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Calling All Local Concert Presenters! It’s Time To Showcase Your Talent In Your City!

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Do you produce concerts in Mississauga or know someone that does? Six lucky applicants will have the opportunity to be mentored, develop their craft and grow their business on a two-year term through the City of Mississauga’s 2025 Love Local Music program. The program is designed to help Mississauga’s aspiring concert producers, artists, curators, managers and all other types of presenters, gain the experience they need to take their business to the next level.

The annual program focuses on skill-building workshops and industry mentorship, led by Canada’s Music Incubator. Participants will also produce two ticketed concerts at the Living Arts Centre.

Successful candidates, will:

  • Receive training and mentorship on concert production fundamentals – topics include programming strategies, ticketing and concert marketing
  • Take part in ongoing professional development sessions led by industry experts
  • Learn to execute live music events
  • Produce their own concerts (one in 2025 and 2026) at a City venue with support from experienced sound technicians

Since 2021, Love Local Music has created more than 80 opportunities for local musicians and has helped 20 concert producers gain valuable experience through ticketed sales. Last year’s program featured a diverse and exciting lineup including performances by Fame Holiday, Patti Jannetta, Five and Tens, El Ciebo, Sarah Catharine and U.N. Jefferson.

The 2025 concerts will take place at the Studio Theatre in the Living Arts Centre on Saturdays from September to November.

Interested? Eligible participants must be available to attend a mandatory, in-person training session on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga and must apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

For more information, visit the webpage.

Putting The Poet In Poetry Month

By Announcement, Events

April is Poetry Month. To help celebrate, the City of Mississauga is offering a number of programs and activities all month long. The community is invited to attend a poetry session or workshop, open mic night, book club and take part in the sixth annual Poetry Slam at the end of the month.

Activities include:

Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Level 0 (stage area)

Celebrate Poetry Month with current City of Mississauga Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic and Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen. Our Poets Laureate will lead a Poetry and Performance workshop before inviting poets to the stage. Register for the session.

Book Club: Let’s Talk Non-Fiction

Tuesday, April 8 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Program Room 3B

Book Clubs are a great way to meet other readers and talk about new books or genres. Share your non-fiction reading favourites with other book lovers and discuss what you have been reading. Sign up today.

Poetry and Painting

Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Living Arts Centre – Gallery

Come make poetic greeting cards by taking excerpts from well loved poems or our own writing and combine them with our own paintings. Perfect for gifting! Sign up today.

Poetry Workshop: Poetry and Nature

Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Meadowvale Community Centre – Youth Room

Join the City of Mississauga’s Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic for a Poetry Workshop inspired by nature in the city. This workshop will include a walking tour of the Meadowvale Community Centre grounds. Participants are asked to please dress for the weather. Sign up today.

Annual Poetry Slam

Thursday, April 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Noel Ryan Auditorium

Watch young literary talents in the community perform poetry and spoken word original submissions at Mississauga’s sixth annual Poetry Slam. Interested artists are invited to complete a submission package by April 16 to be considered to perform in the Poetry Slam.

Mississauga Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic and Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen will be in attendance. The slam is a free event open to the entire community. Learn more.

Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Program Room 2A

Work your linguistic and emotional muscles in our poetry workshop! All are invited to enjoy a variety of fun poem-writing exercises in a welcoming, judgement-free zone. Sign-up today.

For more information about Poetry Month and the activities taking place, visit the webpage.

Nighttime Runaway Maintenance At Toronto Pearson Airport – April 1st And April 8th –

By Announcement, Resources

Upcoming overnight runway maintenance at Toronto Pearson may result in temporary changes to runway usage and community impacts between April 1 and 8, 2025.

What’s happening?

Toronto Pearson’s annual routine maintenance season is now underway. As part of the 2025 seasonal program, we are notifying you of the upcoming nighttime runway closures scheduled between April 1 and April 8, 2025.

  • Runway 05/23 will be closed from midnight to 6:00 AM
  • Runway 15L/33R will be closed from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM

As always, these dates are weather-dependent and may shift if conditions require.

What is the impact for local communities?

