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Stephen Dasko

Mississauga Green Development Standards Update – Have Your Say

By Food for thought, Planning & Development, Resources

Buildings in Mississauga are responsible for roughly 50% of greenhouse gas emissions, but we can reduce these emissions through building and site design.

The City of Mississauga’s Green Development Standard (GDS) has been the tool through which the Planning and Building Department promotes environmentally friendly development through the Site Plan process. The GDS is being updated as per action 3.1 in the Climate Change Action Plan.(External link)

Have your say, take the survey & review the metrics

There are two ways to provide your feedback, and you can participate in both: the survey and providing comments on the draft metrics. The survey consists of five parts and is expected to take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. The survey will remain open until October 4, 2023. You can review the draft metrics and let us know what you think.

Click here for more information and to participate.

 

September 27, 2023
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UPDATE: Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge over the Credit River

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko has recently received an update from Transportation and Works staff regarding the pedestrian bridge that will span the Credit River just South of the train bridge.

Capital Works will be completing some road works on Front Street North, which will include realigning the sidewalk and constructing a parking lay-by in front of the Royal Canadian Legion. This work is in preparation for the new Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge which will connect Front St N, cross the Credit River and connect into Memorial Park.

The estimated date for this work is Spring-Summer 2024. In the meantime, an archaeological investigation is scheduled for October 2023.  The bridge construction will then commence in 2025.

Councillor Dasko will post updates as they become available.

September 27, 2023
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Fire Station 102 Renovation

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Fire Station 102, 710 Third Street, was built in 1979, it is 4,700 sq. ft.  There is currently one fire apparatus and one crew operating from this location.  With the population growth in the community since 1979 and the future planned growth, Lakeview and Brightwater to name a few, expanding the fire station to accommodate a future second apparatus and second crew is necessary to ensure that Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services is able to maintain efficient response capabilities.

In addition the extensive renovation and 885 sq. ft. addition will provide the accessibility, health and safety, and inclusive facility amenities necessary for a modern fire service.

Pre-construction site preparation has started, construction will start in October.  We anticipate the station will be completed by fall 2024.

Please see below for artistic renderings of the stations.

September 27, 2023
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100th Anniversary of Clarke Memorial Hall – October 21st, 2023 from 12 – 4 pm

By Events, Ward 1

You are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Clarke Memorial Hall

Join us in celebrating a century of memories at Clarke Memorial Hall’s 100th anniversary event this Saturday, October 21, 2023. Attendees will have an opportunity to take a trip down memory lane and experience diverse performances, take a tour of the building, explore artifacts that reflects the hall’s rich legacy and more. The first 100 guests will also receive a goodie bag – don’t miss out!

What:
100th anniversary of Clarke Memorial Hall

When:
Saturday, October 21st, 2023
12 to 4 p.m. (ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m.)

Where:
Clarke Memorial Hall
161 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga
Due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool, take MiWay or park in designated lots.

Who:
Acting Mayor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3 Councillor
Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
Carolyn King, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Terence Butt, Former Councillor of the Town of Port Credit and City of Mississauga
The Indigenous Network

Community Celebration:
Attendees will be transported back in time to explore Clarke Memorial Hall’s historic journey, while enjoying a celebratory cake cutting. Additional information can be found on the event webpage.

Clarke Memorial Hall

September 27, 2023
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – GREAVES AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND LAKESHORE ROAD EAST

By Announcement, Ward 1

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

GREAVES AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND LAKESHORE ROAD EAST

Please be advised that Greaves Avenue between First Street and Lakeshore Road East will be temporarily closed in order to accommodate a mobile crane to hoist elevator components to an apartment building.

When:  October 2nd, 2023 from 7am to 7pm.

Where:  Greaves Avenue between First Street and Lakeshore Road East.

Why:     For the purpose of hoisting parts of elevator by mobile crane.

 

September 27, 2023
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Service Hours at Peel Region

By Resources

The following non-emergency services are closed on Monday, October 2 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3, 2023:

  • Access Peel counters (by appointment only)
  • Dental Services Contact Centre
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Healthy Sexuality Clinics
  • Harm Reduction Program – Mobile Van
  • Ontario Works in Peel
  • Peel Living Office
  • Housing Services, Client Services

Vaccination Clinics

There are no Peel Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics open on Monday, October 2.

