The Region of Peel (the Region) has initiated an Addendum to the 2022 Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for the Wastewater Capacity Improvements in Central Mississauga which included the Queensway East Trunk Sewer (QET). The purpose of the Addendum is to review proposed watermain upgrades from Stillmeadow Road to Dixie Road in the City of Mississauga. The Addendum has identified a preliminary preferred solution that includes a new watermain along the Queensway (from Stillmeadow Road to Dixie Road) to align with the Region’s long-term plan for providing water service.
Public Information Centre Details:
An in-person Public Information Centre (PIC) is planned to present the following information:
- Proposed changes to the 2022 MCEA, including the evaluation of watermain expansion alternatives
- Updates to the detailed design and construction schedule for the modifications to the large watermain named Hanlan Feedermain 1 (HFM1 on map)
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Location: Applewood United Church – Ann Graham Community Hall – 2067 Stanfield Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 1R4
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presentation materials will be available on the Region’s website following the PIC:
https://peelregion.ca/construction/environmental-assessments/wastewater-capacity-improvements-central-mississauga
Process:
The Addendum to the 2022 MCEA is being conducted in accordance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended 2007, 2011, 2015) which was the approved process followed for the 2022 MCEA. Upon completion, the EA Addendum report will be made available for a minimum of 30-day review period. Public and agency consultation is a key element of the MCEA Addendum Study process and input will be sought throughout this study.
Contact the Team:
Please contact the Region of Peel by email or phone to share your thoughts by May 22, 2025.
Wastewater Collection and Conveyance, Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel:
(905) 791-7800 extension 4409
construction@peelregion.ca
Users of City-owned public EV charging stations in Mississauga will now be charged a $0.30/kWh fee. The fee is based on the actual amount of energy that is used to charge the electric vehicle. Today, there are 30 City-owned public EV charging stations located in Mississauga, with more on the way throughout 2025.
Public EV charging fees
The cost to charge your EV is based on the actual amount of energy that is used at a rate of $0.30/kWh. The decision to charge a fee based on kilowatt hour, instead of total time spent charging, is to ensure the cost is fair to owners of EVs that have slower charging speeds.
Once your EV is charged, you have 30 minutes to leave the EV charging station, so that others can use it. Vehicles that are parked and not actively charging during the day, after this 30-minute period, will be subject to an idle fee of $5 per hour.
However, an idle fee will not be charged between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. at locations where overnight parking is permitted.
At certain locations (e.g. P3 at the Central Library Parking Garage), due to technology limitations, it is not possible to charge fees based on the amount of energy that is consumed. In such instances, fees will be charged based on the duration of use and assessed hourly at a rate of $2 per hour. Please refer to the signage on the EV charging station for more information.
City-owned public EV charging station locations
There are 30 City-owned public Level 2 EV charging stations located in Mississauga, with more to be added this year:
- Eight in the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
- Eight in the Sheridan South parking lot
- Four in the Streetsville Municipal parking lot
- 10 in the Central Library parking garage
You can find all public chargers, not just City-owned ones, in Mississauga at ChargeHub or Plug Share.
Charging your EV at home
Charging at home is often the least expensive and most convenient way to charge an EV. For typical daily driving in the GTA, a full charge can be achieved overnight using a Level 1 charger and a typical wall outlet. With access to a Level 2 charger, most people can charge enough for their daily driving needs in 1-2 hours. If you want to install a Level 2 charger at home, we suggest you reach out to a licensed electrical contractors in your area, use this tool by the Electrical Safety Authority at findacontractor.esasafe.com.
Want to install a charger at an apartment or condo? The City of Mississauga and Alectra Utilities encourage potential EV owners to work with their condo corporation or building manager to identify ways to meet their EV charging needs before purchasing the vehicle.
For a full summary of the changes made to accommodate EV charging in condos, visit the Province of Ontario’s website: Owning a Condo: Install an Electric Vehicle Charging System. You can also find out more about condo charging from the Plug N’ Drive’s Condo Charging guide.
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.
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.
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:
- Email: community.engagement@gtaa.com
- Phone: 416-247-7682
- Website: torontopearson.com/noise
- Residents may also attend our upcoming Pearson Public meeting on Thursday, April 10th – RSVP here here
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!
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
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
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.