January 5, 2021
Mayor Bonnie Crombie will share a special video address to Mississauga residents as part of the Mayor’s annual New Year’s Levee tradition. The Mayor’s Levee is typically a time when residents have the opportunity to meet the Mayor and Members of Council for a family-friendly event at the Civic Centre; however, this year’s Levee is being delivered virtually.
Mayor Crombie’s New Year’s greetings to residents and Council’s best wishes for the upcoming year will be available online on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at noon on the City’s YouTube channel.
What:
2021 Mayor’s New Year’s Levee – Video Ceremony
Video Ceremony:
Sunday, January 10, 2021 at noon
Where:
City of Mississauga’s YouTube channel
Background
The Mayor’s Levee is a tradition that dates back to the 17th century, during the reign of King Louis XIV. To show the monarch belonged to the people, the King would invite gentlemen to his bedroom on New Year’s Day to watch him wake up and begin serving the public. The Royal Governor of New France later brought this custom to Canada where it continues to be a new year’s tradition.
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January 5, 2021
The City of Mississauga has selected Rona O’Banion as Director, Mississauga Library, effective February 1, 2021. Ms. O’Banion replaces Lori Kelly, who is now the City’s Director, Human Resources.
“I am pleased to welcome Rona to the leadership team,” said Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Community Services. “She is joining at an exciting time as the Library continues to deliver the services our customers rely on now and into the future. My thanks to Jennifer Stirling for her leadership as Acting Director during the pandemic and transition period.”
O’Banion has 18 years experience as CEO of three Ontario library systems – Wainfleet Township Public Library, Brock Township Public Library and for the past nine years at King Township Public Library.
Her career highlights include transforming and modernizing libraries. Her strategic and capital planning experience includes the development of the new 22,000 sq. ft. multi-use King City Public Library and Seniors Centre and renovation projects in other library systems. O’Banion has also been instrumental in leveraging technology to support change management, library advocacy and staff development.
On behalf of the Mississauga Library Board, Chair Val Ohori commented, “Our Board welcomes Rona to Mississauga and our library team. In this period of accelerated change, we look forward to working with her to help our communities thrive by providing excellent and evolving services. We also extend a very big thank you to Jennifer and staff for establishing safe and creative ways to continue service through these challenging times.”
O’Banion holds Bachelor of Arts degrees from York University in History and Political Science, and a Masters of Library Science from the University of Toronto.
She is recognized as a leader in the broader Ontario library sector. O’Banion has served on the Board of Directors of the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL) and various task forces. She has also served as Chair of the Administrators of Medium-sized Public Libraries of Ontario (AMPLO) and Chair of the Library Services Centre (LSC).
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Please view the Ward 1 January newsletter here for current community activities and issues in our Ward and Region.
Hyacinthe Boulevard at Cawthra Road
—TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE—
Please be advised that Hyacinthe Boulevard at Cawthra Road will be closed.
When: Starting Monday, January 4th, 2021 until Friday, February 12th, 2021
Where: Hyacinthe Boulevard at Cawthra Road.
Why: A temporary road closure is required for the purpose of building a shaft in order to upgrade the watermain.
Exercise and focusing on mental health remains a priority, even while Lockdown measures are in place.
As part of the Government of Ontario’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, Mississauga residents are reminded to limit close contact to their households only until restrictions have been lifted.
Check out some of these outdoor activities and amenities that you can enjoy safely in Mississauga.
Go for a wintery walk along one of Mississauga’s trails
The majority of the City’s trails receive regular winter maintenance and can be safely used and explored by outdoor enthusiasts. However, trails that do not receive winter maintenance are still used in the snowy months by residents who enjoy activities including snowshoeing and deep-snow hiking. This year, the City will be adding additional woodchips to the woodlot trails to help with traction. The trails will also be marked for winter use.
Take advantage of the City’s available park amenities
The below park amenities will be open this year for use by the community. Visit the City’s interactive map to search for a park by location or filter parks for specific features, including those listed below:
Park washrooms designed for year-round use will remain open this season with enhanced cleaning practices. Portable washrooms will also be placed later this month in high-demand locations and key trail areas. The washrooms will be winterized and accessible and will be located in areas that receive winter maintenance. See the list of public washrooms and portable washrooms here.
As close contact increases the highest risk of COVID-19 transmission, it is crucial that residents
observe outdoor etiquette to help keep everyone safe. This includes keeping their distance from others and passing safely while using the same trails and pathways. Also, even when outdoors, wear a face covering if physical distancing cannot be maintained.
For information on health and safety recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit mississauga.ca/covid or peelregion.ca/coronavirus.
Please find below the COVID-19 Business Support Page that will be your go-to guide. The document has direct links to webpages, newsletters, the spread the word tool kit, and to contact the City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Team. Read More
During the holiday season, you can call 3-1-1 with questions about COVID-19, or to report any non-compliance related to gatherings and non-essential businesses. Call 3-1-1 if you wish to report:
The City’s 3-1-1 call centre holiday hours are:
| Date | Hours of Operation |
| December 24 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| December 25 | Closed |
| December 26 to 28 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| December 29 to 31 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| January 1 to 3 | Closed |
| January 4 | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
When the call centre is closed, residents can still call 3-1-1 and press 2 at the prompt to receive service from dispatch. All 3-1-1 complaints will be sent to Enforcement staff for investigation.
Mississauga City Council held a Special Council Meeting this morning and voted unanimously in support of changing the composition of the Region of Peel Council. The Council of the Regional Municipality of Peel is composed of 25 members, including a chair. The changes would see City of Brampton’s representation increase to nine members (from seven), Town of Caledon’s representation decrease to three members (from five) and City of Mississauga to remain the same with 12 members.
“This is a step in the right direction to achieve a more balanced approach based on population,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “We have reviewed many scenarios and reallocating seats was the only way to achieve greater fairness.” Read More
