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Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is Now Open!

By Announcement, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is thrilled to announce that Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is officially back open after an extensive renovation!

The refreshed facility is brighter, more welcoming, and better than ever, featuring:

– Climate controlled indoor walking track
– Full gymnasium for Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball
– A new fitness area and weight room including brand new equipment
– A brand-new lane pool for fitness and recreation
– The largest therapeutic pool in Mississauga, designed for health and wellness programs

The Councillor invites everyone to stop by, explore the revitalized space, and take part in the amazing programs now available.

Stay tuned! The pools are set to open in May, and the Grand Opening will take place in June.

See you there!

March 31, 2025
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Applications for two City of Mississauga flood prevention rebates now open

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

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.

Both rebates provide financial support to Mississauga residents who install water-resistant materials or other flood prevention measures within their home or on their property.

February 12, 2025

Today, the City launched two flood prevention rebates to help residents offset the cost of installing measures to limit flooding in and around their homes. These two programs offer up to a total of $10,500 in financial support for eligible Mississauga homeowners.

City rebate programs

The City has launched two rebate programs to help offset the cost of upgrades for Mississauga homeowners.

  • Flood Resilience Rebate: is a City rebate program created to help those who had flood damage and installed eligible water resilient materials and other measures to make their homes more resistant to future flooding. The rebate pays for up to 50 per cent of the cost of these materials, labour and tax, up to a maximum of $3,000.
  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate: is a City rebate program created to replace the Foundation Drain Collector Sump Pump Subsidy. This new city-wide rebate program offers up to $7,500 to pay for eligible basement flood prevention measures, such as a sump pump or downspout disconnection.

Apply for the Flood Resilience Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. You must have experienced flood damage on or after the July 8, 2013, storm event. Only one registered owner per residential address is eligible to receive a rebate.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of flooding: such as an insurance claim or photos of flooding in the residential dwelling.
  • Proof of eligible work: such as receipts for purchased materials.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

Apply for the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. All measures must be installed by a professional with a valid City of Mississauga business license.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of eligible work: such as quotes for work to be completed.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

Retroactive applications for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program, will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

New applications can be made for measures installed on February 12, 2025 and after. This type of application has two stages, pre-approval and final approval. For further information, please visit the rebate program webpage.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

This is an ongoing program that is subject to Council approval.

Useful links

February 12, 2025
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Flood Resilience and Basement Flooding Prevention Rebates – FAQ’s

By Issues, Resources

General Questions – FAQ

When can applications be submitted?
Both rebate programs are set to be open February 12, 2025.

We’ve been contacted by contractors to undertake works, are these programs mandatory?
No, all rebate programs are voluntary.

How do I obtain a qualified/reputable contractor?
This is the responsibility of the homeowner, as with any works done on private property. City staff are creating guidance to warn residents about fraudulent practices that will be on the City’s website at launch of the programs.

In cases where the work requires the contractor to have a valid Mississauga business licence, how do I confirm this?
Please call 311 to confirm

Is the existing FDC Sump Pump Subsidy ending? Can I still apply for a Sump Pump subsidy?
The FDC Sump Pump Subsidy program is proposed to end February 3, 2025. Sump pumps installed up to this date are still eligible to apply for this subsidy as the program ends and transition to the new rebate program begins.
After February 3, 2025, residents will be eligible to apply to the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate (applications open February 12th), which includes measures such as sump pumps for the same amount of $6,000.
Flood Resilience Rebate – The program provides a rebate of 50% of the invoiced cost up to a lifetime maximum of $3,000 to support residents with the installation of water resistant-materials and other measures.

Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga that have experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.

What is eligible for a rebate?
At launch of the program a Flood Resilient Materials catalogue will be provided for a full list of allowable flood-resilient measures. Examples may include:
Interior Options
• Wall construction
• Floor design
• Raise Utility Hardware (e.g. electrical outlets)
• Moisture alarms
Exterior Options
• Grading adjacent to house
• Damp-proofing membrane/Coating for exterior foundation
• Corrugated steel window well and cover

I installed ‘resilient’ materials after the July 16, 2024 storm event. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for materials/works, prior to launch of the program.

I installed ‘resilient’ materials in my basement prior to July 16th, 2024. Can I apply for the rebate?
Yes, the rebate is open to anyone who experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.

