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UPDATE – SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Lakeshore Rd W & Benson Ave (Brightwater) – from Sunday, October 8th, 11:00 pm to Monday, October 9th, 5:00 am

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: from Sunday, October 8th, 11:00 pm to Monday, October 9th, 4:00 am

Location: Lakeshore Rd W & Benson Ave (Brightwater)                                   

Addresses Affected:  296-380 Lakeshore Road W, 3-10 Benson Ave; 153 high St W; 5-14 Pine Ave N                                    

Project #: T-17004Ma

Regional Inspector:  John Sedore

Telephone #   416-706-1114 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 from Sunday, October 8th, 11:00 pm to Monday, October 9th, 4:00 am. 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)
October 5, 2023
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ANNOUNCING Mississauga 50th Anthem Competition – Deadline Extended until November 13th!

By Announcement, Events, Music, Stephen’s Initiatives

Leave your mark on Mississauga’s music history!

Mississauga songwriters, submit an original anthem about Mississauga to Mississauga Arts Council and SoundsUnite in honour of the City’s 50th anniversary for your chance to win a recording and mixing session from Metalworks Studios and have your song named “Mississauga’s 50th Anthem”! 

“On the upcoming 50th anniversary of the City of Mississauga, I had a vision to create an anthem for Mississauga,” Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko says. “My initiative was received with open arms by Metalworks Studios, Mississauga Arts Council and the creative industries at the City of Mississauga, who collaboratively came together to host this song contest for the most unique and fitting song to help celebrate the City of Mississauga’s milestone.”

“Mississauga’s 50th anniversary is a milestone that should be celebrated and what better way than recording a new city anthem,” mentions Gil Moore, Founder and CEO of Metalworks Studios, “Metalworks and SoundsUnite are excited and proud to record the winner and share the joy of music with our community.”

“A winning local singer-songwriter can make themselves a part of our history. Write the anthem heard across the city in 2024, and be part of every celebration of our City’s 50th Anniversary. The legendary Tommy Hunter wrote the first one, now who will write the next one?” asks Mike Douglas, Executive Director of MAC

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 13 at 11 AM.

Get More Details and Apply

October 5, 2023
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Experience the Magic of the Festival of Trees this Holiday Season!

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Experience the magic of the Festival of Trees this holiday season!​

The third-annual Mississauga Festival of Trees is a celebration of the winter season, art, food, and community. With twinkling displays of seasonal lights, artist-created tree and woodpile art installations, artisan and culinary markets, workshops, live entertainment, and more, join us to make memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

The Festival of Trees is held at the Small Arms Inspection Building, a restored heritage treasure in Mississauga, to be transformed once again into a winter wonderland of art, food, and fun this holiday season. 

Vendor applications are open for the Mississauga Festival of Trees!

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October 2, 2023
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Traffic impacts: watermain replacement temporarily closes South Sheridan Way from Southdown Road to Indian Road in Mississauga

By Resources

Peel Region will be temporary closing South Sheridan Way from Southdown Road to Indian Road starting the week of October 2, 2023, to replace a watermain.

As a major east-west arterial road in Mississauga, the road closure will increase travel times. Motorists should consider alternate routes.

The replacement is expected to be completed into the winter 2024. Average construction noise is expected. There will be no impact to drinking water for the community.

Follow @peelpublicworks for information and updates.

 

October 2, 2023
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Mississauga Makes Housing Data Easier to Track with New Dashboard

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The City has launched a new Development Data dashboard to make it easier to access Mississauga housing data and monitor economic growth. The dashboard makes a wide-range of data available and shows the amount of development underway across the city.

The dashboard is one of 23 actions in the City’s four-year Growing Mississauga plan to get more homes built, streamline approvals and make housing more affordable. The plan was approved earlier this year.

“As a city, we’re committed to reporting back on our housing and development progress in a meaningful and transparent way,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building. “We also recommend that the province establish common data points to ensure standardized reporting across all municipalities – a shared understanding of housing data is important if we are going to move the needle on the housing crisis.”

