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City e-scooters program relaunch for the 2026 season

By Resources

As part of Mississauga’s shared micro-mobility program, e‑scooters have returned this spring as an additional mode of transportation along with e-bikes. E‑scooters provide another way for residents and visitors, 16 and older, to move around the city, especially for short trips. These devices can make it easier to connect to transit, travel to work or school, or complete everyday errands without a car.

The shared e-bike and e-scooter program is contracted through Lime Technology Inc. and Bird Canada. The e-bike program operates year-round, while e-scooters retire for the winter months and return in the spring.

Every mode of transportation carries a shared responsibility, with safety remaining the top priority. Feedback from Council discussions, health partners, operators and community members continue to help refine the program and inform how the City manages and monitors it.

As the City continues with the provision of shared e-scooters, City staff are working with both Lime Technology Inc. and Bird Canada to strengthen messaging and education of proper use of e-scooters, and work collaboratively with our partners including Peel Regional Police to build awareness.

Learn more about riding safety, rules and etiquette.

April 24, 2026
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Street sweeping is underway in Mississauga

By Resources

With warmer weather here, the City of Mississauga’s annual spring cleanup program is officially underway. Crews have begun street sweeping across the city to remove sand, salt and debris left behind after winter.

As part of this planned, citywide program, crews are sweeping curb-faced sidewalks, traffic islands, hard-surfaced boulevards, curbside gutters, roadways and on-street bike lanes. Every street is swept once during the spring program to help keep roads clean and safe for everyone who uses them.

This program is weather dependent and is paused when it rains.

Catch basin cleaning is also ongoing. Debris is cleared from catch basin grates during street sweeping, through regular patrols and in response to service requests. This work helps to ensure that water can flow freely into the stormwater system when it rains. Catch basin interiors are cleaned out once every three years to remove any sediment.

Residents can help keep catch basins clear by properly disposing of litter and yard waste so that it doesn’t collect on the road. To report a blocked or damaged catch basin, please call 311. To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/roads-and-sidewalks/spring-cleanup-and-street-sweeping/ .

April 24, 2026
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City warns about fraudulent QR codes on parking machines

By Announcement, Parking

On April 22, the City became aware of fraudulent QR code stickers placed on some parking Pay and Display machines in Downtown Mississauga. These unauthorized QR codes redirect users to third‑party payment websites that are not affiliated with the City and can put personal and financial information at risk.

City staff responded immediately and removed approximately 80 fraudulent stickers within an hour of discovery. Teams were deployed to inspect parking machines across the city, and staff continue to actively monitor equipment to prevent further incidents.

Residents are reminded that the City does not use QR codes to collect parking payments in Mississauga.

Payment instructions are displayed on parking machines, and payment is accepted using coins or major credit cards. Anyone who sees a suspicious QR code on a parking machines is encouraged not to scan it and to report it by calling 311.

April 24, 2026
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Peel Region’s Seniors Services wins provincial award for innovation and workplace excellence

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, ON (April 23, 2026) – Last night at the 2026 AdvantAge Ontario Convention in Toronto, Peel Region’s Seniors Services was recognized for its Culture and Well-Being Program – a forward-thinking initiative that strengthens workplace culture, employee well-being, and service excellence across the region’s Long Term Care and Adult Day Services Centres.

The Innovation and Excellence Workplace Quality Award was presented to Culture and Well-being Advisors, Leah Crosby and Hermeen Toor-Birring, and General Manager of Seniors Services, Cathy Granger, at the province’s premier education and networking event where provincial leaders in seniors’ care gather to celebrate innovation and leadership across the sector.

Guided by the Seniors Services Strategic Plan, the program reflects a comprehensive approach to workforce well-being that is embedded directly into daily operations, leadership practices, and service-specific policies and processes that sustain the well-being of front-line staff.

In close collaboration with team members and leaders across Seniors Services, as well as partners from Health Services and Human Resources, the program focuses on building psychologically safe, inclusive, and resilient workplaces through intentional education, practical tools, and on-the-ground support.

Since its introduction, the program has helped foster a more engaged and supported workforce by responding to the lived realities of both frontline staff and leaders in Seniors Services, many of whom demonstrated extraordinary resilience while caring for seniors through COVID‑19. By investing in staff and leadership well-being, the program supports the long-term sustainability of the compassionate, person-centred care that residents and clients depend on.

Peel Region’s program was selected for its innovative “embedded” model, positive outcomes, and potential to inspire change across Seniors Services. Peel Region continues to share learnings and tools with partners in seniors care, reinforcing its role as a provincial leader in workforce well-being and person-centred care.

April 23, 2026
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Enjoy Youth Weeks and Sauga Summer Pass for free!

By Announcement, Resources, Youth

Starting April 27, Mississauga youth can take part in fun, free activities during Youth Weeks and register for the Sauga Summer Pass.

City services | April 22, 2026

From trying new activities to hanging out with friends, Mississauga youth love to stay active and connected. The City is helping make those plans easier with fun, free activities during Mississauga Youth Weeks and the launch of this year’s Sauga Summer Pass.

Back again this year, these popular programs are designed to help youth stay active and on the move. They encourage physical activity, healthy lifestyles and creativity during one of the busiest times of the year.