How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.
What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Proof of flooding
c) Proof of eligible work and payment
d) Photos of installation

Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.

When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.
Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate – The Program provides a rebate of up to $7,500 to support residents with the installation of basement flooding prevention measures.

Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga.

What is eligible for a rebate?
Proposed Prevention Measures:
• Sump pump $6,000
• Foundation drain (weeping tile) pipe capping $1,000
• Downspout disconnection $125/per, total $500
• Storm lateral backwater valve $1,500

I installed measures (e.g. sump pump) after the July/August, 2024 storm events. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program (up to August 1, 2025).

I installed a sump pump many years ago. Can I apply for a rebate today?
If you have had a sump pump for 10 years or more (i.e. prior to Feb. 2015), you’re eligible to apply for the rebate to install a ‘renewal’ sump pump.

I have a receipt for a sump pump installed 5 years ago. Can I apply for the rebate?
Rebate applications are eligible for measures installed after July 16, 2024. Renewal sump
pump applications are eligible after 10 years or more.

I have received a rebate for my sump pump installation. Are there other measures I can apply for?
Yes. If you have not capped your foundation drain or disconnected your downspouts, for example, these measures are eligible to apply.

I received the rebate, can I update/replace my sump pump in the future?
Yes, the program accepts applications for rebate of a ‘renewal’ sump pump installed every 10 or more years.

How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.

What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Detailed quote/invoice of eligible works
c) May require building permit
Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.

When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.

January 27, 2025
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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) Program announced for Little Etobicoke Creek area

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

DRAO Announcement

On November 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program has been activated for the Little Etobicoke Creek area in response to the July 16th and August 17th and 18th localized flooding events.

Councillor Dasko was instrumental in having the Provincial officials connect with local residents in Ward 1 for inspections, to ensure that a full understanding of the magnitude of the issues in the area were understood.  The result of which is that the area has been recognized and included in the program.

Applications for the program will be accepted until the deadline of Monday, March 31, 2025. Homeowners and residential tenants, small owner-operated businesses, and not-for-profit organizations may apply for assistance if they reside in the activation area.

Program guidelines, activation area maps, information sheets, and application forms can be found on the DRAO website.

DRAO is a program that can help with the recovery of costs after a natural disaster. Financial help from the program is limited to $250,000 per application, is subject to a $500 deductible (which may be waived for low-income households), and reimburses up to 90% of your total eligible costs with limits for emergency expenses, household appliances, and furnishings.

The DRAO program does not cover all costs. Eligible applicants may receive assistance for emergency expenses and for repair or replacement of essential property if they do not have insurance—or if their insurance is insufficient—to cover their essential costs according to the DRAO program guidelines. Damage due to sewer-backup is not eligible under the program. An exception is made for low-income households as defined by the guidelines. See details online.

In addition, eligible basement repairs are only allowed to the extent they are returned to a basic and safe state (e.g., stud walls and repairs to essential appliances such as furnaces and hot water heaters). Repairs to furnished basements are ineligible unless there is damage to an essential living space. See details online.

DRAO is a provincial program, and is not related to the various programs and initiatives that the City of Mississauga has undertaken related to localized flooding and flood recovery. Residents who do not reside in the DRAO activation area are still eligible for the other City programs and initiatives.

If you have any questions about the DRAO program, you may contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing program staff at: DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.

December 2, 2024
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Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program applications now open

By Announcement, Issues, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

The one-time grant is available to eligible homeowners or tenants in Mississauga who had flood damage from the severe weather events in July and August 2024.

December 2, 2024

Today, the City of Mississauga launched its Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, a one-time payment of $1,000 to affected property owners and tenants in Mississauga, who experienced basement flooding on July 16, August 17 and August 18. Residents can only apply for the grant once, even if they own more than one eligible property or experienced flooding on more than one day.

Who is eligible

To be eligible to apply for the Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • Be an individual, not a corporation or business entity.
  • Be a registered owner or tenant of a residential dwelling within Mississauga.
  • Have experienced flood damage to your residence from the rainfall events on July 16, August 17 or August 18, 2024.

What you need to apply

Residents must complete a grant application and submit proof of eligibility, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill.

