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Vimy Park Re-opening – September 23rd 10 am

By Events, Parks, Ward 1
Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko invites you to a community celebration at Vimy Park (formally Cenotaph Park) in Port Credit, following recent exciting improvements keeping with the site’s heritage significance.

Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Time:
10 to 11 a.m.

Location:
Vimy Park
29 Stavebank Road
Mississauga, L5G 2T5

Parking:
Due to limited parking in the area, please park at Port Credit Arena or the library. Paid street parking is available as well.

You are invited to be a guest at this celebration which will include greetings from Councillor Dasko and special guests.

Note: this is an outdoor, rain or shine event. Kindly dress according to weather conditions.

Please share with local individuals or groups who may be interested in attending.

 

Please RSVP by September 20th, 2023 to Stephen at stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca or 905-615-3200 ext. 5100.

If you have accessibility requirements, please advise Stephen at 905-615-3200 ext. 5100 by September 20th, 2023.

September 12, 2023
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J.C. Saddington Trail Re-opening – September 23rd – 12:30 pm

By Events, Parks, Ward 1
Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko invites you to a community celebration at J.C. Saddington Park, following some recent exciting improvements to the trail’s infrastructure.

Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Time:
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Location:
J.C. Saddington Park (trail within)
53 Lake Street
Mississauga, L5H 1A3

Parking:
Parking lot attached to the park. Please be advised due to the time of day the lot may be busier than usual.


You are invited to be a guest at the celebration which will include greetings from Councillor Dasko and special guests.

Note: this is an outdoor, rain or shine event. Kindly dress according to weather conditions.

Please share with local individuals or groups who may be interested in attending.

Please RSVP by September 21st, 2023 to Stephen at stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca or 905-615-3200 ext. 5100.

If you have accessibility requirements, please advise Stephen at 905-615-3200 ext. 5100 by September 21st, 2023.

September 12, 2023
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Councillor Dasko Invites You to Nominate a Business or Individual for the Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards!

By Announcement, Events, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 5TH, 2023 AT MIDNIGHT. 

This year’s Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards will be held on October 26th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mississauga Seniors Centre, 1389 Cawthra Road

Business Awards
Small business owners are an integral part of our community. In addition to contributing to the local community’s unique identity and being involved locally, small business owners are job creators, providing local employment opportunities allowing local residents to work closer to home. Having multiple small businesses all striving to be unique and innovative, can result in a healthy marketplace and well-served consumers. One-of-a-kind and locally made products can attract customers to our area, bolstering tourism and contributing to our local community. These establishments benefit our local economy and help support the place we call home.

New Business Award
The recipient of this award has been in business for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years. This award recognizes outstanding achievement as a new business in some or all of the following: Research & Development, Company Growth, Products & Services, Market Development, Sales & Marketing, Community Service.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award recognizes the endeavors of an exceptional individual or company who creates the products and services that keep our local economies moving forward.

Best Real Estate Agent
This award recognizes a real estate professional who goes above and beyond for their clients and makes important contributions to the community.

Excellence in Customer Service Award
This award recognizes a business for their outstanding dedication, loyalty and achievement to exceptional service standards in our community that consistently exceed customer or guest expectations.

Automotive Services Excellence Award
This award honours an Automotive Services establishment with outstanding service, provided to Ward 1 residents with consistent high standards and integrity.

Best Patio Dining Experience Award
The best patio dining experience award is presented to a restaurant that has created a patio that provides the most enjoyable overall guest experience, setting high standards for food quality, while providing guests with excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience.
This local favourite provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious meal and a great atmosphere.

Best Pizza Shop Award
Recognizing a local pizza shop – takeout or delivery that provides the best tasting pizza and customer experience.

Best Coffee Shop Award
This award recognizes a coffee shop in Ward 1 that has a loyal following that provides great quality coffee, tea and snacks. It also creates a clean memorable atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more.

