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City of Mississauga Announces New Commissioner of Community Services

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April 15, 2020

The City of Mississauga has selected Shari Lichterman as the new Commissioner of Community Services effective May 16, 2020. Lichterman has been the Director of Recreation for the City since 2015. She replaces Paul Mitcham, who will transition to become the new City Manager on May 16, 2020.

“I am pleased to welcome Shari to the City’s Leadership Team as Commissioner of Community Services,” said Paul Mitcham, Commissioner, Community Services. “I have had the pleasure of working with Shari for the past few years and am pleased to have her leading our Community Services team. Shari brings with her extensive background and experience in recreation, programming, finance, performance management and strategic partnerships. She will be a great asset to an already strong leadership team. She is well-positioned to work with Council, the community and staff to continue to deliver quality and excellence through all lines of business provided by the Community Services Department.”

Mississauga City Council passed a by-law to appoint Lichterman to the position at its Council meeting today.

In her new role as Commissioner, Lichterman will report to into the City Manager’s Office and will oversee the following divisions: Culture; Fire and Emergency Services; Library; Parks, Forestry and Environment; and Recreation.

These business areas provide programs, services and opportunities to meet leisure and recreational needs, support education and learning, provide unique cultural experiences, offer diverse green spaces for residents to enjoy and deliver emergency planning and fire services.

“I am proud to work for the City of Mississauga and am committed to continuing to provide residents with the programs and services that enrich their quality of life,” said Lichterman. “In my new role, I look forward to working with all Community Services staff, the City’s Leadership Team and working closer with Mayor and Council.”

Prior to joining the City of Mississauga, Lichterman served as Vice-President of Eastern Operations at Canlan Ice Sports Corp. In this role, she had financial and operational responsibility for ice and multi-sport facilities in Ontario, Quebec and the United States. Prior to her experience at Canlan, Lichterman was an owner and the Director of Operations for Firland Management LLC, a consulting and management company specializing in ice arenas and recreational facilities.

Lichterman has a Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University, a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Carleton University as well as designations as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant.

She is a proud resident of Mississauga where she lives together with her husband and two children.

April 15, 2020
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Wireless Locations in Ward 1

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Marina Area

  • Lakefront Marina
  • Marina Dockside

Lakeshore Rd. Splash Pad Area

  • Lakefront Depot
  • Lakefront Volleyball Areas (P1, P5, P6)
  • Lakefront Promenade Drive
  • Lakefront Promenade Splash Pad Area

Port Credit Library

  • Port Credit Library Rooftop (Memorial Park)

Port Credit BIA Intersections

  • Lakeshore Rd. & Cawthra Rd.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Meadow Wood Rd.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Shawnmarr Rd.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Stavebank Rd.
  • Mississauga Rd. & Lakeshore Rd.
  • Hurontario St. & High St.
  • Hurontario St. & Inglewood Dr.
  • Hurontario St. & Lakeshore Rd.
  • Hurontario St. & Park St.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Beechwood Ave.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Cumberland Dr.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Elizabeth St.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Elmwood Ave.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Hampton Crescent
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Hiawatha Dr.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Inverhouse Dr.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & John St.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Maple Ave.
  • Lakeshore Rd. & Shaw Dr.

Note: There is a 300 foot radius for WiFi coverage in these areas

April 14, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Provincial Offences Courthouse – Screening & Hearing Appointments April 6 to May 29, 2020 Adjourned

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Closed – Provincial Offences Courthouse 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West closed until further notice.

COVID-19 | April 6, 2020

All scheduled matters under the Provincial Offices Act (POA) matters, Screening and Hearing Appointments scheduled between  April 6 through to and including May 29, 2020 are being adjourned. Attendance at court is not required at this time.  New court dates, screening or hearing appointments will be sent by mail to the address on file with the court.

The Government of Ontario under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA), suspended any limitation periods in statutes and regulations for the duration of the State of Emergency. This will impact timelines under the Provincial Offences Act and related proceedings. A copy of the order is available online at: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200073.

To learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Mississauga visit mississauga.ca/coronavirus.

For further COVID-19 information, please visit Region of Peel Public Health

April 6, 2020
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Free Webinars for Mississauga Businesses Responding to COVID-19: Registration Now Open

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COVID-19 | April 6, 2020

The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office is providing free webinars for small and medium sized businesses in Mississauga responding to COVID-19 to help support them during this difficult time.