Due to the temporary closure of Nighttime Preferential Runways, aircraft’s may need to use alternate runways that are not typically used overnight, including:

  • Runway 06L/24R (primary alternative during closure)
  • Runway 15L (used for long-haul departures requiring greater runway length, up until 2:00 AM)

 

As a result, residents in areas not usually affected by nighttime aircraft noise may notice changes during this period.

How are we notifying residents and stakeholders?

  • Noise Advisory Calendar: The calendar has been updated to reflect this maintenance work. We encourage you to share it with residents who are sensitive to aircraft noise.
  • WebTrak Notification: A notice will appear on our WebTrak tool, which provides near-real-time information about flights and aircraft noise.

 

Where can residents learn more or ask questions?

Residents with questions or concerns can reach out to the Noise Management Office directly:

Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is Now Open!

By Announcement, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is thrilled to announce that Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is officially back open after an extensive renovation!

The refreshed facility is brighter, more welcoming, and better than ever, featuring:

– Climate controlled indoor walking track
– Full gymnasium for Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball
– A new fitness area and weight room including brand new equipment
– A brand-new lane pool for fitness and recreation
– The largest therapeutic pool in Mississauga, designed for health and wellness programs

The Councillor invites everyone to stop by, explore the revitalized space, and take part in the amazing programs now available.

Stay tuned! The pools are set to open in May, and the Grand Opening will take place in June.

See you there!

A Trifecta! Mississauga Earns Three Awards For Financial Excellence

By Announcement

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, has recognized the City of Mississauga for its budget and financial reporting documents with three financial awards. The awards received are the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award. These awards underscore the City’s excellence in creating budget documents and financial reports that surpass North American benchmarks, illustrating transparency and excellence in financial management.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Mississauga has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2025–2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget document. This is the 37th consecutive year that Mississauga has received this award.

The award recognizes the City’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting while ensuring that the budget document serves not only as a financial plan, but also as a policy document, an operations guide, and a communications device for its residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Mississauga for the 2023 Financial and Sustainability Report. In order to achieve this recognition, governments must publish a financial report that goes beyond the minimum requirements of Public Sector Accounting Standards, as established by CPA Canada. Governments must also demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. This is the 27th consecutive year that the City has received this award.

Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award

The Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award was received for the 2023 Financial Report Highlights document which is a condensed synopsis of the City’s 2023 Financial and Sustainability Report. This award recognizes the City’s effort to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial picture through the production of a compact and high-quality financial report specifically designed to be easily understandable and engaging to the general public and other interested parties. This is the eighth consecutive year that Mississauga has received this award.

The City’s budget and financial reporting activities shape the City’s priorities, and the services delivered. This ongoing recognition from GFOA reflects decades of thoughtful municipal planning, budgeting and fiscal discipline consistently practised by Mississauga’s Council and the City’s leadership team.

Learn more about the City’s financial activities, including the business plan and financial reports, on the City’s website.

Background

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association’s more than 20,000 members are federal, provincial/state, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance.

Quotes

“We are proud to be recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for over three decades, highlighting the City of Mississauga’s commitment to municipal budgeting and fiscal responsibility. This recognition is also a testament to the hard work done by our City Council and staff to create a budget and financial documents that help communicate important and complex financial information to residents in clear and concise way.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“The City of Mississauga’s continued commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility ensures Mississauga residents stay well-informed about the City’s financial status. We are honoured to receive this sustained recognition from the GFOA which is a culmination of the work of dedicated staff and Council members who continue to drive excellence in financial reporting and ensure our city’s financial practices meet the highest standards.”

– Marisa Chu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, City of Mississauga

Peel Region Council Passes Motion In Response To U.S. Tariffs

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, ON (March 26, 2025) – Peel Region is taking decisive actions to protect its community and Peel’s economy in response to escalating U.S. trade tariffs. On March 20, Peel Regional Council passed a motion to adjust Peel’s procurement practices in response to the challenges Peel faces from U.S. trade tariffs.

