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Carassauga – Festival of Cultures – May 27 and 28

By Events

 

Canada’s Largest Multicultural Festival, Celebrating it’s 38th Anniversary!

Carassauga’s vision is to organize a city-wide multicultural festival to promote understanding, respect and co-operation among all Canadians of different heritage, celebrating the diversity of Mississauga. Carassauga provides the opportunity for ethnocultural communities to promote and celebrate their culture through entertainment, food, arts and education.

Festival Highlights for 2023
• 25 Countries showcasing their cultural entertainment, food, art and history
• 5 locations throughout Mississauga (in arenas, community centres, and community halls)
• 11 stages with non-stop entertainment including a variety of dance, music, singing, fashion
shows, etc.
• Indulge in our Toonie Taste experience. For visitors wishing to enjoy a broader sampling of diverse
ethnic cuisine. Small taster plates will be offered at Pavilions for only a Toonie!
• Learn about each culture through interactive dance lessons, arts and crafts, cooking demos etc.

Festival Hours
Saturday, May 27 – 12 pm to midnight
Sunday, May 28 – 12 pm to 7 pm

Participating Cultural Pavilions:
Countries of Africa, Armenia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Lebanon, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Serbia,
Turkiye, USA – State of Hawaii, and Vietnam.

Admission
Carassauga Passports are $15.00.
Children 12 and under are FREE.

A Passport entitles a visitor to:
• Unlimited entry during the Festival weekend to all the Cultural Pavilions.
• Access to live performances, various food vendors and kids’ activities
• FREE Ridership on all MiWay buses and shuttle buses during the Festival hours with a Carassauga pass and FREE parking at all locations

Kid’s Activities

Outdoor Kids Zone

Enjoy fun-filled activities: arts and crafts, games, midway rides and a photo with our mascots, Cara and Missi

Enjoy cultural activities, arts and crafts and more.

Location – PFFC South Parking Lot, outdoor tented area.

2022 Festival Facts
• 188,834 visits recorded
• 1,824 Performers & 74 Artisans showcased
• 2,394 Volunteers involved with the Festival.

Visit carassauga.com for more details and a map of locations.

May 10, 2023
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World Lupus Day & Lupus Awareness Day – May 10

By Uncategorized

 

The Mayor and councillor’s were decked out in purple to help raise awareness of this auto-immune disease.

May 10th is both World Lupus Day (internationally) and Lupus Awareness Day in Ontario.

In an effort to raise awareness the following landmarks are lighting up in purple on May 10:

  • Mississauga Clock Tower
  • Port Credit Lighthouse, Mississauga
  • 50 & 60 Absolute World Condos, Mississauga

If you are interested in further information regarding Lupus Ontario or Lupus Awareness Day, please contact Lisa Bilodeau, Director at Large, at lbilodeau@lupusontario.org or Anne Brooks, Fundraising and Marketing Manager, at abrooks@lupusontario.org.

May 10, 2023
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City of Mississauga Announces New City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

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The City Mississauga has selected Shari Lichterman as its new City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective May 10, 2023. She was appointed unanimously by a vote of City Council on May 10, 2023, following a national search led by an independent firm.Lichterman has been the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer for the City since June 2021. She replaces Paul Mitcham, who retired in February 2023. Lichterman served as Acting City Manager between February and May.

“On behalf of Council, please join me in congratulating Shari on her new role as City Manager and CAO. Her wealth of private sector experience combined with her knowledge across the corporation uniquely positions her to best advance the priorities of Ontario’s third largest city. Shari is always looking for better, more efficient ways to do business and over the years has identified millions in savings for taxpayers, helped streamline service delivery while making our annual budgeting process easier to understand for both residents and businesses,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “I’m confident she will be a great fit to help lead our staff and our city into the future while addressing some of the real challenges before us.”

As City Manager and CAO, Lichterman will advance key Council and City priorities including the refresh of the Strategic Plan; the City’s Housing Plan; equity, diversity and inclusion efforts; responding to the province’s financial audits and working with the soon to be appointed provincial facilitators reviewing regional governance, among many others.

