Thirsty?
Drink tap
water……. Join the community for a water treatment plant tour
920 East Avenue, Mississauga
Saturday, May 11, 2019
10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Last tour at 3:30 P.M.
Learn how your tap water is treated using one of the largest and most technologically advanced water treatment plants in Canada.
Guided 30 minute tours will be offered every 10 minutes.Comfortable, closed toe shoes are mandatory for this tour.
Children must be supervised.
For more information call 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
Port Credit Slow Roll
Port Credit Slow Roll 2019 Community Bike Rides departing from J C Saddington Park north parking lot at 7 pm on the following dates:
- April 25th
- May 9th
- May 23rd
- June 6th
- June 20th
- July 4th
- July 18th
- August 1st
- August 15th
- August 29th
- September 12th
- September 26th
Events are subject to weather related cancellations. Notification of cancellations to be 3 hours or more prior to the event.
Join the Port Credit Slow Roll Facebook site or register at pcslowroll@gmail.com.
Current water levels along the Lake Ontario shoreline are high and are nearing the levels set in 2017, when extreme conditions caused significant damage along the lakeshore in Mississauga. Levels in Lake Ontario are higher than usual due to higher than usual intake from Lake Erie and restriction of water outflow at the Moses-Saunders Power Dam. Staff are regularly patrolling the City of Mississauga shoreline and report some flooding along the waterfront specifically at:
- Jack Darling Park (public access closed where the water has washed over pathways)
- C. Saddington Park
- Marina Park (public access closed where the water has washed over pathways)
- Public access closed at pedestrian underpass at Lakeshore Road
- Lawrence (public access closed where the water has washed over pathways)
High water is expected to continue along the waterfront for some time and peak over the next month before slowly receding. I have attached some pictures of current conditions for your consideration.
- Photo 1-St Lawrence.jpg
- Photo 2-JC Saddington.jpg
- Photo 3-Marina Park.jpg
- Photo 4 – Jack Darling.jpg
The current weather forecast indicates that rain will continue to fall today and continue until Friday with forecasted accumulation of 40 mm of precipitation by the end of the week. In addition, we are currently experiencing high gusts of easterly winds, which directly affect wave action into the shoreline. The Works Operations and Maintenance Incident Management Team has been activated and will be meeting again this afternoon to report on conditions. I will provide another update following this meeting.
Mitigation Strategies
- City staff are on stand-by and monitoring high risk flood areas.
- Dewatering pumps within the Lisgar district were set up as per the High Water Protocol.
- 1,000 sand bags are ready for use, if required.
- Crews are standing by to clear debris on affected park pathways once waves recede in preparation for the Mississauga Marathon this weekend.
The City of Mississauga has received a Lake Ontario Flood Watch from the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC). Water safety messaging is in place on the City’s website.
Should you require additional information or assistance, please contact me………….
Stephen
Dust off Your Bike and Join Us for Community Rides all Spring, Summer and Fall
The First Ride is Taking Place Saturday, May 4
April 30, 2019
It’s time to tune up your bicycle for a full slate of spring, summer and fall Community Rides that begin on Saturday, May 4. These free rides happen throughout the city and they’re a great way to search out new ‘hidden gem’ routes while meeting new friends.
Visit the Community Rides page to plan out the rides that pique your interest and pencil them into your calendar.
Details of Community Rides
What: Community Rides are free, guided bike rides to introduce cyclists to riding in all corners of the city. Rides take place on a variety of roads, trails, bike lanes and multi-use paths and vary in length and style.
Who: Anybody who wants to try out cycling in the comfort of a group setting with trained marshals leading the rides.
When: The first Community Ride of the 2019 season, dubbed the Toronto Pearson Ride takes place on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Visit mississaugabikes.ca/communityrides for a full list of ride dates.
Where: Mount Charles Park
1265 Cardiff Blvd., Mississauga – map
Details: Rides range from five to 20 kilometres. Riders on the first May 4 ride will cycle 20 kilometres. All rides begin with a safety talk before cyclists split into three groups based on skill level. Register at mississaugabikes.ca/communityrides.
Riders are required to wear a helmet to participate. Toronto Pearson sponsors the initial May 4 ride and an ice cold treat after each ride.
Credit Valley Conservation is launching their first Landscaping for Pollinators workshop in our ward. The free workshop will show urban homeowners how they can build beautiful home landscapes that also support healthy pollinator populations. Local attendees will have the opportunity to receive three free pollinator-friendly plants that our sustainable landscaping experts will help them plant in their yard.
We’d love to see you at the event as well. You and your neighbours can register for the events here: https://bit.ly/2K2YHRm
Landscaping for Pollinators
Discover local native plants that pollinators love and ways to use them to create beautiful home landscapes. Local attendees can sign up to receive three free native pollinator-friendly plants to help get them started.