To provide proof of residence, if you are a tenant, you must show proof that you live at the eligible residence. You can provide:

  • Lease or rental agreement
  • Ontario driver’s license
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Insurance policy
  • Utility, telephone or internet bill

All applicants must provide proof of flooding within a residential dwelling, such as:

  • Proof of an insurance claim made for flooding.
  • Correspondence with 311 Customer Service, a Councillor’s office or City staff.
  • Invoices, receipts or quotes for flood cleanup or repairs.
  • Photos of flooding in the residential dwelling, with the file’s metadata date stamped.

Applying online

Visit the webpage and upload the supporting documents, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.

Each file must be 5 MB or smaller and in one of the following formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF or WebP.

Applying by mail

Mail a completed Flood Relief Grant Application and supporting documents to the following address:

Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program
Transportation and Works
Environmental Services Section
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1

For more information about the grant, residents are asked to call 311.

Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.

Important facts about stormwater

There are more than 51,000 storm drains in Mississauga, 1,900 km of storm sewer pipes, 270 km of ditches, 150 km of creeks, and 80 stormwater management facilities.

Valued at more than $7 billion, Mississauga’s stormwater drainage system requires constant care. Staff continue to assess and prioritize the most effective improvements to this aging infrastructure. Installing stormwater infrastructure requires a large investment up front, and it is expensive, but important to maintain.

Rebate programs

In February 2025, the City will be launching two additional rebate programs:

  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program will provide rebates up to $6,800 for eligible flood prevention improvements.
  • Flood Resilience Rebate Program will provide rebates of 50 per cent of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $3,000 to cover costs associated with eligible measures taken to make improvements to your home to minimize flooding impact.

Other subsidies

Region of Peel Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate (Current): The Region provides a $1,500 rebate for eligible homeowners to cover the cost of installing a sanitary backwater valve to reduce basement flooding due to sanitary back-ups of wastewater from the sanitary sewer. For more information, visit peelregion.ca.

Useful links

Read more about the City’s stormwater infrastructure.

Learn more about how to reduce the risk of flooding on your property.

Watch the City’s Flooding Information Session video.

December 2, 2024
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Update – Action Plan for Stormwater and Flood Mitigation

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.  Resulting from the last report and Councillor Dasko’s advocacy for his residents councils direction was to staff to come back to Council.  Yesterday, on September 25, 2024 with Corporate Report: 10.2. entitled “Council Update – July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” (attached). This report, which was passed by Councillor Dasko and his colleagues unanimously, is an action-oriented approach to accelerating flood mitigation initiatives, inspection enhancements and increased maintenance and operation activities. Councillor Dasko has also attached his motion for your perusal which was again unanimously passed by all of council.

Watch Council Sept 25, 2024 Item 7.4 (running from 31.03-1.11) Emma Calvert sharing Corporate report 10.2.

View the report 

The following items were passed and are to be actioned:

  • A Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program to provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to Mississauga residential property owners who incurred damages as a result of basement flooding following the weather events on July 16, 2024, or August 17 and 18, 2024, as a result of Councillor Dasko’s motion on September 11, 2024.
  • A basement flooding prevention rebate program to provide up to $6,800 to make basement flood prevention improvements more affordable.
  • With the number of staff meetings with Councillor Dasko he was pleased to see that staff were convinced to step up the timeline of new and accelerated stormwater projects, as outlined in the Project-based action plan includes accelerating the Design and Construction of the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project by 6 years, including infrastructure improvement projects in 2025, 2026, 2027, with a completion year of 2028.
  • Enhancements to routine maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
  • City staff will work further with local authorities like the TRCA, Alectra, and the Emergency Management Team to identify opportunities to enhance public alerting to residents during localized flooding.
  • Staff have been directed to prepare and submit applications to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (second intake- November 1, 2024) and Housing-Enabling Core Services Stream programs to support the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project.

Furthermore, at the Region of Peel, Regional Council passed a motion on September 12, 2024 to have an increase in the Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate Program. The program is available to property owners in priority areas in Peel who had experienced sanitary flooding because of a storm event in the past 10 years. Residents living in neighborhoods outside the priority areas can also apply for a subsidy if they have reported flooding to Peel Region in the past or have an insurance claim. Subsidies are 60% of the invoiced cost, up to a maximum $1,500. Residents are asked to call Peel Region at 905-791-7800 to confirm eligibility for the backwater valve subsidy before proceeding with an installation. For more information please visit peelregion.ca.