Restaurant of the Year Award
This award is presented to a restaurant that provides the most enjoyable overall guest experience, setting high standards for food quality, offers a well-priced meal, while providing guests with excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience. This local favourite may also provide an opportunity to relax and enjoy a delicious meal in a great atmosphere.

Arts and Community Awards
The Ward 1 Arts Awards recognize leaders who attain a level of merit in their artistic discipline and celebrate outstanding works of creativity across all arts disciplines. These awards recognize the individual contributions to arts and culture in our community. Cultivating the arts plays an important role in our city by improving well-being, unifying communities, improving academic performance, strengthening the economy, driving tourism, while sparking creativity & innovation in our community.

Artist of The Year Award – Music Performance
The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Music Performance award recognizes the musician or musical group that has consistently delivered exceptional live performances, captivating audiences with their talent, stage presence, and artistic expression throughout the year.

Artist of The Year Award – Dance Performance

The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Dance Performance award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a dancer or dance troupe who have demonstrated exceptional artistry, creativity, and skill in their dance performances throughout the year.

Artist of The Year Award – Visual Artist
The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Visual Artist award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions within the field of visual arts over the past year. This category celebrates artists whose exceptional creativity, skill, and innovation have made an impact on the art scene locally and inspired audiences through their visual creations.

Environmental Stewardship Award
Whether helping to protect our climate, reduce waste, support local food or enhance our natural spaces, this individual is recognized as an environmental leader who has made significant contributions to improving our environment.

Volunteer of the Year Award
Our city is built by those who give their time and expertise selflessly and expect nothing in return. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in volunteering to make Ward 1 a better place to live, work, and play.

Lifetime Achievement Award
Ward 1 would like to honour with great respect and admiration, an Individual for their lifetime of support, promotion and vision for our community.

 

Please make your nominations by email to Stephen.Dasko@mississauga.ca in the following format:

Nominator Name:
Nominator Email:

Award for Nomination:
Nominee Name:
Nominee Email:

ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 5TH, 2023 AT MIDNIGHT. 

September 6, 2023
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MTO Advises Significant Delay for Construction of Ogden Pedestrian Bridge

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

Received August 31, 2023 from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation

“The Ogden Pedestrian Bridge was initially scheduled for completion by the end of August 2023/start of the fall school year. Due to numerous underground and aboveground utility conflicts, the opening of the pedestrian bridge is delayed, with an opening date within April 2024 now projected.

At this time, the contractor has progressed with the subsurface concrete and pier column works, and expects to have the entire substructure complete within three weeks. The steel truss sections are currently in fabrication and are projected to be installed in early October 2023.  The concrete deck on the truss and associated concrete approach ramps will follow thereafter.

The school boards were advised on June 21st, 2023 with respect to a delay in the re-opening of the Ogden Bridge to late November 2023 (from late August 2023) and were advised earlier this week of the new projected opening date. A bussing service, provided by the school boards for the affected students, similar to what was implemented from March 20th to June 30th this year, was to be reimplemented starting in September and will now extended from the previously noted November completion date to the newly revised April 2024 completion date and this bussing service will be updated/revised as construction of the Ogden Pedestrian Bridge progresses.”

Contact information for this Ontario Ministry of Transportation project:

qewdixie@ghd.com

905 247 8730

qewdixie.com

August 31, 2023
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Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program – Get ahead of winter weather and apply for the Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program

By Resources, Ward 1

 

Registration for the City of Mississauga’s Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program is now open until Friday, December 1. The program supports Mississauga residents who are 65 years old and older as well as persons with physical disabilities.

A windrow is a pile of snow that is left at the end of a driveway after street snow-clearing operations are completed. Registered participants will get a three-metre space cleared in their driveway windrow so that a car can get in and out safely.

“Winter storms with heavier snowfall have become the new normal, making windrows an unpleasant but unavoidable part of winter in Mississauga and our neighbouring municipalities. We understand the challenges this creates for some residents, which is why we have expanded this popular program so that more residents can get the help they need this winter,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We have more than doubled the number of spots in the program from 300 to 750. We’ve also opened registration early and extended the deadline. If you or someone you know has trouble clearing their driveway windrow and meets the program qualifications, I encourage you to consider applying.”

The Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program runs from Friday, December 1, 2023 to Monday, March 11, 2024 and is available to 750 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $200 (non-refundable) for the season or free for those who meet financial assistance criteria.

“We are encouraging and asking those who are interested in this program to register as early as possible because winter weather is unpredictable,” said Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance. “When you apply for the program, we complete a site inspection of your driveway so that our crews are prepared to clear a space in the windrow properly and efficiently. Even though registration is open until December 1, any significant snow we get before then may not make it possible for our crews to complete the required driveway inspection. By applying early, we’re able to process your application and complete the necessary inspection so that we’re ready to clear your windrow when snow does arrive.”

Apply online or in person

You will need the following documents to apply:

  • A completed Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Application Form
  • Proof of residency in Mississauga (e.g. driver’s licence, recent utility bill or lease agreement)
  • If you are 65 years of age or older, you’ll need to provide proof of your age (e.g. birth certificate, driver’s licence or passport)
  • If you are 64 years of age or under, you’ll need to submit one of the following as proof of a physical disability:
  • If you’re applying for the free program, you’ll also need to provide documents that show the total net income or earnings for your household

For registration help, call 311 (or 905-615-4311 outside city limits).

For more information about the program, including program eligibility, financial assistance criteria and service levels, visit mississauga.ca/windrow.

July 27, 2023
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Our Community

By Ward 1

In hearing your passion, hope, and ideas for the future of Ward 1, I know more than ever, we must be united to ensure this great community is always our place to call home.

January 20, 2019
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Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services joins Ontario for first-ever Test Your Smoke Alarm Day

By Events

Mississauga is joining communities across Ontario by creating awareness about the importance of testing smoke alarms. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) is encouraging all residents to test smoke alarms in their homes on Thursday, September 28 as part of the Province’s first-ever Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.

A colourful graphic asking people to test their smoke alarm

“Smoke alarms save lives. Test Your Smoke Alarm Day is a reminder for us all to double-check our smoke alarms. This small action could save someone’s life during a fire,” said Deryn Rizzi, Mississauga Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management. “I ask all Mississauga residents to push the test button on their smoke alarms to see if they are working. You might need to install a new alarm or need to put in new batteries.”

Last year, Ontario lost more than 130 people to deadly fires – the highest number in more than 20 years. The high fatality rate is cause for concern as many of these deaths could have been prevented if there was a working smoke alarm.

Rizzi added, “I encourage you to help those in the community and in your neighbourhood like seniors and those with mobility issues to test out their smoke alarms.”

Learn more about Test Your Smoke Alarm Day at savedbythebeep.ca. There are many resources available for families.

With smoke alarms, remember that:

  • You need to follow the law. Smoke alarms must be installed on every storey of a residence in Ontario, including vacation homes, cabins, trailers, RVs and cottages.
  • Property owners must test alarms every year, after the battery is replaced, and after every change in tenancy. Renters are also responsible for notifying their property owners as soon as they become aware that a smoke alarm is not operating.
  • Smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month. In addition, replace smoke alarms every 10 years, according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • There are many types of smoke alarms. Smoke alarms can be hard-wired, battery operated or both. If you need to replace a single malfunctioning alarm, make sure the new alarm is compatible with the existing units. For example, you cannot replace a hard-wired smoke alarm with a battery-operated smoke alarm.
  • Do not remove the battery if a smoke alarm starts beeping frequently due to cooking, baking, or using the shower.

For more information about fire prevention, visit the City’s fire prevention web page.

