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Notice of Bus Stop Impact: #0333 – SB Hurontario St at Mineola Rd W | Wednesday, May 31, 2023

By Hurontario LRT

Stop Impacted:  No.: 0333: SB Hurontario St at Mineola Rd W

Temporary Stop Location: North of the intersection

Routes Impacted: 2 South

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 @ 7:00am

Estimated Duration: Until Friday, June 9, 2023 @ 7:00am

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

–             Stops will remain accessible;

–             No detours required.

Any questions or concerns, please contact: MiWay.Infrastructure@mississauga.ca.

City Helps Businesses Tackle Climate Change Through New Programs

By Events

Are you a Mississauga-based business looking to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, save energy, lower costs and increase your company’s environmental sustainability?

The City of Mississauga, in partnership with the Mississauga Board of Trade and Partners in Project Green, is launching the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program (MCLP). The program will help local businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance corporate sustainability goals. The program offers specialized supports and training events to help develop, advance and promote climate actions for businesses.

PROGRAM LAUNCH EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT:
The City is launching the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program with a kick-off event. During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet and engage with consultants delivering City programs, hear from business leaders tackling climate change, and network with funding and resource organizations.

WHEN:
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Registration – 8:30 to 9 a.m.
Event – 9 to 11:30 a.m.

For more information about the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program or to register for the launch event, visit mississauga.ca/mclp.

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTIFICATION – June 1 & 2 – 1471 Hurontario Street and 28 to 90 Pinewood Trail

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS:

Date: Thursday June 1st to Friday June 2nd, 2023

Time: 9:00 pm. to 6:00 a.m.

Location: 1471 Hurontario Street and 28 to 90 Pinewood Trail

Affecting: Approximately 15 homes affected

Project No.: 16-1390

Project Manager: Jay Christy

Telephone: (437)339-3945

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 June 1st to Friday June 2nd, 2023 from 9:00 pm – 6:00 am. 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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Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices at peelregion.ca/construction

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

Spring garbage exemption period from June 12-23 in Peel

By Resources

Peel’s spring garbage exemption period will take place from June 12-23, 2023.

During a garbage exemption period:

  • You can put any amount of  acceptable garbage on the curb.
  • Garbage tags are not needed.
  • Extra garbage is collected only on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day.

To find your garbage exemption day:

In order to be picked up, an extra garbage bag cannot:

  • Weigh more than 20 kg (44 lbs).
  • Be larger than 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high.
  • Be smaller than 30 cm (12 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) high.

To find out more about Peel’s garage exemption period, visit our website.

Get out your Bikes…Community Rides are Back!

By Events

Dust off your bike and pump up your tires, because Community Rides are back. Whether you’re new to cycling or a cycling expert, come out and enjoy one of the City’s Community Rides. Community Rides are free, guided rides that allow you to enjoy your neighbourhood by bike, meet new people and connect with your community all while exploring Mississauga’s growing cycling infrastructure.

As a rider, you’ll have the choice to join an in-person ride or enjoy the routes at a time of your choosing using the online bike route map. Starting Saturday, June 3, Community Rides will be taking place every two weeks until the end of October. All rides take place in different neighbourhoods in Mississauga and range between five to 24 kilometres in length.

Event details:

What:
Community Rides are free, guided bike rides that take place across Mississauga on a variety of cycling infrastructure, including on-road bike lanes, shared pathways and multi-use trails.

Who:
Mississauga residents of all ages and cycling abilities who want to be active outdoors and are interested in seeing their neighbourhood and city by bike.

When/where:

Community Rides will take place every two weeks between June and October.

Those interested in participating in the group-style rides must register and be at the starting location for the start time. City staff will be onsite at the starting location to help guide participants and answer any questions.

Planned 2023 Community Rides:

Registration for these in-person guided rides is required.

Cycling etiquette and road rules

Riders are reminded to follow all rules of the road and obey shared trail etiquette while cycling in Mississauga. Remember to:

  • Wear a helmet:
    • Helmets must be worn by cyclists under the age of 18. However, everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet when riding their bike.
  • Be courteous to other trail users:
    • Always keep to the right of the trail, particularly if you are traveling at a slower speed.
    • If passing others, always pass on your left and use your bell or a signal before passing another cyclist or pedestrian.
  • Be aware of others:
    • Don’t block the trail. If stopping for a break, pull off to the side or off of the trail completely.
    • When approaching a sharp turn on your bike that obstructs your view, approach slowly, use your bell or give a verbal warning and proceed when clear to do so.
  • Be seen and be safe:
    • Make sure your bike has a light and reflectors that can be seen by others.

To learn more about Community Rides, to register for the in-person guided rides and to access route maps for your self-guided rides, visit mississauga.ca/communityrides.

