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Announcement

Trillium Health Partners Cawthra Road System Expansion – Cooksville TS, WO#653623

By Announcement, Construction

Alectra Utilities, your local Hydro Distribution company is committed to providing quality service and a
reliable supply of electricity to all our customers. In keeping with this commitment, Alectra Utilities will be undertaking a Cooksville Transform Station Feeder System Expansion project for the Trillium Hospital along Cawthra Rd from Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to Queensway East. Please refer to the key map attached to the back of this letter. This project requires Alectra Utilities to install underground ducts and cable chambers to accommodate this work. Alectra Utilities will be performing the following construction work:

• Install underground ducts on Cawthra Rd from Cooksville TS (North Service Road), out to
Cawthra Road and up to Queensway East.
• Install cable chambers on Cawthra Road from QEW to Queensway East.
• Trees along the West side of Cawthra Rd will be trimmed or removed to accommodate for the
construction

Alectra Utilities has received the necessary approvals and permits from the Region of Peel, City of
Mississauga and Ministry of Transportation to proceed with this work.

Alectra crews will be working primarily on Cawthra Rd from QEW to Queensway E the following
surrounding areas of Tedwyn Drive, Melton Drive, Harcourt Crescent and Duchess Drive will be impacted minimally by construction activities.

This project will require major extent of excavation along the Municipal Road Allowance to install the new underground electrical distribution equipment, including cable ducts and five cable chambers.

Tree trimming and removals will be required to maintain safe clearance for the installation of the
underground ducts and cable chambers. Additionally, construction vehicles and equipment will be
apparent, and while we apologize for any inconvenience noise, dust, and crew presence may cause, we
want to reassure the community that Alectra and our contractors adhere to best construction practices
ensuring a safe work zone. Majority of construction will occur during the weekday typically between the
hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm. A lane closure may be required to facilitate the installation of Alectra
infrastructure. An in-person notification will be attempted prior to the closure.

Furthermore, the entrance to driveways 2269 to 2131 Cawthra Road may be impacted and every effort to
coordinate safe vehicular passage during construction will be made. If you plan to perform any
landscaping or driveway improvements, please wait until our work is complete.

Scheduled power interruptions may be required to safely complete our work and every attempt will be
made to notify you in advance. If your power will be affected, you will receive notifications by phone or
notice on your front door. Please ensure that your primary contact phone number attached to your
Alectra Utilities account is current.

Construction is scheduled to begin November 2024 and completion is expected in July 2025. Thank you
in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please
do not hesitate to contact Fiona Giggie at Fiona.Giggie@alectrautilities.com. You can also contact
Region of Peel Transportation Department, Jerry Tan at Jerry.Tan@peelregion.ca, as well Trillium Health Partner Francesco Nardone at Francesco.Nardone@thp.ca

December 18, 2024
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PRP Update: 2024 Results of Project E.R.A.S.E.

By Announcement, Issues

As you are aware, in May, Peel Regional Police launched its annual Project E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere) aimed at changing poor and aggressive driver behaviour through education and strategic enforcement.

From May 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024, officers identified hotspot locations throughout the Region of Peel and targeted those areas as part of the program strategy. During this time, officers investigated 1,119 vehicles and issued 2,127 Provincial Offence Notices, including:

  • 155 stunt driving charges
  • 282 Noisemaker tickets
  • 27 Criminal Code charges related to impaired and dangerous driving

Road safety remains a top priority for Peel Regional Police with illegal street racing and aggressive high-speed driving continuing to be a problem in Brampton and Mississauga. To ensure safety on our roads, PRP will have zero tolerance for dangerous driving behaviours and street racing activities, and officers remain vigilant in enforcing speeding, aggressive driving, and impaired driving all year round.

December 18, 2024
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Holiday Season Service Hours at Peel Region

By Announcement, Resources

Peel Region offices and some non-emergency services will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 25, 2024, to Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

The following non-emergency services will close starting Wednesday, December 25, and will reopen on January 2, 2025:

  • Service Peel Counters
  • Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Housing Services, Client Services
  • Income and Social Supports
  • Brampton and Fairview Healthy Sexuality Clinics

The following non-emergency services have a modified holiday schedule.