Please note that there will be an upcoming City-wide Public Information Session for 2024 Flood Events.  Councillor Dasko will share more details when they are announced.

September 26, 2024
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CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – NOTICE OF COMPLETION – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Dixie

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources

Dundas Flood Mitigation Project

WHAT?

  • The lands south of Little Etobicoke Creek
    surrounding Dixie Road, referred to as “Dixie-
    Dundas” for this project, are subject to flooding as
    a result of spilling from the creek during high flow
    conditions. This urban area consists of a variety of
    commercial, industrial, residential, and park land
    uses.
  • The study area of this Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class
    Environmental Assessment (EA) has been broken up
    into the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” for
    identifying flood mitigation solutions.

WHERE?

WHY?

  • The City of Mississauga has an interest to protect
    flood-vulnerable residences and businesses as well as
    to intensify Dixie-Dundas area to fulfill the vision of
    growth expressed in the Dundas Connects Master Plan.

HOW?

In consultation with the public and agencies, the alternative solutions for both the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” have been evaluated to identify preferred design concepts for each.

“Dundas Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening
  • 25 m – channel crossing bridge at Dundas Street
  • Sanitary sewer relocation
  • Floodproofing earthen berm at 1607 Dundas Street

“Dixie Area” preferred design:

  • Floodplain widening with lowered creek invert
  • 50 m – channel crossing bridge at Dixie Road
  • Sanitary sewer relocations

PROJECT FILE

An Environmental Study Report is now available for public review and comment for 30 days on the City’s website:
http://www.mississauga.ca/flooding

Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by April 30, 2024. All comments are requested to be sent directly to the Project Managers listed below. Previous study information, including the Public Information Centres and the study area expansion bulletin, is available on the above webpage.

Anthony Di Giandomenico, P.Eng.
Project Manager
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C9
(905) 615-3200, ext. 3491
anthony.digiandomenico@mississauga.ca

Amanda McKay, P.Eng., PMP
Consultant Project Manager
Matrix Solutions Inc.
3001-6865 Century Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2
(289) 323-3780
amckay@matrix-solutions.com

April 3, 2024
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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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Water Interruption Notice – Friday, May 23, 9:00am to 5:00pm – 954-956 Forth St, Mississauga

By Announcement, Resources

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 Friday, May 23, 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: Friday, May 23, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location:  1954-956 Fourth St, Mississauga.

Addresses Affected: 936-1140 Fourth St            

Project #:  C604309

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917 ex. 3246/47    

May 16, 2025
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What’s on your summer bucket list? Add free events in Mississauga to the top of it

By Events

Variety of family fun taking place at Mississauga Celebration Square from May to October

May 16, 2025

Ready to make a splash this summer? Tim Hortons Summer at the Square will bring free events to Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS), offering a variety of activities and events fit for all ages.

Make the most out of your summer break and take part in an incredible array of experiences, spanning from vibrant festivals and energizing outdoor fitness sessions to thrilling movies and electrifying concerts.

Discover an exciting lineup of things to do:

The Fountain

Beat the heat at the City’s largest wading pool! Have fun in the sun right next to vibrant big screens, delicious food trucks and thrilling live events. View hours of operation

Festivals

Explore various festivals happening each weekend and immerse yourself in Mississauga’s rich cultural offerings. View event calendar

Fresh Air Fitness

Take part in outdoor fitness classes every Wednesday – including Zumba®, Bollywood, Total Body workout, yoga, strength and stretch, led by highly-qualified City fitness instructors. View schedule

Lions Farmers Market

Support local businesses every Wednesday! Discover fresh produce, sweet treats and unique artisan goods that showcase the best in our community. Your choices make a difference when you shop local. Learn more

Open Air Storytime

Listen to interactive live readings of children’s books every Wednesday morning at the Amphitheatre. Watch stories come to life in a magical experience that inspires creativity and a love for reading! View story line-up

Movie Nights

MCS hosts the largest outdoor movie screenings in the city! From action-packed adventures to animated classics, families can enjoy their favourite movies under the stars – including an interactive pre-show. Grabbing a bite to eat? Skip the single-use items and opt for reusable drink and dishware to help prevent waste, available onsite for free. View movie schedule

Amphitheatre Unplugged

Celebrate local talent and enjoy live music, while supporting Mississauga’s rising artists. Learn more

Are you a youth or know someone between the ages of 12 and 16? Take advantage of the Sauga Summer Pass and enjoy free MiWay rides to all these activities from June 27 to September 1, 2025.

