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Celebrating the contributions of persons with disabilities: December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

By Announcement

A day to celebrate the leadership, resilience and contributions of persons with disabilities in our community.

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities – a day to celebrate the leadership, resilience and contributions of persons with disabilities in our community.

Following a press conference focused on Disability Without Poverty’s 2024 Report Card, the City of Mississauga passed a resolution on November 27 to send a letter to Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and all party leaders highlighting that the current Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is inadequate and that eligibility criteria is too narrow and restrictive. As a result, poverty rates for this group are twice as high as those without disabilities.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the City is required to develop a multi-year accessibility plan that outlines how Mississauga will meet its obligations under the legislation and remove barriers for people with disabilities. The City is currently on its third plan, which builds upon what has been accomplished since introducing its first multi-year plan in 2012.

The City is pleased to share its commitment to removing barriers, along with its continued progress on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: 2023-2028.

Recent initiatives include:

  • Property Tax Rebate Program: offered to low-income seniors (ages 65 and older) and low-income persons with disabilities who own and occupy their own home, the $400 rebate is applied to the tax account to offset property taxes.
  • Eliminating barriers at City facilities and public spaces such as the recent renovation and new addition to Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, which focused on improvements to the quality of recreational services provided to people with disabilities, while implementing higher accessibility standards.
  • Improving the accessibility of MiWay’s transit system. In 2023, 25 enhanced bus shelters were installed. These were equipped with enclosed heated areas, digital schedule information, wave sensors and digital screens. Additionally, accessibility was improved with the installation/restoration of passenger landing pads at 61 bus stop locations.
  • Reducing the unemployment rate for people with disabilities by implementing a targeted outreach strategy for recruiting people with disabilities by partnering with Discover Ability and Ready, Willing and Able to support the employment of persons with disabilities.
  • Offering a variety of recreational and sports activities in an accessible format. These adapted programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities – specifically designed for individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities.

To learn more about the City’s commitments to advancing accessibility and to read the 2023 annual status update, visit the webpage.

Quotes

“Approximately 201,000 Mississauga residents live with a disability. People with disabilities often face multiple barriers to accessing services, facilities and employment – and the need for accessible services will continue to rise as the population ages. As a City, we are committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone has equal access to these items, including offering property tax rebate programs for low-income persons with disabilities and seniors.”
– Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“The City’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan showcases our unwavering dedication to removing barriers and promoting inclusion. With guidance from our community partners and Accessibility Advisory Committee, we continue to enhance Mississauga’s programs and services, promote awareness that go beyond AODA standards. We know these are just the stepping stones towards a more inclusive future, but we remain dedicated towards inclusive growth.”
– Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services

December 3, 2024
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Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Path is Open

By Announcement, Parks, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is pleased to announce that the Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Path is now open for the 2024/25 winter season!

Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.

Holiday hours, as follows:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024): Noon – 6 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2024): 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • New Year’s Day (January 1, 2025): Noon – 8 p.m.

 

December 2, 2024
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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) Program announced for Little Etobicoke Creek area

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

DRAO Announcement

On November 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program has been activated for the Little Etobicoke Creek area in response to the July 16th and August 17th and 18th localized flooding events.

Councillor Dasko was instrumental in having the Provincial officials connect with local residents in Ward 1 for inspections, to ensure that a full understanding of the magnitude of the issues in the area were understood.  The result of which is that the area has been recognized and included in the program.

Applications for the program will be accepted until the deadline of Monday, March 31, 2025. Homeowners and residential tenants, small owner-operated businesses, and not-for-profit organizations may apply for assistance if they reside in the activation area.

Program guidelines, activation area maps, information sheets, and application forms can be found on the DRAO website.

DRAO is a program that can help with the recovery of costs after a natural disaster. Financial help from the program is limited to $250,000 per application, is subject to a $500 deductible (which may be waived for low-income households), and reimburses up to 90% of your total eligible costs with limits for emergency expenses, household appliances, and furnishings.

