National AccessAbility Week

By Events, Issues, Resources, Uncategorized

The City of Mississauga is happy to support National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), from Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7. As we continue to find ways to make Mississauga a great place to be for all, there are a number of events and activities that you can take part in throughout the week.

National AccessAbility Week aims to change the way that we think, talk and act about accessibility and inclusion. Since the introduction of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act in 2001 and the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee was established in 2003, we have remained committed to ensuring that our facilities are accessible and barrier free. Our Multi -Year Accessibility Plan established in 2012 also demonstrates our commitment to ensuring everyone feels a sense of belonging in our city.

National AccessAbility Week Activities

Always a favourite, the Older Adult Expo at South Common Community Centre will showcase more than 80 exhibitors focused on older adult health as well as opportunities to learn about the City’s fitness and technology programs.

Also, be sure to check out the Accessibility Showcase in the Great Hall on Friday June 7, where you can learn about the many programs and services offered to people with disabilities.

Throughout the week, you will also have the chance to:

  • Check out MiWay buses at Celebration Square and watch as staff demonstrate the various features that make them accessible.
  • Join Traffic Management & Municipal Parking in Celebration Square as we partner with the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to demonstrate how to use the audible pedestrian signals on Mercer Avenue.
  • Meet a therapy dog and boost your spirits at Erin Meadows Library.

Mississauga has truly become a leader in making our programs, services and infrastructure inclusive for all residents. Thanks to all of you who have been a part of this important work.

I encourage you to get out to as many events as possible throughout the week. For more information and a full list of events for National AccessAbility week, visit the Accessibility page on Inside Mississauga.

Stephen Dasko

 

June 3, 2019
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Lakeview Village’s 4th Community Meeting on June 5, 2019

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Join us on June 5th, 2019 for Lakeview Village’s 4th Community Meeting! Hosted by Lakeview Community Partners Limited (LCPL) at the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga, guests will have the chance to engage with interactive project materials, chat with the LCPL Project Team and City Staff, learn about the key changes to the Development Master Plan and provide feedback.

What you can expect:

  • Hear a presentation from our Master Plan Architect and waterfront revitalization specialists, Sasaki Associates, on the latest updates to the Development Master Plan
  • Understand how changes to the plan reflect commentary from the local community and City Staff
  • Discover how education, office, tech and innovation will be incorporated into the neighbourhood
  • Participate in an immersive engagement experience, including virtual reality, life size renderings and digital 3D modeling
  • Deep dive into concepts and ideas for creating a more sustainable, complete community
  • Get involved! We want to hear from you, and value your opinion. If you missed the last Community Meeting, we encourage you to join in the conversation, share ideas, raise questions and provide feedback.

Event Details:

  • Doors open at 6:00pm; presentation starts at 6:30pm
  • Food and beverages will be provided
  • Parking is available, and an attendant will be on-site to direct overflow traffic
  • Coming with family, friends or neighbours? Consider carpooling to help minimize parking demand and support our initiatives in creating a greener community
  • This is an all-ages event. Kids are warmly welcomed with fun-friendly activities
  • Awarded “Best New Community (Planned/Under Development)” at the 2019 BILD Awards, Lakeview Village will be Canada’s most transformative mixed-use waterfront development.

Click here to watch our highlight reel from Lakeview Village’s Community Meeting #3.

To learn more about Lakeview Village, visit our website: www.mylakeviewvillage.com

May 29, 2019
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Dispose mercury products at any Peel Community Recycling Centre

By Issues, Resources

 Brampton, ON (May 27, 2019): The Region of Peel announces the continuation of its Mercury Roundup program in partnership with Scout Environmental and Ontario Trillium Foundation. Since the launch of this program in 2016, the Region of Peel has collected over 700 mercury-containing products and recovered over 30kgs of liquid mercury, equivalent to the mercury found in 3 million fluorescent tube lights!

“There are many older mercury-containing items in people’s basements, garages, and storage units—items like thermometers, thermostats, blood pressure monitors, and button batteries,” says Dwayne Cromwell, Supervisor, Community Recycling Centre, at the Region of Peel. “We want to make sure these items don’t get thrown in the garbage or in recycling, where they pose a risk to the environment.”

The Mercury Roundup Program aims to educate Peel residents about the different types of items containing mercury and how to safely dispose of them. Residents are encouraged to bring these items to any Peel’s Community Recycling Centre and receive a digital thermometer, free of charge.

Mercury Facts:

  • Do not dispose of mercury containing products in your garbage, recycling or organics. It is not collected at the curb.
  • Free disposal available at any Peel Community Recycling Centre

Residents can check https://www.mercuryroundup.ca/Peel to see a full list of items that may contain mercury.