Mississauga’s Sauga Savings Pass is also back, offering discounts at some of the city’s most popular spots.

For more information about upcoming activities and events, including National Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day, visit the webpage.

Tim Hortons Summer at the Square

May 16, 2025
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Shared e-bike and e-scooter update: Mississauga introduces new parking stations

By Announcement, Resources

Installing more than 100 parking stations will help organize the shared e-bikes and e-scooters while keeping regular bike racks available for personal devices.

May 15, 2025

The City is adding more than 100 parking stations to help provide a more orderly and controlled approach to parking while keeping regular public bike racks available for personal devices. While the shared e-bikes have been available for rent year-round, the shared e-scooters and new parking stations will start launching Friday, May 16. The amended corporate report shares details about the updates to the parking plans and program results from 2024. This popular program has experienced significant growth over the last year, becoming a preferred transportation option for many users across the city.

Parking stations

The new physical parking stations will be introduced and dedicated to the shared e-bikes and e-scooters program. The stations will either be marked with physical infrastructure or have markings or a rubber mat on the ground. They will help keep devices organized in high-demand areas including near GO train stations, City-owned transit terminals and express bus stops. There will also be more parking stations in densely populated areas of Mississauga including all five Business Improvement Areas (Clarkson, Malton, Streetsville, Port Credit and Cooksville), City Centre and Lakefront Promenade districts.

Shared e-bike and e-scooter station with painted lines Shared e-bike and e-scooter station with rubber mat Shared e-bike and e-scooter station with physical infrastructure

Designated parking areas

All riders must end their trips and park their device at a designated parking area. This can include parking stations or designated parking areas. There will be more than 600 parking areas marked in Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada’s app to help riders properly end their trip.

This year, the City will also be removing the requirement to lock devices to a pole, bike rack or signpost to maintain consistency when parking at a station or a designated parking area.

2024 program highlights

  • From June to December 2024, more than 120,000 trips were taken through the shared e-bike and e-scooter program, attracting more than 45,000 unique users.
  • Approximately 13 per cent of all trips made in 2024 originated from a Business Improvement Area, while another 13 per cent ended their trips in one. Riders in Mississauga have used the program to reach a variety of destinations across the city, including transit hubs, shopping malls, main street businesses, residential buildings and parks.
  • Shared e-bike and e-scooter services have been expanded at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), with two designated parking areas on campus. In 2024, more than 700 trips either began or ended at UTM, with more than 250 unique users.
  • Four parking areas were also established next to Sheridan College – Hazel McCallion (Mississauga) Campus, enhancing connectivity for faculty, staff and students. Approximately 1,500 trips were recorded to and from these locations, with more than 700 unique riders.

Two e-scooters parked

Compliance and fines

Ninety-six per cent of all trips completed in 2024 followed all program rules and regulations. The service providers issued 4,300 warnings for various types of rider violations, with the most common being improper parking and sidewalk riding.

This year, both service providers will double their fine amounts for rider violations as part of an enhanced compliance strategy. Repeat offenders will receive a $20 fine, with continued violations leading to potential account suspension.

For dangerous riding behaviours, such as carrying a passenger or underage riding, both service providers acknowledge a zero-tolerance policy toward these violations and will suspend user accounts upon receiving a report.

Education

This year, staff will increase education for the shared e-bike and e-scooter program. This includes setting up booths at Community Rides events, organizing pop-up booths in public areas and attending local events. During these events, staff will educate residents on safety guidelines, how to ride, how the updated parking model works and overall program awareness.

Staff are also collaborating with the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to launch an educational campaign on safe e-scooter use, targeting school-aged children and their parents.

Learn more about the shared e-bike and e-scooter program: mississauga.ca/micromobility

Background

In October 2019, Council supported the recommendation for City staff to look at how a program of shared bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters could be used for travel in Mississauga as part of a Micro-Mobility Program Development Project. Following extensive analysis and community and stakeholder consultation in June 2022, Council approved a recommendation to develop a shared micro-mobility program that offers e-bikes and e-scooters with a mix of parking stations and free-floating parking.