Updates about the Community Rides program will also be shared on the City’s TwitterFacebook and Instagram channels.

Celebrate Pride Month – June 2023

By Events

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and uplift the 2SLGBTQ+ community, while recognizing the progress made towards equal treatment and human rights.

The City of Mississauga is committed to fostering an open, inclusive and equitable environment for all. Throughout Pride Month, we stand in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQ+ community members, and reaffirm our commitment to these values.

We will be celebrating our 2SLGBTQ+ community in June. You can participate in Pride Month festivities in the following ways:

By attending a Pride event in-person or virtually
By checking out a book from the library to learn more about the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Events in the City This Month

Lighting the clock tower

June 01, 2023 | Evening | Celebration Square

To recognize this important month, the Civic Centre clock tower will be lit with a rainbow of colours on June 1 and all other evenings in June when another cause isn’t scheduled to be recognized.

Progress Pride flag raising event

June 03, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. | Celebration Square

The City will raise the Progress Pride Flag at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS) with Rainbow Sauga Alliance to honour Pride Month and our 2SLGBTQ+ community. Video greetings from Mayor Bonnie Crombie will be shared and Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services will participate by showcasing this year’s colourful Pride fire truck. Members of the public are invited to take part in this event.

Pride park benches

The City is proud to display rainbow-coloured Pride benches in select parks. The community can view these at Port Credit Memorial Park and Scholars’ Green, located next to Sheridan College’s Hazel McCallion Campus.

For full slate of events and more information, visit the website.

ACER is launching our Seniors Measure Up program this spring for 2023-24

By Announcement, Parks

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) “Seniors Measure Up !”

 

This program provides opportunities to improve seniors’ health and well-being.

The ACER Seniors Measure UP program will include local hands-on learning activities outdoors and indoor digital learning experiences.

Outdoors: seniors can become mentors and tree stewards in their local parks and learn to understand and report on tree health and growth over 3 seasons.

Indoors: the winter opportunities will be through remote learning and join in topics chosen together.

 

June 17 will be the first day in the field – please email for more details on how to volunteer.

 

Education and training to track the success of tree species is the key to all of ACER programs. www.acer-acre.ca

To learn more about this ACER program contact by email:  acerseniors@gmail.com

 

The Grown in Peel Local Food Guide is back

By Food for thought

The Grown in Peel Local Food Guide is now available online by visiting www.GrowninPeel.ca. The guide features locally grown products like fruits, vegetables, honey, meats, eggs, nursery stock items and beverages in Peel and shows when they are in season or available year-round. The guide also features many farm and farmers’ market listings through an easy-to-read online map.

The map displays information on the farms and farmers’ markets including available products, contact information, hours of operation, special events, activities, and much more! Peel residents can also find out when farms and farmers’ markets are open during the year.

“Please see this year’s Grown in Peel guide to find farm fresh products and activities that your family will enjoy”, says Gary Mountain, Chair, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group. “The Region of Peel is committed to making it easy for Peel residents to find fresh and flavourful locally grown fruits and vegetables. Please visit the online guide to find many healthy, delicious seasonal products and a variety of ways to enjoy a family outing at one of Peel’s farms or farmers’ markets.”

You’re Invited to Come Celebrate National Public Works Week In Mississauga!

By Events

The City of Mississauga’s public works professionals play an essential role in keeping us safe by building and maintaining the infrastructure, facilities and services we use and rely on everyday including roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, transit stops and stormwater infrastructure.

n Saturday, May 27, the City is celebrating these professionals and recognizing the important work they do with the return of its National Public Works Week Family Fun Day – and you’re invited!As part of National Public Works Week (May 21-27, 2023), Family Fun Day provides you with an opportunity to meet City staff and learn more about their work through a variety of interactive family-friendly activities. Get up close to the equipment and trucks and join in on fun, educational activities.

What:
National Public Works Week Family Fun Day event

Event activities include:

  • Truck and equipment displays (e.g. snow plow, MiWay bus, front-end loader)
  • Interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities
  • Bouncy castle
  • BBQ in support of United Way

Where: 
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga

When:
Saturday, May 27, 2023
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost:
This event is free to attend. Registration is not required.

Consider leaving your car at home and taking MiWay. Plan your trip using our Trip Planner.

About Public Works in the City of Mississauga:

The City maintains 5,700 lane kilometres of roads, 2,420 kilometres of sidewalks, 51,000 catch basins, one thousand pedestrian crossings, more than three thousand bus stops as well as multi-use trails and cycling infrastructure. Throughout the year, the City also repairs potholes and roadway damage including residential streets and bike lanes, inspects and repairs sidewalks and sweeps streets.

For more information about public works in the City, visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/.

 Photos taken from the City’s last National Public Works Week Family Fun Day event in 2019 at Mississauga Celebration Square