About Scout Environmental:

Scout Environmental is an award-winning organization that engages the public, guides industry, and equips communities to make better choices—for their health, and the environment. For nearly two decades, Scout has designed and delivered national campaigns, guided leading corporations, and helped public and private partners see beyond sustainability.

About Ontario Trillium Fund:

An agency of the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Fund is one of Canada’s largest granting foundations. With a budget of over $136 million, it awards grants to some 1,000 projects every year to build healthy and vibrant Ontario communities. For more information about the Ontario Trillium Fund, please visit www.otf.ca.

 

May 27, 2019
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Waterfront and Other Parks – Getting reading for use

By Issues, Uncategorized

As you’re aware, we’ve experienced a very wet spring this year that has caused flooding at many of our waterfront parks and impacted our other parks and sports fields across the city. I have attached a few pictures from this week as a reference.

Our Parks Operations team has been  diligently working to prepare our parks for increased usage as weather conditions improve. The wet weather has been great for our grass and trees, but unfortunately created ground conditions that limit access by our crews and equipment to cut the grass. There are many locations that we can’t get machines on without tearing up the turf.

We have been working with our sport groups to communicate conditions at sport fields.  All baseball  and soccer fields were prepped and ready for our outdoor sport field openings, including a large soccer showcase tournament this past weekend, hosted by Dixie Soccer Club. We will continue to update the groups on field closures and conditions and ask for their cooperation to stay off of fields that are “out of play”.

We appreciate resident’s patience as our staff are working diligently to get back to our regular service schedule.  We will be posting messages on our social media channels to advise the public of conditions.

If you have any questions or receive any feedback, please contact me directly.

Stephen

 

May 24, 2019
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“Decoding Annie Parker” June 2nd

By Events, Uncategorized

Come join us for an inspirational afternoon where eight extraordinary women tell their stories of how they overcame the fight of their lives and who are redefining courage and human potential every day.

Meet Annie Parker the amazing lady that caught the attention of Hollywood and inspired the movie “Decoding Annie Parker” starring Helen Hunt and Aaron Paul. See trailer below

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LQQRTrV1Tos

Everyone attending the June 2nd event will come away with an autographed copy of Annie’s book entitled “Annie Parker Decoded”.

Hope to see you there.

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May 22, 2019
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Mississauga’s Proposed Parking Master Plan Now Available for Public Comment

By Resources, Uncategorized

May 13, 2019

The City of Mississauga’s proposed Parking Master Plan, “Parking Matters” is now available for public comment.

The master plan details how community parking will evolve as the City continues to grow and transform. The plan’s content reflects the input received during extensive public and stakeholder consultation staff conducted over the past two years.

“The Parking Master Plan and Implementation Strategy looks at all aspects of parking in Mississauga,” said Andy Harvey, Director, Traffic Management and Municipal Parking. “Parking policy, planning, funding and emerging technologies were studied to develop an approach to parking that is made for Mississauga. The Parking Master Plan will help improve efficiency, manage parking in the future and better align public and private parking with transportation and economic development goals across the City.”

The master plan provides short and long-term recommendations focused on 10 themes. These include Municipal Parking Provisions and Management, Funding and Finance, Safety and Accessibility and Technology and Innovation.

Visit the Parking Matters website to provide comments. All input received by May 31 will be considered.

The master plan will go to General Committee for approval on June 12.

Learn more about Parking Matters in Mississauga.

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Media Contact:
Cynthia Ulba
Senior Communications Advisor
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200, ext. 5051
cynthia.ulba@mississauga.ca
TTY: 905-896-5151

May 21, 2019
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What’s all the Buzz About? Mississauga seeks Bee-City Designation

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Today at General Committee, Council approved a staff recommendation that the City of Mississauga become a Bee City to help improve pollinator health and bee habitats within the community.

“By joining Bee City Canada, we can set an example to our neighbouring municipalities to support pollinators and their habitats,” said Jodi Robillos Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment. “Through this program, the City will have the opportunity to help solidify its commitment to being responsible stewards of the environment and promote activities that will improve the health of residents and the environment city-wide.”

For the City to be become a Bee City, Mississauga must commit to the following Bee City Canada requirements:

1) Creating Healthy Pollinator Habitats
The City will expand pollinator initiatives by planting pollinator-friendly plants in pollinator gardens and existing flower beds, planting native trees and shrubs through the One Million Trees program and work with residents to install solitary bee houses to support native pollinators.

2) Educate about Pollinators
Through the educational component of the One Million Trees program, pollinator-centred material will be enhanced to educate residents about the importance of pollinators and what they can do to enhance pollinator habitats in their own backyards.

3) Celebrate Pollinators
The City will use International Pollinator Week, third week of June, as a platform to celebrate pollinators and share the work that is being done to protect them in Mississauga.

