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Emancipation Day recognized in Mississauga – August 1st

By Events

Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. It is observed on August 1 and is a day of reflection, education and engagement about the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination.

This year marks the 189th anniversary of Emancipation Day, when more than 800,000 enslaved Africans and their descendants in Canada, parts of the Caribbean, Africa and South America were freed on August 1, 1834.

You are invited to join the City of Mississauga as we acknowledge Canada’s painful history and address systemic racism and discrimination.

You can participate in honouring this important occasion by:

  • Attending the Pan-African flag raising (see details below)
  • Learning about the contributions and achievements of Black individuals in Canada through recommendations from the Mississauga Library’s specifically curated reading list.
  • Staying informed about the City’s ongoing commitment and actions to address systemic racism and racism including the Anti-Black and Indigenous Resolution 207 and the City’s first Black Community Engagement (BCE) Report.

To learn more about these and other activities, please visit the Emancipation Day webpage.

Emancipation Day flag raising

What:

The City of Mississauga will be raising the Pan-African flag to honour and mark this important day. As part of the event, Mayor Bonnie Crombie will share greetings along with members of the Black Caucus Alliance. In addition to the flag raising, the City Hall clock tower will be lit black, red and green the evening of August 1 in honour and recognition of Emancipation Day.

When:

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
4:30 p.m.

Where:

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
Ceremony to take place at the flag pole located on the west end of City Centre Dr.

Who:

Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council
Members of the Black Caucus Alliance

 

July 26, 2023
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17th Annual Walk The Walk for The Compass

By Events, Ward 1
Saturday September 16th at 8:30am 

This is a fun community event to help raise funds to support our South Mississauga neighbours who are experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.

Event includes 3 routes to choose from – 1k, 5k, or 10k.

Start and end at Church of St. Mark – Lutheran 130 Mineola Rd East.

Complimentary BBQ, Kid Zone, music, games and more.
July 26, 2023
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Podcast – In Hindsight

By Events, Food for thought

“In Hindsight” is a Weekly Series (Following the Model of Old-Fashioned Radio) on Different Personalities in 19th and 20th Century Canadian History. It is produced by the Ontario Historical Society featuring Professor Donald Smith.

Professor Smith is the author of Sacred Feathers as well as many other books regarding Indigenous history.

A number of episodes focus on Dr. Smith’s research of the history of the Mississaugas, taking you back to historic Mississauga to learn about Canada’s and Mississauga’s Indigenous history.

Click here to listen and subscribe.

July 25, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – 1046 & 1048 Roosevelt Rd     

By Resources, Ward 1

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 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)
July 21, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Thursday, July 27th, 2023, from 10:00 p.m. to Friday, July 28, 2023, 1:00 a.m. – 15 Front St S   

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Thursday, July 27th, 2023, from 10:00 p.m. to Friday, July 28, 2023, 1:00 a.m.

Location:                    15 Front St S                                  

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 on Thursday, July 27th, 2023, from 10:00 p.m. to Friday, July 28, 2023, 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)

 

 

July 21, 2023
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WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE Watermain Replacement and Improvement Star Academy School at 1587 Cormack Crescent – Wednesday July 26th,2023

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: Wednesday July 26th,2023

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Location: Star Academy School at 1587 Cormack Crescent Ward 1, City of Mississauga

Affected: 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 Wednesday July 26th, 2023 between 5 p.m. and 9 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 mayaffect 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 systemwill 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

July 21, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – 15A & 15B Iroquois Ave

By Uncategorized

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

 

Date and Time:         Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:                    15A & 15B Iroquois Ave                              

Addresses Affected:  2-17 Iroquois Ave, 42-52 Cayuga Ave.

Project #:                   C-602829

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, July 25th, 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)

 

July 21, 2023
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UPDATE Milton GO Train Service

By Resources

Beginning Tuesday July 25th, 2023, track work will require trains to travel slower in some areas.

Here’s how this will affect your line:

  • Morning trains to Union Station will leave six minutes earlier than scheduled.
  • Evening trains will leave on time but will arrive at Milton GO Station six minutes delayed.

Please check your schedules, including connections, before you travel. Visit gotransit.com or check out our real-time service details prior to your trip.

Regular service will resume Tuesday August 12.

July 21, 2023
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Indigenous Art Along the Waterfront

By Parks, Ward 1
Artwork along the waterfront will form a public art trail of works by Indigenous artists. This will include permanent public artworks, murals on buildings near the waterfront and the use of natural materials in public art installations.

Mississauga’s waterfront shoreline along Lake Ontario measures approximately 22 kilometres and extends west from Toronto towards Oakville. While there is Indigenous art located throughout the city, the shoreline of Lake Ontario provides rich opportunities to celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples, their culture, history and ongoing stewardship of the lands and waters.

A new webpage has been launched, and you can find it here.  The content includes an introductory section about the art trail as well as an “About the Curator” section featuring Philip Cote who is working with members of the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation and the City’s public art program on this project.

July 19, 2023
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