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City of Mississauga named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for seven straight years

By Announcement

This recognition highlights the City’s strong commitment to workplace excellence, employee well-being, and inclusion, allowing Mississauga to attract the best and brightest to continue delivering high-quality services to the community.

January 20, 2026

The City of Mississauga is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for the seventh year in a row. It joins the ranks of 30 other government organizations and remains among the top municipalities to work for in Canada.

This list highlights organizations across the country that create positive workplaces for their employees. The City’s inclusion reflects a strong commitment to creating a supportive, welcoming and respectful workplace for employees delivering important services to the community.

With more than 8,000 employees across a wide range of professions during peak seasons, the City continues to invest in initiatives that support employee well-being, inclusion, and modern work practices, such as:

  • Career mobility, training, and development opportunities.
  • Competitive benefits and a defined pension plan through OMERS.
  • A culture that values recognition and supports well-being.
  • A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

These efforts help the City continue to attract and retain top talent to support the delivery of high-quality programs and services for residents and businesses. To explore a rewarding career, visit City of Mississauga Jobs.

About the ‘Forbes Canada’s Best Employers’ Award

The annual list is compiled in partnership with Statistica and is based on an independent survey of over 37,000 employees from companies with more than 500 staff working in Canada. The rankings are based entirely on employee feedback. Participants assess their employer on a range of criteria including salary, work flexibility, training programs and opportunities to advance. View the full list of Canada’s Best Employers and the list of criteria on the Forbes website.

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“We’re proud to once again be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes. This recognition reinforces that the City of Mississauga is not only a great place to live, but also one of the best places to work in Canada. It reflects the strength of our dedicated employees who are committed to delivering exceptional services and value to our residents and businesses.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“As a municipal leader, we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as an employer of choice. Our rating affirms our commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported throughout their careers. As Mississauga continues to grow, ensuring we have the right talent in place is essential to delivering high-quality programs and services that meet the evolving needs of our residents and businesses.”– Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

Forbes Best Employers 2026

January 20, 2026
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New year, new experiences! Check out Mississauga’s latest museum exhibit

By Events, Ward 1

Out of the Vault: Beyond the Shore will be hosted at Adamson Estate featuring various artifacts from across the city.

January 19, 2026

Travel back in time and immerse yourself in Mississauga’s rich history. From January 22 until April 5, 2026, the Museums of Mississauga welcomes you to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition, Out of the Vault: Beyond the Shore at Adamson Estate.

This new exhibition will bring rarely-seen pieces “out of the vault” and into Adamson Estate, such as a wooden baby cradle from 1889 and a WWII-era armourer’s bench from a local munitions plant, among many others.

This edition celebrates the Museums’ new presence at this historic site, spotlighting the stories of Lakeview and Port Credit, while also featuring items from Mississauga’s 11 wards. With plenty of hands-on activities to take part in, children of all ages can have fun exploring local history while learning along the way.

To kick off the exhibit, the community is invited to a family-friendly opening reception on Saturday, January 24 at Adamson Estate, featuring activities and demonstrations from Mississauga Library’s Makerspace. Refreshments will be provided.

Event details

What

Out of the Vault: Beyond the Shore exhibit and opening reception

When

Opening reception – Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Exhibit runs from January 22 until April 5, 2026 from 12 to 4 p.m. daily
Please note: this facility is closed to the public every Monday to Wednesday

Where

Adamson Estate
850 Enola Ave.
Mississauga, ON

For more information, visit the webpage.

Out of the vault

January 19, 2026
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CONSTRUCTION NOTICE – Tree Removals – Cooksville Creek Corridor, South of Lakeshore Rd.

By Construction, Parks, Ward 1

Project Overview

The City of Mississauga (“City”) is planning to remove numerous trees within the Cooksville Creek corridor, south of Lakeshore Road East, beginning in January 2026. The tree removals are necessary to facilitate upcoming construction activities later in 2026, including:
• restoration of the creek banks to address ongoing erosion issues;
• replacement of the Helen Molasy Trail and berm along the eastern creek bank; and
• replacement of clogged catch basins and drain pipes that aid in draining the backyards behind the creek.