Peel Works Harm Reduction Services 
The Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction Mobile Van will be closed Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.

Early Years and Child Care Services

Child Care Subsidy will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.

Ontario Works in Peel 
Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.

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
To travel on Monday, October 2 and Tuesday, October 3, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 1.

On Monday, October 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Flexible (same day) trips will not be provided.
  • All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel. Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.

Public transit
Visit Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Saturday, September 30 and will reopen on Sunday October 1, with the exception of Caledon CRC (reopening on Monday, October 2) and Bolton CRC (reopening on Tuesday, October 3).

Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) 

If you are looking for a way to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, consider visiting PAMA with free admission and experience the Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools exhibition.

For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter, @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

September 27, 2023
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Digital Main Street Helping Small Businesses in Mississauga go Digital!

By Food for thought, Uncategorized

The Digital Main Street (DMS) program continues to support brick-and-mortar small businesses in Mississauga. Through a Digital Main Street grant awarded (to the City) by FedDev Ontario and the Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) and the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA), the City of Mississauga is proud to be part of providing the Digital Main Street program.

In the past, the Digital Main Street initiative has helped more than 15,000 main street small businesses across Ontario build greater resilience and increase their revenues. The Digital Main Street initiative is also part of Mississauga’s Economic Recovery Plan that outlines opportunities to help the Mississauga business community build back to better.

What is Digital Main Street (DMS)?

Digital Main Street is a program that helps brick-and-mortar businesses achieve their digital transformation goals. This program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, and our Digital Service Squad, a team of digital experts who help brick-and-mortar businesses grow and manage their operations through digital tools and technologies.

DIGITAL SERVICE SQUAD

Free Digital Help is Here!

Mississauga’s Digital Service Squad (DSS) is here to help your business achieve your digital transformation by building your online brand, helping to market and sell your products and/or services online, and to be competitive globally all through the use of digital tools and technologies.

Mississauga is home to over 90,000 small businesses. Our digital specialists work directly with your business to review your digital footprint and provide guidance and support through digital tools and technologies.

Our DSS can provide one-on-one assistance with:

  • Completing a Digital Assessment of your business
  • Help complete the Digital Transformation Grant application ($2,500)
  • Provide you with a free 360 degree image of your place of business. (value: $300)
  • Teach owners how to enhance their existing web presence through tools such as Google My Business, social media, e-commerce, etc.
  • Provide guidance, resources, and recommendations on growing digitally.

To learn more and apply, click here.

September 27, 2023
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2023 Fall Leaf Pickup Program

By Resources, Ward 1
In the fall, the City of Mississauga provides a vacuum leaf pickup service on streets that are more than 35 years old and have many large mature trees.

Where leaves are picked up

You can refer to the leaf pickup route map and schedule to find out if your street is part of the leaf pickup program.

If your address is listed for the leaf pickup service, you’ll get a notice in the mail letting you know when leaves will be picked up in your area.

Rain or early snowfall can impact the collection schedule. To find out if your street is affected, you can call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits).

Preparing for leaf pickup

If your area is listed for leaf pickup:

  • Rake your leaves into a neat pile on the boulevard’s edge or into your ditch a day or two before the start of your collection week – Do not rake them onto the stret
  • Don’t mix other items such as wood, bricks or brush as they can damage equipment and injure workers
  • Keep the road and curbside storm drains clear of raked leaves
  • Do not place garbage bags or bins on top of loose leaf piles
  • Remove parked cars and sports equipment from the road

If you missed leaf pickup

If you missed the City’s leaf pickup or more leaves fall after your scheduled leaf pickup:

The Region of Peel will pick up leaves and yard waste that you have collected and placed in bins or paper bags on your regular waste collection day until December 8.

You can compost your leaves or spread them around the base of your trees to fertilize the soil by protecting it against extreme temperatures.

Contact us

If you need more information about the City’s leaf pickup program, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).

To find out more about the Region of Peel yard waste collection, visit peelregion.ca/waste.

September 26, 2023
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