“We continue to meet virtually with members of Mississauga’s Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) and work closely with businesses to gauge the impacts COVID-19 is having on our business community and identify support that is needed,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Our Economic Development Office is fully virtual and continues to serve business clients on a daily basis. Many of our local business are concerned with how they will manage during this unprecedented time of uncertainty and these webinars aim to help them navigate through these new challenges.”

“The Economic Development Office, including the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC) is here for our businesses as we continue to be operational and accessible by phone, email and online,” said Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development. “It’s no longer business as usual, so we continue to look at new ways that we can support local businesses and provide helpful resources during these challenging times.”

The Economic Development Office is offering the following free webinars:

  • Hackers Beware – Protecting what Matters in your Business – April 8
  • Social Media Tactics your Small Business can use during COVID-19 – April 15
  • Becoming Digitally Disruptive – April 21
  • Marketing During a Time of Crisis – April 23
  • Customer Loyalty During and After a Time of Crisis – April 28
  • Selling Online: Everything you need to know in One Awesome Presentation – May 7
  • Selling Online: eCommerce during the Age of the ePocalypse – May 13
  • Rethinking Growth During and After a Time of Crisis – May 20
  • T2 Tax Seminar – June 9

In addition, the following paid webinars are also available.

  • How to use LinkedIn to Grow your Business – May 5
  • 10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business – May 7

Click here to register.

COVID-19 Business Relief Portal
In addition, the City has launched a new dedicated online resource for Mississauga’s business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The web portal is a one-stop site for businesses to get the latest information on government updates, relief packages and services offered by all levels of government.

April 6, 2020
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Ontario Protecting Consumers from Price Gouging

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News Release

March 28, 2020

Offenders face fines of up to $500,000 for charging unfair prices on necessary goods

TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford announced new penalties to combat price gouging and hold offenders accountable for raising prices significantly on the necessary goods Ontarians need to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19.

Effective immediately, the government has issued an emergency order that retail businesses and individuals in Ontario cannot charge unfair prices for necessary goods.

Individual offenders can face a ticket of $750, or, if summoned to court and convicted, could face a maximum penalty of a $100,000 fine and one year in jail. If convicted, a company director or officer could face a fine of up to $500,000 and up to a year in jail, and a corporation could face a fine of up to $10 million.

“Starting today, we are taking serious steps to ensure our frontline workers, our families and our most vulnerable citizens have what they need to stay safe,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We are putting an end to those trying to profit off of one of the darkest periods in our province’s history. If you’re engaging in price gouging on necessary goods, we are going to slap you with a ticket or you could face fines or jail time.”

Necessary goods include:

  • Masks and gloves used as personal protective equipment in relation to infections.
  • Non-prescription medications for the treatment of the symptoms of the coronavirus.
  • Disinfecting agents intended for cleaning and disinfecting objects or humans.
  • Personal hygiene products, including soap products and paper products.

“As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve provincially and globally, we are seeing a shortage of necessary goods available to the public, such as hand sanitizers and household cleaners,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Government and Consumer Services. “We will not tolerate those taking advantage of these difficult times to charge unfair and unreasonable prices. It is not right and our government is taking swift and decisive action to put an end to it with extremely stiff penalties.”

Consumers can report an individual who is price gouging by filing a complaint at 1-800-889-9768 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by filing a report online.

 

QUICK FACTS

  • The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act establishes the province’s legal framework for managing emergencies.
  • The order will be in effect for the duration of the declared provincial emergency.
  • Under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA), the order prohibits persons, including retailers, from selling necessary goods for unconscionable prices. “Unconscionable prices” would be defined as a price that grossly exceeds the price at which similar goods are readily available to like consumers, which is consistent with well-established principles from the Consumer Protection Act.
  • Violating the order can result in a ticket in the amount of $750, or a charge under the EMCPA, with the possibility of a court imposed fine of up to $100,000 and up to a year imprisonment for an individual. A director or officer of a corporation could face a fine of not more than $500,000 and a term of imprisonment of not more than one year. In the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $10,000,000 may be imposed.
  • Businesses and organizations who can supply emergency products and innovative solutions to support the government’s response to COVID-19 can visit Ontario.ca/OntarioTogether.
  • The government is currently consulting on other ways to improve consumer protections in Ontario. Those interested can take part in a survey at the following link: Share your feedback to help us improve the rules under Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act.