Background information for the project can be found on the City’s Class Environmental Assessment website:
https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/environmental-assessments/cooksville-creek-erosion-control-south-of-lakeshore-road/

All of the planned tree removals are located within public lands along the creek and trail corridor. No trees located on private lands are planned for removal at this time. At the conclusion of the project, hundreds of new trees and shrubs will be planted within the corridor.

Map of Work Area

Project Details
• Trail closure
• Tree cutting
• Wood/debris removal


For question or comments please contact:

Project Information:
Greg Frew, P.Eng. Project Manager
905-615-3200 ext. 3362
greg.frew@mississauga.ca

For General Inquiries:
Please call 3-1-1
public.info@mississauga.ca

January 15, 2026
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Metrolinx Construction Impacts Mineola to Pinetree Way

By Hurontario LRT, Ward 1

Metrolinx has shared an update on the construction notice detailing guideway and track installation in South Mississauga.

The attached notice outlines traffic impacts, including single-lane traffic in each direction, permanent changes to turning movements, and the creation of a new signalized intersection at Pinewood Trail and Indian Valley Trail. Work is anticipated to take place Monday to Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., through late summer 2026. Detours will be communicated in advance as work progresses.

The notice will be hand delivered to impacted properties and has also been posted on their website.​​

If there are any questions, residents may contact the project team at peel@metrolinx.com.

January 15, 2026
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Peel Region service disruptions due to weather

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, ON – January 15, 2026. Due to severe weather, the following Peel Region services have been impacted to support the safety of residents and staff:

  • Adult Day Services: Open, clients will not be charged for cancellations today.
  • Child care and EarlyON sites: Closed.
  • Community Recycling Centres (CRCs): Closed.
  • Community paramedic clinic: Cancelled for today.
  • Human Services counters: Opening at 12 p.m.
  • PAMA: Closed.
  • Peel Public Health clinics: Closed.
  • Service Peel: Closed for the morning (phone services remain available).
  • TransHelp: Operating on reduced service. There are no cancellation fees today.
  • Roads: Severe weather event declared – It may take longer than usual to restore the Regional Roads back to normal.

All other services remain operational. We continue to monitor conditions closely and provide further updates on this webpage.

 

January 15, 2026
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APIK returns to Mississauga for a second round of frosty excitement

By Events

Visit Mississauga and TRIBU Expérientiel Inc., invite winter sports lovers of all ages to experience the excitement as APIK returns to Mississauga with another epic skiing and snowboarding competition.

January 14, 2026

Adrenaline junkies, winter sports enthusiasts and anyone looking for a thrilling way to enjoy the beautiful winter weather — mark your calendars! APIK MISSISSAUGA is back for another action-packed weekend from Friday, January 30 to Sunday, February 1, bringing even more energy, thrills and winter magic to the heart of Mississauga.

After an epic debut last year that drew more than 30,000 attendees, APIK will once again transform Celebration Square into an urban winter wonderland complete with ski and snowboard competitions, snowskate demos and lessons, DJ sets, afterparties and more family-friendly activities. The custom-built 45-foot-high ski hill in Celebration Square will host more than 80 professional athletes who will compete for a $100,000 prize purse, judged on the quality and style of their tricks and descents, with $25,000 awarded in each sport! Witness the art of extreme skiing and snowboarding from seasoned professionals with all the tricks and flips, right in downtown Mississauga.

Golden Ticket winners

This year, TRIBU and Visit Mississauga introduced the Golden Ticket program, inviting avid ski and snowboarders from around the world to submit a video to be entered for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to APIK Mississauga to compete. X Games gold medalist Tom Wallisch and Olympic gold medalist Sébastien Toutant judged the fierce competition, choosing two skiers (one man, one woman) and two snowboarders (one man, one woman) to receive the coveted prize. Due to the number of talented submissions, the judges decided to launch a Public Choice contest to award an additional five winners. Come and check out these talented athletes as they showcase their mad skills:

Winners

  • Women’s ski:
  • Men’s ski:
  • Women’s snowboard:
  • Men’s snowboard:

Bundle up, bring your friends and family and experience the rush of a winter sports competition right here in Mississauga. The event is free to attend, and you won’t want to miss it. The full schedule will be released online and on social soon so be sure to follow @VisitMississauga and @Apikfest for all event updates. For more information, please visit apik.tribu.co/en/Mississauga.

