Nominate Someone for a Friends of the Credit Conservation Award

By Announcement, Events

It’s that time of year when we ask for citizens to highlight and nominate local environmental champions through the Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards program.

The program is an opportunity for the CVC Board of Directors and our staff to celebrate those who deserve recognition for their important work in the watershed. Through your work with partners, community members and businesses, we’re confident you know many deserving candidates whose contributions support a thriving environment that protects, connects, and sustains the Credit River Watershed.

Nominations are open to individuals, companies, and groups in the following nine categories:

  • Youth Achievement
  • Outstanding Volunteer
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Landowner Stewardship
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Green Cities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership
  • Legacy Donor
  • Watershed Excellence

Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Landowners who’ve taken action to protect and restore nature on their property.
  • Local businesses, municipalities or regional government who have adapted new approaches or green infrastructure.
  • Individuals or businesses that donate land or funds to purchase land for its long-term protection.
  • Individuals that generously donate their time through on-the-ground environmental work, education, or outreach efforts.

Nominations for the Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards are open until February 22, 2025.

For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit cvc.ca/ConservationAwards.

January 16, 2025
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APIK brings winter sports thrills to the heart of Mississauga

By Announcement, Events

Visit Mississauga invites all to Celebration Square to experience the excitement of Ontario’s free, first-of-its-kind epic skiing and snowboarding competition.

Calling all adrenaline junkies and winter sports fans! Don’t miss your chance to experience the snowy mountain vibe of a ski resort right here in Mississauga. Mark your calendars for a visit to APIK Mississauga at Celebration Square from February 7 to 9 and check out this first-ever in Ontario spectacle coming to Mississauga’s downtown core.

For three days, Celebration Square will be bustling with skiing and snowboarding competitions, snowskate classes and demonstrations, DJ sets and afterparties! All ages are invited to come and enjoy some outdoor winter fun and watch an impressive roster of more than 80 professional athletes compete for a $100,000 prize purse, judged on the quality and style of their tricks and descents.

The custom built installation in Celebration Square will host the world’s best professional athletes including American skiing legend Tom Wallish, professional snowboarder Natalie Allport, Canadian Championships gold slopestyle medallist Frank Jobin, snowboarder and Olympian medallist Laurie Blouin, and Olympian skier Megan Oldham, who has brought home hardware from many celebrated ski and snowboard competitions. They’ll be performing their mind-blowing tricks for the public for free.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the electrifying ambience of a winter sports competition locally!

Following on the success of last summer’s first JACKALOPE Action Sports Festival, Visit Mississauga is once again partnering with TRIBU Expérientiel Inc. to bring APIK to the city for the first time, in its first venture anywhere outside of its long-time home in Montreal.

Check out the full schedule here.

Event information

APIK Mississauga

Friday February 7 to Sunday February 9, 2025

Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga ON

Website

Free admission has been made possible by Visit Mississauga

Quotes

“We can’t wait to welcome visitors as we transform Celebration Square into a winter sports haven – complete with skiing and snowboarding competitions in the middle of our city! We invite you to bring your whole family out to this free event and enjoy the magic of winter while you experience the rush of watching these incredibly talented athletes compete. It’s going to be exhilarating, entertaining, and lots of fun. Come join us in February!” – Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga

“We’re excited to be back at Celebration Square! We’ve always been about creating and developing bold and Innovative concepts that generate unique, adrenaline-powered experiences. We’re bringing the snowy mountain spirit to the city with APIK! After two successful editions of APIK in Montréal, we’re proud to be able to inject this unique energy into downtown Mississauga and make it more attractive than ever.” – Micah Desforges, Tribu Expérientiel Inc. CEO

About

Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for the destination. The organization’s mandate of implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan Tourism Mississauga is committed to promoting local businesses and coordinating large-scale events within the city. To learn more about Visit Mississauga, or check out other exciting events coming to Mississauga, go to visitmississauga.ca.

Tribu Expérientiel Inc. builds solid relationships thanks to the power of adrenaline. It helps organizations forge stronger ties with youth and adults who are young at heart by creating daring, integrated experiences that get the adrenaline flowing and forge indelible memories. TRIBU is making sure that its generation will always have ways to have fun, celebrate and get inspired. Visit tribu.co

January 15, 2025
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Let your voice be heard in Mississauga’s first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

By Events, Planning & Development

Join a virtual engagement session to share your perspective and influence the development of the City’s first EDI strategy, shaping future policies and initiatives

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a more inclusive, diverse and equitable community and wants to hear from you! Join an important virtual engagement session on February 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. to share your experiences and valuable insights as part of the development of the City’s first-ever Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy.

