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Win big this summer at Mississauga Library!

By Announcement, Youth

Are you hoping to learn something new this summer? Have you been waiting for the latest bestseller to read outside or by the pool? Are you looking for fun programs and activities to keep your children busy and happy? The Mississauga Library has you covered! With over 850 free programs in July and August, the library has something for everyone in the family to enjoy, while promoting the love of reading! Visit your local library all summer long to challenge yourself with reading and you may even win a prize!

TD Summer Reading Club

From Monday, June 12 to Saturday, September 2, children (ages three to 12) who register in person at a Mississauga Library location to take part in the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club, have the chance to win incentive prizes like stickers and stamps as well as an Early Bird, Weekly or Grand Prize.

This summer, the library is giving away over 180 incredible prizes such as new bikes, scooters, instant cameras and Canada’s Wonderland season passes! They are also doing weekly draws at all locations for tickets and passes to popular family destinations such as Cineplex, Wet ‘n’ Wild Waterpark, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Ripley’s Aquarium and more!

For full details, read the contest rules.

TDSRC Official Kick-Off Party

Join us for the TD Summer Reading Club kick-off party on the first day of Open Air Storytime taking place Wednesday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Amphitheatre at Celebration Square. Library storytimes and other engaging performers will take the stage at the Amphitheatre every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. until August 30.

Book Buzz Reading Challenge

The Book Buzz Reading Challenge for teens and adults encourages you to challenge yourself to read widely by trying new books, authors and genres. To enter, simply track the books you’ve read in specific categories and then submit your list using the online submission form. While you have until Sunday, December 31 to complete the challenge, the summer can be a great time to get most of your reading done. If you read 12 books in the 12 different categories, you’ll have the chance to win a grand prize.

Register for more summer programs, including book clubs, family storytimes, conversation circles and more at activemississauga.ca.

For more information about Mississauga Library visit mississaugalibrary.ca.

Background

TD Summer Reading Club

The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for children of all ages, interests, and abilities. This program inspires children to explore the fun of reading during the summer months while celebrating Canadian writers and illustrators. It also assists with literacy development, confidence building and setting children up for future reading successes.

June 23, 2023
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New Water Service Connections to all Properties between the Lakeshore West Rail Bridge to Mineola Road – June 29, 2023 to July 29, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with some overnight works

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

What work is taking place?

As utility upgrades progress in the area, crews will be connecting properties along Hurontario Street, between the GO Lakeshore West rail bridge and Mineola Road, to the new watermain infrastructure that has recently been installed along the road alignment. The work is expected to take place as early as June 29 and will last approximately one month to July 29. Crews will be working Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. In some instances, overnight work will be required at the direction of the Region of Peel for temporary water service disruptions during the connections.

All the connection points are within the municipal right of way. Most of the connection points are located within the municipal side of existing driveways or the public boulevard. To make these connections, crews will need to excavate a small area up to the property line. As a result, there may be temporary impacts to water service, driveway access, and lawns/trees/hedging that are in direct conflict with the connection points. All impacted driveways will be temporarily restored using hot mix asphalt until permanent restoration takes place with final grading and re-surfacing. Any disruption to lawns/trees/ hedging will be reinstated during the final landscaping phase of the project. Individual property owners/managers directly impacted will be notified by the Region of Peel in advance of the impacts specific to their water service connection.

In accordance with City of Mississauga Noise By-Law Exemption requirements, this notice is meant to advise that residents near the work site can expect to hear noise and vibration caused by trucks, excavators, backhoes, loaders, and other construction equipment related to this work.

All works will be carried out in accordance with the Ontario Municipalities Act for the purposes of providing a water public utility with respect to accessing private property as needed. For more information on this Act please visit the government of Ontario webpage on public utilities at https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/01m25#BK89

Please note, work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. If you require the most up-to-date information, please reach out to peel@metrolinx.com.

TIMING

• Work is expected to begin as early as June 29, 2023, to July 29, 2023

• Working hours are Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some overnight works will be required at the direction of the Region of Peel.

• Work could be rescheduled and delayed due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

TRAFFIC DETAILS

• Watch for slow moving vehicles entering and exiting work areas.

• Remember to reduce your speed when approaching lane reductions.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions.

