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Stephen Dasko

Fire Station 128 – Dixie Road Update

By Resources, Ward 1

Over the past several months I have had a number of community engagements with residents, providing updates of the new fire station being located in our community. It is critical that our Ward receive sufficient first responder services. Proximity to emergency services is essential, as rapid response can make a critical difference in life‑saving situations.

I am pleased as many of those I have met, that we are receiving our fair share of services.  The new fire station outline is available below for your information.  The site which has been chosen is City owned lands adjacent to the Lakeview Golf Club.

Lakeview Golf Club celebrated its 125th anniversary five years ago and the property that is being used by the City Fire Department for this new one-bay fire station has a small building on it.  It was used as the groundskeeper’s home.  Heritage Advisory committee deemed that it was not heritage (please see HAC reports below) and therefore no capital spending was considered.

I will be having community engagement meetings in the future to continue to keep you up to date on its progress.  This first responder service has been welcomed by the majority of our community recognizing the need for the safety of our children, families and neighbours.

Background Information:

 

The Lakeview Golf Course is a heritage listed property owned and operated by the City’s Recreation department.

Key attributes contributing to the heritage designation of the Golf Course include:

  • Landscape features;
  • Historical importance, including the identity of the architect (Herbert Strong Design) and the heritage value associated with major tournaments held on the course;
  • The contextual relationship between the golf course and the surrounding urban setting.

The greenkeeper’s house holds heritage value solely through its relationship to the golf course.  Without the golf course, the structure would not meet the designation criteria outlined in O. Reg. 9/06

The overall heritage designation applies to the entire golf course; the greenkeeper’s house is one of several contributing attributes.

HAC Approval:

In October 2024, the City presented a Heritage Impact Assessment and Study to the Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) to assess potential impacts on the heritage golf course and evaluate the feasibility of constructing Fire Station 128 at the location of the greenkeeper’s house.  The study also provided recommended heritage impact mitigation measures.

At its meeting on November 12, 2024, HAC considered a Corporate Report dated October 11, 2024, and subsequently adopted the following recommendations.  These were approved by General Committee on November 20, 2024, and by Council on November 27, 2024:

GC 0521 2024

  1. That the request to demolish the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report dated October 11, 2024, be approved.
  2. That the request to amend the heritage designation by law to exclude the area of the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1) be approved, conditional upon the severance of the property.

(HAC 0087 2024) (Ward 1)

HAC Agenda Nov 12 2024 Greenskeeper Cottage Demo

The Heritage Advisory Committee at its meeting on November 12, 2024 considered a Corporate Report dated October 11, 2024 regarding the above-noted property and the following recommendation was approved at General Committee on November 20, 2024 and adopted by Council at its meeting on November 27, 2024.

GC-0521-2024

  1. That the request to demolish the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1), as outlined in the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated October 11, 2024, be approved.
  2. That the request to amend the heritage designation by-law to exclude the area of the superintendent’s cottage at 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1), as per the Corporate Report from the Commissioner of Community Services, dated October 11, 2024, be approved conditionally upon the severance of the property.

A Public Notice titled “Notice of Demolition of the Superintendent’s Cottage – 1190 Dixie Road (Ward 1)”, issued under subsection 34(4.2)(a)(i) of the Ontario Heritage Act, was published on December 11, 2024.

A heritage demolition permit for the superintendent’s cottage was received on November 28, 2024.

Additional findings:

  • Asset Management & Planning confirmed that no capital funds have been allocated to this site within the past 5 years, including emergency or lifecycle investments.
  • Recreation staff confirmed no expenditures and noted that the golf team has not used the house in 5–6 years.
  • Facilities Maintenance confirmed that $6,000 in localized repairs has been spent over the past 5 years
March 6, 2026
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TRCA Flood Information: Stay Flood-Ready This Spring

By Announcement

Stay Safe and Informed This Spring

As winter transitions into spring, warmer air temperatures and melting snow and ice can create hazardous conditions near rivers, lakes, and streams.

