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The fan-tastic Mississauga Comic Expo returns on November 14 and 15!

By Events

The Hazel McCallion Central Library transforms into a celebration of comics, gaming, art, and fandom for all ages to enjoy!

November 4, 2025

Grab your utility belt and get ready – the Mississauga Comic Expo (MCX) returns next weekend at the Hazel McCallion Central Library! Fandoms of all kinds unite for a spectacular celebration with free activities for the whole family.

A comic-style image of a diverse group of people enjoying a booth with comic books and merchandise. There is a lineup of people waiting to meet the exhibitor at the booth. Text on the side reads "MCX Mississauga Comic Expo. Hazel McCallion Central Library. November 14 and 15. Free admission!

Exhibitors, workshops and more  

Our super-sized schedule kicks off with a Friday Night Social and continues on Saturday with free activities for all ages. Meet our exhibitors, discover unique treasures at the Trading Post, take part in sketch challenges and design your own unique Pokémon cards. Families with young children can enjoy Superhero Storytime, LEGO club, and the Children’s Costume Parade. Make sure to bring your best cosplay to our red carpet photo shoot for the chance to win a prize!

Beginners and seasoned players alike can stop by the gaming stations to try out tabletop and board games or show off your skills in free-play video game tournaments. 

Don’t miss out on our marvelous lineup of guest panels and workshops: 

  • Learn about breaking into the comics industry with veteran creators Alison O’Toole (Shades of Fear), Derek Laufman (I Hate Fairyland) and Jason Loo (Werewolf by Night: Red Band). 
  • Immerse yourself in comic book theatre hosted by acclaimed writer J Torres (Planet Hockey: First Star of the Game, Teen Titans Go! Digest). 
  • Step into the realm of horror with Tri Vuong (The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn) and work together to create your own spooky short comic. 
  • And much more to experience! 

Event details

What 

The Mississauga Comic Expo Returns on November 14 and 15, beginning with a Friday Night Social and the main events on Saturday! 

When  

Friday, November 14, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Where 

Hazel McCallion Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON  

Registration 

The Mississauga Comic Expo is completely free to attend. No registration required. All activities are drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-register for updates and reminders at Eventbrite. 

More information 

As you prepare for the expo, make sure to use your library card to explore the thousands of books, comics, games, and more our library has to offer! Browse the full catalogue at the Mississauga Library website. 

Plan your visit to MCX with the MiWay Trip Planner. 

For information, including programs and featured guests, visit mississaugalibrary.ca/MCX and follow @mississaugalib on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

November 4, 2025
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Learn how to grow plants indoor this winter by joining a gardening workshop

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Register online to participate in a Homegrown Mississauga workshop to learn indoor garden growing techniques.

November 3, 2025

Keep your green thumb active this winter by growing plants indoors. The City, in partnership with Ecosource, is hosting four gardening workshops in November and December. This Winter Season Indoor Growing workshop is the fourth and final workshop in the Homegrown Mississauga gardening series. Attendees will learn how to sprout vegetable seeds indoors and how to plan an outdoor garden next spring.

Workshops support the City’s Urban Agriculture Strategy by teaching residents gardening skills so that they can access healthy foods by growing them close to home.

What

An in-person, informative workshop for residents with limited or no gardening experience. Learn about indoor growing techniques, such as sprouting, as well as seed selection and garden planning to support your outdoor gardening next spring.

This workshop will include a hands-on indoor growing and sprouting activity.

When

The Winter Season Indoor Growing workshop will run at four different locations and dates throughout November and December.

Where

Cost

Free – online registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are also welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Discover how to cultivate your green thumb indoors. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through the process of sprouting seeds and caring for indoor plants.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enrich your gardening knowledge! Share your passion for gardening with fellow enthusiasts and be a part of our community’s commitment to sustainability.

November 3, 2025
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Trillium Health Partners Women’s and Children’s Inpatient Care Moving to the Credit Valley Hospital

By Announcement

Beginning October 8, 2025, Trillium Health Partners will provide all inpatient hospital care for women’s health, birthing patients, and children at the Credit Valley Hospital. This change will continue until construction is complete on the future Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children — the first hospital of its kind in Ontario, dedicated to the unique healthcare needs of women and children.