The DRAO program does not cover all costs. Eligible applicants may receive assistance for emergency expenses and for repair or replacement of essential property if they do not have insurance—or if their insurance is insufficient—to cover their essential costs according to the DRAO program guidelines. Damage due to sewer-backup is not eligible under the program. An exception is made for low-income households as defined by the guidelines. See details online.

In addition, eligible basement repairs are only allowed to the extent they are returned to a basic and safe state (e.g., stud walls and repairs to essential appliances such as furnaces and hot water heaters). Repairs to furnished basements are ineligible unless there is damage to an essential living space. See details online.

DRAO is a provincial program, and is not related to the various programs and initiatives that the City of Mississauga has undertaken related to localized flooding and flood recovery. Residents who do not reside in the DRAO activation area are still eligible for the other City programs and initiatives.

If you have any questions about the DRAO program, you may contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing program staff at: DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.

December 2, 2024
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Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program applications now open

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

The one-time grant is available to eligible homeowners or tenants in Mississauga who had flood damage from the severe weather events in July and August 2024.

December 2, 2024

Today, the City of Mississauga launched its Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, a one-time payment of $1,000 to affected property owners and tenants in Mississauga, who experienced basement flooding on July 16, August 17 and August 18. Residents can only apply for the grant once, even if they own more than one eligible property or experienced flooding on more than one day.

Who is eligible

To be eligible to apply for the Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Be an individual, not a corporation or business entity.
  • Be a registered owner or tenant of a residential dwelling within Mississauga.
  • Have experienced flood damage to your residence from the rainfall events on July 16, August 17 or August 18, 2024.

What you need to apply

Residents must complete a grant application and submit proof of eligibility, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill.

To provide proof of residence, if you are a tenant, you must show proof that you live at the eligible residence. You can provide:

  • Lease or rental agreement
  • Ontario driver’s license
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Insurance policy
  • Utility, telephone or internet bill

All applicants must provide proof of flooding within a residential dwelling, such as:

  • Proof of an insurance claim made for flooding.
  • Correspondence with 311 Customer Service, a Councillor’s office or City staff.
  • Invoices, receipts or quotes for flood cleanup or repairs.
  • Photos of flooding in the residential dwelling, with the file’s metadata date stamped.

Applying online

Visit the webpage and upload the supporting documents, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

Each file must be 5 MB or smaller and in one of the following formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF or WebP.

Applying by mail

Mail a completed Flood Relief Grant Application and supporting documents to the following address:

Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program
Transportation and Works
Environmental Services Section
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1

For more information about the grant, residents are asked to call 311.

Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.

Important facts about stormwater

There are more than 51,000 storm drains in Mississauga, 1,900 km of storm sewer pipes, 270 km of ditches, 150 km of creeks, and 80 stormwater management facilities.

Valued at more than $7 billion, Mississauga’s stormwater drainage system requires constant care. Staff continue to assess and prioritize the most effective improvements to this aging infrastructure. Installing stormwater infrastructure requires a large investment up front, and it is expensive, but important to maintain.

Rebate programs

In February 2025, the City will be launching two additional rebate programs:

  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program will provide rebates up to $6,800 for eligible flood prevention improvements.
  • Flood Resilience Rebate Program will provide rebates of 50 per cent of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $3,000 to cover costs associated with eligible measures taken to make improvements to your home to minimize flooding impact.

Other subsidies

Region of Peel Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate (Current): The Region provides a $1,500 rebate for eligible homeowners to cover the cost of installing a sanitary backwater valve to reduce basement flooding due to sanitary back-ups of wastewater from the sanitary sewer. For more information, visit peelregion.ca.

Useful links

Read more about the City’s stormwater infrastructure.

Learn more about how to reduce the risk of flooding on your property.

Watch the City’s Flooding Information Session video.

December 2, 2024
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Upcoming Service Disruptions in December -Lakeshore West

By Announcement, Transit, Ward 1

We hope you are doing well as we get ready to celebrate the holiday season.

