June 15, 2020
Tourism Mississauga, the City’s new destination marketing organization, held its first meeting today with its new Board of Directors. The board is made up primarily of members from Mississauga’s tourism sector who will provide strategic direction to tourism activities and initiatives in Mississauga.
“I’m delighted to work with my fellow colleagues on Council and especially excited to work together with the various stakeholders.
The committee will implement and execute tourism to help make a difference for our City’s tourist industry as well enhance a social and cultural environment.” says Councillor Dasko.
“As we begin our recovery efforts and start to slowly reopen our city, we will be focusing on helping our key sectors like tourism bounce back and galvanize our economy. Our new Tourism Mississauga Board of Directors will focus on how to best drive tourism to our City and encourage people to support ‘Mississauga Made’ in light of our new reality,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “On behalf of Mississauga City Council, we thank these industry representatives for stepping up to take on these roles and for being ambassadors for all that our city has to offer.”
The board consists of three City Councillors, as well as external stakeholders representing Mississauga’s tourism sectors:
City Council Members:
- Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko
- Ward 5 Councillor Carolyn Parrish
- Ward 9 Councillor Pat Saito
Members representing the accommodation/hotel sector:
- Terry Mundell, Greater Toronto Hotel Association
- Toni Frankfurter, Waterside Inn
- Peter Eriksson, Hilton Hotel
- Frank Russo, Four Points Toronto Airport Hotel
Members representing other services/organizations/venues sector:
- Lorrie McKee, Greater Toronto Airport Authority
- Sam Kohli, BIA/Business Center/Appraiser
- Brad Butt, Mississauga Board of Trade
Members representing the retail/restaurant/culinary sector:
- Lesley Boughen, Oxford Properties Group
Members representing the attractions/festival/event sector:
- Eileen Keown, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
- Ron Duquette, Retired Corporate Filmmaker
“The new board brings together the right mix of sector-level representation and experience that reflects Mississauga’s growing tourism industry,” said Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services and Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Mississauga. “I look forward to working with these highly-experienced individuals to promote Mississauga as a tourism destination and to plan the recovery for this hard-hit sector.”
For more information about Tourism Mississauga, visit visitmississauga.ca.
Background:
In 2017, the Government of Ontario introduced a regulation permitting municipalities to implement a Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT). On February 7, 2018, Mississauga City Council approved the implementation of the MAT. This law went into effect on April 1, 2018. Government of Ontario legislation requires 50 per cent of the MAT funds collected by a municipality be directed to an eligible non-profit organization.
In July 2019, City Council approved plans to create a Tourism Municipal Services Corporation now known as Tourism Mississauga. It is the destination marketing organization for Mississauga with a mandate of implementing the City’s Tourism Master Plan.
June 12, 2020
BRAMPTON, ON (June 11) – Peel’s Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) continue to assess and respond to the waste needs of our community during the challenges of Covid-19. Effective today, CRCs will allow visitors to drop off up to 100 kg of excess waste, once per day, with no fees; however, standard fees will apply to anything over the 100 kg limit. Payment can only be made using debit or credit. Cash will not be accepted.
No fees will apply to loads of only scrap metal and blue box recyclables.
For the safety of the community and employees, CRCs have implemented measures of physical distancing and have limited the number of vehicles allowed into the CRCs at any one time. As such, residents should be aware that there may be delays.
Residents are reminded to dispose of only what they need to during this emergency. If working on any home renovation projects, please note that ceramic, porcelain and other renovation material are not recyclable and should be brought to a CRC for disposal. In addition, batteries are considered household hazardous waste and should also be taken to a CRC for safe disposal. Do not place batteries in the garbage or recycling bin.
At this time, our reuse drop-off locations are closed. Any reusable goods brought to the CRC will be put into garbage and sent to landfill. CRCs are not accepting tires, electronic waste, large appliances or bulky items until further notice.
In order to manage the waste needs of Peel residents and continue providing reasonable waste disposal options, extended summer hours from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm have started at the following CRCs:
- Fewster and Heart Lake CRCs – Thursdays only
- Battleford and Brampton CRCs – Mondays only
Residents are also encouraged to visit peelregion.ca/waste/community-recycling-centres for all affected changes, operating hours and applicable standard fee amount.
For the latest updates on all services and facilities temporarily affected in Peel, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus/affected-services
June 12, 2020
Mississauga Library will offer returns at all locations except Mississauga Valley Library starting on June 17 and curbside pickup for holds as of June 23 at select locations across the city. This is part of the library’s phased approach to resuming services following the Government of Ontario’s announcement on May 14 allowing public libraries to offer curbside pickup.
“As we continue to take a measured approach to reopen City facilities, we are proceeding with returns and curbside pickup services for our library customers,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Based on the best advice of Peel Region’s Medical Officer of Health, we are moving ahead to provide these services in a way that protects the health and safety of residents and our employees. We are slowly returning to business as usual to provide residents with the services they need.”