“I’m excited to take on this new role and the challenges it will bring,” said Shari Lichterman. “It’s an honour to lead the outstanding staff team who deliver services to our residents every day.  I look forward to working together with Mayor and Council to advance the City’s priorities and to continue to build a great City.”

In her role as City Manager and CAO, Lichterman will be the most senior public servant and will report directly to City Council, overseeing the operations, services and programs delivered by the corporation. She will be supported by her leadership team of four commissioners and extended leadership team of directors.

In her most recent role as Commissioner of Corporate Service and Chief Financial Officer, Lichterman managed a portfolio, which included Finance, Facilities and Property Management, Corporate Business Services, Human Resources, Information Technology and Legislative Services. Prior to that, Lichterman served as the City’s Commissioner of Community Services, a portfolio which included Recreation, Parks, Forestry and Environment, Fire and Emergency Services, Culture, Library and Tourism and as the Director of Recreation leading a number of strategic plans and major projects.

Before joining the City of Mississauga, Lichterman served as Vice-President of Eastern Operations at Canlan Sports and also spent a decade as co-owner of a consulting and management firm providing services in Canada and the United States.

Lichterman has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Carleton University as well as designations as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. She also has a Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University and has served on the Board of Directors for Parks and Recreation Ontario for the past five years, currently as Board Chair.

Lichterman is a proud resident of Mississauga where she lives with her husband and two children.

May 10, 2023
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Open Fire Pits

By Food for thought

If a resident thinks someone has an illegal open air fire, or does not have a permit, they can report it by calling the non-emergency dispatch centre at 905-456-5700, ideally when the fire is lit.

Mississauga outdoor fire pits are permitted as long as residents are complying with the Open Air Burning bylaw. There are some restrictions on size of the fire pit, when you can have open flames burning and where the fire pit can be located.

For backyard fire pits, smokers, or other outdoor appliances, you do not require a permit, however, residents may be directed by the fire department to put out any fire that is considered a nuisance.

May 9, 2023
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Bus Stop Impacts – (#0221 and #0222) Eastbound Lakeshore Road between Pine Avenue and Mississauga Road

By Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following 2 bus stop relocation’s along eastbound Lakeshore Road between Pine Avenue and Mississauga Road due to servicing and restoration works:

Stop #0221 on EB Lakeshore Road at Benson Avenue will be out of service from Tuesday May 9 until Friday June 16.  Patrons will be directed to the previous stop #0218 at Maple Avenue which is 225 metres away.  Stop #0221 is serviced by Route 23E with continued accessible bus service at stop #0218.

Stop #0222 on EB Lakeshore Road, east of Benson Avenue will be out of service from Tuesday May 9 until Friday June 16.  Patrons will be directed the next stop #0223 at Mississauga Road which is 200 metres away.  Stop #0222 is serviced by Route 23E with continued accessible bus service at stop #0223.

May 9, 2023
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Scheduled Water Interruption Notice – May 9 – 1028 Orchard Road, Mississauga

By Resources, Ward 1

SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE

 

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:         Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    1028 Orchard Road, Mississauga               

Addresses Affected:  1201 Lakeshore Road E, Orchard Rd

Project #:                   C-603118

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, May 9, 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)

 

Shaun Hussain

Foreperson, Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services

Operations Support Division

Public Works

2 Copper Road, Brampton ON, L6T 4W5

(905) 791-7800 Ext. 3309

May 5, 2023
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Notification – EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) Removals at Dellwood Park

By Parks, Ward 1

City contracted crews will be working to remove ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Dellwood Park.

Crews will be working Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting the week of May 8, 2023. Crews will be removing EAB trees around the perimeter of the woodlot within striking distance of residents’ private property and along striking distance of sanctioned pathways throughout the woodlot.

All works will be weather permitting and are expected to be completed the week of May 23, 2023.

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.

May 5, 2023
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Construction Notice – WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE Watermain Replacement and Improvement -1435 Hurontario Street

By Resources, Ward 1

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 May 11th, 2023, between 8 p.m. and 6 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.

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

Project 16-1930

May 4, 2023
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