Quotes

“APIK is all about celebrating winter in a bold, urban way. We can’t wait to bring this unique festival back to Mississauga and provide residents and visitors with the rare opportunity to experience these alpine winter sports in the heart of our city. And with the 25th Olympic Winter Games beginning on February 6 in Milan, what better way to immerse yourself in winter sports and get excited for the Olympics! Come and join us and soak up the ski village vibes right here in Mississauga.”  – Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga.

“We are very excited about the second edition of APIK Mississauga. Taking place in an Olympic year, this is going to be a particularly exciting edition, welcoming some of the most promising ski and snowboard athletes competing for a $100,000 cash prize. We are looking forward to year two of this amazing partnership.” – Micah Desforges, founder and CEO, Tribu Expérientiel Inc.

January 14, 2026
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Know an outstanding individual? Nominations are open for Mississauga’s fourth annual Black Excellence Awards

By Events

The Black Excellence Awards are taking place at City Hall next month.

January 13, 2026

Starting today until February 13, nominations for Mississauga’s 2026 Black Excellence Awards, presented in partnership with the Black Caucus Alliance, are now being accepted. The awards focus on the efforts and achievements of Mississauga’s Black residents and volunteers.

Mississauga residents can be nominated in one of nine categories:

Youth

Nominees must be between the ages of 15 and 24 and have volunteered for at least two consecutive years. They must act as role models for other young people and demonstrate all-around positive community involvement.

Business

Nominees must be currently engaged in business as an owner and/or entrepreneur. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and success in owning and managing a business.
  • Significant contribution of new ideas, innovative practices, processes or inventions, or created employment opportunities.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to fairness and equality.

Community Service

Nominees should possess an outstanding record of significant community involvement and service. Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to enriching the lives of others as well as building relationships and collaborating meaningfully with the individuals and communities they serve.

Education

Nominees for this award are being recognized for exemplary contributions to the well-being of students and/or community members through their active involvement in education at the school, board, in extracurricular activities or at the community level.

Health Services

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in the creation and/or promotion of methods that keep the physical health or mental wellbeing of Black communities. Ideal candidates must be employed or studying in the field of health sciences. Candidates should exhibit leadership in healthcare management administration.

Arts and Culture

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in and/or promotion of developing arts and culture within the community. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:

  • Have demonstrated a commitment to and/or focus on community-engaged art and/or expressions of culture in Mississauga.
  • Have experience in the area of art and/or culture for a minimum of three years.
  • Have completed and/or been involved in one significant arts and culture project in the last 12 months.

Sports

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their model contribution to sports at the community or national level as an athlete or official.

Hospitality and Food Services

Nominees for this award are being recognized for the best in food, drink and/or hospitality in African-Caribbean products and/or services. The nominee will have received positive reviews and feedback from customers and peers demonstrating their commitment to customer service and satisfaction. The nominee will also have demonstrated leadership and management in hospitality operations, commitment to sustainable and ethical practices in the hospitality industry and be actively involved in their local community.

Legacy – Lifetime Achievement

This is the highest community-based honour bestowed on an individual whose continued commitment has uplifted the lives of others.

Nominees are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Black community for 15 years or more. Candidates would have improved the quality of life for citizens or brought recognition to the City of Mississauga through their accomplishments.

Eligibility and nomination process

To be eligible, the nominee must:

  • Live and/or work in Mississauga
  • Identify as being Black
  • Stand as a role model for others
  • Inspire volunteerism and civic engagement

If you know someone deserving of an award, the steps to recognizing eligible residents include:

  1. Review the award criteria and descriptions above to determine the most appropriate category.
  2. Email the nomination to BlackExcellenceAwards@mississauga.ca.
  3. In your email, please include the following information:
    • Full name of the nominee, including their preferred pronouns and phonetic pronunciation.
    • Category for nomination (please only choose one category).
    • A brief explanation indicating why the individual should be nominated.

Please note that only completed nomination forms will be evaluated.

Nominees who qualify will be invited to receive their award during an evening ceremony in honour of Black History Month next month at Mississauga City Hall on Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m.

January 13, 2026
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