Virtual EDI Strategy Engagement Session:

  • Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
  • Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online Virtual (Click here to register)
  • Confidential and anonymous: The session will be exclusively facilitated by the Diversity Institute (DI) on behalf of the City of Mississauga. DI will gather recommendations to develop the EDI strategy. Only high-level findings without personally identifiable information will be shared back with the City and used for the EDI Strategy.

Why participate?

We want to hear from you – people who live, work or conduct business in Mississauga. Perspectives on how City initiatives can be more equitable, inclusive and accessible will help inform the City in its role as an employer, service provider, policy maker and as a purchaser of goods and services. This is an important opportunity to influence key decisions that will guide the City’s policies, practices and procedures moving forward. Residents, business owners and other community stakeholder perspectives are vital in ensuring the strategy reflects the needs and aspirations of everyone in Mississauga.

How to register

To join the virtual session, please register in advance.

Don’t miss out on this important opportunity to make your voice heard. Together we can build a more inclusive and equitable Mississauga for all.

About the project

In April 2024, the City launched the Empowering Change: A Comprehensive EDI Strategy: 2024-2030 project in collaboration with the Diversity Institute. This project forms part of a commitment to advancing EDI and addressing racism and oppression within processes, practices and protocols. As part of the project, we are engaging diverse communities across the city with the goal of understanding diverse perspectives to influence the development of the City’s EDI strategy and guide future policies and initiatives aimed at fostering a more equitable community.

Your voice matters

January 14, 2025
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Start the New Year with a Seniors’ Dance Party!

By Events

Line and Ballroom Dancing

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Admission $5.00 – proceeds to ANAF Veterans

‘ DJ Tony ‘ Bar downstairs (no outside alcohol)
(Stair Lift Available)
Sandwiches will be provided
Tea, Coffee – cakes, cookies

Army Navy Airforce Veteran’s Club
765 Third Street, Mississauga (Cawthra & Lakeshore)

January 14, 2025
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Virtual Community Meeting for the Proposed New Mississauga Official Plan 2051

By Planning & Development

Join us for A Virtual Community Meeting for the Proposed New Mississauga Official Plan

The City is preparing to finalize its new Official Plan to guide how Mississauga will grow and develop over the next 25 years. From housing and transportation to the environment and economy, the Official Plan includes important policies that help to shape our city.

As we work to finalize the plan, the City is hosting a virtual public meeting for residents to learn more, ask questions and share comments.

To date, public input has played an important part in shaping the policies that make up the new Official Plan, including:

  • Where housing, industry, offices and shops should go
  • Which services and amenities such as parks, schools, roads, trails and transit are needed
  • How we protect the city’s culture, heritage and environment
  • How the city should grow and what growth will look like

The proposed Official Plan will be available on the City’s engagement website for review the week of January 13, 2025.

Meeting Details

Date: Thursday January 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Online – Webex Events
Registration: To register, please click here

January 10, 2025
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NOTICE OF BRIEF WATER INTERRUPTION Watermain Replacement and Improvement 1403 to 1554 Dundas Street East

By Announcement, Resources

Peel Region Public Works 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 work on the system or conduct tests.

On Sunday January 12th, 2025, between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., please expect a loss of water pressure and a brief water outage (roughly 15 minutes) while we work in your area. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

If you are 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)

Sign up for email notices

Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices. Visit
peelregion.ca/construction/signup or scan the QR code below (using your cell phone camera) to start signing up.

Keeping you informed

We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans. Information on this project can also be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-18-1310-c

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality tap water.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Water Linear Engineering
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

January 10, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – C-604083 995 Gardner Ave. Mississauga Wednesday, January 15th 2025

By Resources, Ward 1

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE

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 Wednesday, January 15th, 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: Wednesday, January 15th, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location:  995 Gardner Ave

Addresses Affected: 1104 to 1017 Edgelegih Ave, 995 Gardner Ave Mississauga, ON

Project #:  C-604083

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone # 437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

January 10, 2025
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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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