Follow these safety tips around water:

  1. Call 911 in an emergency. Rescuing someone from cold or fast-moving water is extremely dangerous.
  2. Exercise caution around all water bodies. Riverbanks, shorelines, and trails near water will be slippery due to melting snow and ice.
  3. Avoid recreational activities in or around water. Always stay off ice-covered rivers, ice jams and all bodies of water.
  4. Keep family and pets away from rivers and streams. Cold, fast-moving water poses a serious risk if you fall in.
  5. Never drive through flooded roads. Even shallow water may be deeper than it appears.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) reminds residents to stay cautious and aware of changing water conditions during the spring season.


TRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program monitors watershed and weather conditions and issues flood messages to municipalities and emergency services and members of the public who subscribe.

March 6, 2026
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Peel Region partners with Ontario government to strengthen emergency preparedness

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON – March 5, 2026. Peel Region is the first municipality in Ontario to partner with the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response (MEPR) to deliver IMS 101: Incident Management Overview training.

This partnership supports Peel’s Future Disruption Readiness Strategy and reflects Peel’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, organisational resilience, and business continuity across all programs and services. Peel’s Future Ready pillar is a core component of Peel’s Strategic Agenda to ensure Peel is prepared for disruption, volatility, uncertainty, growth, complexity, and ambiguity with resilience and foresight.

The Incident Management System (IMS) is a standardised emergency management framework used across Ontario. It is aligned with North American response systems to ensure coordinated emergency planning, response, and recovery. By making the Ministry’s IMS 101 e-learning program mandatory for all staff, Peel ensures every employee receives foundational training in emergency preparedness principles.

Quotations

“Ensuring Peel Region’s future readiness is essential. This partnership strengthens Peel’s ability to deliver the programs and services residents rely on – even during times of emergency and uncertainty.”

Brad Butt, Regional Councillor and Chair, Emergency Management Program Committee

“Preparing our organisation for emergencies is an investment in resilience. When our employees are trained and ready, Peel Region can act quickly and effectively to provide the steady, coordinated support our community depends on in tough times.”

Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Region

March 5, 2026
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Mississauga taps into provincial funding to expand investments into road safety measures

By Announcement, Issues

The City of Mississauga welcomes funding from the province to enhance road safety measures in school and community safety zones across the city.

City services | March 5, 2026

While the use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras ended last November as a result of provincial legislation, Mississauga remains committed to road safety. Following the province’s decision to cancel the ASE program, the City has received interim provincial funding of $2,242,888 from the Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF). Additional provincial funding of $8,934,513 will be provided to enhance road safety initiatives in school zones and community safety zones across Mississauga, reimbursed after costs are incurred by the City.

In November 2025, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, an omnibus bill that includes amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to ban the use of speed cameras throughout the province. The bill required all municipalities to discontinue the operation of its speed camera program. To comply with the new legislation, the City ended its ASE program on November 14, 2025. To offset the loss of the speed cameras, the Government of Ontario introduced the Road Safety Initiatives Fund to allow municipalities to invest more money into road safety measures in school zones and community safety zones.

How the funds will be spent

RSIF is only eligible to be used in school zones and community safety zones where ASE cameras were deployed or were intended to be deployed.

The City is planning to implement the immediate interim RSIF equally across all 11 wards, approximately $200,000 to be used in three to four school zones in each ward. The additional $8,934,513 will also be made available to the City but will only be reimbursed after costs are incurred.

City staff will review the data collected before and during the deployment of the ASE cameras to determine the impact this program has had on speeds at each location where they were installed to identify priority locations. Staff will also consult and work with each Ward Councillor in selecting the most appropriate school zones to receive safety improvements in their respective wards.

Other road safety investments

In addition to the new projects that will be implemented as a result of RSIF, the City’s existing road safety programs help reduce speeding and promote safety. They include:

  • Designating 31 school zones on major roadways as Community Safety Zones in 2025, bringing the total to more than 200 Community Safety Zones designated in Mississauga as of September 2025. These are designated sections of the roads where public safety is of special concern. Many set fines are doubled in these zones, such as speeding and traffic-signal related offences.
  • In 2025, new traffic calming projects were installed on 24 roads in residential neighbourhoods and near school zones to help reduce speeding and aggressive driving.
  • Installing more pedestrian crossovers to provide protected pedestrian crossings. In 2025, 13 new pedestrian crossovers were installed to help increase safety for pedestrians crossing the road.
  • Continuing the School Walking Routes program to guide the way to school and alert drivers to watch for children.
March 5, 2026
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Pothole & Sod Repair Program

By Construction, Resources

Our Works team proactively identifies potholes throughout the year by regularly patrolling City roads. While the majority of potholes are repaired in the spring, the City repairs potholes year-round when warmer weather permits it.