Starting June 23, curbside pickup will be available at the Burnhamthorpe, Central, Lorne Park, Malton and Meadowvale libraries. Additional locations will be phased in when it is considered safe to do so.
Curbside pickup will be scheduled by appointment in keeping with physical distancing protocols.
Visit mississaugalibrary.ca for more details, the hours of curbside pickup service and for information on how to book your appointment.
Drop-off boxes at all locations except Mississauga Valley Library will open to accept returns starting June 17.
“Customers will be able to pick up their holds at the curb at selected libraries and drop off returns at all locations, with the exception of Mississauga Valley Library,” said Jennifer Stirling, Acting Director, Mississauga Library. “We are taking all the necessary steps to protect public health and safety. These include implementing stricter cleaning and sanitization procedures and observing physical distancing protocols. We also continue to encourage customers to explore our extensive range of virtual resources as we prepare to resume additional services in the future.”
Library due dates and fines continue to be suspended until further notice.
Customers can continue to use their library card or virtual card to explore our vast collection of ebooks, audiobooks and other online virtual resources.
For more information, visit mississaugalibrary.ca and follow Mississauga Library on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
June 10, 2020
Effective July 2, wearing a non-medical mask or face covering will be mandatory when travelling on MiWay, at stops and at transit terminals to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19. Children under the age of two, people with disabilities or other medical conditions that prevent them from wearing any mask will not be required to wear one. Fare collection and front door boarding for all customers will also resume on July 2.
“To help keep our riders and drivers safe and following the strong recommendation of Peel Public Health and the Governments of Ontario and Canada, we will be mandating transit riders to wear masks while riding MiWay,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Additional safety measures, including the installation of plexiglass barriers, will enable us to resume fare collection and front door boarding next month. These measures will help our City recover much-needed revenue as a result of this crisis while ensuring the safety of riders. We are taking a thoughtful and phased approach to recovery that prioritizes health and safety, and reduces the risk of a second wave.”
In addition, MiWay will reopen the City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT) fares booth on June 24 to provide customers with the opportunity to purchase PRESTO fares in advance of the resumption of fare collection. The booth will be open Monday to Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice with appropriate physical distancing measures in place. PRESTO customers are strongly encouraged to load their cards online to avoid congestion at the terminal.
With the introduction of mandatory use of non-medical masks or face coverings by passengers and employees, all MiWay buses will operate at 50 per cent seated capacity to continue to allow for physical distancing.
“The health and safety of our customers and transit operators is our top priority at MiWay,” said Geoff Marinoff, Director, Transit. “We have put several measures in place to ensure a safer commute when travelling on MiWay and we remain committed to providing city-wide transit service during this time. We support the physical distancing efforts recommended by Peel Public Health, and the provincial and federal governments but acknowledge this is not always possible on public transit. We are all in this together and by limiting transit use to essential travel only and wearing your face covering will help us all flatten the curve.”
For more information, visit miway.ca/coronavirus.
Metrolinx will be holding a Virtual Open House from June 15 – July 3 to share information about Hurontario LRT. It has been shifted to a virtual format to protect staff and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be accessed at www.metrolinxengage.com/hulrt. Members of the public will be able to ask questions that the project team will answer.
If you have any questions about this or any part of the project, please let our LRT Project Office know.
Tim Lai
Manager, LRT Stakeholder Communications
T 905-615-3200 ext.4816
June 3, 2020
Marriage Licences
The City will resume issuing marriage licences effective June 10, 2020 at the Provincial Offences Courthouse, 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West by appointment. For details please visit: mississauga.ca/marriagelicences.
Library Recovery Plan
Council endorsed a phased re-opening plan for library facilities.
The library will use a phased approach to resuming services following the Government of Ontario’s announcement on May 14 allowing public libraries to offer curbside pickup. Details on timing and the service will be shared on City channels at a later date.
Library due dates and fines continue to be suspended until further notice.
Customers can continue to use their library card or virtual card to explore our vast collection of ebooks, audiobooks and other online virtual resources.
For more information, visit mississaugalibrary.ca and follow Mississauga Library on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit: mississauga.ca/coronavirus or call 311.
Dear Residents,
I wanted to update you regarding the litter, noise and speeding that has been problematic in the neighbourhood.
- Regarding St. Lawrence Park: I have been and continue to work with City Staff and also the Mayor’s office to address the litter issue and excessive parking even in the “No Parking” areas. The result is that some of the parking lots to the City’s parks around the City have been opened to provide alternatives to people from all coming to the waterfront and parking in our community. I have asked staff for parking enforcement to be continually undertaken in the “No Parking” areas.