For quick reference, the dashboard includes a Housing Update highlighting key figures such as the number of housing units approved and under construction in Mississauga. This monthly summary includes data from both the City of Mississauga and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The dashboard also provides access to detailed data across the following five tabs:

  1. Residential development tracking: provides information about active and approved housing development applications including the number of approved units
  2. Non-residential development tracking: details total gross floor area for active and approved industrial and commercial development applications
  3. Active development pipeline: provides a deeper dive on active applications by development type
  4. Building permits: includes details on residential and non-residential building permits issued since 2014
  5. Status of approved applications: provides a high-level summary of the number of units associated with an active, phased or inactive application city-wide and details where growth is planned throughout the city

“Cities are constantly evolving which is why access to timely and comprehensive data is so important,” Whittmore added. “As we work to bring more housing to Mississauga, good data helps us make informed decisions today about how best to plan for the future.”

The Development Data dashboard including the Housing Update summary is part of the City’s overall approach to sharing data in an open and transparent manner. Other data available on Mississauga’s City Planning Data Hub includes information on population and jobs growth forecasts, Census profiles and demographics, economic and employment surveys, and other current and historical planning data. Visit the Data Hub to learn more.

To learn more about the City’s housing action plan – and read all 23 actions – visit Mississauga.ca/housing.

October 2, 2023
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The Days are Getting Shorter: Be Alert and Drive Safe

By Food for thought, Ward 1

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. As daylight hours shorten this fall, the City and Peel Region are reminding all road users to be aware and stay alert when using roads to prevent collisions. As part of International Walk to School Month, the City is also encouraging students to walk and use other forms of active transportation as a healthy and fun way to get to school.

“It’s getting darker earlier, which makes it harder to see on our roads. I urge all road users to stay extra cautious and alert this time of year, especially from evenings into the early morning. Whether you’re walking, cycling or driving, remember to pay attention,” said Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works. “If you’re driving, be aware of the posted speed limit and watch for pedestrians and cyclists, especially when turning. To help increase your visibility, use designated crosswalks or crossrides to cross the road if you’re walking or cycling, and use lights and reflectors on your bike. It’s important that we all work together to help achieve Vision Zero.”In 2021, the City launched its first Vision Zero Action Plan with 99 actions to help reach the Vision Zero goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries due to collisions on roadways in the city. This year, the City has implemented many initiatives to help increase safety for pedestrians and all road users including:

“Pedestrian Safety Month highlights the importance of making safer choices when walking, cycling, and driving. Together with our municipal partners, we share common messages to help keep our community safe and encourage all road users to practice extra caution when travelling,” said Kealy Dedman, Commissioner, Public Works at Peel Region. “By reinforcing these essential messages, we are reminding all road users of the need to work together to improve road safety and help support the Vision Zero goal of reducing injuries and fatal collisions on Peel roadways.”

Walk to School Month

October is also Walk to School Month in Mississauga. Students and their families are encouraged to join the One Walk a Week challenge. As part of the challenge, students can try walking or rolling to or from school or their bus stop at least one day more per week than they do normally. Those who participate can go online and complete a digital certificate to share their accomplishment on social media using the hashtag #WalktoSchoolSauga.The City is encouraging all students and their families to walk or bike to and from school. If you live farther from the school, consider parking five to 10 minutes away from the school and walking the rest of the way. Walking or biking promotes healthy lifestyles, reduces traffic congestion and lowers carbon emissions.

October 2, 2023
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Mississauga Celebrates 50 in 2024

By Announcement, Events


In 1974, the Towns of Streetsville, Port Credit and the Township of Mississauga incorporated to form the vibrant and diverse City of Mississauga. In 2024, the City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this milestone. It will be a time to reflect on our past, celebrate the present and envision the great things that are to come in the next 50 years.

The City and community will be hosting year-long activities, events and celebrations starting with this upcoming New Year’s Eve.

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October 2, 2023
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2024 Budget: Get Involved!

By Events, Food for thought

Did you know the City of Mississauga delivers more than 200 services including public transit, fire and emergency services, libraries, recreation programs, snow clearing and parks?

In addition, the City also invests in building, maintaining, rehabilitating and remodelling infrastructure such as roads, bridges, trails, stormwater facilities, sidewalks and more.

Watch the City’s social media channels to stay informed about upcoming Budget Committee dates to review the proposed 2024 Budget.

Here are some of the investments made in the 2023 Budget that are already underway:

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October 2, 2023
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Renewing the City’s Strategic Plan

By Planning & Development

Mississauga is a thriving, dynamic and global city – but the work of building a great city is never finished. We are committed to making Mississauga a place where residents continue to be proud to live and work by updating the City’s Strategic Plan.

We can’t do this alone and we’re counting on you – our residents, community, partners and business leaders to help shape the city we want to be today and in the future.

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October 2, 2023
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