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Stephen Dasko

South Service Road Closure – Paving Operations (Route 31)

By Announcement

Stop(s) Impacted: Ogden Avenue between Halliday Avenue and South Service Road | South Service Road between Ogden Avenue and Haig Boulevard (see attached)

Routes Impacted: 31

Date: 7:00am Tuesday August 4, 2026

Estimated Duration: Approximately 3 weeks

Work: Paving Operations on South Service Road between Ogden Avenue and Haig Boulevard

Notes: South Service Road will be completely closed.  Detour routing was tested and approved.  No disruption to washroom facilities.

Public engagements open in August

By Announcement

Share your ideas and participate in public engagement opportunities happening throughout Mississauga.

City services | July 27, 2026

The City of Mississauga regularly connects with residents throughout the year to gather their ideas and constructive feedback. This helps guide City plans, programs, services and new developments.Residents and businesses can take part in different ways. You can participate by attending information sessions, open houses and workshops or completing online surveys. The City reviews this feedback along with other data and trends to help decide how to focus its time and resources on community priorities.The City also shares a wide range of opportunities for community involvement. These include chances to apply for public art projects and grants, take part in exhibitions, join advisory committees and more.

In August, the City is highlighting a selection of engagement opportunities. To see all current projects and ways to share your feedback, visit yoursay.mississauga.ca.


Learn about the 2026 Municipal Election at events near you

The 2026 Municipal Election is coming up, and every vote matters. Voting is a simple way to have your say and help shape Mississauga’s next chapter. Every vote helps strengthen the community’s voice and makes sure decisions reflect the people who live here and the services they use every day.

Election day is Monday, October 26, 2026. Eligible voters will elect the Mayor, City/Regional Councillors, and school board trustees.

This summer, you can meet City staff at community events and specific locations to learn about the election and how to vote. Staff will be there to answer your questions, share information and explain how to get involved.

Election information tables will be available at these August events:

Date Event Location Time
August 6 Movie Nights Celebration Square 6 – 9 p.m.
August 7 Mississauga Latin Festival Hazel McCallion Central Library 3 – 6 p.m.
August 13 Movie Nights Celebration Square 6 – 9 p.m.
August 15 Japan Festival Canada Hazel McCallion Central Library 1 – 3 p.m.
August 20 Movie Nights Celebration Square 6 – 9 p.m.
August 27 Movie Nights Celebration Square 6 – 9 p.m.
August 28 Muslimfest Hazel McCallion Central Library 3 – 6 p.m.

Help shape the future of TransHelp

Peel Region is developing a Specialized Transit Master Plan (STMP) to guide TransHelp’s future. TransHelp is the Region’s specialized door-to-door transit service for residents in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.

The Region wants to hear from current and future TransHelp passengers, family members, care partners, support persons and community organizations.

As a resident of Mississauga, you can share your thoughts through the Region’s public engagement event on July 30, 2026 from 6 – 8 p.m. at 7120 Hurontario Road, Mississauga, ON. No registration is required.

If you’re unable to attend the engagement event, you can share your feedback through the Region’s online survey, available until August 9, 2026.

Civic Holiday service hours at Peel Region

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, Ont. –July 24, 2026.Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, for the Civic Holiday. 

 

The following non-emergency services will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, 2026:

 

·       Service Peel counters 

·       ServiceOntario counter 

·       Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics 

·       Healthy Sexuality Clinics 

·       Family Health Call Centre 

·       Immunization Call Centre 

·       Baby Feeding Support Clinics 

·       Adult Day Services (in-person and virtual)

·       Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy 

·       Housing Services 

·       Ontario Works 

·       Peel Works Harm Reduction – Mobile Vans 

·       Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

 

Refer to healthy sexuality clinics for up-to-date hours.

 

Waste collection 

On Monday, August 3, there will be no garbage, organics, or yard waste pickup. They will be picked up one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

 

For recycling pickup information, visit Circular Materials.

 

Community Recycling Centres

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, August 3, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 4.

 

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support 
For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. Find emergency shelter details, or call 905-450-1996. 

 

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, call our 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

 

TransHelp  
All trips for Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4 must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 2. 

On Monday, August 3 (Civic Day):  

·       Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.

·       TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.

·       The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback, application, and payment processing will resume on Tuesday, August 4.

·       Subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis trips.

 

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel. 

 

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.

