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Mississauga Chosen to Host Ontario Summer Games in 2022

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The City of Mississauga has been selected by the Government of Ontario to host the 2022 Ontario Summer Games (OSG).

“Mississauga is thrilled to once again be selected to host the Ontario Summer Games,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “As Canada’s sixth-largest city, we pride ourselves on our ability to host large-scale sporting events like these. I want to thank the Province for choosing Mississauga. We can’t wait to welcome Ontario’s top athletes, their coaches, families and fans to our great City in 2022.”

“Having hosted the 2016 Ontario Summer Games and the 2018 Ontario 55+ Summer Games, we are excited to build on those successful events and deliver an even better experience in 2022,” said Shari Lichterman, Director, Recreation. “Our staff and volunteers are ready to work with our host committee and start planning another great event for our community and the visiting athletes.”

Lichterman added, Mississauga continues to deliver on its Sport Tourism Strategy with these successful bids.  Next year, the City is home to the 2020 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships and the 2020 Karate Canada Junior National Championships. Mississauga is also hosting the 2021 Ontario Parasport Games.

The 2022 Ontario Summer Games will be held in Mississauga from August 11-14, 2022.

About the Ontario Summer Games:

The Ontario Summer Games is the largest multi-sport event in the province. It attracts 3,000 young athletes 15 and 16 years old as well their coaches, managers, officials and their families. The Games are a program of the Ministry, Culture and Sport. For more information about the Games please visit: Games Ontario at mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/gamesontario/gamesontario.shtml

 

 

 

 

Help with utility bills or rent to avoid eviction

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You may be eligible for one-time financial help if you are behind in your bills or facing eviction.

This help is available one-time only to avoid having your utilities disconnected or being evicted from your home.

Check your eligibility

You can apply if you live in Peel and you have received:

  • Written notice from a utility company that your service is about to be shut-off due to non-payment, or
  • A notice of eviction for missing a rent or mortgage payment.

Apply online: a 2 step process

Step 1 – When you apply from the link below, you will be asked to create a Region of Peel account. Follow the instructions provided. If you already have an account, you will be asked to log in to your account.

Once you log in, you will get an email message with a link to complete step 2.

Step 2 – After you receive your email notice, log in to the link shown in the email to apply for this service (pay your past-due bills).

Apply online

You will be contacted within 4 business days for further information and to discuss your situation.

If you are not eligible, you will receive a letter in the mail.

If you can’t apply online, you can call us to complete an application over the phone at 905-793-9200 (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

If you have trouble paying bills on an ongoing basis, you may need to consider other options to lower your monthly bills or rent. You can also apply for financial help from Ontario Works.

Mi-Way Holiday Season Schedule

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Starting December 23, 2019, MiWay will operate on revised schedules for the upcoming holiday season. These schedule adjustments will be in effect until January 3, 2020. Customers are encouraged to use miway.ca/planatrip for the most up to date schedules and information.

On New Year’s Eve, all customers are invited to ride free between 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Some MiWay routes will offer extended late night service until 4 a.m. Additional information about the holiday service schedules can be found at miway.ca/holiday.

Additionally, on January 6, 2020, schedules will be revised on some MiWay routes to improve service reliability. Earlier and later trips have been added on some local and express routes, expanding service hours on main corridors, including routes 42 Derry, 103 Hurontario Express and 109 Malton Express.

For a full list, visit miway.ca/servicechanges. Other service changes include:

  1. Route 57 Courtneypark will have added weekday service to the Infield Loop on Britannia Road East, north of Courtneypark Drive (Toronto Pearson Airport).Some weekday trips servicing GO stations have been cancelled due to low ridership demand. Customers are encouraged to use earlier or later trips, or alternative route options. For more information, visit miway.ca/servicechanges

 

Peel’s winter garbage exemption period

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(December 16, 2019) – The Region of Peel reminds all residents about the change to its garbage exemption period for winter 2019.

 

OLD DATE NEW DATE
December 2019

(Christmas/New Year)

January 27-31, 2020

February 3-7, 2020

There will be no garbage exemption during the holiday season. Check your collection calendar to find your garbage exemption day.

During the exemption period, remember to put your extra garbage out only on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day.

There is no maximum amount of acceptable garbage (check our website for a full list of items) that you can put on the curb. Garbage bag tags are not required during exemption periods.

Excess garbage cannot:

  • Weigh more than 20 kg (44 lbs).
  • Be larger than 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high.
  • Be smaller than 30 cm (12 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) high.

Put your excess garbage close to but not on top of your garbage bins, leaving at least 1 m (3 ft.) of clear space between your extra garbage item(s) and your bins.

Residents are also encouraged to check their collection calendar or sign-up to receive free weekly collection reminders by email, text message, or phone call.

The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 175,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. Recognized as a leader in management and service delivery, the Region of Peel received Excellence Canada’s Platinum Award for Excellence, Innovation and Wellness®. For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter at @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

MiWay 2020 Fare Update

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December 17, 2019

As 2020 approaches, PRESTO fares will remain at 2019 rates and beginning on January 6, customers will see a 25 cent increase to cash fares. MiWay has also extended the acceptance of paper tickets by four months until April 30, 2020.

“Investing in our transit system to meet customer needs is an important priority for us,” said Geoff Marinoff, Director, Transit. “MiWay’s focus is to maintain a balance between affordable fare options and committing to efficient, reliable and accessible transit for everyone while remaining consistent with the fares of other Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) transit systems.”

MiWay’s 2020 fares:

Fare Item Fare Update
Cash Fare $4 $0.25 increase
Senior $1 Cash Fare
(Weekday rides only: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
$1 No change
Child PRESTO Single Fare $1.75 No change
Youth PRESTO Single Fare $2.35 No change
Adult PRESTO Single Fare $3.10 No change
Senior PRESTO Single Fare $2.10 No change
Adult PRESTO Monthly Pass $135 No change
Senior PRESTO Monthly Pass $65 No change

PRESTO is the easiest way to pay a fare on MiWay – by switching over, customers save 90 cents per ride for adults and even more for seniors and youth. Paper tickets are no longer being sold, but will be accepted until April 30, 2020. Please note that MiWay tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.

PRESTO service locations are available across the Greater Toronto Area, including the City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT). PRESTO cardholders can load their card online, by phone, through the PRESTO app or where PRESTO is sold.

The senior $1 cash fare will also remain available. Seniors can ride MiWay for $1 cash on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

For more information, visit miway.ca/busfares.

Visit MiWay’s Trip Planner to plan your commute and get trip updates in real-time or call 905-615-INFO (4636) for assistance.

Mississauga is doing a Noise Control By-law Review

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Noise Control By-law

The City of Mississauga is updating its Noise By-laws to make them more responsive to our residents and neighbourhoods.

We are working to ensure everyone who lives, works, learns and plays in Mississauga can enjoy a more liveable community.

We want to hear your thoughts on potential changes to our processes in areas such as permitted periods for noise, the complaint response process, and exemption permits.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Take our survey, share your ideas or check the Key Dates for upcoming consultation sessions.

Noise Control By-law

The City of Mississauga is updating its Noise By-laws to make them more responsive to our residents and neighbourhoods.

We are working to ensure everyone who lives, works, learns and plays in Mississauga can enjoy a more liveable community.

We want to hear your thoughts on potential changes to our processes in areas such as permitted periods for noise, the complaint response process, and exemption permits.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Take our survey, share your ideas or check the Key Dates for upcoming consultation sessions.