Mississauga’s vision for growth outlined in the proposed new Official Plan

By Announcement, Planning & Development

Residents are encouraged to join a virtual meeting on Jan. 23 to learn more about the City’s proposed new Official Plan.

Mississauga is growing, and we’re finalizing our proposed new Official Plan to help guide the City’s growth to the year 2051. This important plan covers everything from housing and transportation to the environment and the economy.

Public input from earlier consultations has helped shape the latest version of the proposed new Official Plan, helping determine the best places for housing, services, and amenities. The proposed plan now includes more housing options, a vision for complete communities with better walking, cycling and transit networks, support for local businesses and job growth, stronger environmental protections, and a focus on culture, heritage, and inclusion. It also aligns with recent provincial planning changes.

To share these updates, the City is hosting a virtual public meeting on January 23 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Residents are encouraged to join to learn how the proposed plan will shape the City’s future and see what’s next for Mississauga.

What

  • Official Plan Virtual Public Meeting

When

  • Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
  • Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
  • Location: Online – WebEx virtual meeting

How to participate

  • Visit our website to register for the online meeting.
  • If you are unable to attend, the virtual meeting will be recorded and posted on the website following the session.

Prepare for the meeting

Background

  • The City reviews and updates the Official Plan every 10 years to meet Mississauga’s changing needs, as required by the Ontario Planning Act. It covers key areas like transportation, housing, culture, heritage, the environment, and the economy.
  • The proposed new Official Plan will come into effect once it is adopted by City Council and approved by the Province of Ontario.
  • To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/officialplan
January 10, 2025
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Peel Regional Police Update: Results of the 2024 Seasonal R.I.D.E. Campaign

By Announcement

From November 2024 to January 2025, Peel Regional Police held their annual seasonal R.I.D.E. (Reducing Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign, where dedicated teams of officers worked around the clock to specifically target impaired drivers through R.I.D.E. checkpoints, traffic stops, and responding to citizen reports of impaired driving.

This years campaign saw 12,094 motorists investigated and hundreds of charges laid, including:

  • 104 total persons charged
  • 42 Charges for Operation while Impaired by Alcohol
  • 82 Charges for Blood Alcohol Concentration in Excess of the Legal Limit
  • 5 Refusal or Failure to Provide Breath Sample
  • 2 Charges for Operation while Impaired by Drugs
  • 242 Highway Traffic Act Charges
  • 848 Highway Traffic Act Cautions
  • 3618 Approved Screening Device (ASD) tests

Additionally, one firearm was located and seized at a R.I.D.E. traffic stop.

Peel Regional Police are asking motorists to be mindful of the dangers and risks associated with impaired driving, and encourage planning ahead and/or making arrangements for a safe ride home.

January 8, 2025
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Have your say on MiWay’s annual service plan and new transitway station wayfinding signage

By Planning & Development, Transit

Join MiWay staff at an information session to learn about the upcoming service and station wayfinding signage improvements and provide your feedback.

MiWay is proposing increases to service frequency on multiple routes, revising some routes to improve travel times and introducing new routes to boost service where it is needed most to meet the growing demand for transit service in Mississauga. MiWay is also updating signage at nine transitway stations in Mississauga to make it easier for customers to find their bus stop.

MiWay service improvements

MiWay is proposing the following service improvements, based on customer demand that will be implemented from April 2025 to April 2026:

  • Route 39 Britannia will have new routing to improve travel times along Britannia Road.
  • A new Route 50 Lisgar will provide service between Meadowvale Town Centre and Erin Mills Town Centre.
  • A new Route 135 Eglinton Express will provide service from Winston Churchill Station and Renforth Station.
  • Increases to both weekday and weekend service on multiple bus routes.

Residents can provide feedback on the proposed service improvements in-person at a public information session listed below or online by visiting the 2025 Annual Transit Service Plan engagement project webpage and filling out a survey.

Transitway station wayfinding signage improvements

MiWay is developing new transitway wayfinding signage to make it easier for customers to find their bus stop. This will include the City Centre Transit Terminal near Square One and eight other City-owned and operated transitway stations in Mississauga.

Residents can provide feedback on the new signage in-person at the public information sessions at the City Centre Transit Terminal and Renforth Station or online by visiting the Transitway Wayfinding Study project webpage and filling out a survey.

Public information sessions

Attend a drop-in session listed below to view information boards, ask questions and provide your feedback to MiWay staff.

  • City Centre Transit Terminal: inside the bus terminal building on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Meadowvale Community Centre: inside Auditorium 2 on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Renforth Station: inside the bus terminal building on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Provide feedback online

Unable to attend a public information session? We still want to hear from you! Visit the MiVoice engagement platform to view the project webpages for both the 2025 Annual Transit Service Plan and Transitway Wayfinding Study and provide feedback by filling out a quick survey.

January 6, 2025
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Peel’s Christmas tree collection starts next week (January 13)

By Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (January 6, 2025) – Get your real Christmas trees and wreaths ready for curbside pickup, starting next week.

Check your waste collection calendar for your pickup day.

To set out trees, residents must ensure that:

  • Trees taller than 3 m. (10 ft.) are cut in half.
  • All plastic bags, ornaments, tinsel, nails, wire, and tree stands are removed.
  • Trees are not placed in, on, or behind snowbanks.

If you live in an apartment or condo, put your Christmas tree at the curb by the driveway entrance of your property. Be sure your tree doesn’t obstruct the road or sidewalk.

Residents who miss their collection can take their Christmas trees to a Community Recycling Centre (CRC) for disposal. Trees taller than 3 m. (10 ft.) must be cut in half to be accepted. Remove all tinsel, ornaments, plastic bags, nails, wires, and tree stands from your tree before bringing it to a CRC.