“We have a lot of pollinator projects, and projects that support pollinator habitats, happening within the community. These include our One Million Trees program, our 13 pollinator and community gardens as well as the honeybee hive on the roof of City Hall. All of these help support pollinator health and habitat restoration,” said Jessica Wiley, Manager, Forestry. “It’s important that we continue to create healthy pollinator habitats in Mississauga. Pollinators provide an essential service to plants as they must be pollinated to provide seeds and fruit. We encourage residents to create their own pollinator-friendly gardens at their homes.”

Bee City Canada is a program created to engage Canadian municipalities, First Nations, schools, businesses and other organizations to take action to protect pollinators. There are currently 23 official Bee-City municipalities across Canada including Toronto, Guelph and Newmarket.

For more information on getting a Bee City designation, visit beecitycanada.org.

Media Contact:
Catherine Nguyen-Pham
Communications Co-ordinator
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200 ext. 5334
catherine.nguyen-pham@mississauga.ca
TTY: 905-896-5151

May 21, 2019
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Endless Summer Fun Kicks Off this Long Weekend

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Summer doesn’t officially begin until June, but that won’t stop early celebrations for the upcoming summer season. On May 20, Summer Kick-Off presented by Pepsi is giving Mississauga a taste of what’s to come at Mississauga Celebration Square this summer.

The City is elevating its game with high flying acts like an aerial Cirque show from A2D2’s Elevate: A Cirque Production and a bike stunt team performance from Krusher’s Extreme Bike Show. Then get loud and jam to a number of musical activities, including the Thunder Station Interactive Drumming Workshop and an Air Guitar Along led by Air Guitar Canada.

Hungry visitors can stop by a Mini Farmers Market or one of the many food trucks on the Square. There will also be many kids’ activities such as kids’ theatrical performances, Silly Putty Making Station, air brush face painting and more.

Ready to celebrate summer?

What: Summer Kick-Off Presented by Pepsi

Where: Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr.

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When: Monday, May 20, 2019, Noon to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Fireworks Safety
Fireworks won’t be happening on Celebration Square this Victoria Day Weekend. If you use fireworks at home, think safety first and take the time to review the City’s Fireworks By-Law 293-01.

 By-law Highlights

  • No fireworks can be set off on a public street or roadway within Mississauga at any time.
  • No fireworks can be set off in a park at any time without a valid approved permit.
  • No person shall hold a public fireworks display without a permit issued by the Fire Chief.
  • Fireworks should only be purchased from a licensed retailer permitted to sell fireworks to the general public within the City of Mississauga as per By-Law 340-01.

 Fireworks Safety Tips

  • Choose an area that measures at least 30 metres by 30 metres and is free of obstructions.
  • Carefully read the instructions on all fireworks.
  • Check wind direction and wind speed and keep a large pail of water nearby.
  • For a good launching site, bury the device up to half its length in the ground or in a pail or box filled with sand.
  • Wear safety goggles during the show.
  • Keep all spectators at least 20 metres away.
  • Do not allow children to set off fireworks.
  • Never attempt to set off fireworks that have misfired.
  • Do not put fireworks in your pockets, do not throw them and do not keep them in your hand.

 

May 15, 2019
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Flood Outlook in Effect

By Issues, Resources
May 13, 2019
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Region of Peel has changed the timing of its garbage exemption periods

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As you may be aware, the Region of Peel has changed the timing of its garbage exemption periods, starting this year, to maintain and enhance our waste collection services for our residents.

The new dates for 2019 and early 2020 are:

 

OLD DATES NEW DATES
May 2019

(following Victoria Day)

 June 17-28, 2019
September 2019

(following Labour Day)

 September 16-27, 2019
December 2019

(following Christmas/New Year)

 January 27-31, 2020

February 3-7, 2020

 

During an exemption period there is no maximum amount of acceptable garbage residents can put on the curb. Garbage bag tags are not required during exemption periods.

This change was made to address the high volume of excess garbage that is typically collected during an exemption period, as well as to avoid holidays and conflicts with other waste pick-up services being provided around the same time.

To proactively inform residents of this change, the Region is communicating this information through several channels, starting May 6 through to end of June, with similar reminders going out in the Fall and Winter.

The Region will also be using this opportunity to promote a waste collection notifications feature launching soon, which residents can start registering for ahead of time.

Information will be delivered to residents using Peel’s website, Twitter and subscriber e-newsletter, community newspapers and direct mail, mobile street signage, and face-to-face resident interactions with Peel’s by-law officers. Examples of Peel’s communications material are attached for your reference.

For more information about these exemption changes, please contact Paula Della Bianca, Project Manager, Curbside Policies and Programs for the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800 ext. 4513 or Paula.DellaBianca@peelregion.ca.

 

 

May 6, 2019
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