• There may be temporary impacts to water service, driveway access, lawns/trees/hedging that are in direct conflict with the connection points.

• Individual property owners/manager directly impacted will be notified by the Region of Peel in advance of the impacts specific to their water service connection.

• Residents and businesses near the work site can expect to hear noise and vibration caused by trucks, excavators, loaders, triaxles, backhoes, and other construction equipment related to this work.

TRANSIT DETAILS

• MiWay will continue to operate with regular service.

• Watch for additional signs directing passengers at bus stops as boarding areas may be relocated. Visit www.miway.ca/updates for updates on your route.

PEDESTRIAN DETAILS

• Please take care when travelling near construction areas.

• Sidewalk access in the area could be affected.

• Watch for additional signs directing pedestrians as detours may be required to ensure pedestrian safety.

CONTACT US

• Metrolinx has a dedicated community relations team in place to work with residents in Peel region through the construction and operation of this transformational transit project.

• 24-hour line 416-202-7500

Contact Us:
Call us: 416-202-7500
Write to us at: peel@metrolinx.com
Find us on Twitter @HurontarioLRT
Visit the website and sign up for our newsletter: www.metrolinx.com/hurontariolrt

June 23, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTIFICATION RELATED TO CAPITAL WORKS CONSTRUCTION – Saturday June 24th, 2023 – 1405, 1456 to 1492 South Service Road and 1626 Park Royale Road

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: Saturday June 24th, 2023
Time: Intermittent interruptions between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1405, 1456 to 1492 South Service Road and 1626 Park Royale Road
Affecting: Approximately 10 homes affected
Project No.: 22-1395
Project Manager: Frank Pugliese
Telephone: (905) 867-6437

June 23, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, June 27, 2023 – 1179 Strathy Ave

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:                    1179 Strathy Ave                            

Addresses Affected:  1166-1184 Strathy Ave, 1070-1095 Pelham Ave

Project #:                   C- 602891

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, June 27, 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 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)
June 23, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, June 27, 2023 – 1393 Alexandra Ave   

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:                    1393 Alexandra Ave                           

Addresses Affected:  1393-1442 Alexandra Ave, 920 Ninth St, 948-964 Eighth St

Project #:                   C- 603292

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, June 27, 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 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)
June 23, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – 69 Forest Ave 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:                    69 Forest Ave                             

Addresses Affected:  48-69 Forest Ave, 25 Cayuga Ave

Project #:                   C- 603249

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, June 28, 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 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)
June 23, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – 925 Goodwin Road 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:                    925 Goodwin Road                                

Addresses Affected:  908-945 Goodwin Road, 671-684

Project #:                   C- 602859

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, June 28, 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 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)

 

June 23, 2023
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EAB Removals – Starting June 22 for 2 weeks

By Resources, Ward 1

City contracted crews (Diamond Tree Service) will be working to remove Ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Z06 (QEW down to Lakeshore and Cawthra to Dixie) , & Z07 (QEW down to the lake, and Hurontario to Cawthra and Aviation).

Crews will be practicing social distancing and appropriate signage will be posted.

Crews will be working Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. After the initial tree removal, crews will remove the tree stumps, repair the ground with topsoil and reseed. All works will be weather dependant.

All City-owned park trees removed due to EAB will be replanted over several years. This is due to the high number of trees removed from parks, the short planting season and weather conditions.

Forestry is currently working on plans to replant woodlots. Each woodlot is unique and will require additional work to create individual plans for each site. For some, that may mean letting them regenerate naturally while others will have trees replanted.

June 22, 2023
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GO Service Changes

By Resources, Ward 1

Lakeshore West

Beginning Monday June 26, 2023

We’re adjusting schedules on the Lakeshore West line. 

  • The weekday westbound 10:43 p.m. trip from Union will depart four minutes later at 10:47 p.m.
  • The weekend eastbound 7:04 p.m. trip from Aldershot will depart three minutes earlier at 7:01 p.m.

We’re changing the length of some trains on the Lakeshore West line. 

  • On the Lakeshore West line, the 8:19 a.m. eastbound trip from Oakville will now be 12 cars long. This will make transferring from the express train to the local train easier by giving you more room on the platform.

 

June 22, 2023
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