 

January 6, 2025
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Important Update – Upcoming NAV CANADA Flight Checks: First Semi-annual Test

By Announcement, Events, Resources

NAV Canada regularly conducts instrument landing system (ILS) check at Toronto Pearson. This is a routine operation that ensures the accuracy and safety of the country’s navigation aids and instrument approach procedures. The ILS is a precision approach system that provides navigational guidance signals and information on a cockpit display to guide pilots accurately to the point of landing in periods of poor visibility.

The first semi-annual test of 2025 will take place for two nights during the week of January 13 from approx. 12:00AM to 4:00AM and will involve all runways at Toronto Pearson. It will take approximately 20 minutes per runway.

Pre-approved flights do operate in the overnight hours in accordance with the Night Flight Restriction program in effect between 12:30 am and 6:30 am. However, given that the flight checks will involve flight patterns of repeated approaches for the runways at varying combinations of height, speed, and direction, we wanted to inform you that there might be noise impacts in your riding.

We have already posted the information on our Noise Advisory Calendar, and will also be posting a message on WebTrak.

Affected residents can feel free to reach out to the Toronto Pearson Noise Management Office directly if they have any questions or wish to submit a noise complaint:

  • Online using WebTrak or the complaint form
  • By phone 416-247-7682
January 6, 2025
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Adjudicators needed! Help us review and assess applications for City music programs

By Music

We’re looking for professionals within the music community to adjudicate submissions for 2025 and 2026 application-based programs.

January 6, 2025

Do you have a passion for music and the arts? The City of Mississauga is looking for professionals within the music community to adjudicate submissions for 2025 and 2026 application-based programs, such as the Summer Concert Series, Music 311 and Love Local Music.

As an adjudicator, you’ll help review and assess music applications and award opportunities. The role consists of a two-year commitment, paid per project.

To be eligible, applicants must be a current Mississauga resident practicing in the music industry with at least three years of industry experience.

Those interested can apply online until 11:59 p.m. by Sunday, January 26, 2025. To learn more, please visit the webpage.

January 6, 2025
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Construction Notice: PROJECT UPDATE Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Lakeshore Rd. E. between Alexandra Ave. and Ogden Ave. Lakeshore Rd. E. between Deta Rd. and 42nd St. Intersection of Lakeshore Rd. E. and Haig Blvd.

By Construction, Resources, Ward 1

Peel Region is working in your area to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer along Lakeshore Rd. E.
The City of Mississauga is allowing work to be done by our contractor overnight. This work will take place overnight in order to reduce the impact of lane closures on traffic congestion. This overnight work will occur on Lakeshore Rd. E. between Alexandra Ave. and Ogden Ave., between Deta Rd. and 42nd Street as well as at the intersection of Lakeshore Rd. E. and Haig Blvd. We apologize in advance for any inconveniences caused by this work.

Schedule
This overnight work is expected to take place during intermittent periods, from January 5, 2025 until April 3, 2025, between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Additional nights may be required due to unpredictable delays, such as poor weather conditions.

Traffic Impacts
This work will require a lane closure on Lakeshore Rd. E. from Alexandra Ave. to Ogden Ave., from Deta Rd. to 42nd Street and at the intersection of Lakeshore Rd. E. and Haig Blvd. Signage will be available for detour route directions.

Noise
We do not anticipate significant noise or vibrations above normal daytime construction levels during these operations. Efforts will be made to reduce impacts to local residents as much as possible.

Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit peelregion.ca/workzonesafety

Keeping you informed
We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans.
Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit peelregion.ca/construction/signup to start signing up.

Information on this project can also be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-24-2458/

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

December 24, 2024
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Ogden Pedestrian Bridge Open

By Announcement, Construction, Resources, Ward 1

I am pleased to announce that the Ogden Pedestrian Bridge is now open to the public as of late afternoon on December 23rd, 2024.

GHD staff who are managing the QEW/Dixie Interchange project for the Ministry of Transportation have advised that the bridge has been opened with some temporary arrangements in place, and the remaining permanent work is scheduled to be completed before spring while the bridge remains open.

Glad to see this very important pedestrian link back open in Ward 1!

December 24, 2024
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Upcoming GO Service Changes

By Announcement, Resources, Transit

Metrolinx regularly reviews and adjusts GO Transit schedules throughout the year to ensure that services meet the needs of customers and that resources are being used where they are most needed.

Starting on Saturday, January 4, we’re making some improvements to a bus routes due to increased demand:

  • On route 29, we’re adding two new weekday westbound trips. New trips will depart Square One at 7:35 a.m. and 8:20 a.m.
  • On route 47, we’re adding one new weekday eastbound trip. The new trip will depart McMaster University at 9:45 p.m.
  • On route 56, we’re extending one weekday eastbound trip. The weekday eastbound 4 p.m. trip from Oakville GO will now also serve Richmond Hill Centre and Unionville GO.

Also, starting January 4, seasonal post-secondary GO bus services will return for the season:

  • Trips return on routes 25, 29, 41, 47, 52, and 56.
  • Services reduced for the holiday season on routes 27, 31, and 36 also return starting January 4.

In addition, we’re making slight adjustments to schedules to better reflect travel times and improve connections to updated train trips. Some trips may depart up to 10 minutes earlier or later, including changes on Routes 25, 32, 36, 41, 56, and 94. Please be sure to check schedules before you travel.

We encourage everyone to plan ahead and check the schedules, and they can also visit Triplinx.ca to explore travel options with local transit agencies connecting to GO Transit.

December 20, 2024
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