Also, the leash free dog parks have been re-opened with protocols and signage to assist with those needing to exercise their dogs, but also discourage people from using ordinary parks where dogs have to be on a leash as leash free areas. I have been in the area as well, on a regular basis and have also picked up litter to assist with the state of the park and will continue to do so.
- The City has implemented a Park Ambassador Program effective immediately. This involves additional City Staff in identifiable uniforms patrolling all the parks throughout the communities. Their responsibility is to monitor and inform of any infractions that are taking place. This includes proper social distancing and appropriate conduct. Having a presence in our community will undoubtedly have a positive impact. Also, the Peel Regional Police will be coming out soon patrolling our neighbourhoods on bicycles to ensure community safety.
- I have been working with City Staff and Peel Regional Police regarding noise by-laws and speeding issues.
At Council this past Wednesday, June 3, 2020, I have again asked the Commissioner of Transportation and Works to look at options for the Port Street area and also Lakeshore to come up with ways to mitigate speed and to discourage people with modified vehicles from gathering in the neighbourhood.
A pilot program will commence shortly by City staff and Peel Regional Police to have By-law Officers accompany Police Officers to issue noise related tickets directed at loud vehicles in the Port Credit areas.
Finally, the City’s Noise by-law review will be coming before Council in the near future and I will be advocating to have it passed. I’ve made my position quite clear to Council and staff and residents that this issue is a top priority of mine.
Please feel free to email me or call me on the contact numbers below at anytime. This type of activity and behaviour has no place in our community and I will continue to work with you to ensure a quality of life in our active and vibrant Port Credit is enjoyable.
Please feel free to circulate my email to those you feel have an interest or concern with this matter.
Kind regards,
Stephen
Stephen Dasko
Councillor, Ward 1
T 905-896-5100| M 647-289-2922
June 3, 2020 – Today, Tourism Mississauga, in partnership with EDO, will be launching the Mississauga Made Campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to promote businesses and services that are locally made, established and produced in Mississauga. The first phase of the campaign is to encourage businesses to join the local movement and provide us with information that makes them Mississauga Made. All information collected in this phase will be added into a centralized “one stop shop” online tool where residents, potential visitors and other local business owners can source from and buy local.
The second phase will be starting in July with targeted consumer campaigns using traditional and digital platforms.
You’re invited to join us for a variety of activities through your computer, tablet, or phone! During this time of physical distancing, we can all use more ways to make connections. Anyone 60+ years of age is welcome to join in on the fun. Each activity is offered on a weekly basis.
Mississauga Seniors Centre weekly activities for older adults
| Day & Time | Activity | Description | Computer/tablet link | Phone-in details |
| Mondays1:30 – 2:30 pm | Yarn Crafters | Join us for some time to connect and show off your current projects or start a new one. We would love to see and chat with you. Even if you don’t have a project on the go. | Click here to join | 1-647-484-1596When prompted, use meeting number
475 670 876 |
| Tuesdays11 am – 12 pm | Coffee Talk | Bring your favourite cup of coffee or tea and let’s chat.June 2 – Councillor Stephen Dasko will be joining us. Plus, participate in fun trivia, and learn how to use Zoom for our Friday Fit Break class. | Click here to join | 1-647-484-1596When prompted, use meeting number
478 227 408 |
| Thursdays11 am – 12 pm | Hot Topics | Each week we will present a new topic of interest. Each guest speaker will discuss topics that matter.May 28 – Fire Safety: Mississauga Fire Captain of Public Health Education will be joining us to provide fun fire safety tips
June 4 – Meditation: Learn how to use meditation to cope and assist in both physical and mental health. A certified instructor to join us at 11:30 am |
Click here to join | 1-647-484-1596When prompted, use meeting number
479 444 995 |
| Fridays1 pm – 2 pm | Fit Break | Join our certified fitness instructors for a variety of fun, fitness classes for all levels. No fitness equipment required, but we will be making use of things you have at home.May 29 – Sit Fit: Cardio and Muscle conditioning seated in a chair | Click here to join on May 29 | 1-647-484-1596When prompted, use meeting number
474 862 476 |
| Fit Break | June 5 – Low and Tone: Low impact cardio followed by toning exercisesStarting June 5 – our fitness classes be on Zoom! | Click here to join on June 5
Please be advised that by clicking this link you will be leaving the City of Mississauga Recreation website and launching the Zoom registration page |
1-647-484-1596When prompted, use meeting number
474 862 476 |
Fit Break home equipment to have on hand: soup cans, books or other items to add weight (or light dumbbells if you have them), medium sized towel (3 ft long), face cloth, a chair and water.
Virtual sessions open 5 minutes before the designated start time. If you require support to either join by computer or by phone, we will be available up to an hour before the program start time to help walk you through the process. Contact:
Madison Piette at 905-615-4800 ext. 2667 madison.piette@mississauga.ca
Jackie Ellicott at 905-615-4810 ext. 2652 jackie.ellicott@mississauga.ca