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Mississauga’s summer concert series hits the right note!

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Enjoy free, live outdoor music all summer long in Mississauga.

July 2, 2025

Get ready to soak up the sounds of summer! From July 4 to August 31, music lovers are invited to enjoy a free, outdoor concert series featuring a dynamic lineup of talented artists performing across three vibrant community hubs:

  • Streetsville Village Square
  • Cooksville Four Corners
  • Port Credit Memorial Park

From indie vibes to classic covers, this summer’s concerts offer something for everyone, so bring your lawn chair, grab your friends and get ready to enjoy the soundtrack of your summer!

What:

Mississauga’s summer concert series

When:

July 4 to August 31

Where:

Streetsville Village Square
Cooksville Four Corners
Port Credit Memorial Park

Concerts may be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions.

For a full list of performances, visit the webpage.

Summer concert series

July 2, 2025
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Virtual Adult Day Services 

By Resources

Increasing Access to Excellent Seniors Care

Background
•Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in Ontario. By 2041, one in five Peel residents will be over the age of 65.
•Over 60% of long-term care (LTC) residents in Ontario have a diagnosis of dementia.
•Seniors living with dementia experience more frequent emergency department visits, higher hospitalization rates, and greater risk of hospital-related harm.
•The waitlist for in-person Adult Day Services (ADS) across all five Peel Region centres was over 600 individuals as of May 2025.
•Due to the rapidly aging population, it is essential to expand community-based programs, including virtual ones, that help seniors age in place within their own homes and communities.
•Virtual ADS helps ease caregiver burden, and relieve pressure on the traditional bricks and mortar healthcare delivery model, including hospitals and long-term care homes.

About Virtual Adult Day Services
•Available at no cost, Virtual Adult Day Services (ADS) helps older adults remain at home by offering live, online programming designed to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health.
•Originally launched in 2020 in response to in-person service closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, Virtual ADS has become a permanent service, delivering over 10,000 online visits in 2024.
•Virtual ADS is available online or over the phone.
•Participants can attend one-on-one or group programs led by trained staff, featuring a range of engaging activities, such as:
o Physical exercise
o Trivia programs
o Music therapy
o Culturally specific programs
o Reminiscing and socialization
•Seniors may also receive mailed activity packages and have access to online resources, helping them stay engaged and connected.
•At the 2025 AdvantAge Ontario Convention, data was presented that showed Virtual ADS improved client social engagement, cognitive stimulation, and positive mood by up to 25%.
•According to the 2024 ADS Client Experience Survey, 100% of clients reported satisfaction with Virtual ADS.

Technology Lending Library
•To support digital access, the Technology Lending Library offers tablets to seniors who lack the necessary devices.
•Tablets are available to loan for three months at a time, at no cost to participants. Team members evaluate if the client can use the device with or without assistance.
•Internet access is not included in the Technology Lending Library.
•For more information about the lending library, call 905-791-7800 ext. 1125 or send an e-mail to adsvirtualrec@peelregion.ca.

Emotion-Based Care Approach
•Peel Region integrates emotion-based care into all Virtual ADS programming. This model:
o Prioritizes emotional well-being, personal history, and individuality
o Builds deeper, authentic connections between clients and staff
o Helps reignite a sense of joy, purpose, and connection
•Peel Region was the first in Ontario to implement this approach in LTC settings and is now seeking formal Butterfly certification in Peel Region Adult Day Services, which have been leading with emotion-based care for years.
Caregiver Supports
•Virtual ADS provides respite, education, and support for informal caregivers who care for their loved ones living in the community.
•According to the 2024 ADS Caregiver Experience survey:
o 100% said Virtual ADS contributed to their loved one’s ability to remain at home

o 89% said Virtual ADS gave them the opportunity to complete chores and errands
o 83% said Virtual ADS reduced their stress

For more information visit peelregion.ca

July 2, 2025
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Project 22-2255 Test shutdown notice – July 4 2025 -Stanfield and Queensway

By Resources, Ward 1

BRIEF WATER INTERRUPTION
Watermain replacement and improvement
2403 Stanfield Rd, 2345 Stanfield Rd, 2305 Stanfield Rd, 2327 Stanfield Rd, 1105 Queensway E, 1215
Queensway E, 1195 Queensway E, 1225 Queensway E, 1185 Queensway E, 1235 Queensway E, 2332
Stanfield Rd, 2330 Stanfield Rd, 2340 Stanfield Rd, 2362 Stanfield Rd, 2396 Stanfield Rd

Project 22-2255

Peel Region regularly maintains and repairs the water system in your area. Sometimes, we need to turn off your water supply while we do this work.
You will experience a loss of water pressure and a brief water outage (approximately 30 minutes) on Friday July 4th, between 9 p.m. and 11 p.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.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.