Mississauga welcomes federal investment to restore the Cooksville Creek watershed

By Announcement

Federal funding will support watershed, habitat and wetland restoration at Iggy Kaneff Park in the Cooksville neighbourhood.

City services | July 23, 2026

The City of Mississauga is welcoming $453,406 in federal funding through the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund to restore and strengthen the Cooksville Creek watershed. The funding will support restoration work at  Iggy Kaneff Park (2180 Camilla Rd.), helping protect one of Mississauga’s largest watersheds while improving green space for residents.

Key improvements

The Iggy Kaneff Park restoration project supports the City’s climate and sustainability goals while making parks more enjoyable for the community.

Over the last decade, natural forest cover within the Cooksville Creek watershed has been reduced to approximately 2.2 per cent (79.1 hectares), limiting the watershed’s ability to manage stormwater and flooding risks. The City will use this funding to restore wetlands and forests by planting 1,050 trees, 6,000 shrubs and 2,000 wetland plants, helping manage stormwater, support wildlife and maintain healthy ecosystems.

The restoration work complements the City’s ongoing expansion and redevelopment of Cooksville Park and Iggy Kaneff Park, helping strengthen the Cooksville Creek corridor while improving parkland for the community. The City is expanding and redeveloping Iggy Kaneff Park as part of broader efforts to address a parkland deficit in the growing Cooksville neighbourhood. The park is also undergoing a redevelopment, where amenities or new features will bring about a new park design.

The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2028. Learn more at yoursay.mississauga.ca/cooksville-parks

About the Natural Infrastructure Fund

The NIF is a $135 million federal program that supports projects across Canada that build, restore or enhance natural infrastructure using natural or hybrid approaches such as wetlands, urban forests, green roofs, living dykes and bioswales. The fund supports projects that increase climate change resilience, protect biodiversity and provide cleaner air and water, while improving community access to nature.

Funding was available to municipalities, Indigenous organizations and non‑profit organizations, helping communities deliver innovative, nature‑based solutions to complex environmental challenges.

 

Mississauga named Ontario’s Most Active Community in 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge

By Announcement

Recognition celebrates City and community efforts to help people stay active.

City services | July 22, 2026

The City of Mississauga has been named Ontario’s Most Active Community in the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk. As part of the recognition, the City will receive $5,000 to support physical activity and sport initiatives in the community. This recognition reflects the City’s commitment to promoting active healthy living for residents of all ages and abilities.

ParticipACTION is a national initiative that encourages people and communities across Canada to be active through recreation, sport and everyday movement.

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge provided an opportunity to showcase the many ways residents can get active in Mississauga while highlighting the City’s continued investments in recreation, sport and healthy living. The initiative aligned closely with the City’s Healthy City Strategy, which supports active living through programs, services and infrastructure designed to improve the health and well-being for all residents.

Earlier this summer, the City encouraged residents to take part in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge and discover new ways to move more throughout June and beyond. This was a practical, inspiring opportunity to remind residents about ways to move more in June and throughout the year. It became a city-wide effort, with residents, community organizations and City staff contributing to the momentum. The City’s campaign generated strong response, with more than 137,000 participants taking part through 48 community organizations and groups. The City also delivered more than 4,600 activities that engaged nearly 122,000 residents throughout June.

The activities included kick-off events and programs that connected residents to free and low-cost opportunities available throughout the summer, including:

  • Fresh Air Fitness – A City-led program which engaged over 1,000 participants across two events at Celebration Square in June. Classes continue to run up until September 9 for any residents looking to get involved.
  • Get Outside Guide for Older Adults – A resource developed to help older adult residents and the organizations that support them discover opportunities to get active outdoors, including Mississauga’s parks, trails, outdoor fitness equipment, multi-use sport courts and recreation programs.
  • Sauga Summer Pass – Providing free swim, fitness and transit access for youth ages 12 to 16 throughout the summer.

 

A group of adults participate in outdoor activities as part of the Get Outside Guide for Older Adults launch event.

Mississauga’s commitment to helping residents stay active is a year-round initiative. Key highlights include:

  • Community-led activities such as after-school cricket, running clinics, races and outdoor fitness classes.
  • School-led initiatives including bike safety workshops.
  • The expansion of the Library of Things, allowing residents to borrow equipment such as pickleball, cricket, badminton and disc golf gear, as well as lifejackets.
  • A partnership with EquipSport and Jumpstart to install sport equipment lockers in 30 parks across the city.
  • The reopening of two upgraded parks, Gulleden Park and Anaka Park to making active living more accessible.

