Please be advised of the following route impacts for this year’s Port Credit Remembrance Day Ceremony. See the related details below:
Stop(s) Impacted: None
Routes Impacted: 23
Date and Estimated Duration: 10:20am to 12:00pm Wednesday November 11.
Notes: WB Lakeshore Road between Stavebank Road and Front Street will have intermittent traffic stoppages before and after this ceremony.
These unauthorized QR codes are designed to redirect users to third-party payment sites that are not affiliated with the City. Scanning and using these codes put your personal and financial information at risk.
The City wants to reassure residents that City staff continue to monitor parking machines and equipment and respond quickly to reports.
In Mississauga, QR code stickers posted on parking machines are never used to collect payment for parking. Parking and payment instructions can be found on the parking machine digital screen or on surrounding official City signage. The only way to pay for City parking is through parking machines using the digital payment prompts, where certain payment options are accepted like coins, payment apps like Apple Pay or Google Wallet or major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) at all locations. PayByPhone is also available in Streetsville.
Any QR code found on a City paid parking machine is not legitimate and should not be scanned.
Fraudulent QR code stickers are often placed over existing signage or payment instructions and can redirect users to fake payment websites that look legitimate but are designed to steal personal and financial information.
Residents are encouraged to watch for these common warning signs before scanning QR codes:
Anyone who encounters a suspicious QR code on a City paid parking machine is encouraged to avoid scanning it. Instead report it directly to the City by calling 311 so that City staff can remove fraudulent stickers quickly and protect others from falling victim to the scam.
Anyone who may have scanned one of these codes should know they are not alone. Peel Regional Police regularly warn residents that scammers increasingly use fraudulent links and QR codes to steal personal and financial information.
Scams like this are occurring in cities across Canada. Anyone who suspects they have fallen victim to this scam and may have scanned a QR code and their personal or financial information has been compromised, is encouraged to:
If you’re a victim of fraud, visit a Peel Regional Police Division/Community station to file a Fraud Report. Reports are not taken over the phone.
Peel Regional Police advise the public to be cautious when asked to provide payment details through unfamiliar websites or digital prompts, especially in public spaces. Residents are encouraged to verify payment methods through trusted sources and report suspected fraud to their financial institution.
The City may use QR codes in official promotional materials to share information or direct users to City webpages. Those QR codes are accompanied by clear branding and a City customized URL that residents can type directly into their browser.
QR codes have never been a legitimate method of payment at City parking machines. They will never be placed on parking machines or used to process parking payments.
The City wants to reassure residents that on‑street parking in Mississauga remains safe to use.
Avoiding QR codes and using the payment instructions shown on the parking machine screen fully protects residents from this type of scam.
The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce that Ranil Mendis was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Gordon S. Shipp Memorial Award for Citizen of the Year.
The award was presented to Mendis yesterday evening by Deputy Mayor Matt Mahoney as part of the City’s 2026 annual Civic Recognition awards event.
The Citizen of the Year recognizes one Mississauga resident who has given unselfishly for the betterment of their community. Mendis was celebrated for his outstanding leadership, community service and philanthropic efforts, positive attitude and ability to inspire others through co-operation and dedication.
Mendis is a long-standing community builder with more than three decades of volunteer service in Mississauga. He has transformed access to youth sport, strengthened community connections and inspired thousands of young people across our city.
He arrived in Canada in 1988 and understood early on the barriers that many newcomers face. Drawing on his own experience as an internationally-trained accountant, Mendis has been deeply committed to creating pathways for inclusion, participation and opportunity for others.
One of the ways he has done this is through cricket, which he has used as a powerful platform for engagement, belonging and development. He has led initiatives such as the Ontario School’s Cricket Association and the Mayor’s School Cricket Program, which launched in 2013 in collaboration with then-Mayor Hazel McCallion.
What began as small, volunteer-led efforts at the school level has grown into structured, City-recognized programming, thanks to Mendis’ collaborative efforts and thoughtful leadership.
Named in memory of Gordon S. Shipp, a local custom home builder and Chairman of the Board of Shipp Corporation Ltd., the Citizen of the Year Award honours his enduring legacy of community service, leadership and dedication to improving the lives of others.
A volunteer selection committee made up of residents chosen by Council, a member from the Shipp family and Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, reviewed all nominations and made the final selection.
For more information about the award and selection process, visit the webpage. To learn more about the 2026 Citizen of the Year, watch the video.
As winter approaches, the City of Mississauga is ready to tackle ice and snow using whatever it takes, from salt brine to sidewalk and windrow plows, making sure everyone can move safely throughout the season.
Operations crews are ready 24/7 when the winter weather hits. The City takes care of more than:
The winter maintenance team responds to the most important winter maintenance needs first. That means clearing major roads, high-use sidewalks, transit routes, bus stops, emergency routes and pedestrian crossings. This helps keep critical routes open and supports the safe movement of emergency vehicles throughout the city. Sidewalks in front of homes are cleared after the snowfall has stopped.
