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Herbicide Treatment Notification – Adamson Estate

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

Notice of upcoming herbicide application by the Forestry Department through the use of Brinkman Living Infrastructure beginning Friday, August 11th, 2023.

Chemical control will be completed at the following parks. See below for more details:

  • Adamson Estate
    • Target species: Japanese Knotweed
    • Details: Re-treatment of the areas treated in 2022. This includes any plants present throughout the natural area. Flagging tape has been installed in these areas for the Contractors. They are expected to remove it following treatment.

The herbicide being used is VisionMax (Glyphosate) and is sprayed using a handheld/backpack sprayer.

Please note: The site will have notice signs posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed in 1 week, but may extend into further weeks as needed as the work is weather dependent.

August 9, 2023
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WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE Watermain Replacement and Improvement Star Academy School at 1587 Cormack Crescent – Friday August 11th, 2023 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: Friday August 11th,2023

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Star Academy School at 1587 Cormack Crescent

Affecting: Approximately 1 private school affected

Project No.: 22-1395

Project Manager: Frank Pugliese

Telephone: (905) 867-6437

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 Friday August 11th, 2023 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 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.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption
As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:
• Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
• Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
• Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

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). 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 the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
• 905-791-7800, extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
• 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

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Keeping you informed
We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality tap water.
If you have any questions, please contact us.

Water Linear Engineering
Engineering Services Division Public Works, Region of Peel

Email: construction@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

August 8, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. – 1430 Carmen Dr, Mississauga. 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    1430 Carmen Dr, Mississauga.                   

Addresses Affected:  1430-1466 Carmen Dr, Mississauga.

Project #:                   C602860

Regional Inspector:  John Sedore

Telephone #               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   Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, from approximately    09:00 a.m. to 05:00 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)
August 4, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – 1430 Carmen Dr

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:                    1430 Carmen Dr                                 

Addresses Affected:  1430-1466 Carmen Dr

Project #:                   C-602860

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 8, 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)
August 4, 2023
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The Compass Back to School Supplies Drive

By Resources, Ward 1

In the blink of an eye, summer vacation is over and school is just around the corner. Going back to school should be an exciting time for kids, but the experience for children from low-income families may be just the opposite. Purchasing school supplies isn’t a luxury all families can afford. Sadly, it can bring embarrassment and can often affect a child’s school participation and academic achievement. Though the act of receiving new school supplies may seem small, the impact is enormous.

They need all donations of NEW items in-house no later than Friday August 11th so they can pack them up for distribution to families in need beginning August 14th.

Drop off NEW items or Walmart/Staples Gift Cards to The Compass at 427 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga at the back receiving doors during our business hours. Please do not leave items in the outside donation bin.

Last year with your help they provided school supplies to 310 children in need. The numbers this year indicate that the need is to fill 400 knapsacks.

Click here for more information and a list of items needed.

August 4, 2023
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A TREE DEDICATION FOR ALICE CASSELMAN

By Announcement, Events, Parks, Ward 1

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.

August 2, 2023
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QEW Credit River Improvement Project – Upcoming Traffic Impacts UPDATE

By Resources, Uncategorized

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
August 1, 2023
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SCOOP THAT POOP!

By Food for thought, Ward 1

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!

August 1, 2023
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