We would like to share some upcoming planned service adjustments and construction updates that will impact your community

Lakeshore West: Friday evening to Sunday, Nov. 29 -Dec. 1

From late evening on Friday Nov. 29 and throughout the weekend, there will be no GO Train service between Union Station and Oakville GO due to construction along Lakeshore West. GO Trains will run between Niagara Falls and Oakville GO with minor schedule adjustments.

There will be no GO Transit service at Exhibition, Mimico, Long Branch and Port Credit GO stations.

Long Branch GO will be closed throughout the weekend due to construction. During this time, the temporary pathway from Edgeware Drive will remain open, however, access to the north platform from the temporary pathway will be closed. There will be no access to the station or the parking lot from 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 5:00 a.m. Reserved parking spot owners who are affected will be notified.

Learn more.

Please check your schedules before you travel.

Lakeshore West: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8

  • All Lakeshore line train service will operate on an hourly schedule.
  • For those who normally connect from the Lakeshore East service to travel west, not all trains will continue past Union Station.
  • GO bus connection times will be adjusted.
  • There will be some late night service adjustments on December 6.

Lakeshore West: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15

  • All Lakeshore line train service will operate on an hourly schedule.
  • For those who normally connect from the Lakeshore East service to travel west, not all trains will continue past Union Station.
  • GO bus connection times will be adjusted.
  • There will be some late night service adjustments on December 13.

Lakeshore West: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22

  • All Lakeshore line train service will operate on an hourly schedule.
  • For those who normally connect from the Lakeshore East service to travel west, not all trains will continue past Union Station.
  • GO bus connection times will be adjusted.
  • There will be some late night service adjustments on December 20.
November 29, 2024
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Service Changes Effective Dec 23: New Route 31 Ogden & Holiday Adjustments

By Announcement, Transit

Effective December 23, 2024 MiWay will make adjustments to two routes and service frequency changes in order to:

  • Respond to road construction at Dixie Mall
  • Align service with seasonal demand during the holidays

Changes to Route 5 Dixie and Launch of Route 31 Ogden

In response to Dixie Road construction, a permanent route is being introduced to provide consistent, reliable service for riders along Dixie Road and in Lakeview. Route 5 Dixie southbound will no longer service Ogden Road. Instead, the new Route 31 Ogden, operating seven days a week, will replace the temporary Ogden Shuttle, offering direct access from Dixie Outlet Mall to Long Branch GO and along Ogden Road. This change will enable riders to plan their trips online with greater accuracy and reliability.

Seasonal Adjustments for Holiday Demand

From December 23 to January 5 seasonal service frequency changes will be in place to align with holiday travel demand.This includes a reduced schedule during weekdays and special holiday service on certain routes. Key changes include:

High School Routes: Due to high school holiday closures, all 300-series routes will pause service from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025. Regular service resumes on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Ride Free New Year’s Eve: To encourage safe holiday celebrations, MiWay will offer free rides beginning at 7 p.m. on December 31. Several key routes will operate until 4 a.m. on January 1 to support riders getting home safely.

November 29, 2024
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Postal Strike – Committee of Adjustment Notices for Ward 1 December 12th, 2024

By Announcement, Ward 1

The Committee of Adjustment (CoA) notices for the December 12, 2024 meetings were picked up by Canada Post, but due to the postal strike it is unlikely that residents would have received them.  The City has met the requirements of the Planning Act by posting the notices online on the Council and Committee Calendar, and additionally the (CoA) signs will be displayed for Consent Applications starting today and Minor Variances on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Please review the Committee of Adjustment notices and follow instructions if you wish to submit a letter of objection or support for an application.  Here are the links to each meeting on December 12th:

1:00pm 1063 Eastmount, 1404 Milton, 1634 Crestview

3:30pm 28 Mohawk, 1619 Crediton

November 29, 2024
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Mississauga is ready for winter!