Mississauga Youth Weeks

Mississauga Youth Weeks will run from April 27 to May 8, 2026. This action-packed program gives youth aged 12 to 24 the chance to take part in free activities at community centres and libraries across the city.

Illustration showing youth of diverse backgrounds, including one in a wheelchair.

All events are free. This year’s notable activities for youth aged 12 to 24 include:

  • Clay and crafts workshops
  • Water safety and aquatic activities
  • Career workshops at Mississauga Valley on May 4 and Malton Youth Hub on May 7
  • Sledge hockey at Iceland Arena on May 1
  • Sports tournaments, skills building and more

Build your schedule of drop-in programs and registered activities online and get ready to enjoy the sessions!

Register for a Sauga Summer Pass

Make the summer months easier on your wallet with a pass that provides Mississauga youth ages 12 to 16 with access to free MiWay bus rides and public fun swims at all City indoor and outdoor pools. The pass also offers free fitness centre access for youth ages 14 to 16 at all participating locations with parental consent.

Illustration showing a MiWay bus, swim ring, water bottle, sun and umbrella. Title reads Sauga Summer Pass.

The Sauga Summer Pass is a valuable annual offering for staying engaged in the summer months.  Pass holders can save on drop-in swimming and fitness centre fees and transit fares. For example, with the Sauga Summer Pass, youth save $4.50 on a single cash fare and $2.90 on a PRESTO fare. It’s an easy and affordable way for youth to explore Mississauga this summer.

Registration opens on Monday, April 27 on a first-come-first-served basis. To register, bring a completed application form and a physical piece of identification to verify your birth date to one of the community centres listed on the registration form.

The pass is valid from June 26 to September 7.

 

April 22, 2026
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Refreshed Development Application Signs

By Planning & Development

As part of our ongoing efforts to educate residents about growth and development across the city, we’re pleased to let you know that we’ve refreshed the City’s Development Application sign that are required to be installed on properties subject to Draft Plans of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and/or Rezoning applications.

We redesigned the sign with our residents in mind. We’ve made the information easier to understand with:

  • plain language and icons to describe the proposal
  • prominent titles to help group information
  • a development rendering and map
  • clear online and in-person options for providing feedback

The sign also aligns with the City’s new active development applications website. A QR code makes it easy for residents to find more information about the proposed development online.

April 21, 2026
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Free confidential paper shredding returns this May

By Events, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – April 21, 2026. Peel is offering residents free confidential paper shredding at select Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) on the following dates:

  • May 9: Bolton CRC
  • May 23: Fewster CRC
  • May 30: Heart Lake CRC

Paper shredding on these dates will be available during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents can bring unbound paper documents such as taxes, bills, income statements, and personal information.

To keep traffic moving efficiently, visitors will not be able to stay and watch their documents being shredded, and a drop-off limit of 12 Banker Boxes per vehicle applies.

Along with your papers, we encourage residents to bring non-perishable food items to donate to a local food bank. Regular fees apply to all other items brought to the CRC for disposal.

April 21, 2026
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Slowing down in work zones saves lives

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, Ont. – April 20, 2026. Today marks the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week, a yearly reminder to pause and consider the importance of travelling carefully through work zones.

As construction season gets underway across Peel, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are reminded to slow down and use caution when travelling through work zones. Safe actions protect workers and other road users and ensure everyone makes it home safely.

How do I travel safely in a work zone?

A work zone is an area where any type of construction is taking place on a road.

Start by being prepared. Work zones and construction delays can be avoided by planning ahead. Use our interactive construction projects in Peel map to view work happening on your route and use Waze for real-time construction alerts and instant reroutes.

  • Be aware: Pay attention to signage and road conditions.
  • Be flexible: Stay alert and expect the unexpected.
  • Keep your distance: Give workers, construction boundaries, and everyone on our roads extra space.
  • Slow down: Be aware of posted speed limits and be ready to stop.
  • Stay focused: Eyes up, phone down – avoid distractions.

Peel Region is committed to the Vision Zero approach and is working to prevent injuries and fatalities resulting from collisions. Vision Zero focuses on everyone’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and follow the rules of the road.

Learn more about work zone safety in Peel.

April 21, 2026
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MiWay Service Delays: Sunday April 26, 2026 | 8 am to 1 pm Mississauga Marathon

By Announcement, Transit

Attention Passengers

Service Delays: Sunday April 26, 2026 | 8 am to 1 pm

23 Lakeshore (East)

Left turns will not be permitted from southbound Southdown Rd to eastbound Lakeshore Rd for the Mississauga Marathon until opened by Peel Regional Police.

Route 23 east will be detoured from Southdown Rd to Truscott Dr to Clarkson Rd back to Lakeshore Rd and normal routing.

44 Mississauga Road

Mississauga Rd will close between Burnhamthorpe Rd and Dundas St and Burnhamthorpe Rd will close between Erin Mills Pky and Hurontario St for the Mississauga Marathon until opened by Peel Regional Police.

Route 44 will be detoured from Mississauga Rd to Eglinton Ave, Erin Mills Pky, The Collegeway, South Millway, and South Common Bus Terminal. Exit terminal to Burnhamthorpe Rd, Erin Mills Pky, Eglinton Ave to Mississauga Rd.

Route 44 will not service UTM during the Mississauga Marathon.

April 21, 2026
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