Mississauga, Ontario, August 4th – In recognition of all her work for both the environment and community, a tree will be presented to Alice Casselman, the founding president of ACER, by the City of Mississauga’s Ward 1 and 3 councillors, Stephen Dasko and Chris Fonseca. This ceremony and mini tour will begin at 3:00pm at Fleetwood Park (2000 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E) and everyone is welcome to attend.
For years Alice Casselman, through ACER, has been giving both individuals and organizations opportunities to get involved within their communities to help plant, maintain and monitor trees. Over time, Alice has worked, with support from the City of Mississauga, to increase canopy cover vital to building climate resilience in neighbourhoods. ACER has also planted and monitored hundreds of trees and has provided educational opportunities for countless students through the Planting for Change and Canada Summer Jobs programs.
This event will be open to the entire community and will celebrate Alice and her work.
ACER’s Mission:
ACER is a non-profit organization dedicated to building climate resilience through planting, measuring and monitoring trees. Through various programs, ACER educates volunteers about climate change and provides opportunities for communities to better the tree canopy in their own backyards.
To find out more about ACER’s mission and projects go to https://www.acer-acre.ca/ or find us on instragram @climatesake, or on facebook @Association for Canadian Educational Resources.
Please be advised of the following traffic impacts.
QEW Westbound On ramp at Mississauga Road
Full Ramp Closure
Date/Time: 10:00 PM July 7, 2021 to 6:00 AM December 1, 2023
Purpose: To facilitate stage 1 & 2 construction works
Description: Full closure of the QEW westbound on ramp at Mississauga Rd. for approximately 25 months
Impact:
- Minor traffic impacts anticipated
- Work is weather dependent
SCOOP THAT POOP!
It’s all about responsibility – As good dog owners, we should set a good example by being courteous and law abiding by leashing, licensing and picking up after our dogs.
There is no excuse for not picking up after your dog. It is not fertilizer, it does not break down quickly, it pollutes our water and it causes harm to humans and the environment. Neglecting to pick up after your dog could mean that someone else picks it up…under their shoes. Respect your community and clean up after your dog to keep Mississauga safe and enjoyable for everyone.
DID YOU KNOW?
Dog waste is not recyclable. Place it in a waste container designated for dog waste or take it home and dispose of it responsibly.
Dog waste is not fertilizer – it does not break down naturally. Dog waste takes months to break down, is highly acidic and can harm the soil, killing grass and plants.
Dog waste contains E-coli bacteria and other parasites that are harmful to humans and animals. Diseases can be transmitted by contact with dog waste. Dog waste contaminates beaches and other public spaces, posing serious health hazards to children playing nearby and to other people and animals.
Dog waste can contaminate the water supply. When it rains, dog waste soaks into groundwater and into storm sewers which flow to nearby streams and watersheds, affecting our drinking water and making swimming areas unsafe.
Dog waste can attract wildlife. Dog waste can attract coyotes into residential neighbourhoods and parks, which can lead to pet conflicts and nuisance behaviour.
It’s the law. You can be fined for not picking up after your dog. If you think no one is watching, remember that almost everyone has a camera (including those on smartphones). If you observe someone in your neighbourhood not picking up after their pet please report it by contacting 905-615-3200 extension 2425.
As per the Animal Care and Control By-law 0098-04, as amended, Part VII, Section 25) subsection 1) Every owner of an animal shall remove forthwith any excrement left by the animal on any property including highways. Failing to do so carries a maximum penalty of $100,000.
KNOW WHERE IT GOES!
The average dog produces 274 lbs of pet waste per year, with roughly 60,000 dogs in Mississauga -that’s 16.4 million lbs of pet waste per year!
Dog waste contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorous, E-coli bacteria and other parasites that are harmful to humans, other animals and the environment. Pet waste left on the ground washes into the stormwater system and pollutes our water too!
Picking up pet waste protects our community health and environment! Clean up after your dog and keep Mississauga safe and enjoyable for everyone.
SCOOP YOUR POOP
Pet waste is carried by rain into drainage ditches and catch basins into our local creeks and rivers and is one of the PRIMARY sources of WATER POLLUTION
Keep our water clean and pick up your pet waste
Learn more here: https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/home-and-yard/stormwater/stormwater-and-your-home/
You can help improve water quality and your local ecosystem by simply scooping your dogs poop!
How does pet waste end up in our local water systems and cause harmful damage to our environment?
- Pet waste is carried by rain through street gutters and catch basins into our local creeks and rivers and is one of the PRIMARY sources of WATER POLLUTION
- Dog waste does NOT break down on it’s own
- It is NOT a natural fertilizer and can throw off the balance of an ecosystem
- Disease-causing bacteria and parasite can spread to OTHER DOGS and spread easily through our waterways to reach Lake Ontario, where it depletes the oxygen that fish and other water-based life need to survive
Picking up your pet waste benefits other dogs, water quality and our overall ecosystem!
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 4:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Location: Lakeshore Road W and Benson Ave
Addresses Affected: 298-380 Lakeshore Road W, 3-10 Benson Ave
Project #: T-17004Ma
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, August 2, 2023, from 4:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.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)
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: from Thursday, August 3, 2023, 10:00 p.m. to Friday, August 4, 1:00 a.m.
Location: 15 Front St
Addresses Affected: 10-42 Front St S
Project #: C-603389
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 from Thursday, August 3, 2023, 10:00 p.m. to Friday, August 4, 1:00 a.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)
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1046 & 1048 Roosevelt Rd
Addresses Affected: 1015-1080 Roosevelt Rd, 363 Lakeshore Rd E
Project #: C- 601855
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 Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, from 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)
Hurontario LRT Construction
Mineola Road Closure
Routes Impacted: 8
These stops will not be serviced during detour:
8 North – 0336, 0324, 0334, 0380, 0381, 0382, 0384, 0385, 0386
8 South – 0367, 0368, 0854, 0369, 0370, 0371, 0372, 0373, 0374,
0375, 0376, 0335, 0337, 0339
Mineola Restrictions: No access across Mineola Rd East
905-615-4636
Registration for fall, winter and March Break 2024 recreational programs opens on Monday, August 14 for Mississauga residents.
From swimming lessons, sports activities and fitness and therapeutic classes to music, recital dance and arts classes – there is something for everyone.
Classes begin on Saturday, September 23 onwards, giving you enough time to plan out your commute and schedules for the fall.
By registering for a program, you’ll make new friends, learn from the best instructors and have fun all at the same time.
Have questions about Active Mississauga? Check out these FAQs.
To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/recreation