Residents can report potholes anytime by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a report online. Once a pothole is reported, the area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be completed on a priority basis as a part of our regular maintenance schedule.

In addition to pothole repairs, our team is also responding to sod damage concerns resulting from this winter’s snow clearing activities. Residents can report sod damage by calling 311 or by submitting a report online. Our crews will inspect the sod damage and then add the location to our job list for the spring.

Our regular spring clean-up activities will begin in full force later in April, when the weather becomes more seasonably warm. More details will be shared about the program in the coming weeks.

March 4, 2026
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Mississauga invites residents to connect, learn and give back for International Women’s Day

By Events

The City of Mississauga proudly joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, recognizing the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

March 3, 2026

This year’s theme, Give To Gain, highlights the power of generosity and collaboration. When individuals, organizations, and communities give through resources, knowledge, advocacy, mentoring, or time, they help create more opportunities for women and build a stronger, more connected world.

As one of Canada’s most diverse cities, Mississauga’s Empowering Change: A Comprehensive Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: 2026-2031, demonstrates the City’s commitment to advancing policies, programs and partnerships that support equity, belonging and opportunity for all residents.

On March 8 and throughout the month, the City of Mississauga will mark International Women’s Day with a variety of programs and activities. All are encouraged to visit the International Women’s Day webpage, which highlights a variety of opportunities to learn, connect and celebrate which include:

  • film screenings and storytelling events highlighting women’s leadership and lived experiences
  • sports and recreation programs celebrating women and girls
  • visual presentations recognizing remarkable women from Mississauga’s history
  • free fitness and aquafitness classes led by women instructors
  • library programs focused on empowerment, creativity and family learning
  • a curated playlist featuring empowering female artists at City facilities and programs

In addition, the City will be lighting the clock tower purple on March 8 in recognition of International Women’s Day.

Background

International Women’s Day is observed each year globally to celebrate women’s achievements and to call attention to the ongoing work needed to achieve gender equality. The City of Mississauga remains committed to creating and fostering inclusive spaces where women and girls can contribute and lead.

For more information and ways to get involved, please visit: mississauga.ca/IWD

Quotes

“International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder that when we give our time, our voices, and our support, we all gain. In Mississauga, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of women by creating opportunities to connect, learn, and give back through programs that uplift women and girls, and honour their leadership. By leading through example and working together, we can continue to build a city where every woman feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

International Women's Day

March 3, 2026
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Yard waste collection begins the week of March 9

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – March 2, 2026. Curbside yard waste pickup begins the week of March 9 in Peel. The cities of Brampton and Mississauga will receive weekly yard waste pickup, while urban areas in the Town of Caledon will receive bi-weekly yard waste pickup. Rural areas of Caledon will have yard waste picked up on designated Fridays.

Residents can check their collection calendar to find their pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

Remember:

  • Yard waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day.
  • Put yard waste at the curb in kraft paper bags (plastic bags not accepted) or reusable containers clearly labelled ‘yard waste’ with a sticker or marker.
  • Grass clippings are not accepted at the curb or at Community Recycling Centres.

Visit our website to view more curbside set-out tips and acceptable yard waste items.

March 2, 2026
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International Women’s Day (IWD)

By Events
#GiveToGain

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, and in 2026, the theme Give To Gain highlights the power of generosity and collaboration. When individuals, organizations, and communities give through resources, knowledge, advocacy, mentoring, or time, they help create more opportunities for women and build a stronger, more connected world.

Mississauga is an inclusive and welcoming city, supporting all women and celebrating their achievements. The City has is recognizing International Women’s Day with some special events and programs.

Visit Website to learn more

 

March 2, 2026
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