In June 2024, the City partnered with Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada to provide a combined fleet of 300 e-bikes and 900 e-scooters available for rent across Mississauga.

May 16, 2025
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Victoria Day Service Hours At Peel Region

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (May 15, 2025) – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 19, 2025.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20, 2025:

  • Service Peel Counters
  • ServiceOntario Counter
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Healthy Sexuality Clinics
  • Peel Harm Reduction mobile vans

Human Services

Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy, will be closed on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Housing Services, Client Services will be closed on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, May 19 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter webpage or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living Maintenance Requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

Vaccination Clinics

Routine school immunization clinics will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025. To check for available clinics and to book an appointment, visit routine school immunization.

TransHelp

All trips for Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18.

On Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Same-day trips are not available.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback and application, and payment processing will resume on Tuesday, May 20.
  • Subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis trips.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.

Public Transit

Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste collection 

On Monday, May 19, there will be no waste collection. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, May 19, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

PAMA will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025.

May 15, 2025
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Bus Stop Impacts – Dundas Street East (Stop #0878)

By Announcement, Construction, Transit

Please be advised that stop #0878 on WB Dundas Street at Neilco Court will be out of service effective 8:00am Thursday May 15 until further notice for continuing watermain construction works.

 

Patrons will be directed to the previous stop #1192 at Jarrow Avenue which is approximately 175 metres east.

 

Stop #0878 is serviced by Route 1W and 1CW with continued accessible bus service at Stop #1192.

 

May 14, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Thursday May 15th, 2025 at 11 PM, To Friday May 16th, 2025 At 8 AM – 1455, 1465, 145 And 1490 Dundas Street East

By Announcement, Resources

Peel Region regularly maintains and repairs the watermains in your area. Sometimes, we need to turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Thursday May 15th, 2025 at 11 p.m. to Friday May 16th, 2025 at 8 a.m. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other unexpected events, we’ll 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 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 (starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). You’ll 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)

Get the latest project updates

• Sign up for e-notices by visiting: peelregion.ca/construction/signup
• Project information can be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-18-1310-C

We understand construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve our community’s infrastructure. This work both maintains and improves Peel’s world-class water systems, allowing us to provide safe drinking water to support a thriving community for life.

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

May 14, 2025
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Launch of Project ERASE

By Announcement

Peel Regional Police, in collaboration with neighbouring police services, launched this year’s Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere). This multi-jurisdictional campaign focuses on high-visibility, strategic enforcement operations to address street racing, stunt driving, and illegal car rallies throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Project ERASE reflects our continued commitment to enhancing road safety by targeting high-risk driving behaviours in Peel Region.

 

Since 2022, PRP has recorded a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges, rising from just over 800 charges in 2022 to more than 2,100 in 2024. In the last two weeks, 32 vehicles have been seized and more than 400 charges have been laid, including 26 related to stunt driving. This data showcases the continued need for road safety efforts, and that street racing and stunt driving will not be tolerated.  Additionally, we work closely with the cities of Mississauga and Brampton to enforce municipal bylaws, which include fines of up to $800 for participants and spectators of illegal car rallies. Offenders may also face criminal charges, vehicle impoundment, and driver’s licence suspensions.

 

To help keep our roads safe, we continue to urge the public to report dangerous driving by contacting Road Safety Services at 905-453-3311, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by submitting an online report via Road Watch. Photo and video evidence can also be submitted through our evidence submission portal.

 

To learn more, see our media release: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1922314198236664087

May 14, 2025
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Peel Regional Police 2025 Diversity Scholarship

By Announcement, Resources

Peel Regional Police is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our 2025 Diversity Scholarship from graduating secondary school students attending schools in the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga. These scholarships are made possible through funds raised at our annual Race Against Racism.

 

The PRP Diversity Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within their school and/or community. Applicants must be able to articulate how they have contributed to raising awareness of diverse issues and fostering cultural acceptance. In addition, successful candidates will have shown consistent achievement in their academic studies, strong attendance and punctuality, and meaningful involvement in school activities.

 

The scholarships are intended to support educational expenses at a recognized Canadian college or university beginning in September 2025.