September 19, 2023
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Notice of Bus Stop Impact: #0324 – NB Hurontario St at Inglewood Dr | Friday, September 22, 2023

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following stop impacts. See the related details below:

Stop(s) Impacted:  No. 0324: NB Hurontario St at Inglewood Dr

Temporary Stop Location: Relocated south of the intersection (50m south)

Routes Impacted: 2 North, 8 North

Date and Time: Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 7:00am

Estimated Duration: Until Further Notice

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

–             Stops will remain accessible;

–             No detours required.

September 18, 2023
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Notice of Bus Stop Impact: #0335 – SB Hurontario St at Inglewood Dr | Thursday, September 21, 2023

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following stop impacts. See the related details below:

Stop(s) Impacted:  No. 0335: SB Hurontario St at Inglewood Dr

Temporary Stop Location: Temporary wooden platform relocated 30m north

Routes Impacted: 2 North, 8 North

Date and Time: Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 7:00am

Estimated Duration: Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 7:00am

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

–             Stops will remain accessible;

–             No detours required.

September 18, 2023
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Another First for Ward 1 and Our Community!

By Announcement, Parks, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

I am very excited to announce that construction has begun for the refrigerated ice rink in Port Credit’s Memorial Park!

While preserving the existing topography of the park, the design of the loop will be 3.5 metres wide (11 feet wide) and 200 metres long (over 700 feet long). It will be a walking track in the summer season and will add to the functionality during festival seasons.
Coming this Winter 2023 !!
September 18, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 594 Curzon Ave – Thursday, September 21 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Thursday, September 21 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 594 Curzon Ave                                                

Addresses Affected: 581-618 Curzon Ave; 919, 931 Hampton Cr; 918, 928, 930 Aviation Rd                               

Project #: C-601070             

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   416-705-1114 ext. 3246/3247

The Region of Peel 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 21st from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
September 15, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 43 Benson Ave – Thursday, September 21 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Thursday, September 21 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 43 Benson Ave                                          

Addresses Affected: 13-54 Benson Ave                     

Project #: C-603408 

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   416-705-1114 ext. 3246/3247

The Region of Peel 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 21st from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
September 15, 2023
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CBC Article Regarding Vandalized Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras

By Issues
Recent CBC article regarding vandalized automated speed enforcement cameras:
Mississauga’s speed cameras have been vandalized 172 times this year. Some councillors want action |
Toronto
Mississauga’s speed cameras have been vandalized 172 times this year. Some councillors want action
City has 22 cameras in what are known as school-area community safety zones
CBC News · Posted: Sep 12, 2023 8:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 12
Mississauga needs to change its automated speed enforcement camera program because of reoccurring vandalism to the grey metal boxes that contain the cameras, two city councillors say.
Already this year, the city says it has received reports of 172 reports of vandalism to its automated speed enforcement camera units. In 2022, it received 161 reports of vandalism.
The city has 22 speed cameras, two per ward, meant to enforce speed limits in what are known as school-area community safety zones. In school zones, the speed limit is 30 kilometres per hour.
Coun. Stephen Dasko, who represents Ward 1, said vandals have spray-painted graffiti on the units, knocked them over and spray-painted their lenses to prevent them from taking photographs.
“It’s been abused. It’s been spray-painted. Actually, somebody had smashed one with a rock recently. Quite frankly, they get toppled over on a regular basis,” Dasko said on Tuesday.
Dasko said the city has a contract with an external company to supply and maintain the speed cameras and the hope they can work together to find a solution.
For example, he said the speed cameras could be moved out of reach to prevent people from damaging the units.
“What makes sense, is if we could have them relocated to being on a pole, or somewhere that is outside of somebody easily being able to get their hands on it,” he said.
Damaged cameras could give ‘false sense of security’
On its website, the city of Mississauga says speeding is a serious problem on its roads and the cameras help to “make our streets safer for everyone by encouraging drivers to slow down and obey the speed limit.”
But they don’t work if they have been tampered with, said Dasko.
Coun. Stephen Dasko
Coun. Stephen Dasko, who represents Ward 1, says: ‘When they’re toppled over, they’re not functional, they’re not doing their job. And I don’t want anybody, quite frankly, to have a false sense of security that this is operational.’ (CBC)
“When they’re toppled over, they’re not functional, they’re not doing their job,” he said. “And I don’t want anybody… to have a false sense of security that this is operational.”
Dasko said one camera set up in his ward in front of Port Credit Secondary School has been regularly pushed over on its side. Two people flipped it over on Friday night.
Dasko said somebody has been spray-painting “try again” on its units.
The vandalism often happens at night, he said.
“Quite often it’s in the cloak of darkness, so a lot of times we’ll wake up to getting these reports,” he said.
1 camera knocked over 18 times: councillor
Coun. Matt Mahoney, who represents Ward 8, said at a council meeting on Sept. 6 that one speed camera on a street in his ward has been knocked over about 18 times. He said it’s frustrating for residents to see.
Mahoney said the city could contact Peel Regional Police about ways to prevent vandalism and the local school boards. He added schools could look at setting up surveillance cameras to monitor the speed cameras and signs could be put up to let people know that there is surveillance.
“Certainly, we need to look at some solutions,” he said. “It’s a problem that all of us deal with regularly and it’s not going to go away unless we find a solution.”
On its website, the city says that when a driver exceeds the speed limit in an area covered by the speed camera, the system captures an image. That image is then reviewed by a provincial offences officer and a ticket is issued.
The ticket, along with a digital copy of the image and an image of the licence plate, is mailed to the person who is a registered plate holder within 30 days of the offence.
“Tickets are issued to the owner of the vehicle regardless of who was driving. No demerit points will be issued and the registered owner’s driving record will not be impacted” the city says on its website.
Here’s the really annoying thing about speed cameras: They work
New speed cameras in Toronto only part of the solution, road safety advocates warn
With files from Greg Ross
©2023 CBC/Radio-Canada. All rights reserved
September 15, 2023
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Notice of Bus Stop Impact: #0330 – NB Hurontario St at Hampshire Cres | Monday, September 18, 2023