Tuesday, June 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Port Credit Library
20 Lakeshore Road East
“Exciting new workshop from @CVC_CA helps Ward 1 homeowners create beautiful home landscapes to attract pollinators. Register for free:” Link: https://cvc.ca/event/landscaping-for-pollinators-free-gardening-workshop/
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Calantha Elsby, Specialist, Environmental Outreach at calantha.elsby@cvc.ca or at 905-670-1615 ext.297.
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Each year, Moyo Health & Community Services (formerly Peel HIV/AIDS Network) hosts a gathering of leaders and community builders to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT). This is taking place at Red Rose Convention Centre on Friday, May 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. …
The theme of this year’s breakfast is, We Belong: Justice for All. Building on the tremendous success of last year’s they will discuss the day’s significance in our communities with the aim of generating forward momentum in challenging homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, and other barriers to inclusion in corporate, political, social, cultural, religious, and recreational spheres. More details about the event are available at https://www.webelonginpeel.com/.
The Mississauga Children’s Choir will be celebrating their 40th season starting in September. They have an incredible year planning including performances with the MSO and notable Mississauga musicians. They also have a 40th Concert scheduled for June 2020 at the Living Arts Centre. It promises to be our strongest season yet and an incredible opportunity for children in Mississauga.
For more information please visit their site: mississaugachildrenschoir.com
Councillor Dasko and Councillor Ras (Ward 2) are co-hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019.
The meeting will be taking place at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Port Credit Legion, 35 Front Street North.
The Guest Speaker is Janice Baker , City Manager and CAO for the City of Mississauga. This is your opportunity to be heard, and get informed on the issues the City of Mississauga is dealing with in regards to Region of Peel jurisdictions.
NOTE: The Province is currently seeking public input from the cities and residents that could be impacted by any regional government changes. The public consultation period has been extended from April 23 to May 21st. You can participate by providing comments at this link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/regional-government-review
Hope to see you there!
Stephen
Come out and join me to help clean up our shoreline at Port Credit Memorial Park. Everyone is meeting at the Port Credit Library where you will be supplied with bags and gloves. Please wear proper footwear and clothing. Light refreshments will be available.
Hope to see you there!
Stephen
The event page link is as follows:
Information as of March, 2019
Enbridge Gas Distribution Line Relocation Hurontario Street and Oriole Ave
Beginning April 2019
What is the Hurontario Light Rail Transit Project?
The Hurontario LRT will be a light rail service connecting people from the Port Credit GO station to the Brampton Gateway Terminal. The Hurontario LRT will connect with the Port Credit and Cooksville GO stations, Mississauga Transitway, MiWay and Züm transit lines.
What work is taking place?
To accommodate the construction of the Hurontario LRT, Enbridge is required to install a new gas line on Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard and on Oriole Avenue.
These pipelines are integral to Enbridge’s gas system and must be re-routed to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers in the Greater Toronto Area.
Timing
• Work is scheduled to start in April 2019 and will last for approximately two months.
• Work will occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.,
Monday to Friday.
• Work could be rescheduled and delayed due to weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances.
What to Expect
• Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions.
• Access to properties will be maintained at all times through at least one driveway.
• Residents and businesses near the work site can expect to hear noise caused by trucks, excavators, backhoes, and other construction equipment related to this work.
Note: at no time will all lanes be closed.
For information regarding the Hurontario LRT project and construction updates, follow us on Twitter @HurontarioLRT,
or contact us at the Metrolinx Hurontario LRT project office at 416-202-7500 or email: hurontariolrt@metrolinx.com.
Traffic Details
• During construction hours, lane reductions will be required on Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard and on Oriole Avenue.
• At a minimum, one north and southbound lane will be maintained at all times.
• Traffic delays are expected.
• There will be no impact to property access.
@metrolinx.com
Transit Details
• Due to lane reductions along Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard, delays can be expected on MiWay Routes 8, 19, 103.
Pedestrian Details
• Please take care when travelling near construction areas. Watch for additional signs directing pedestrians as detours may be required.
• Sidewalk access in the area could be affected. Please watch for signage directing pedestrian traffic.
Property Details
• Please ensure any personal belongings, such as signs, benches and underground sprinklers on city owned land have been relocated prior to the beginning of construction.
• For details on your property boundaries, please refer to your land survey, or consult an Ontario Land Surveyor.
Want the latest construction notices delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the HuLRT newsletter at metrolinx.com/hurontariolrt.
For more information about the gas line relocation, please contact Enbridge at enbridgegasmedia@enbridge.com or the Hurontario LRT Community Relations staff by email hurontariolrt@metrolinx.com or phone 416-202-7500.
Thank you for your patience as we work to build this new project.
Please support your local businesses during construction. -30-