In 2025, Mississauga was recognized as a national finalist in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. This year’s designation as Ontario’s Most Active Community reflects the growing involvement of residents, organizations and community partners.

Learn more about recreation and sports programs at mississauga.ca/recreation.

Quotes

“Mississauga is honoured to be recognized as Ontario’s Most Active Community. This achievement belongs to the residents, community organizations, schools and other groups who embraced the ParticipACTION Community Challenge alongside City programs and staff. They all show that active living is for everyone. Through our Healthy City Strategy, we are creating healthy, active opportunities for residents, including seniors who have increased their memberships at our community centres by the tens of thousands. We are proud to be building a stronger and healthier Mississauga for current and future generations.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“Being named Ontario’s Most Active Community reflects what can be achieved when residents, community organizations, schools, businesses and City staff work toward a common goal. I want to thank the City’s Recreation and Culture staff for their efforts to engage residents and community groups. Throughout June, we saw the power of partnerships and the importance of creating accessible opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to be active, connected and healthy.” – Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Community Services

Big trucks, big fun: Family Fun Day returns to celebrate public works professionals

By Events

On Saturday, August 8, get close to the City’s trucks and equipment. Meet City public works professionals and enjoy free, family-friendly fun.

Local government | July 23, 2026

Illustrations of vehicles with the words Family Fun Day.
On Saturday, August 8, the City of Mississauga is celebrating its public works professionals and the important work they do with a free Family Fun Day event – and you’re invited! The City hosts Family Fun Day each year in May during National Public Works Week. This year, the May event was cancelled due to rain and has been rescheduled to August 8 outside City Hall.The City’s public works professionals help keep Mississauga residents and visitors safe and moving. They maintain roads, sidewalks, parks, natural areas, bike lanes, transit stops, stormwater infrastructure and more.

Family Fun Day is a free event open to all ages. This is a great opportunity to meet City staff and learn more about their work through a variety of interactive family-friendly activities. Get up close to the equipment and trucks and join in on the fun.


Event Details

What

The City’s Family Fun Day event is a celebration of Mississauga’s public works professionals.

Pick up a passport from any of the event stations and get a stamp at every station you visit. Submit your completed passport for the chance to win a prize.

Event activities include:

  • ‘Touch a Truck’ and equipment displays, featuring a snowplow, MiWay bus, front-end loader and the City’s new windrow-clearing machine.
  • Free interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities.
  • Bouncy castle.
  • Bus tours of the Mississauga Transitway.

When

Saturday, August 8, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where

Near City Hall, on Princess Royal Drive, outside the Living Arts Centre.


This event is free to attend. No need to register. Consider using MiWay or bike to the event. Use the City’s cycling map to plan your route. If you can’t bike the full way, you can take MiWay part way and bike the rest of the way.

In case of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled and a notice will be shared on the City’s social media channels.

Apply to be an Election worker for Mississauga’s 2026 Municipal Election

By Announcement

The City of Mississauga is hiring Election workers for the 2026 Municipal Election on Monday, October 26. Election workers play an important role in supporting voters and helping deliver a fair and accessible Election.

Positions are paid and located at voting locations across Mississauga.

Who can apply

To work as an Election worker, you must:

* Be at least 16 years old

* Be legally entitled to work in Canada

* Have access to a personal email address that is not shared with anyone else

Available positions

* Deputy Returning Officer – supports voters and issues ballots

* Operator – assists with vote tabulators and voting location set-up

* Information Officer / Greeter – welcomes voters and provides guidance

* Supervising Deputy Returning Officer (mandatory location) – runs voting and assists electors in care settings

How to apply

If you are interested in working the 2026 Municipal Election, apply online by July 31, 2026.

For full job descriptions, training details and pay information, visit the Election office webpage.

Peel Region Survey: TransHelp’s Specialized Transit Master Plan

By Transit

TransHelp is updating its Specialized Transit Master Plan (STMP) to guide the future of accessible specialized transit services in Peel. Beginning Monday, July 20 community members, customers, partners, and stakeholders will be invited to provide feedback through a variety of engagement activities, including a public survey, virtual information session, and community pop-up events.

Public Survey

  • Open July 20 – August 9, 2026
  • Details will be available through the project website