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following stop impacts. See the related details below:

Stop(s) Impacted:  No. 0330: NB Hurontario St at Hampshire Cres

Temporary Stop Location:

0332 – NB Hurontario St at Pinewood Trail (110m south)

0709 – NB Hurontario St at South Service Rd (230m north)

Routes Impacted: 2 North

Date and Time: Monday, September 18, 2023 @ 7:00am

Estimated Duration: until Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 7:00am

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

–             Stops will remain accessible;

–             No detours required.

 

September 15, 2023
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2023 Livable Cities Forum to focus on critical climate change conversations

By Announcement, Events

Recent extreme weather events and their impact on cities have made the discussion around reducing carbon emissions more important than ever. Finding climate change solutions is the focus of the 2023 Livable Cities Forum, a gathering of climate leaders taking place later this month at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. The annual, three-day event, happening September 25-27, welcomes more than 250 global delegates from different levels of government, community partners and local agencies, industry leaders, post-secondary institutions, health agencies and climate change experts.

The forum provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, share knowledge and insights and look for tangible solutions to lower carbon emissions while building resilient and inclusive communities.

“Our climate is changing rapidly and its effects will forever alter how we live. We must work together to curb the negative impacts and create a healthy and sustainable future for all,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Mississauga is grateful to host this year’s Livable Cities Forum and welcome the many distinguished climate change and environment professionals and delegates from around the world, representing hundreds of industries and sectors. We are proud to be one of the many Canadian municipalities participating in the Forum, and look forward to sharing our experiences while listening to the expertise of others in understanding and developing climate change solutions.”

This year’s theme focuses on “Intention to Implementation,” transitioning to resilient, equitable, livable, and sustainable communities. The Forum is in partnership with ICLEI Canada and the Canadian Urban Institute.

