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Vimy Park Re-opening – September 23rd 10 am

By Events, Parks, Ward 1
Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko invites you to a community celebration at Vimy Park (formally Cenotaph Park) in Port Credit, following recent exciting improvements keeping with the site’s heritage significance.

Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Time:
10 to 11 a.m.

Location:
Vimy Park
29 Stavebank Road
Mississauga, L5G 2T5

Parking:
Due to limited parking in the area, please park at Port Credit Arena or the library. Paid street parking is available as well.

You are invited to be a guest at this celebration which will include greetings from Councillor Dasko and special guests.

Note: this is an outdoor, rain or shine event. Kindly dress according to weather conditions.

Please share with local individuals or groups who may be interested in attending.

 

Please RSVP by September 20th, 2023 to Stephen at stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca or 905-615-3200 ext. 5100.

If you have accessibility requirements, please advise Stephen at 905-615-3200 ext. 5100 by September 20th, 2023.

September 12, 2023
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J.C. Saddington Trail Re-opening – September 23rd – 12:30 pm

By Events, Parks, Ward 1
Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko invites you to a community celebration at J.C. Saddington Park, following some recent exciting improvements to the trail’s infrastructure.

Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Time:
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Location:
J.C. Saddington Park (trail within)
53 Lake Street
Mississauga, L5H 1A3

Parking:
Parking lot attached to the park. Please be advised due to the time of day the lot may be busier than usual.


You are invited to be a guest at the celebration which will include greetings from Councillor Dasko and special guests.

Note: this is an outdoor, rain or shine event. Kindly dress according to weather conditions.

Please share with local individuals or groups who may be interested in attending.

Please RSVP by September 21st, 2023 to Stephen at stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca or 905-615-3200 ext. 5100.

If you have accessibility requirements, please advise Stephen at 905-615-3200 ext. 5100 by September 21st, 2023.

September 12, 2023
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Herbicide Treatment Notification – Cawthra Park – August 22 and 23, 2023

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

Notice of upcoming invasive species treatment by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). Treatment will involve the use of herbicides to reduce the number of invasive plants and their threats to the natural area.

The work will be taking place at Cawthra Park and will be targeting two different species of plants. Please see below for more detailed information:

  • Target species: Japanese Knotweed
  • Details: A small patch along the trail running along the east side of the park, adjacent to the houses. The area was treated in 2022 and any regrowth will be retreated this year. The area is just south of South Sheridan Way. Impacted residents will be notified by letter.
  • Target species: Phragmites
  • Details: Several patches near the entrance to the park off of Eight Street, on both sides of the pathway. This area was treated in 2022. Impacted residents will be notified by letter. An additional area will be treated in 2023, near the back of the community centre. Any plants present on the woodland side of the wooden boards will be treated this year, with any remaining plants treated once the boards are removed in 2024.

The treatment is scheduled for August 22nd and 23rd. As herbicides are being used, all work is weather dependent so the treatment days are subject to change. As per Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticides Act, signage will be posted at least 24 hours before treatment (no longer than 7 days prior), and will be removed 48 hours after treatment (no longer than 10 days after).

CVC will be using Roundup VisionMax (Glyphosate) which is sprayed using a handheld/backpack sprayer.

Crews will be working Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August 15, 2023
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Herbicide Treatment Notification – Adamson Estate

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

Notice of upcoming herbicide application by the Forestry Department through the use of Brinkman Living Infrastructure beginning Friday, August 11th, 2023.

Chemical control will be completed at the following parks. See below for more details:

  • Adamson Estate
    • Target species: Japanese Knotweed
    • Details: Re-treatment of the areas treated in 2022. This includes any plants present throughout the natural area. Flagging tape has been installed in these areas for the Contractors. They are expected to remove it following treatment.

The herbicide being used is VisionMax (Glyphosate) and is sprayed using a handheld/backpack sprayer.

Please note: The site will have notice signs posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed in 1 week, but may extend into further weeks as needed as the work is weather dependent.

August 9, 2023
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A TREE DEDICATION FOR ALICE CASSELMAN

By Announcement, Events, Parks, Ward 1

Mississauga, Ontario, August 4th – In recognition of all her work for both the environment and community, a tree will be presented to Alice Casselman, the founding president of ACER, by the City of Mississauga’s Ward 1 and 3 councillors, Stephen Dasko and Chris Fonseca. This ceremony and mini tour will begin at 3:00pm at Fleetwood Park (2000 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E) and everyone is welcome to attend.

For years Alice Casselman, through ACER, has been giving both individuals and organizations opportunities to get involved within their communities to help plant, maintain and monitor trees. Over time, Alice has worked, with support from the City of Mississauga, to increase canopy cover vital to building climate resilience in neighbourhoods. ACER has also planted and monitored hundreds of trees and has provided educational opportunities for countless students through the Planting for Change and Canada Summer Jobs programs.

This event will be open to the entire community and will celebrate Alice and her work.

ACER’s Mission:

ACER is a non-profit organization dedicated to building climate resilience through planting, measuring and monitoring trees. Through various programs, ACER educates volunteers about climate change and provides opportunities for communities to better the tree canopy in their own backyards.

To find out more about ACER’s mission and projects go to https://www.acer-acre.ca/ or find us on instragram @climatesake, or on facebook @Association for Canadian Educational Resources.

August 2, 2023
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Indigenous Art Along the Waterfront

By Parks, Ward 1
Artwork along the waterfront will form a public art trail of works by Indigenous artists. This will include permanent public artworks, murals on buildings near the waterfront and the use of natural materials in public art installations.

Mississauga’s waterfront shoreline along Lake Ontario measures approximately 22 kilometres and extends west from Toronto towards Oakville. While there is Indigenous art located throughout the city, the shoreline of Lake Ontario provides rich opportunities to celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples, their culture, history and ongoing stewardship of the lands and waters.

A new webpage has been launched, and you can find it here.  The content includes an introductory section about the art trail as well as an “About the Curator” section featuring Philip Cote who is working with members of the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation and the City’s public art program on this project.

July 19, 2023
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TRCA Notification: Invasive Species Management at Arsenal Lands

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

TRCA strategically manages invasive plant species at specific restoration project sites throughout our jurisdiction. Working closely with their partners, TRCA follows best management practices including integrated pest management that uses a variety of preventative and non-chemical pest management strategies (e.g., continuous mowing to suppress growth, spading, solarizing, and composting) which aligns with TRCA’s Invasive Species Management Strategy. Depending on the severity of the infestation and the plant species, herbicide application is often the best management option that allows restoration of the landscape using native plant species.

This summer they will be applying herbicide to manage invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis) in the Arsenal Lands (Closest Address: Lakeshore Dr E & Dixie Road, Mississauga, Small Arms Inspection Building) to achieve the larger objective of invasive species management throughout the Peel Region Parks. Using licensed applicators, these species will be treated with herbicide (Habitat Aqua – PCP #32374) following all applicable legislation. Standard regulatory signage will be installed in the treatment area before it occurs and will be removed once management efforts have been completed. Invasive control assessments and necessary adaptive management activities will occur in the coming seasons to further improve the site’s biodiversity.

Spraying will take place between July 24 and August 18. You can find a map of the spray sites below:

Should you have any questions or concerns about this work, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Cormack, Project Manager, Ecosystem Management chris.cormack@trca.ca.

July 18, 2023
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