What does this mean for you?
Having your baby before October 8, 2025? If your birth is before October 8 at Mississauga Hospital your plans will not change.
Having your baby on or after October 8, 2025? Your birth will take place at the Credit Valley Hospital. Please reach out to your primary care provider with any questions regarding your delivery plans.

Renovations at Credit Valley Hospital are already underway to ensure a smooth experience for patients and families. Emergency care will continue at both Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital. If you visit the Mississauga Hospital Emergency Department and need specialized care from an obstetrician/gynecologist or paediatrician who is located at Credit Valley Hospital, our medical teams will arrange a safe transfer. This ensures you receive the right care from the right specialists when you need it most.

For more information about the move and updates on our progress, visit www.trilliumhealthworks.ca/womens-and-childrens-hospital.

November 2, 2025
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Show highlights at the Living Arts Centre this November

By Events

Take part in a great lineup of live shows that’ll spark curiosity, stir emotions and get you dancing in your seat.

October 28, 2025

Get ready for some amazing live performances at the Living Arts Centre (LAC)! Next month brings an exciting variety of shows that promise to be amazing. Whether you’re looking for something fun to do or enjoy quality time with family and friends, saugaLIVE has curated a lineup of performances you won’t want to miss.

Living Arts Centre audience

November lineup

Emily Calandrelli, The Space Gal

TV host and author Emily Calandrelli, star of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix, will share fun stories, experiments and real-world space adventures! Emily makes science and STEM accessible—perfect for future astronauts, curious minds and families who love to learn together.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $34+fees
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Reel Thursdays: We Lend a Hand – The Forgotten Story Of Ontario Farmerettes

History buffs and film lovers unite! This TIFF Film Circuit feature dives into the untold story of Ontario’s Farmerettes during WWII—a gripping tale of courage, community and wartime resilience brought to life on the big screen. Following the screening, director Colin Fields will be onsite for an exclusive post-show talkback and audience questions and answers.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $13.50+fees
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Shea Couleé featuring Lemon and The Virgo Queen

Fashion, fame and fabulousness! Get ready for an unforgettable night of glitz and glamour as Shea Couleé, international drag superstar and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 5, hits the stage in Mississauga!

Shea brings their signature blend of live vocals, fierce fashion and high-energy to deliver a performance that’s part-concert, part spectacle and all celebration. Expect bold looks, dynamic beats and the magnetic stage presence that’s made Shea one of the most electrifying performers in the world of drag.

Joining the lineup are Lemon, winner of Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World Season 2, and The Virgo Queen, winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 5. Bonus: it’s a two-for-one ticket deal if you book early!

Friday, November 14, 2025 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
18+ mature content warning
Tickets start at $45+fees
Get tickets
(Use unlock code TMN241 before selecting seats on Ticketmaster)

Digable Planets — Blowout Comb Anniversary Tour

Cool like dat? Absolutely. This GRAMMY-winning trio returns with their signature blend of jazz and hip hop that defined a generation. With a full live band, this show is pure groove, nostalgia and lyrical genius.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Tickets start at $59+fees
Get tickets

Adaptive Concert: ASD Band in Collaboration with Xenia Concerts

Feel the rhythm of inclusion! The ASD Band, featuring four incredible musicians on the autism spectrum, joins forces with Xenia Concerts for a heartwarming, family-friendly show that celebrates neurodiversity through music.

Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tickets start at $5+fees
Get tickets

saugaLIVE is your ticket to an unforgettable experience, filled with music, magic and memorable moments all right here in Mississauga! Tickets for all shows can be purchased through our website or at the LAC ticket office.

November 2, 2025
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Light Up the Square & Santa Claus Parade

By Events

Kickoff the winter season in downtown Mississauga with the Santa Claus parade, the opening of the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, and lighting of the Christmas tree!

The Santa Claus parade begins at 6 p.m., but there is plenty of holiday fun to be had before then!

The festivities begin at 4 p.m. as Celebration Square and the downtown core come alive with twinkling lights, live entertainment, and holiday cheer. Then, at 6 p.m., the Santa Claus parade will be enroute through the downtown with Santa himself ready to light the Christmas tree!