By Announcement, Resources

Mississauga is ready to weather the winter

The City’s crews are once again ready to respond to snowfall to help keep you moving safely – clearing roads, on-street bike lanes, priority sidewalks and other City infrastructure after a snowfall.

The City follows a priority route system. Priority infrastructure is cleared first. This includes priority roads, priority sidewalks, bus stops, roadside multi-use trails, pedestrian crossings, on-street bike lanes, and parking lots and entrances connected to community centres, arenas and libraries.

It can take 12 to 24 hours to clear this infrastructure after the snow has stopped.

City crews then move on to clearing residential roads, park trails, pathways and easements to schools. This infrastructure is cleared within 24 to 36 hours after the snow has stopped. Residential roads are not cleared to bare pavement but are cleared to be safe and passable for vehicles. Some snow pack may be left on the road.

You can track the progress of the City’s plows and sidewalk-clearing equipment using the online plow tracker.

Winter Safety Tips

* Give plows lots of space and drive according to weather conditions.

* When it snows, remove parked vehicles on residential streets. Parked vehicles can limit or block snowplows from clearing the snow.

* Clear your walkway and sidewalk so that others can travel safely. Consider offering to help those who may need assistance.

* Use salt according to the manufacturer’s instructions to minimize the impact on the environment. If you see oversalting at one of our MiWay bus stops, you can report it by calling 311.

* Ensure pets are brought indoors during extreme weather conditions.

* Clear snow and ice off your vehicle, including all windows, headlights, roof and hood before you head out.

* Consider wearing appropriate footwear to avoid slips and falls and installing winter tires for better traction

Stay updated on snow clearing in Mississauga * Visit mississauga.ca/snow to learn more about snow clearing in the city. * Visit mississauga.ca/temporaryparking to find out if winter on-street parking restrictions are in effect and if temporary parking permits are suspended due to a weather event. * Follow @MississaugaSnow on X for timely snow-clearing updates.

* Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) for questions related to the City’s snow clearing operations or to report a missed street after the level of service timelines have ended.

November 28, 2024
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Family and Intimate Partner Violence (FIPV) 2024 Awareness Campaign Launch

By Announcement, Campaign

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. To commemorate this day, the Community Safety and Well-being Plan’s Family Violence Action Table is launching the 2024 ‘Break The Silence’ awareness campaign aimed at survivors of family and intimate partner violence (FIPV), bystanders and the general public.

Family and intimate partner violence

It happens mostly to women, and it threatens their basic right to live free of violence.

Intimate partner violence is any pattern of behaviour that’s used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. It includes all physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.

Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in Peel

It’s a widespread and growing public health concern and instances of violence are also more severe. Violence and abuse can lead to poor physical and mental health, serious injuries and even homicide. On June 22, 2023 Peel Region Council declared intimate partner violence epidemic in Peel

In 2023, Peel police responded to just over 16,000 incidents of family and intimate partner violence. That’s 44 disputes every day or almost 2 every hour. That’s just what gets reported as most incidents are not reported.

Break the silence

Let’s continue the conversation about family and intimate partner violence and work together to stop violence and abuse in all forms.

Help is available

If it’s an emergency call 911 immediately.

November 25, 2024
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Blazing a trail to sustainability with Mississauga’s first net-zero energy fire station

By Announcement, Events, Resources

Join us as we officially open Mississauga’s newest fire station.

Join Mayor Carolyn Parrish, our Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services team, along with Ward 9 Councillor Martin Reid and distinguished guests, for a special ceremony to open Mississauga’s newest fire station on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Following the ceremony stop by one of our public education booths to learn about fire safety, tour the station and explore our first electric pumper.

What:

Opening of Fire Station 125

When:

Saturday, November 30, 2024
12 to 3 p.m.
12 p.m. ceremony with activities following

Where:

Fire Station 125
6627 Tenth Line W., Mississauga
(Ceremony will take place inside the Fire Station)
Free parking is available nearby.

November 25, 2024
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