  • Harm Reduction Program – Mobile Van
    • December 25, 26, 2024, January 1, 2025 – closed
    • December 24, 27, 30, 31, 2024, open 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, December 28, open 4 to 11 p.m.
  • The Family Health Call Centre will be closed December 25, 26, 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025
  • Meadowvale Healthy Sexuality Clinic is closed beginning December 24 and will reopen on Friday, January 3, 2025.
  • Malton Healthy Sexuality Clinic is closed beginning December 19 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Vaccination Clinics

Peel Public Health vaccination clinics, which offer routine school immunizations (book here), vaccines required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (book by calling 905-799-7700) and respiratory vaccines (COVD-19, flu, and RSV) will be closed from December 20, and will reopen on January 6, 2025.

For more information, please visit: Vaccinations

Early Years and Child Care Services

Child Care Subsidy will close at 12 p.m. on December 24, 2024, and will reopen on January 2, 2025. All other Early Years and Child Care Services units are closed from December 25, 2024, to January 1, 2025, and will reopen on January 2, 2025.

Ontario Works

The Ontario Works offices will close on December 24, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will re-open on January 2, 2025, at 8.30 a.m.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp

All trips for December 25, 26, and 27 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 24. All trips for January 1 and 2 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 31.

On December 25 (Christmas Day), December 26 (Boxing Day) and January 1 (New Year’s Day):

  • TransHelp will operate from 6 to 1 a.m.
  • Subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis trips

From December 25 to January 1, the TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments or feedback.

On December 24 and 31:

  • The contact centre will close at 10 p.m.
  • The latest pick up for passengers who require bus only transportation will be 8:30 p.m. Taxi vendors will continue to provide transportation after 8:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.

Public Transit

Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste Collection

There will be no waste collection on December 25 and 26, 2024. Waste will be collected two days later that week. There will also be no waste collection on January 1, 2025. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

All Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will be closed on December 25 and 26, 2024, and January 1, 2025. CRCs will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 24 and 31, 2024.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

PAMA will be closing early at 2 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and will be closed on December 25, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Visit PAMA for a variety of affordable family fun activities and tours all Winter Break long!

About Peel Region

In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

December 18, 2024
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Ontario proposes legislation regarding Peel’s Provincial Efficiencies Review

By Announcement

Yesterday, the Province introduced the Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024 which, if passed, would transfer the delivery of certain public works services from Peel Region to Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. This legislation will be considered further when the House resumes in March according to the Minister. This announcement is related to Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act and the Provincial Efficiencies Review.

Key Points from the announcement:

  • The proposed changes include transferring jurisdiction and responsibility for the following services, effective July 1, 2026, or as determined by the Minister:
    • Regional roads and associated stormwater infrastructure, including ownership and maintenance responsibilities, from the Region of Peel to Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon.
    • Waste collection services and two community recycling centres located in Mississauga from Peel Region to the City of Mississauga.
  • The government is continuing to explore potential options for the transfer of water/wastewater services from Peel Region noting that any future outcome would maintain public ownership.
  • To support Peel Region and the municipalities through this transition, Ontario’s Provincial Land and Development Facilitator (PLDF) advisory agency will work with the municipalities to facilitate the process for service transfers.

While Peel Region recognizes the importance of this announcement in shaping the future of the region, we are still in the process of reviewing the full implications.

Peel Region is dedicated to keeping its partners informed throughout this process. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available, ensuring transparency and engagement with all those affected.

Quotations

“As we navigate through the legislative implications of this announcement, our focus remains steadfast: ensuring that the changes strengthen our community and align with the values and priorities of Peel’s residents and businesses.”

Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair and CEO

“We are committed to working closely with the Province and other partners to fully understand and implement these changes in a way that minimizes disruption and continues to prioritize the needs of our community.”

Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer

About Peel Region

In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

December 17, 2024
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City of Mississauga announces new Commissioner of Transportation and Works

By Announcement

Newly appointed Commissioner of Transportation and Works Sam Rogers brings wealth of experience to the role

Following a competitive recruitment process, the City of Mississauga has selected Sam Rogers as the new Commissioner of Transportation and Works, effective immediately. Rogers has served as the Acting Commissioner of Transportation and Works since June 2024.

Prior to his role as Acting Commissioner, Rogers served as Director of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services and before that, as the Interim Director of Transit Operations. He first joined the City in 2015 as Manager of Security Services and was appointed Director of Enforcement in May 2017. Prior to joining the City, Rogers held progressive leadership roles with Scotiabank and the Canadian Armed Forces.

In his role as Commissioner, Rogers will report to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer and will oversee the following divisions: Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services; Works, Operations and Maintenance; Transit; the Rapid Transit Program Office; and Traffic Management and Municipal Parking.

These areas provide vital services to residents and businesses, including winter maintenance operations, capital construction, the operation of Mississauga’s transit system, road safety, transportation planning and parking, among many other services.

Rogers has a long history of leadership on the Transportation and Works team, as well as the City’s Leadership and Extended Leadership Teams. He has championed many new initiatives, from investments in stormwater management and flood mitigation to micromobility, municipal parking, transit improvements, and the building of many capital projects across our city. Rogers holds an Executive MBA from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bishop’s University.

Quotes

“Sam is the right person to lead this department. His leadership experience within the City and within the private sector have provided him the skills and experience necessary to move Mississauga forward. Sam has demonstrated his ability to deliver results, work collaboratively with the community, and ensure capital projects are built on time and on budget. I look forward to continuing to work with Sam in this role.”
– Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

“I’m excited to take on this important role at this time in the City’s history. Mississauga is a vibrant community with so much potential. I look forward to working with Council and staff to make critical investments in the infrastructure and services that keep residents and businesses moving and safe. The team in Transportation and Works is outstanding and has a track record of excellence, which will continue to be my focus as Commissioner.” – Sam Rogers, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

December 17, 2024
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City of Mississauga 2024/2025 holiday hours of operation

By Announcement, Resources

Learn what’s open/closed during the holiday break.

December 17, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, the City of Mississauga administrative offices will be closed beginning at 12 p.m. on December 24, 25, 26, 2024 and January 1, 2025. A number of City services will operate on a holiday schedule from December 27, 2024 until January 2, 2025.

The City’s response times to media and social inquiries will be limited during this time. A full list of City services and hours of operation during the closure is available in the 2024/2025 holiday hours schedule.

The schedule includes hours of operation for:

  • Administrative offices for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services and Parking Enforcement
  • Animal Services, Library, Recreation facilities, Mississauga’s Seniors’ Centre, Museums of Mississauga and the Provincial Offences Office
  • The Art Gallery of Mississauga
  • MiWay – visit the webpage for information on transit service levels and customer service

311 Citizen Contact Centre

Residents can contact the 311 Citizen Contact Centre at the following times:

  • Dial 311 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday to speak to a Customer Service Advisor who will assist with your call.
    Open: December 27 to 31, 2024.
    Closed: December 25, 26, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
    Regular hours resume January 2, 2025.

For urgent issues on weekends, statutory holidays or overnight, please dial 311 and select option 2 for after-hours dispatch service. Residents can also submit requests 24/7 online.

Information on snow clearing

Residents can follow @MississaugaSnow on X (formerly Twitter), call 311 (or 905-615-4311 outside city limits) or visit the webpage.

December 17, 2024
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City of Mississauga ready to assume key Region of Peel services

By Announcement, Resources

Government of Ontario announces changes about streamlining of regional services

December 12, 2024

Today, the Government of Ontario announced that key regional services in Peel Region will be transferred to the City of Mississauga. Starting July 1, 2026, the City will assume responsibility for the following services within Mississauga:

  • Solid waste collection, including responsibility for the two Community Recycling Centres located in Mississauga
  • Regional roads and associated stormwater infrastructure

This comes as the Ontario government seeks to empower to streamline municipal operations and improve service delivery, and build more housing.