Celebration Square

  • Live entertainment from 4–6 p.m. featuring Soul Sublime’s disco holiday covers, SHOUT! The Band, and LED hoop dancer, Theland Kicknosway, hosted by Liem Vu and Jaden Lee-Lincoln from Global News
  • Photos with Santa & Friends, courtesy of Coca-Cola

PLEASE NOTE: Santa will dash off at 6 p.m. to join the parade, but Gingerbread Man and Frosty will step in to keep the photo fun going until 8 p.m.

  • Holiday activity & singalong booklets available at the Mississauga Auto Mall’s Sleigh
  • Festive photo ops, face painting, glitter face bar and food trucks
  • Ice skating on the rink with skate rentals available
  • Santa Claus lights up the Christmas tree as his float travels through the Square!

The Holiday Express Stop at Living Arts Drive and Princess Royal Drive

Climb aboard for trackless train rides, illuminated artworks, food trucks, and a great view of the parade.

Candy Cane Corner at the Square One P3 Lot

Catch busker performances, hop on interactive musical bikes, food trucks, and take in all the Santa Claus parade magic.

Be sure to explore the full parade route and check out the wintry magic throughout the downtown.

Learn More

November 2, 2025
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Peel receives global recognition for its transformation work in the water and wastewater sector

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – October 28, 2025. Peel Region has been recognized with the Utility of the Future Today Award from the Water Environment Federation. This global acknowledgment reflects Peel’s commitment to leading transformational work in the water and wastewater sector, including partnering with other organizations, and prioritizing community engagement, resource recovery, and sustainable operations.

The Utility of the Future Today brings together like-minded water utilities involved in advancing resource efficiency and recovery, developing proactive relationships with stakeholders, and establishing resilient, sustainable, and livable communities. It enables participants to learn from each other and continually grow and evolve as a sector.

Every day, Peel treats over 1.7 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water and 660 million litres of wastewater.

Some recent achievements demonstrated by Peel:

  • A 100 percent report rating by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for its annual inspection of all seven Peel municipal drinking water systems, demonstrating continued excellent performance, and a focus on ensuring water quality and the health of the community.
  • Progressing toward ISO 45001 Compliance and Certification for an Occupational Health and Safety Management system and ISO 55001Compliance for Asset Management for Water and Wastewater.
  • Assessing a triple-bottom-line approach to managing biosolids and biogas generated within our Water Resource Recovery facilities.
  • Using Lean initiatives to review and improve customer service and operating investments.

Learn more about Peel Region’s awards for leadership, continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence.

Quotations

“I am so proud of this achievement by our staff. Peel Region is an established leader in water and wastewater service delivery, and we are simply the best at what we do.”
Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Peel Region.


“This recognition reflects the incredible work our teams do every day. From our frontline operators to our technical teams, project managers and everyone supporting behind the scenes. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence is what made this achievement possible.”

Anthony Parente, General Manager, Water & Wastewater.

 

October 29, 2025
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The BFUTR Conference is back! Mississauga to host North America’s largest Black tech event

By Events

The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit presented by TD will be held in Mississauga on November 6-7 to celebrate Black and allied talent, build partnerships and support economic growth.

October 28, 2025

Visit Mississauga is proud to partner with Obsidi®, once again, to announce the return of the BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit, presented by TD. This summit is a key initiative for Obsidi®, the job board built for Black tech professionals allies, to empower its members and stakeholders to grow their careers and businesses in the tech sector. This year’s summit embraces the bold theme, “The New World of Work,” highlighting a time of accelerated change driven by AI, automation and global shifts in workplace dynamics. BFUTR 2025 will explore how Black professionals and allies are leading the charge, redefining leadership, scaling businesses and shaping innovation.

With more than 20,000+ registrants expected, BFUTR is the world’s largest celebration of Black and allied excellence in tech and you won’t want to miss it.

What

The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit is back, with this year’s summit featuring more than 100 speakers and exciting headliners like Bozoma Saint John (former CMO of Netflix) and Dan Schulman (CEO of Verizon). Attendees can also look forward to curated workshops, executive panels, real-time networking opportunities and much more.

