Celebrate National Forest Week this Sep-timber!

By Events, Resources, Ward 1

Watch the Ontario Tree Climbing Championships or volunteer to remove invasive plant species.

September 19, 2024

Join us in celebrating National Forest Week from September 22 to 28. Show your appreciation for Mississauga’s trees and forests and learn about the importance of Mississauga’s urban forest and natural areas and how you can aid in the protection, restoration, expansion and enhancement of the city’s natural spaces.

Watch the Ontario Tree Climbing Championships

From Friday, September 20 to Saturday, September 21, you can watch the Ontario Tree Climbing Championships at RK McMillan Park. You’ll be able to watch arborists showcase their skills, visit a tradeshow with vendors and try out tree climbing at the “Fun Climb” station under the guidance of a professional arborist.
Arborist at tree climbing competition

Get involved as a Mississauga Nature Steward

Become a Mississauga Nature Steward and help the City remove invasive plants in parks and natural areas. Participate in one of the three staff-led events this fall at a Mississauga park. At the event, you’ll learn more about invasive plant species, and how to properly remove and dispose of them while working alongside City staff and other members of the public.

The events include:

  • Sawmill Valley Trail: Saturday, September 28 | Register
  • Sawmill Valley Trail: Saturday, October 26 | Register
  • Osprey Woods: Saturday, November 2 | Register
  • Cawthra Park: Saturday, November 9 from | Register

Person removing invasive plant species

Benefits of trees

Trees and natural areas are important to Mississauga’s heritage and provide many benefits. Trees and other native perennial plants play a crucial role in combatting climate change by absorbing harmful carbon dioxide. They also act as natural coolants by providing shade in our streets, help to control floods by slowing down water flow and enhance the city’s beauty through colourful blooms and leaves.

Trees in Mississauga

Support the One Million Trees program

The City’s One Million Trees program aims to add one million more trees to Mississauga’s tree canopy by 2032. Since the program launched in 2013, more than 540,000 trees have been planted across Mississauga.

By participating in one of the City’s tree-planting events or planting trees and shrubs on your own property, you contribute to the one million tree goal. When planting a tree or shrub, consider using native species since these are best suited to Mississauga’s climate and have the most benefit for the city’s native wildlife.

Group of people planting trees

To learn more about National Forest Week or register for events, visit mississauga.ca/national-forest-week.

Learn more about forestry at mississauga.ca/forestry.

September 20, 2024
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Mississauga is growing! City launches new website to help answer planning and development questions

By Planning & Development

Mississauga is making it easier for residents to get answers to questions about housing, growth and development.

September 19, 2024

The City is launching a new online guide to help simplify planning and development topics for residents. Planning is important. It influences the quality of life and health of residents and the city’s economic growth.Planning is also complicated and can be difficult to understand. Mississauga’s new online Guide to City Planning and Development is organized around the following frequently asked topics:

  • What is city planning: Explains how planning works and why it’s so important
  • Guiding city growth: Outlines how the City plans for growth and target where it goes
  • How land gets developed: Gives an overview of the development application process
  • Development in your neighbourhood: Helps residents find information about proposed development and construction near them
  • Ways to get involved: Explains how and when residents can have their say

It also connects residents to resources like maps and data that city planners use to help guide their work.

Housing is also top of mind for many Mississauga residents. They have questions about how neighbourhoods are changing, housing affordability and the City’s role in delivering more housing. The Guide provides:

  • An overview of the City’s housing targets
  • The City’s role and plans for delivering affordable housing
  • Information about how development applications get approved

Education and providing open and transparent access to data is a primary goal in the City’s Housing Action Plan. Visit Growing Mississauga to learn more about the City’s efforts to get more homes built, streamline building approvals and make homes more affordable.

“The work we do in Mississauga’s planning and building division affects everyone who lives, works and visits the City. While planning can be complicated, it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we developed our new Guide to City Planning and Development. From housing targets to deciding where new buildings should go, it’s designed to help answer the questions we hear most from our residents and guide them through the changes they are experiencing.” -Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building, City of Mississauga

September 20, 2024
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Zero-emission transit: Mississauga launches innovative hydrogen-powered bus initiative

By Announcement

Mississauga is on track to acquire hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.

September 18, 2024

The City of Mississauga is set to become Ontario’s first municipality to pilot hydrogen fuel cell electric buses within its transit fleet. MiWay, Mississauga’s transit agency, is launching a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus project to move towards more sustainable public transit. Backed by the Federal Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF), which granted approval for funding in December 2022, the City is on track to meet the project deadline of December 31, 2025, and is looking to purchase 10 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses.In July, the City issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Hydrogen Fuel Supply Options, to secure a reliable hydrogen fuel supply. The “Hydrogen-as-a-Service” (HaaS) model aims to minimize operational risks by outsourcing hydrogen production, distribution, and dispensing infrastructure operations. There were nine submissions are under review from organizations interested in supplying hydrogen to the City. These proposals are currently under evaluation. The cost of hydrogen fuel will be requested and covered within the 2026 Operating Budget.

Sourcing and funding for the new buses

New Flyer Industries, from Winnipeg, is the only manufacturer in Canada that produces hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs). A Council request has been made to ask for approval to source these buses from New Flyer, exclusively.