 

March 28, 2020
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City Launches Online COVID-19 Resources for Mississauga Businesses

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COVID-19 | March 27, 2020

The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office has launched a new dedicated online resource for the business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The web portal will be a one-stop site for businesses to get the latest information on government updates, relief packages and services offered by the City.

COVID-19 Business Relief Portal

The page also includes a COVID-19 Business Relief Portal. The Business Relief Portal is a self-selection tool that helps identify relief programs and incentives that best apply to specific business needs and links to the government source of support. It also includes information on employee support, financial assistance and upcoming webinars and training sessions, offered by the City, that include topics such as building online/ecommerce to help Mississauga businesses mitigate the economic impacts as a result of COVID-19.

“We understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on local businesses. Many are concerned about how they will weather this economic storm. Our City has taken measures where possible, such as deferring taxes to reduce financial stress during this challenging time. Our Economic Development Office is equipped and ready to support our businesses, small and large, with one-on-one support. We will continue to consult with our Economic Development Advisory Board as this situation unfolds and support local manufacturers interested in retooling their operations to produce essential medical supplies needed to battle this virus,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie.

Mayor Bonnie Crombie and City Councillors continue to meet virtually with members of Mississauga’s Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy, as well as possible solutions to this economic challenge.

“This is a difficult time for many businesses and employees here in Mississauga and our Economic Development Office is committed to ensuring business operators and employees have the information they need to make informed decisions,” said Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development. “We continue to work closely with all levels of government and regional partners to provide the most up-to-date information for companies to learn how they can gain access to the programs and relief opportunities available to them.”

The Economic Development Office remains virtually operational offering:

·          Business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at 905-896-5016

·          Business Advisors ready to provide guidance and support with the emerging and immediate needs of the business community

·          Webinars and online training to entrepreneurs and small businesses replacing previously scheduled in person seminars

·          Information about provincial and federal support for businesses at thefutureisunlimited.ca/covid-19.

To learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Mississauga to support local businesses visit mississauga.ca/coronavirus or follow @CityMississauga on Twitter.

For health information, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus

March 27, 2020
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Mississauga City Council Provides Additional Relief In Response to COVID-19

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Stormwater Charge Deferral By 90 Days
Sign By-law Amendment

COVID-19 | March 25, 2020

At the March 25 Council meeting, Mississauga City Council provided for a deferral of the Stormwater Charge by up to 90 days and amended the City’s Sign By-law in response to COVID-19 to help further mitigate impacts on residents and businesses.

“We’re working to provide relief where we can to residents and businesses,” said Mayor Crombie. “These are unprecedented times, so deferring items like the property tax and now the stormwater charge is the right thing to do. We all have a responsibility to act where and how we can.”

Stormwater Charge Deferral – 90 Days

This deferral until later in the year is to help provide cash flow relief over the next few months.

The charge will need to be paid before the end of the year.

The Region of Peel bills this service on behalf of the City and will action the deferral through their billing system. Details to be confirmed at Region of Peel Council.

What is the Stormwater Charge?

This is a dedicated source of revenue that appears on the Region of Peel water bill to manage the rain and melted snow flowing from our properties on to our streets and down into more than 51,000 storm drains. This water flows through a large and complex network of pipes and waterways directly into Lake Ontario.

The charge is identified on the bill as a Stormwater Charge and shows the number of billing units for the property, the daily rate being charged, the total number of days included in the bill cycle along with the total Stormwater Charge amount. For more information visit: Stormwater Charge

Sign By-law Amendment

Council amended the  Sign By-law and Portable Signs on Road Allowances Corporate Policy during the Declared Emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to provide additional advertising opportunities for businesses and community groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. This provision will be in place as long as the state of emergency is in place, or until June 30, 2020 except for community groups who will have this provision until December 31, 2020.

·          Three additional portable signs per street front are added without a permit
·          The maximum display period was extended from 21 days to 30 days
·          The number of permits per group was increased from 10 to 15 per year

Businesses and Community groups can access portable sign applications online using eSigns.

March 26, 2020
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