 

If you know a deserving student who may be a strong candidate, we welcome their nomination. We also encourage you to share this opportunity within your communities.

 

Interested students must complete the attached application form. The completed form must be submitted to Constable Jennifer Bissell at 2525@peelpolice.ca by Monday, June 16, 2025.

 

May 14, 2025
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Meet Our fleet! Join Family Fun Day In Celebration Of National Public Works Week

By Announcement, Events

Get up close to a snow plow, MiWay bus, bucket truck and more! Join us on Saturday, May 24 for fun, free, family-friendly activities at the City of Mississauga’s annual Family Fun Day in celebration of National Public Works Week.

The City’s public works professionals play an important role in keeping Mississauga residents and visitors safe by maintaining roads, sidewalks, parks, bike lanes, transit stops, stormwater infrastructure and more. National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025) recognizes how these professionals contribute to and enhance the quality of life in communities.

Family Fun Day is a great opportunity to meet City staff and learn more about their work through a variety of interactive family-friendly activities. Get up close to the equipment and trucks, and join in on fun activities.

What

National Public Works Week Family Fun Day event.

Pick up a passport from any of the event stations and get a stamp at every station you visit.

Submit your completed passport for the chance to win a prize.

Event activities include:

  • ‘Touch a Truck’ and equipment displays (e.g. snow plow, MiWay bus, front-end loader)
  • Interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities
  • Bouncy castle
  • Bus tours of the MiWay Transitway

Where

Outside of the Living Arts Centre and on Princess Royal Drive.

When

Saturday, May 24
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost

This event is free to attend. Registration is not required.

To help reduce carbon emissions and get outdoor exercise, consider riding your bike to the event. Use the City’s cycling map to map out your route. If you’re unable to bike the full way, consider using MiWay to get partway there and then bike the rest of the way.

For more information about public works in the City, visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/.

May 14, 2025
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Brightwater – Waterfront Trail Update – Temporary closure for final restoration

By Parks, Ward 1

The Waterfront Trail will be temporarily closed the week of May 12 – 16 between Mississauga Rd S and Pine Ave S for the final installation of sod and top asphalt.  Once these works are complete, the trail will be fully restored and the work along that section will be done.

Thank you for your patience as we wrap up the work to restore the shoreline on behalf of Brightwater and the City of Mississauga.

May 9, 2025
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Make The Right Call

By Announcement, Resources

Call the right non-emergency numbers for everything else.

211 for social services (housing, employment)

311 for municipal services (garbage, by-laws)

811 for confidential health information

988 to access the Suicide Crisis Helpline

Peel Police at 905-453-3311 

 

Brampton, ON (May 8, 2025) – Peel Region has launched the “When Every Second Counts” awareness campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 911 calls and educating the public on proper use of 911. The campaign is part of the first-ever provincewide initiative launched by the Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) to tackle 911 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services.

 

Peel’s campaign will educate residents using social media, digital advertising such as overpass highway billboards, convenience store street level signs and point-of-purchase screens, municipal and library screens, ads on TransHelp buses and in local ethnic newspapers.

 

ESSC is a joint committee of the municipalities that comprise the Big City Mayors of Ontario (BCMO), the Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO), and the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB). It includes emergency service experts, paramedics, police, fire and municipal leaders from across the province.

 

In 2024, Peel’s 911 operators received over 767,000 calls, with more than 114,000 of those calls for non-emergencies, including accidental dials and frivolous inquiries. As part of the “When Every Second Counts” campaign, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with alternative non-emergency numbers, including:

  • 211 for housing, employment, senior supports, and other social services.
  • 311 for garbage, bylaws, and other local government services.
  • 811 for answers to confidential health questions.
  • 988 for anyone thinking suicidal thoughts or worried about someone who is.

 

Residents are also asked to use police non-emergency numbers to report excessive noise, accidents without injury, or theft if the intruder has left:

  • 905-453-3311 for Peel Police
  • 1-888-310-1122 for Caledon O.P.P.

 

Peel and our emergency services partners are dedicated to ensuring our residents have the right information and resources at their fingertips, so 911 remains available for those in urgent need.

 

More information about the proper use of 911 can be found at peelregion.ca/911.

May 8, 2025
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