Major roads, bus stops and priority sidewalks are cleared within 12 to 24 hours after a snowfall ends. Residential roads and sidewalks are cleared within 24 to 36 hours. Major winter storms and back-to-back weather events may need longer service times.
The City may declare a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction to help crews clear snow safely and efficiently.
When a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction has been called, parking on city streets is not allowed. Temporary and residential paid parking permits are also suspended during the restrictions. Beginning this winter 2026-2027, this also applies to vehicles parked in 15-hour parking exemption zones. Vehicles left on the road are subject to a $150 fine and may be towed.
Cars and other vehicles parked on streets can stop crews from properly clearing roads and driveway windrows. This makes it harder for emergency vehicles, buses and people to travel safely.
The City is building on its Low Road Salt Strategy. This approach helps limit the effects of road salt on waterways, plants and infrastructure while keeping roads and sidewalks safe.
The winter operations team already uses various salt management practices, including anti-icing brine, treated salt, proactive plowing and advanced weather monitoring to improve winter maintenance while reducing salt use.
In 2026, the City will expand the use of anti-icing brine to 20 per cent more roads. This is expected to reduce salt use by up to 650 tonnes a year. The City will also start plowing snow earlier on select major roads, which could bring down salt use by 3,450 tonnes a year. Together, these measures are expected to reduce road salt use by up to 4,100 tonnes annually while maintaining safe travel conditions.
The program currently covers approximately 1,260 lane kilometres of roadway, which is about 63,000 litres of salt brine for each application. This proposal expands the anti-icing program by about 20 per cent or 250 lane kilometres of roadway.
Residential driveway windrow clearing will continue across the city this winter for many homes.
A windrow is the pile of snow left at the end of driveways after roads have been plowed. The City clears a minimum three-metre opening in eligible driveway windrows after the street has received its final round of plowing. Residents do not need to register or apply for the service.
Last winter, crews cleared approximately 134,000 residential driveway windrows, helping improve accessibility and reduce the amount of snow residents need to clear.
When a citywide winter parking restriction is declared, move your vehicle off the street. If you temporarily park at the end of your driveway, be sure to move your vehicle before windrow clearing begins. Leave at least a three-metre space at the end of your driveway for windrow clearing.
While parking on the lower boulevard is permitted during a Winter Parking Restriction, parked vehicles in the boulevard portion of a driveway will result in the windrow not being cleared.
Residents can support safe and efficient winter operations by:
Residents can find winter maintenance information, track snow-clearing operations and learn more about winter parking restrictions at mississauga.ca/snow or by contacting 311.
The Port Credit Legion has requested the following road closure for the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Stavebank Road – Park Street East to High Street East
Wednesday, November 11 – 10:20am – 12:00pm
The event will also include a procession from the Legion on Front St to the Cenotaph, and will return on the same route after the ceremony. The procession will take place in the westbound lanes on Lakeshore Road, but traffic will be halted in both directions until the procession is safely onto Stavebank Road.
Do you want to make a positive difference in Peel? Applications are now open for community members to join three Peel Region Council committees for the 2026 to 2030 Council term.
November 3, 2026
Peel Region is seeking residents to help shape decisions that impact our community. Applications are now open for residents interested in serving as community members on Peel Region Council committees. Community members contribute valuable local knowledge and diverse perspectives, helping to review important issues, provide advice and support informed decision-making by Council.
Applications are open from Monday, November 2 to Friday, November 27, 2026.
Consider applying to be a community member
Make a difference in your community by serving on a Peel Region committee. Community members bring valuable local knowledge, lived experience, and diverse perspectives to discussions that help inform Regional Council decisions.
Serving on a committee is an opportunity to contribute to issues that matter to residents, learn more about local government, collaborate with community leaders, and gain valuable governance and leadership experience.
Regional Council committees provide information and recommendations to Council on programs, services, policies, and community priorities within their mandate. Community members serve in an advisory role and help ensure decisions reflect the needs and perspectives of Peel residents.
Community member positions available
Positions are available on the following committees:
A community member’s term will end on November 14, 2030, or when the committee for the new term is appointed.
Apply to serve on a Regional Council Committee
Interested residents can apply by completing the application online. Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
Some committees may require additional qualifications or documents. There is no limit to the number of terms a community member may serve on a committee.
Submitting your application
Please refer to Committee member opportunities page for more details and to submit your application.
Learn more about Peel Region’s Committees.
We Need Your Help to Guide the Future of the Credit River Watershed Plan!
Credit Valley Conservation is developing a Watershed Plan for the Credit River and the lands that surround it. The Plan aims to protect and improve the health of the river, streams, wetlands, forests and groundwater, now and for the future.
A Watershed Plan helps us understand how the watershed has changed and how we can keep it healthy in the future. It uses the latest science, data and community input to identify environmental priorities and guide actions to address current and future challenges.
The Credit River Watershed is home to diverse communities, from farms and rural villages to towns and cities. Your feedback will help shape a plan that protects the natural environment while supporting the people and places that make the watershed unique.
Take our survey and have your say in the development of our Watershed plan. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and closes on Tuesday, December 1. If you have any questions, please contact watershedplan@cvc.ca.
