local economy and help support the place we call home.

New Business Award
The recipient of this award has been in business for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years. This award recognizes outstanding achievement as a new business in some or all of the following: Research & Development, Company Growth, Products & Services, Market Development, Sales & Marketing, Community Service.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award recognizes the endeavors of an exceptional individual or company who creates the products and services that keep our local economies moving forward.

Best Real Estate Agent
This award recognizes a real estate professional who goes above and beyond for their clients and makes important contributions to the community.

Excellence in Customer Service Award
This award recognizes a business for their outstanding dedication, loyalty and achievement to exceptional service standards in our community that consistently exceed customer or guest expectations.

Automotive Services Excellence Award
This award honours an Automotive Services establishment with outstanding service, provided to Ward 1 residents with consistent high standards and integrity.

Best Patio Dining Experience Award
The best patio dining experience award is presented to a restaurant that has created a patio that provides the most enjoyable overall guest experience, setting high standards for food quality, while providing guests with excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience.
This local favourite provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious meal and a great atmosphere.

Best Pizza Shop Award
Recognizing a local pizza shop – takeout or delivery that provides the best tasting pizza and customer experience.

Best Coffee Shop Award
This award recognizes a coffee shop in Ward 1 that has a loyal following that provides great quality coffee, tea and snacks. It also creates a clean memorable atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more.

Restaurant of the Year Award
This award is presented to a restaurant that provides the most enjoyable overall guest experience, setting high standards for food quality, offers a well-priced meal, while providing guests with excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience. This local favourite may also provide an opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious meal in a great atmosphere.

Arts and Community Awards
The Ward 1 Arts Awards recognize leaders who attain a level of merit in their artistic discipline and celebrate outstanding works of creativity across all arts disciplines. These awards recognize the individual contributions to arts and culture in our community. Cultivating the arts plays an important role in our city by improving well-being, unifying communities, improving academic performance, strengthening the economy, driving tourism, while sparking creativity & innovation in our community.

Artist of The Year Award – Music Performance
The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Music Performance award recognizes the musician or musical group that has consistently delivered exceptional live performances, captivating audiences with their talent, stage presence, and artistic expression throughout the year.

Artist of The Year Award – Dance Performance

The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Dance Performance award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a dancer or dance troupe who have demonstrated exceptional artistry, creativity, and skill in their dance performances throughout the year.

Artist of The Year Award – Visual Artist
The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Visual Artist award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions within the field of visual arts over the past year. This category celebrates artists whose exceptional creativity, skill, and innovation have made an impact on the art scene locally and inspired audiences through their visual creations.

Environmental Stewardship Award
Whether helping to protect our climate, reduce waste, support local food or enhance our natural spaces, this individual is recognized as an environmental leader who has made significant contributions to improving our environment.

Volunteer of the Year Award
Our city is built by those who give their time and expertise selflessly and expect nothing in return. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in volunteering to make Ward 1 a better place to live, work, and play.

Lifetime Achievement Award
Ward 1 would like to honour with great respect and admiration, an Individual for their lifetime of support, promotion and vision for our community.

 

Please make your nominations by email to Stephen.Dasko@mississauga.ca in the following format:

Nominator Name:
Nominator Email:

Award for Nomination:
Nominee Name:
Nominee Email:

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 5TH, 2023 AT MIDNIGHT. 

September 6, 2023
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Sunday Antique Market Announces Final Special Saturday Show on September 9th Before Resuming Regular Sunday Fall Schedule

By Events, Ward 1

The Sunday Antique Market, Ontario’s leading antique destination, is thrilled to announce its final special Saturday event on September 9th, ahead of the much-anticipated return to their regular Sunday fall events. Set in the historic Small Arms Inspection Building, the upcoming Saturday market promises a vibrant showcase of diverse antiques, vintage and collectibles, blending the enchantment of history with the allure of unique finds.

The Sunday Antique Market is renowned for hosting a spectrum of eclectic vendors, uniting 80 of the finest from Ontario and Quebec. This show continues the cherished tradition, promising an array of unique treasures that beckon to be discovered and appreciated.

As we gear up for our iconic Sunday markets starting November 5th, the September 9th event is a not-to-be-missed prelude, reinforcing the market’s legacy as a weekend favourite among antique enthusiasts and casual shoppers. The Capital B Cafe will treat visitors to an array of homemade pastries, headlined by their award-winning butter tarts.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, September 9th, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga Admission: Free

Parking: Free

For more insights and to keep updated, visit our website at www.sundayantiquemarket.com or reach out at info@sundayantiquemarket.com  416 410-1310.

September 6, 2023
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Peel’s Garbage Exemption Period is from September 11- 22

By Resources, Uncategorized

During a garbage exemption period:

  • There is no maximum amount of acceptable garbage you can put on the curb.
  • Garbage bag tags are not required.
  • Extra garbage is collected only on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day.

To find your garbage exemption day:

To be picked up, an extra garbage bag cannot:

  • Weigh more than 20 kg (44 lbs).
  • Be larger than 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high.
  • Be smaller than 30 cm (12 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) high.

Check the list of acceptable items, and other important details at peelregion.ca/waste.

September 5, 2023
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Southside Shuffle Road Closures – MiWay Detours Saturday September 9th Noon – 6 pm

By Announcement, Events, Music, Resources, Ward 1

Lakeshore Road will be closed from Hurontario to Stavebank on Saturday September 9th from 12 noon-6pm for the 25th Annual Southside Shuffle.

Please plan accordingly.

During this event, the following stops will not be serviced by route:

Route 2 North

Last serviced stop – #0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street

#0311 – Elizabeth/High

#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth

#0336 – Hurontario/Park

Returns to regular routing at #0324 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive

Route 2 South

Last serviced stop – #0335 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive

#0337 – Hurontario/Park

#0339 – Hurontario/Lakeshore

#0341 – Ann/Park

Returns to regular routing at #0348 Port Credit GO Station

Route 8 North

Last serviced stop – #0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street

#0311 – Elizabeth/High

#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth

#0336 – Hurontario/Park

Returns to regular routing at #0324 Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard

Route 8 South

Last serviced stop – #0335 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive

#0337 – Hurontario/Park

#0339 – Hurontario/Lakeshore

#0341 – Ann/Park

Returns to regular routing at #0342 Port Credit GO Station

Route 23 East

Last serviced stop – #0222 Lakeshore Road, east of Benson Ave

#0223 – Lakeshore/Mississauga

#0224 – Lakeshore/Front

#0325 – Lakeshore/Stavebank

#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth

#0341 – Ann/Park

#0311 – Elizabeth/High

#0323 – Lakeshore/Hurontario

Returns to regular routing at #0353 Lakeshore Road at Elmwood Avenue

Route 23 West

Last serviced stop – #0881 Lakeshore Road at Rosewood Avenue

#0363 – Lakeshore/Ann

#0341 – Ann/Park

#0311 – Elizabeth/High

#0302 – Elizabeth/Lakeshore

#0377 – Lakeshore/Stavebank

#0378 – Lakeshore/Port Credit Library

#0267 – Lakeshore/John

#0268 – Lakeshore/Mississauga

Returns to regular routing at #0637 Lakeshore Road at Wesley Avenue

 

September 5, 2023
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