Solid waste collection

Mississauga will now handle solid waste collection and two community recycling centres (Battleford Community Recycling Centre, 2255 Battleford Rd., Mississauga and Fewster Community Recycling Centre, 1126 Fewster Dr., Mississauga), which include disposal for recyclable and reusable items, household hazardous waste, and other waste products.

Roads

The City of Mississauga currently maintains 5,700 kilometres of roads. With the transition of Regional roads, the City will now maintain all roads within its boundaries. This change will create clarity for residents and streamline the maintenance of these roadways, saving taxpayers money.

Planning

With oversight of land-use planning, Mississauga will now make its own decisions about how land is used. This means Ontario’s third largest municipality can better plan for its growth and development to fit local needs. This change is already in effect as of July 1, 2024.

The City is committed to ensuring a seamless transfer of these critical services from Peel Region. Residents and businesses will receive detailed information in the coming months about how these changes will affect their daily lives, with regular updates provided throughout the transition period.

“Mississauga is ready. The transfer of these essential services to the municipal level is a significant step forward for Mississauga allowing us to oversee our own budgets and our own services. As a City, we can now manage these services alongside other areas of our business streamlining operations. While I welcome these new services, there is still a lot of discussions to take place, working through the operational and budgetary aspects that come with adding these new services.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“These changes are significant for Mississauga, enabling us to better serve our growing population through increased control over essential services. Our commitment is to maintain high-quality services for both residents and businesses. Our objective is to limit any disruptions in these services as we transition responsibilities from the Region to the City.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

December 12, 2024
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Revised Completion Date Notice for Southcreek Road and Etobicoke Valley Dog Park – late Spring 2025 to early Summer 2025

By Announcement, Planning & Development

PROJECT UPDATE – REVISED COMPLETION DATE

East Trunk Offline Storage Facility

Southcreek Road and Etobicoke Valley Dog Park

Peel Region has been working in your area to install a new sanitary trunk sewer offline storage facility,
and properly retire an existing sanitary trunk sewer. Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry
wastewater from your home or business to a water resource recovery facility. Wastewater is created
when water goes down the drain or is flushed down the toilet.

To respond to climate change and meet the demands of a growing population, we are constructing an
underground facility that will store wastewater during large rain events. (For more information, see
peelregion.ca/public-works/environmental-assessments/mississauga/east-trunk-ss-offline-storagefacility.asp for the Environmental Assessment.)

Construction schedule

Restoration of the park is almost complete. However, due to the significant rainfall events that occurred in July and August, the project end date has been further delayed. We anticipate that the park will be open in late Spring 2025 to early Summer 2025. This will ensure that all landscaping and grassed areas are fully restored before opening the park to the public. All efforts will be made to open the Dog Park at the earliest opportunity. All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.

Contractor and working hours

The work is being completed by EBC Inc. and supported by Arcadis, both under contract to Peel Region. This contractor’s normal working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. These hours are consistent with the local municipality’s bylaws. To complete the work on time, there may be times when work will be completed later into the evening or on Saturdays. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but shorter working days would require your neighbourhood to be under construction for a longer period of time. We will attempt to minimize overnight work whenever possible.

Closure of Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and associated trails

To keep pedestrians and their pets safe, the Etobicoke Valley Dog Park and the trails leading to the dog
park will continue to be closed until all work is completed in late Spring 2025 to early Summer 2025. Trail closure signs are posted on site. Alternate dog park locations can be found by visiting
mississauga.ca/events-and-attractions/parks/find-a-park/ Once all work is completed and the dog park is reopened, we will notify residents through an advertisement in the local newspaper and by distributing notices to the surrounding area.