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 (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-22-2255

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.
Wastewater Collection and Conveyance
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

July 2, 2025
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Peel Region Council approves Coordinated Homeless Encampment Response

By Announcement, Parks, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – June 30, 2025. Peel Region Council has approved a Coordinated Homeless Encampment Response for Peel Region, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. The encampment response is a human rights-based, coordinated and balanced approach to responding to encampments in Peel.

The coordinated homeless encampment response includes the Homeless Encampment Policy and Joint Protocols. The policy and joint protocols between Peel, Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga provide operational guidance to ensure a consistent, coordinated approach between all parties. The protocols are currently being used as a pilot and will be regularly improved as implementation planning and actions continue.

The policy and joint protocols will not eliminate encampments in Peel. The policy and protocols support Peel’s joint encampment response, a balanced and coordinated approach that respects the needs of people living in encampments, as well as community members living and sharing the same community spaces, while aligning with all applicable legal requirements. A balanced approach means a coordinated, consistent and accountable process for assessing, mitigating and responding to documented risk in encampments.

Key functions include:

  • completing needs assessments for residents living in encampments to document daily living needs, safety needs and willingness to accept housing and other supports or referrals
  • committing to Peel’s “do not turn away” policy in the emergency shelter system to encourage residents living in encampments in Peel to accept appropriate shelter and supports
  • establishing “no encampment zones” in areas owned by Peel, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga or Town of Caledon where removal and enforcement can be expedited because of significant health and safety concerns that cannot be mitigated. The preferred approach is for residents living in encampments to leave or relocate voluntarily, with enforcement being a last resort.

Residents are asked to report encampments to 311. Peel Region continues to work with the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, Town of Caledon, Peel Outreach and Peel Regional Police every time an encampment is reported.

Next steps include securing municipal council approvals, updating regional and local by-laws and internal procedures, and seeking Peel Region Council approval in the 2026 budget to provide funding for Peel and local municipalities to implement this service. Peel will continue to work closely with its partners in anticipation of full implementation in 2026.

Access the Council report and visit our website to learn more about Peel’s encampment response.

 

June 30, 2025
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First Butterfly certified adult day program in Canada

By Resources

Peel Region’s Malton Village the first of five programs to be certified 

 

BRAMPTON, ON (June 30, 2025) – Marking the last day of Seniors Month, Peel Region is proud to announce that its Adult Day Services (ADS) program at Malton Village in Mississauga has become Canada’s first adult day program to receive Butterfly certification from Meaningful Care Matters. With one in five Peel residents expected to be over the age of 65 by 2041 and the increasing prevalence of dementia, this milestone reflects Peel’s commitment to delivering exceptional, person-centered care for seniors.

 

The Butterfly approach transforms the experience for people supported by creating a warm, engaging environment that values each person’s emotional well-being, personal history, and individuality. For people living with dementia, this model fosters meaningful connections, emotional expression, and improved quality of life.

 

This emotion-based model of care also empowers staff to interact more deeply and authentically with people attending ADS services by focusing on the unique experiences, interests, and stories that have shaped their lives — helping to reignite joy, purpose, and connection regardless of their diagnosis or physical needs.

 

Peel Region was the first in Ontario to implement the Butterfly approach in its Long Term Care Centres and fully intends to maintain its leadership in emotion-based care. As part of the Seniors Services Strategic Plan, all five Peel Region ADS centres will undergo the Butterfly certification process in 2025 to ensure those who attend the services receive innovative, integrated, person-centred care.

 

To support this initiative, over 90 ADS team members completed intensive Butterfly training that focused on emotional connections and reflective activities. This training will enhance the meaningful connections ADS team members create every day with people living with dementia.

 

Peel Region also applies the emotion-based care approach to its Virtual ADS programs. Results presented at AdvantAge Ontario’s 2025 Convention earlier this month showed how Virtual ADS programs improve socialization, provide cognitive stimulation, and increase positive mood by up to 25%. To learn more about our virtual ADS, call 905-791-7800 extension 1125. For more information about implementation of the Butterfly approach in Adult Day Services, please reach out to admin@meaningfulcarematters.com.