Overarching themes of the Forum include:

1) Accelerating local transition towards a net-zero future
2) Adapting communities to climate change and building resilience
3) Prioritizing equity, inclusion and meaningful engagement

A key focus of the Living Cities Forum is gaining insights, knowledge and a deeper understanding of climate solutions, actions and resilience initiatives at the local level. In addition to speakers, the Forum also features workshops, plenaries and networking sessions. Organized study tours around Mississauga will showcase how cities can increase the pace and scale of implementation of energy transitions and how to approach climate action to increase engagement, motivation and implementation.

“The overarching themes of the forum align with the climate change work happening around our city,” said Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment at the City of Mississauga. “Mississauga is working towards ambitious climate goals with deep emissions reductions targets, as well as preparing the community for the effects of a changing climate. As a large urban city, we’re committed to becoming one of Canada’s first net-zero cities. We’re embracing diversity, equity and inclusion as core principles of climate action to build more resilient and livable communities and we’re actively working with different levels of government, local corporations, non-profit organizations, community partners and residents to collaborate on action”

The U.N. has already warned about the world entering an era of global boiling, as scientists confirmed that July was Earth’s hottest month on record – including, the three hottest days on record and the highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year.

The Forum comes as the City of Mississauga is updating its Climate Change Action Plan to set more ambitious targets aligned with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) recommendations to limit global warming to 1.5 per cent Celsius. The City’s Climate Change Action Plan is a 10-year road map for tackling the impacts of the changing climate. It sets out actions to reduce GHG emissions and help the City increase its resiliency to withstand and respond to current and future climate events.

For further information on the Livable Cities Forum, visit LivableCitiesForum.com.

Background

About Livable Cities Forum

The Livable Cities Forum is ICLEI Canada’s annual event to bring local leaders, urban professionals and on-the-ground practitioners from across Canada and around the globe together.

About ICLEI

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in more than 125 countries, they influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. The Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.

Poster for the Livable Cities Forum

September 14, 2023
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Construction Notice – Roadway Maintenance – Night Work – Thursday, September 21st and will be completed by Saturday, September 23rd – Lakeshore Blvd E. and Hiawatha Parkway/Mohawk Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard E. and Cumberland Drive

By Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised that the City of Mississauga will be conducting overnight road work at the intersections of Lakeshore Blvd E. and Hiawatha Parkway/Mohawk Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard E. and Cumberland Drive starting on Thursday, September 21st and will be completed by Saturday, September 23rd.

This work has been scheduled to take place overnight due to high traffic volumes in the area. By completing this work overnight, our goal is to limit impacts to traffic in the area and maintain the safety of the travelling public and workers onsite. If work cannot be completed as planned on the above noted dates, the rain date will be Thursday, September 28th and will be completed by Saturday, September 30th.

Road/Sidewalk Restrictions

 Lane closures will be in effect at the intersection of Lakeshore Blvd E. and Hiawatha
Parkway/Mohawk Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard E. and Cumberland Drive beginning at 8 pm
and reopening for 6 am the following morning. Please anticipate traffic delays.
 Pedestrian access in the area will be maintained at all times.

Work Details

 Milling of the existing asphalt at the intersections will be completed and paving will commence shortly
afterwards. The work will be focused on the crosswalks of each intersection.
 Traffic control measures will be in place. Traffic delays can be expected in all directions and
turning movements will be restricted at times.

What to Expect During Construction:
Impacts: Dust, noise, vibration and other inconveniences may be experienced. The City will make efforts to reduce these impacts. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Work Hours: Work will occur during the following times:
Thursday, September 21st at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, September 22nd at 6:00 a.m.
Friday, September 22nd at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 23rd at 6:00 a.m.
Traffic: There may be traffic delays due to lane restrictions. Police and emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times. At times you may also notice an increase in
truck traffic. Please be aware and use extra caution while driving.

Safety

 All residents should avoid contact with hot asphalt, concrete and other construction materials at all
times.

Contact
Project Inquiries:

Carlo Di Natale
Contract Coordinator
(905) 615-3200 Ext. 4091
carlo.dinatale@mississauga.ca

General Inquiries:

Call 3-1-1.

September 14, 2023
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