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Dec 17 2024
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Mayor’s New Year’s Levee Sunday January 5th

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Kick Off 2025 in Style at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee!

Celebrate the New Year with Mississauga Mayor Parrish, Members of Council and an afternoon full of family fun.

Get ready for an afternoon of excitement, family activities and wintery fun. The festivities kick off at 1 p.m. with an official ceremony and meet and greet led by Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Members of Council, followed by an afternoon of skating, music and family fun! This is one winter celebration you won’t want to miss!

What:

Mayor’s New Year’s Levee 2025

When:

Sunday, January 5, 2025

  • 1 p.m. – Official ceremony begins
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet with dignitaries and special guests and photos with Mayor Parrish
  • 1 to 4 p.m. – Skating, treats, family-fun activities and DJ skate party, featuring Raptors 905’s DJ Andre. Free skate rentals from 1 – 4 p.m.

Where:

Mississauga City Hall
300 City Centre Dr.

  • Meet and greet and family activities – Great Hall (ground floor of City Hall)
  • DJ skate party – Mississauga Celebration Square outdoor rink

Free underground parking available onsite

Event attendees are welcome to make their way through the Levee meet and greet area. One professional photograph will be taken with each guest. All professional pictures will be available for free download shortly after the event.

Please note that selfies will not be permitted. Meet and Greet activities will end promptly at 2:30 p.m.

Background

The Mayor’s Levee is a tradition that dates back to the 17th century, during the reign of King Louis XIV. To show the monarch belonged to the people, the King would invite gentlemen to his bedroom on New Year’s Day to watch him wake up and begin serving the public. The Royal Governor of New France later brought this custom to Canada where it continues to be a new year’s tradition.

Cost:

Free

For more information, visit mississauga.ca/mayorslevee

Dec 06 2024
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Peel Regional Police Update: 2024 Seasonal R.I.D.E. Campaign Launch

By Events, Food for thought

Peel Regional Police officially launched the Seasonal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Campaign in partnership with Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This initiative is part of our ongoing and collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving and enhance road safety across Peel Region.

From November 16 to December 31, 2024, additional officers from Road Safety Services and divisions will be deployed to conduct increased roadside checks to ensure the community is driving safely and responsibly.

Officers will be reminding the public to not drive if they have consumed alcohol or any type of drugs, as well as ensuring they have a plan to get home by having a designated driver, an alternate place to stay, or using public transportation. Road safety is a shared responsibility.

While the Seasonal R.I.D.E. Campaign marks an increase in strategic enforcement, PRP remains committed to year-round education about the dangers of impaired driving.

We encourage you to keep an eye out on our social media to share road safety tips with your communities throughout the holiday season.

Nov 25 2024
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Diabetes Hope Foundation Upcoming PEP Talks Session

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DHF is a non-profit organization which has been supporting families impacted with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for over 25 years through scholarships and educational resources. PEP Talks is designed to offer practical support to caregivers navigating the emotional and often hidden aspects of raising a child with T1D. The program is free to attend and is specifically funded and designed for residents of the GTA.

The next session in the series is being hosted on Tuesday December 3 and will focus on transferring responsibilities for youth managing T1D independently. We’ll also be hosting subsequent sessions on growth mindset, communication, and self-care over the coming months (exact dates may change, expect an email from me closer to the date!).

Event

Sharing Responsibility: How to Foster Interdependence

Date & Time

Tuesday December 3, 2024 | 7:00 PM Eastern Time | FREE ONLINE (Zoom)

Register Here

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeipqzMsGtxMWEreCixM6fetG1Ps3L8T

Description

Consider various ways that you can help your child become more autonomous in their diabetes care, while still providing support where needed.

www.diabeteshopefoundation.com

Nov 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.

Nov 25 2024
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Applications now open for Mississauga Celebration Square’s large event program

By Announcement, Events

Apply for both 2025 and 2026 dates until November 29, 2024

The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce the launch of a new program: the 2025 Celebration Square Large Event Application Program – now open until November 29, 2024. This streamlined process allows eligible event organizers to apply for both 2025 and 2026 event dates, creating a unique opportunity for organizers to plan high-impact, community-focused events at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS) – the City’s premier outdoor venue.

Designed to support Mississauga’s vibrant cultural landscape, the new program aligns with the City’s goals of offering exceptional programming, supporting accessibility, promoting sustainability and driving economic growth. A designated reference group will assess each application to allocate event dates based on meeting application criteria.

At a high level, applicants must meet the following standards:

  • Must have experience with large-scale events
  • Demonstrates a track-record of fiscal responsibility
  • Events will be open to the public and free of charge
  • Events must have the ability to acquire liability insurance

Given the competitive nature of MCS’ availability, there is no guarantee of securing a requested date and awarded dates may vary from those originally requested.

A list of full criteria can be viewed on the application portal. Event organizers interested in being part of MCS’ dynamic event line-up for the 2025 season must apply by 4 p.m. EST on Friday, November 29, 2024.

For more information, please visit the portal or contact the MCS team.

Dancers on stage at Mississauga Latin Festival

Nov 22 2024
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Highlights from Day One of Peel’s 2025 Budget Presentations

By Events, Issues, Resources

(Nov. 22, 2024) – Yesterday at Regional Council, Peel’s 2025 Corporate Budget Overview was presented, along with the Peel Regional Police Budget.