June 30, 2025
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Regional Council approves historic motion to modernize infrastructure funding and accelerate housing development in Peel

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (June 27, 2025) – In a landmark decision yesterday, Peel Regional Council approved a motion that marks the most significant change in municipal infrastructure funding in decades. With this bold action, Peel is taking concrete steps toward a new model that supports infrastructure delivery while directly addressing the growing housing crisis.

Amid rising construction costs, economic uncertainty, and unprecedented housing demand, this motion introduces an innovative approach to help get homes built faster — while relieving the financial strain on both municipalities and homebuyers.

Key elements of the approved motion include:

  • Deferring development charges without interest until the first occupancy permit is issued — reducing upfront costs for builders and improving project viability.
  • Temporarily cutting development charges by 50% for new residential units, starting July 10, 2025, until November 13, 2026 — funded by grants-in-lieu in the short term, until the Provincial and Federal Governments provide funding.
  • Collaborating with the Province on a proposed “Peel Utility Model” for funding infrastructure in a more sustainable, long-term way.
  • Engaging with the development industry, including BILD, to ensure cost savings help improve affordability for future homeowners and renters.
  • Applying for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund – Municipal Direct Stream, to request grants used to help offset the cost of these initiatives and protect Peel services.

If a financial agreement is not reached with the province by October 17, 2025, the development charge reduction will automatically terminate. Regional Council will re-evaluate the development charge reduction offered with the option to extend with a simple majority vote.

June 30, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE 246 Eaglewood Blvd, Mississauga – Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 9:00am- 5:00pm

By Resources, Ward 1

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 Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 9:00am- 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: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Location:  246 Eaglewood Blvd, Mississauga.                           

Addresses Affected:  193-262 Eaglewood Blvd, Mississauga.                           

Project #:  C-604202

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #   437-220-6987.

 

June 29, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE 1086 Balment Ave, Mississauga – Wednesday, July 2rd, 2025, from 10:00am- 5:00pm

By Resources, Uncategorized, Ward 1

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 Wednesday, July 2rd, 2025, from 10:00am- 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: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. From 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Location:  1086 Balment Ave, Mississauga.                                

Addresses Affected: : 1071- 1095 Balmet Ave, 1264-1300 Strathy Ave.                            

Project #:  C-604430

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #   437-220-6987.

June 29, 2025
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Peel shares 2024 Climate Change Progress Report: advancing action amid record heat and rising emissions

By Announcement, Food for thought

BRAMPTON, ON (June 27, 2025) – Peel Regional Council has received the 2024 Climate Change Master Plan (CCMP) progress report, outlining achievements, challenges, and next steps in the fight against climate change.

The global climate crisis intensified in 2024, which was the hottest year ever recorded. Peel experienced the impacts of a changing climate firsthand, including two 100-year flood events in a single month and multiple extreme heat episodes that affected residents, staff, and services.

Peel’s climate efforts in 2024 led to a 3.5% reduction in corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, independent of external factors beyond Peel’s control. These factors included population growth – leading to increased wastewater treatment – and a 26% spike in natural gas use for electricity generation across Ontario – affecting all grid-connected municipalities. Once these external challenges were considered, Peel’s latest GHG inventory showed a net increase of 1.4% in overall emissions.

Despite these challenges, Peel continued to lead by example, implementing key actions under the Climate Change Master Plan.

Highlights from 2024 include:

  • Transforming Hillside Place in Mississauga to near net-zero emissions
  • Transitioning fleet vehicles to lower-carbon fuels
  • Piloting a Biosolids Diversion Program
  • Enhancing the resilience of Peel’s natural green infrastructure
  • Expanding the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network
  • Investing in the decarbonization of affordable housing to support Peel Housing Corporation’s near net-zero goals

Peel also successfully leveraged external funding, supported innovation, and deepened its understanding of climate risks and solutions across the organization.

Looking ahead, Peel is refreshing its Climate Change Master Plan, with an updated strategy scheduled for Council approval in 2026. The renewed plan will set updated corporate emissions targets, introduce measures to build and maintain more climate-resilient infrastructure, and empower the broader community to take stronger climate action.

To learn more about Peel’s climate change efforts, visit peelregion.ca/about/climate-change.

June 27, 2025
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