Around $20 million is being set aside to purchase 10, 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. Up to $10 million is expected to be reimbursed through the ZETF, which covers 50 per cent of eligible project costs.

MiWay has requested an extra $500,000 to upgrade important facilities, including the Malton Transit and Central Parkway Body sites to support the new hydrogen buses.

Climate mitigation through MiWay’s transit fleet

If Council approves the initiative, it will support the City’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), to reduce corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, and 80 per cent by 2050. It will also showcase Mississauga’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and furthering Mississauga’s role as a leader in sustainable transit solutions.

MiWay is Ontario’s third-largest municipal transit service provider. Nearly 60 per cent of MiWay’s buses are hybrid-electric. These buses resulted in a 30 per cent reduction in diesel fuel consumption per year and 5,134,000 kilograms (5,134 tonnes) of avoided GHG emissions per year.

Recently the City became an associate member of the Canadian Hydrogen Association. This a national, non-profit association that represents industry, academia, end-users and other stakeholders in Canada’s hydrogen sector. The City is also working to establish a hydrogen network (hub) that will bring together key players to promote and create a local hydrogen ecosystem (e.g. fuel, fuelling infrastructure, equipment, trucks and buses) to reduce GHG emissions reductions. The hub will also drive technological advancements, increase local jobs and grow the economy.

Hydrogen is a cleaner fuel option that offers a better alternative to diesel. Hydrogen-electric technology is one option that can work towards a zero-emission bus fleet. With Council’s approval, MiWay will become the first transit agency in Ontario to pilot this innovative hydrogen FCEB technology, setting the stage for transit fleet decarbonization and positioning itself as an industry leader.

The corporate report will go to Council next week, on September 25, for final approval.

“MiWay is taking big steps towards transitioning to a zero-emission transit with major investments in our fleet. Since 2019, MiWay has been working to replace its diesel buses and bring lower emission vehicles in addition to now piloting and investing in new vehicle technologies like hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to meet the targets set out in the CCAP.”– Eve Wiggins, Director, Transit, City of Mississauga/MiWay

A green and white hydrogen fuel cell electric bus with "xcelsior CHARGE FC" branding and the slogan "Welcome to cleaner, smarter mobility.
An example of a hydrogen fuel cell electric bus.
September 19, 2024
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Bus Stop Impacts – Dundas Street East (Stop #0874)

By Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised that stop #0874 on WB Dundas Street at Universal Drive will be out of service effective immediately until end of day Thursday September 19 for construction works.

Patrons will be directed to the previous stop #0873 at Southcreek Road which is approximately 250 metres east.

Stop #0874 is serviced by Route 1/1C West with continued accessible bus service at Stop #0873.

September 18, 2024
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Notification of an invasive species stewardship event in your ward.

By Parks, Ward 1

Upcoming invasive species stewardship event in your ward this Fall.

Event Location: Cawthra Park

Event Date and Time: Saturday, November 9 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Activity: Removing invasive groundcovers

Event Link

These events support the City’s Invasive Species Management Plan and Implementation Strategy, which aims to reduce the abundance of Invasive Species in Mississauga’s natural areas and collaborate with Mississauga residents to increase the success of invasive species projects.

September 18, 2024
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Notification of herbicide application for the control of invasive trees in your ward

By Events, Parks, Ward 1

Upcoming herbicide application to control Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) beginning September 23rd at:

  • Cawthra Woods
  • Helen Molasy Park
  • Marie Curtis Park and,
  • Orchard Heights

Contractors working on behalf of the City, Brinkman and Associates Ltd., will apply Garlon (Tryclopyr) directly to the trees using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed within 2 weeks, but the timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.

This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.

September 17, 2024
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE- HARCOURT CRESCENT

By Resources, Ward 1

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE HARCOURT CRESCENT BETWEEN LINBY STREET WEDGEWOOD ROAD

A temporary road closure along Harcourt Crescent will be implemented to accommodate for works by Trans-Northern Pipelines INC. to complete works associated to maintenance repairs to the existing pipeline. The closure is planned to begin on September 26, 2024 till November 15th, 2024. A detour will be in place and residents within the closure will have access to their homes.

When:   September 26th, 2024 till November 15th, 2024

Where:  Harcourt Crescent between Linby Street and Wedgewood Road

Advance warning signs and detour signs are in place. Emergency services access will be permitted.

 

September 17, 2024
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Notification of herbicide application for the control of invasive trees

By Parks, Ward 1

Upcoming herbicide application to control Tree of Heaven, on September 16th, at Helen Molasy Memorial Park.

Contractors working on behalf of the City, Brinkman & Associates Reforestation Ltd., will apply Garlon (Triclopyr) directly to the bark of the plant using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed on the intended day, but the timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.

This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.

 

September 16, 2024
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 953 & 957 Halliday Ave – Tuesday, September 17th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, September 17th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

 

Date and Time: Tuesday, September 17th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location:  953 & 957 Halliday Ave                            

Addresses Affected: 939 to 1302 Halliday Ave                               

Project #: C-602803

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #               437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

September 13, 2024
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 271 Troy St – Thursday, September 19th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Thursday, September 19th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.  

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

 

Date and Time: Thursday, September 19th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm 

Location:  271 Troy St                                

Addresses Affected: 197 to 271 Troy St                              

Project #: C-603830

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #               437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

September 13, 2024
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