City of Mississauga on Track to Support Local Cultural and Community Groups with up to $4 Million in Grant Funding

By Covid-19, Events, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

February 17, 2021

Cultural and Community groups throughout Mississauga will benefit from $4 million in grant funding as approved by Mississauga City Council today. Seventy-five groups, including 12 groups previously approved for multi-year funding, were recommended in a staff report to receive financial support from the City for 2021. Funding will be adjusted for events that are cancelled or adapted to virtual or modified in-person events due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read More

Mississauga’s 2021 Summer Company Program Launches

By Events, Resources, Ward 1

The Economic Development Office’s Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC) recently launched the 2021 Summer Company Program in Mississauga.  The Program is intended for Ontario students (15yrs-29yrs) who are interested in starting and operating a new full-time business this summer (May to August). Given COVID-19 and the impact that the pandemic has had on youth employment, this Program offers local youth an alternative – to start a new businesses and create jobs for themselves and others. Read More

Ramping up preparations for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

By Issues, Ward 1

Together with our partners, we’re aiming to vaccinate at least of 75% of Peel’s population as quickly and safely as possible, with the most vulnerable populations given priority.

February 11, 2021

Together with health system and community partners, the Region continues to roll out COVID-19 vaccination plans in Peel. The Community Mass Vaccination Plan that details how the Region and community partners are working together to vaccinate residents was submitted to the province on Jan. 31, 2021, and shared at Regional Council today. Read More