As part of the summit, IDEA Mississauga is partnering with the Black Entrepreneur Alliance (BEA) to present a panel on building future-proof tech careers. Founders and ecosystem developers will dive into emerging trends, must-have skills and inclusive pathways into tech. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!

And don’t forget to swing by the IDEA and BEA booth for activations, resources, and community connections to help empower entrepreneurs.

Where

The International Centre in Mississauga.

6900 Airport Road

When

November 6 to 7, 2025

How it works

Passes are available on the BFUTR 2025 webpage. This year, BFUTR 2025 takes place during Black Tech Week North (BTWN) which runs from November 3 to 7 in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, BTWN will showcase Canada’s regional tech ecosystems and the Black professionals and allies who power them. BTWN events are free to attend with a BFUTR pass.

Where community, opportunity and tourism unite

Visit Mississauga is excited to work with Obsidi® for BFUTR 2025, reinforcing its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and attracting high-quality events that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. BFUTR 2025 supports Visit Mississauga’s vision to enhance the city’s reputation as a top destination for world-renowned conferences, while showcasing our inspiring, multicultural community and unique opportunities.

By connecting businesses with local talent in the tech sector, this summit also positions Mississauga as a centre for economic growth and local tech talent, aligning with Invest and IDEA Mississauga’s mission to support entrepreneurs and foster innovation.

October 28, 2025
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Peel Public Health strengthens immunization program, focusing on equity

By Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (October 27, 2025) – After years of COVID-19 disruptions and amid rising global outbreaks, Peel Public Health has focused its immunization program on a clear goal: make immunization accessible and equitable for every resident by closing service gaps.

“Protection against diseases should not depend on where you live, the language you speak or your work schedule,” said Nando Iannicca, Chair of the Board of Health, and Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Peel Region. “Health is the foundation of a thriving community. When each of us has access to the vaccines we need, our entire community benefits.”

Peel Public Health has restored all school vaccination programs, expanded community clinics, and supported families in navigating complex immunization requirements. With support from Regional Council, Peel has:

  • Over 54,000 children vaccinated through routine school immunization screenings.
  • Over 730 vaccine clinics delivered across schools, community hubs, and mobile sites to expand access.
  • Over 744,000 vaccine doses distributed to 600 local healthcare providers.
  • Over 181,000 vaccine doses supplied directly to Peel Public Health clinics.
  • New evening and weekend clinics launched to support working families.
  • More newcomer families reached through partnerships with settlement agencies and community groups.
  • Call centre wait times cut by 34%, helping families get vaccine information faster.

Peel’s immunization program includes services such as multilingual communications, translation help with records, and partnerships with trusted community organizations.

 

The unit is expanding school-based immunization screening from two cohorts to nine cohorts in the 2025–2026 school year, inclusive of students from Grades 2 to 6 and 9 to 12.

“We’re approaching our immunization work with a renewed sense of urgency and inclusion,” said Dr. Monica Hau, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region. “Health starts with prevention, and vaccines are one of our most effective tools. Our team is working tirelessly to close gaps by finding practical, creative solutions that meet residents’ needs.”

 

This progress would not have been possible without the ongoing support and investment of Peel Regional Council, whose commitment to prevention and community health has helped rebuild and strengthen Peel’s immunization system.

Resources

October 27, 2025
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Mississauga honours the best in urban design, helping shape the City’s future

By Events, Planning & Development

On October 23, Mississauga celebrated its 2025 Urban Design Award winners, recognizing the City’s most innovative projects that contribute to a vibrant and livable community.

October 27, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, the City announced the winners of the 2025 Urban Design Awards. The ceremony honoured the spaces that have helped shape Mississauga, from those with deep community significance to sustainable, innovative, and wellness-focused designs.

This year’s awards showcased a variety of inspiring projects, including residential buildings, parks and community spaces. The theme, Reflections and Visions, encouraged participants to honour the legacy of city-building, while also imagining the future of Mississauga’s landscape.

Take a look at the award-winning projects and photos here.

Background

Launched in 1981, the Mississauga Urban Design Awards recognize and celebrate the creativity and dedication of architects, landscape architects, artists and planners who have helped shape the city. It’s Ontario’s longest running municipal urban design awards initiative in Ontario, and continues to spotlight excellence in building vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities.

Event photos

       

October 27, 2025
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