Traffic and parking

We will work to manage traffic in the area for the safety of workers, road users and residents.
• Temporary lane restrictions may be required on Dundas Street East near the active construction area to
complete the work safely. As a result, road users may experience delays on Dundas Street East.
• The south portion of Southcreek Road will remain closed to traffic, as well as the Etobicoke Valley Dog
Park’s parking lot. Access to businesses will be maintained.
• There will be no on-street parking on Southcreek Road during construction.
• Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Safety during construction

Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit
peelregion.ca/construction/workzonesafety

Project funding The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the Federal and Provincial governments and has committed $8 million of combined funding toward this Peel Region project.

Keeping you informed

We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans. Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit peelregion.ca/construction/signup or scan the QR code below (using your cell phone camera) to start signing up.

Information on this project can also be found https://peelregion.ca/construction/project-18-2441
Follow Peel Public Works on X (X.com/peelpublicworks) for project updates.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation

Engineering Services Division

Public Works, Region of Peel

Email: construction@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

December 10, 2024
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Article InSauga – New 64-acre conservation area will be an environmental ‘gem’ in Mississauga

By Announcement, Parks, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Mississauga Ward 1 Coun. Stephen Dasko, in a post to social media, described the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area as “an incredible collaborative initiative that will be 64 acres along Mississauga’s shoreline.”

Construction of the new trails and other park infrastructure began in fall 2023.

Project leaders have said their more recent focus has been on “creating a unique space for the public to enjoy” once the conservation area opens.

“Through consultation with our Indigenous partners, community advisory members and partner organizations, we‘re planning to build an accessible network of trails, boardwalks, lookouts and gathering spaces,” CVC said in an earlier project update. “These new amenities will provide scenic connections to the lake, wetlands, grasslands and forest environments at the conservation area, showcasing the diverse cultural and ecological history of the site.”

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December 4, 2024
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Ready for growth and development: City preparing to finalize Official Plan

By Announcement, Planning & Development

Proposed updates will help bring more housing to Mississauga

Mississauga is preparing to finalize its new Official Plan – an important planning document that helps shape the future of our city. From housing and transportation to the environment and economy, the Official Plan guides how Mississauga will grow and develop over the next 25 years.

Recent updates to the Official Plan include policies to help encourage more housing and new mixed-use communities. The updated plan also addresses new planning-related legislation from the province.

As the City prepares to finalize the Official Plan, there will be several opportunities for members of the public to learn more and share final comments on the draft.

Opportunities for feedback

The City welcomes input on the draft Official Plan:

  • On December 9, City staff will provide an update to Planning and Development Committee – and interested members of the public – on proposed changes to the Official Plan. Many of the changes stem from public feedback received earlier this year.
  • In January, City staff will hold a virtual public meeting to provide an overview of the draft Official Plan, highlight key changes and take input. The draft Official Plan will be posted online in advance of the meeting – and comments are welcome anytime.

Following these meetings, staff will incorporate any additional feedback and bring a final draft of the new Official Plan to Council for adoption in Spring 2025.

Meeting details

What: Planning and Development Committee meeting

When: Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers, City Hall

Participate: Watch the live stream on the City’s website (without registering) or join in person at City Hall. Instructions on how to register for the meeting are included in the meeting agenda.

Information about the January 2025 virtual community meeting will be posted in the new year. If you want to be notified directly, please visit the Official Plan Review engagement website and subscribe for project updates. The virtual meeting presentation will also be recorded and posted on the website after the session.

If you have questions or comments, you can also reach out to official.plan@mississauga.ca.

Background

Every 10 years, the City reviews and updates the Official Plan to ensure it reflects Mississauga’s changing needs and provincial direction. Public input has played an important part in shaping the policies that make up the new Official Plan, including:

  • Where housing, industry, offices and shops should go
  • Which services and amenities such as parks, schools, roads, trails and transit are needed
  • How we protect the city’s culture, heritage and environment
  • How the city should grow and what growth will look like

The new Official Plan will come into effect once it is adopted by City Council and approved by the Province of Ontario.

To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/officialplan

December 3, 2024
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