With $2.4 billion in purchases last year, Peel Region is one of the largest municipal purchasers in Ontario, and these tariffs may significantly impact Peel’s financial stability and economic health. In response to U.S. tariffs, Peel Region will be leveraging its purchasing power to support Canada’s economy through:

  • Adopting procurement strategies that prioritise Canadian and other non-U.S. goods, where feasible, during such time as U.S. tariffs are in effect. This includes identifying alternative suppliers within Canada and internationally to reduce Peel’s dependency on U.S. supply chains.
  • Aligning with federal, provincial and municipal strategies to assess joint actions that can reduce the risks associated with tariffs and support local suppliers. This includes evaluating upcoming procurement plans, expanding the local vendor base, and leveraging sustainable procurement policies that strengthen the community.

Quotations

“We recognise the serious economic risks these tariffs present to our residents, businesses and the services we deliver. We’re committed to working with all levels of government to help navigate these uncertain times.”

  – Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Peel Region    

Over the age of 65? Register for a free fitness membership in Mississauga

By Announcement, Resources

Get active and stay healthy with the launch of the first-ever, free 65+ Fit membership in Mississauga, beginning April 1!

The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce the launch of the 65+ Fit membership for residents looking to get active and stay healthy. Starting April 1, 2025, approximately 130,000 older adult residents will qualify for the new membership. Mississauga is proud to lead the way and introduce an offering that reduces barriers to wellness, eliminates fees and makes Mississauga healthier.

The 65+ Fit membership includes:

  • Flexibility with exercise classes: Access to more than 400 drop-in group exercise classes across the City’s fitness centre locations, including the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre. You can also enjoy virtual classes from the comfort of your own home. The choice is yours – allowing you to find options that fit your needs and schedule.
  • Free fitness consultation: Learn from the best! Receive a 45-minute consultation with one of the City’s personal trainers to help support your goals and ensure you feel safe and comfortable with equipment.
  • Options to fit your exercise preferences: Enjoy the fully-equipped weight and cardio equipment rooms, fitness studios, and squash courts including a complimentary squash ladder.
  • Indoor walking tracks: Get your steps in and walk inside Carmen Corbasson Community Centre and Meadowvale Community Centre (some exclusions apply).
  • Unlimited drop-in recreational swims and recreational skates (some exclusions apply).

Enjoy these offerings at 13 locations across the city, including the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre.

How to register

Older adult residents must visit a local community centre with proof of Mississauga residency and valid identification. Acceptable documents include a utility bill, property tax bill or a valid Ontario driver’s license. Memberships must be renewed annually, and while the membership is free, standard drop-in fees apply for certain activities such as Shinny Hockey, Pickleball, and Aquafitness.

Residents must be 65 years of age or older and be a resident of Mississauga on the day of membership activation and their account must be in good standing (no amount owing to the City). Customers must also have their photograph taken to produce the membership card.

For more information, please visit the 65+ Fit membership for detailed information.

 

Opening Of Baby Feeding Support Clinic At Meadowvale & 10 Peel Centre Drive

By Announcement

The Expansion Of The Peel Public Health’s Infant Feeding Program. 

Our program has been supporting families by providing baby feeding support services, including telephone assessments and home visits.

Clinic-based appointments are now available at two multiservice clinic sites:

  • Brampton Baby Feeding Support Clinic: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
  • Meadowvale Baby Feeding Support Clinic: 6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga

Appointments are being scheduled via internal referrals only. As staffing resources increase, we are hoping to expand services to include referrals from the community. Currently, referrals are received from our hospital partners and self-referrals through our internal Multichannel Contact Centre. A Public Health Nurse will contact clients for a telephone assessment, home visit or clinic appointment based on individual needs.

Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to enhance family health within the community.

More information on Infant Feeding can be found here.

Peel Regional Police Update: Launch of Youth Engagement Strategy

By Announcement, Resources, Youth

On Friday March 21st, 2025, Peel Regional Police launched a progressive and forward-thinking strategy that is aimed at shaping the service’s future engagement with youth, parents/guardians and community partners who serve youth.

Their new Youth Engagement Strategy will be carried out in consultation with community partners and youth over the coming years. This will include the creation of specific initiatives, such as establishing a youth mentorship program, providing training opportunities for PRP members to better engage with youth, and strengthening support to youth affected by hate and bias.