The 2025 Corporate Budget Overview highlighted some of the challenges Peel is facing as a growing community with increased service demands. Ongoing challenges include elevated prices due to inflation, aging infrastructure, the continued climate change emergency and changing legislation.

The proposed 2025 Budget includes investments of $6.2 billion to maintain current service levels for a growing population, while addressing priority community needs.

Critical urgent needs being addressed include:

  • The housing affordability crisis
  • Accelerated housing-enabling infrastructure
  • Affordability issues in the community
  • Community safety and well-being
  • Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

To address the challenges being faced, the 2025 Budget also reflects $14.9 million in cost savings and in cost avoidance found through continuous improvement efforts and cost containment measures.

For the impact on the overall property tax, Regionally Controlled services account for a 1.3% increase, Peel Regional Police 4.1% increase and other agencies 0.1% increase for a total average property tax increase of 5.5%.

Next steps and more information

  • Nov. 28, 2024: Presentations for Regionally Controlled Services.
  • Dec. 5, 2024: Presentations for two Regionally Financed External Organizations including Credit Valley Conservation Authority and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
  • The Regional Council Budget meeting(s) are open to the public and residents may attend. The meeting will also be live streamed.
  • The proposed 2025 Regional Operating and Capital Budget is available at peelregion.ca/budget.
Nov 21 2024
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A.N.A.F. 262 Ladies Auxilliary Annual Christmas Bazaar

By Events
A.N.A.F 262 Annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale.
Sunday December 1, 2024
Location: A.N.A.F 262 – Army Navy and Air Force.
Come and see the many varieties of vendor’s for Christmas gift ideas for all ages, jewelry, hand crafted items and so much more.
We also have a bake sale filled with a variety of delicious baked goods.
Our lunch counter will be open all day offering food and refreshments.
Save the date, bring your family and friends.
Vendors wishing to book a table please call Tanya at 647-716-2463
Nov 21 2024
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A Legacy of Action: how Black youth shaped Mississauga’s future

By Events, Ward 1

Join us for an important community conversation that celebrates the resilience and activism of the Black community in Mississauga.

This event will feature leaders who have significantly shaped the City’s history and are contributing to its future, sharing personal stories from the Black activist movement that gained momentum in the 1980s and 1990s.

What:

Museums’ Speaker Series: Community Conversation on the Impact of Black Activism in Mississauga

When:

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
7 to 9 p.m.

Where:

Small Arms Inspection Building
1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga

The event will reflect on the untimely death of Michael Wade Lawson in 1988, a pivotal moment that catalyzed activism among Black youth in Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. Guest speakers will also discuss the current needs and aspirations of Black youth as the City celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Register for the event.

Media contact

City of Mississauga Media Relations
media@mississauga.ca
905-615-3200, ext. 5232
TTY: 905-896-5151

Nov 21 2024
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Port Credit BIA Invites You to Light Up the Port!

By Events, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Join Port Credit BIA for Light Up the Port on November 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. t0 9:00 p.m.!

We are pleased to announce that we will be kicking off the holiday season by lighting up the Port.❄️

The traditional Lighting of the Lighthouse will be part of an unprecedented illumination #INThePort. Light Up the Port will include the installation of lights in the trees along our main street, lighting at the Lighthouse, lighting in the trees in Port Credit Memorial Park, and the lighting of a NEW 25 foot Christmas Tree in the center of the skate trail!🎄

The event will take place in Port Credit Memorial Park and along our main street and will include Christmas carolling, performers, live music, vendors, games, a trackless train, and more!

During the month of December, we will be introducing some new programs with holiday music and the return of some holiday favourites, including sweets on the street, and Santa!🎅

Stay tuned to all of the holiday events #INThePort!👇

https://portcredit.com/upcoming-events/

This event is made possible by Visit Mississauga!

Thank you to our sponsors Port Credit Community Foundation and Fram + Slokker and to the City of Mississauga and Ward One Councillor Stephen Dasko for all of their support.

Staging support provided by Metal Works.

Welcome the NEW 25 Foot Christmas Tree #INThePort

Light Up the Port begins November 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Port Credit is going to shine!
Join Councillor Stephen Dasko and the Port Credit BIA as we light up the NEW 25′ Christmas tree in Port Credit Memorial Park.

Ride the Port Express Train!

Port Credit BIA invites you to experience #LightUpThePort with a FREE ride for children on the Port Express Train!

Join us on November 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as we light up the Port with lights, music, holiday treats, games, Santa, carolling, Sweets on the Street, the NEW Port Express Train, and MORE!

The Lions Club of Mississauga Credit Valley & Lions Club Mississauga Cooksville presents the 47th Annual Carolling in the Park!

Carolling in the Park will help kick off the Light Up the Port from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Port Credit Memorial Park on November 30, 2024 and then return on December 9, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with the Salvation Army Temple Band.

1 Hour FREE Holiday Parking!

Port Credit BIA is pleased to announce that our holiday 1 hour FREE parking returns on November 30, 2024 and runs until January 15, 2025.

Thank you to Councillor Stephen Dasko for supporting making FREE holiday parking an annual event #INThePort.