In 2024, a survey and focus groups were conducted to provide an independent, unbiased lens on youth safety, policing and police interaction with youth within Mississauga and Brampton. This research will help to shape the development of new programs and the refinement of existing ones.

PRP has several existing programs that bring young people and officers together in the spirit of cooperation, education and mentorship, including the Youth In Policing Initiative, the Young Women’s Mentorship Program which is aimed at empowering at-risk girls by fostering leadership skills, building confidence and providing mentorship opportunities, and the Boys to Men Program – an initiative designed to provide at-risk boys with guidance, support and positive role models.

The new strategy builds on the foundation of these and other existing programs and is designed to encourage a positive relationship between youth and police and to ensure youth feel comfortable engaging with police officers, something that ultimately supports the safety and well-being of youth and the broader community.

Please take a moment to view the Youth Engagement Strategy here.

PRP’s news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1903111382159200477

 

City awards funding for affordable rental units in eight new Mississauga developments

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The funding will help get more than 1,400 new rental units under construction including 25 per cent with more affordable or below-market rents.

March 24, 2025

Today at Planning and Development Committee, Mississauga will formally announce the recipients of the City’s $44 million Affordable Rental Housing incentive program. The program, funded in part, by the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, will kick-off a new wave of purpose-built rental construction citywide.Since 2005, only 2,200 rental units have been constructed in Mississauga. This funding will immediately unlock more than 1,400 shovel-ready rental units including almost 400 with more affordable rents.

As the City works to address the housing crisis, this represents another bold step to expand the supply of affordable rental housing for Mississauga residents.

Approved in July 2024, the incentive program is designed to help quickly increase Mississauga’s supply of affordable and below-market rental units. It offers financial incentives for private and non-profit rental developers including capital grants per affordable unit and waivers/grants for certain municipal fees and charges.

Successful applicants

The City received 12 applications from a variety of non-profit and private sector developers during an open call for applications. Located in six of the City’s 11 wards, the eight successful developments will bring:

  • 1,450 new purpose-built rental units including 384 units with more affordable rents
    • 261 units with affordable rents – which means rent is at or below 100 per cent of average market rent ($1,625 per month maximum for a 1-bedroom unit)
    • 123 units with below market rents – which means rents are below 125 per cent of average market rent ($2,031 maximum for a 1-bedroom unit)
  • A variety of unit sizes including 200 family-sized units (two or more bedrooms)

Average market rent is published annually by Canada Home and Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) and refers to the value of all units in the primary rental market (including older units, rent controlled etc.). Average market rent is typically lower than the rents landlords advertise for new tenants.

Financial incentives

The funding is designed for shovel-ready projects that have demonstrated they are ready to start construction within the next two years.

Successful applicants will receive a set capital grant per affordable unit ($130,000 per unit for affordable units or $60,000 per unit per below-market unit). They will also receive waivers/grants for certain municipal fees and charges. The funding will be issued approximately one month after building permit issuance provided all eligibility requirements are met.

Units that are funded through the program must meet minimum unit sizes and remain affordable for a minimum of 25 years.

Mississauga needs more purpose-built rentals

Purpose-built rentals are built specifically for the rental market – unlike private condominiums which are often used as rentals but offer fewer protections for tenants.

In recent years, Mississauga’s development has been almost entirely comprised of market condominiums. In the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, which includes Mississauga, approximately 60 per cent of apartment condominium units built between 2016-2021 were occupied by renters.

Getting more purpose-built rental housing under construction in Mississauga is important and is a key action under the City’s housing plan and the Mayor’s Housing Task Force. These types of homes are more attainable for people who are new to the housing market or who have moderate incomes. They also provide more security for tenants over the long-term.

Next steps

City staff will work with successful applicants as their projects move towards Building Permit issuance to ensure they continue to meet all necessary eligibility requirements.

Fact Sheet

Read our fact sheet for details about the new rental developments.

Images

Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 596 Lolita Gardens, Hanseatic Holdings Ltd/ Park Property Management Inc.
Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 4094 Tomken Road, Kindred Works
Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 45 Agnes Street, JD Development Group