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Adopt me: Mississauga Animal Services hosts pet Adopt-a-thon event

By Announcement, Events

Looking for a cuddle buddy? Now’s your opportunity to pawsitively make the decision to adopt a pet to be your new companion!

October 7, 2025

Calling all animal lovers! From October 17 to 19, join us at the Mississauga Animal Shelter for our annual Adopt-a-thon. The shelter is opening its doors to potential and existing pet owners to meet and adopt pets waiting to go to their forever home. Come meet your best new buddy and help us reduce the number of pets waiting to be adopted.

Mississauga Animal Services’ Adopt-a-thon is an opportunity to make a difference in a pet’s life by welcoming them into your family. The community is invited to help find loving, permanent homes for long-term pets living at the shelter, some for more than a year. Deserving pets available for adoption include cats, dogs, rabbits and more! All available cats and dogs ready for adoption come spay/neutered.

During the event, the Mississauga Animal Shelter is offering a 50 per cent discount on adoption fees. This means bringing home a new house guest is even more affordable.

Cat laying on a blanket with a ball

Event details

What

The Adopt-a-thon is for individuals and families considering adopting a pet.

Who

The event is open to the public – all are welcome. No appointment is required. Wait times may vary. All potential adopters must be 18 or older.

When

Friday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The shelter has expanded its hours, including Sunday, to support the Adopt-a-thon. This provides more flexibility for those interested in adopting a pet to visit the shelter.

Where

Mississauga Animal Shelter
735 Central Pkwy W.
Mississauga, ON

During the Adopt-a-thon days, a dog trainer/ behaviouralist will be on-site, from 1 to 4 p.m., to answer about pet care and training free of charge. Animal Services staff will also be accepting donations through the Animal Services Special Care For Animals and Resources Fund (SCARF). Monetary or in-kind donations help support animals at the shelter.

What’s included with your adoption?

After deciding which pet to bring home, the shelter will provide comprehensive health and wellness checks for your new pet. This includes spaying or neutering, initial vaccinations (rabies not included), microchipping and deworming. Adoptions also include the purchase of a first-year pet licence.

All potential adopters must be at least 18 years old.

The City of Mississauga’s Animal Care and Control By-law includes standards of care to help protect animals and ensure their well-being, so please review the by-law before making your decision.

Learn more about the adoption process.

Benefits of pet adoption

A benefit of adopting a pet is the emotional connection you can build with them. Pets can bring joy and happiness and adopting one can be a rewarding experience. Not only do pets provide companionship, but they can also help reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and improve mental health.

Adopting a pet from Mississauga Animal Shelter means you’re helping to reduce the number of abandoned or surrendered animals, while supporting an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in need. The animals available for adoption have already received basic medical care, such as vaccinations and spaying/neutering, which can save you significant costs.

The Mississauga Animal Shelter also offers resources and advice on properly caring for your new pet, including training tips and advice on nutrition and exercise. This is helpful for first-time pet owners who need help figuring out how to get started. More details can be found at mississauga.ca/adoptapet.

Brown and beige long haired dog

October 7, 2025
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What’s open and closed in Mississauga this Thanksgiving Monday

By Announcement

City of Mississauga administrative offices and various recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13.

October 7, 2025

As Thanksgiving Monday approaches, City of Mississauga administrative offices and various recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13, reopening on Tuesday, October 14.

During this time, City response times to resident inquiries will be limited.

311 Citizen Contact Centre

The contact centre will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will re-open on Tuesday, October 14. Leading up to the statutory holiday, residents can dial 311 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday to speak to a Customer Service Advisor who can assist with inquiries. For urgent issues on weekends, statutory holidays or overnight, dial 311 and select option 2 for after-hours dispatch service. For emergencies, dial 911. Residents can also submit requests 24/7 online.

MiWay

Service will run on a Sunday schedule. Visit the webpage for more information on transit service levels and customer service.

A full list of City services and hours of operation during Thanksgiving Monday is available on the City’s website.

October 7, 2025
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Level up your business! Apply to IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program

By Resources

Applications are now open for IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program, a six-month accelerator initiative that supports innovative and inclusive companies.

October 6, 2025

Are you an entrepreneur ready to unlock new opportunities and grow your business? IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program is back and now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort.

Successful participants will gain access to an exclusive network of partners, events and valuable resources, and join a distinguished alumni community that includes some of Mississauga’s top entrepreneurs in medical technology, freight, food services, education and more.

If you are ready to elevate your business, make a meaningful social or environmental impact, and represent the diversity of Mississauga, this program is for you!

What is the Step-Up Program?

The Step-Up Program is a six-month initiative designed to support diverse, underrepresented, high-potential businesses overcome barriers, and reach new heights.  The program gives founders access to tools and connections that are essential for growth, like specialized training and mentorship sessions, access to investors, and much more.

Eligibility criteria

The Step-Up Program may be right for you if your company:

  • Is in Mississauga or planning to relocate here
  • Earns between $100,000 and $2 million annually
  • Has patented innovations or pre-seed capital
  • Specializes in life sciences, advanced manufacturing or technology

Why apply?

Since its launch, Step Up has helped many Mississauga companies expand their reach and make meaningful impacts to the local community. This is because the Step-Up Program provides entrepreneurs with a variety of resources that can help drive growth and change, including:

  • C-Suite training sessions with experts in accounting, law and intellectual property
  • Entrepreneurs-in-Residence who provide tailored one-on-one support
  • Mentorship from IDEA Mississauga business advisors and industry experts
  • Networking opportunities with investors and corporate partners
  • The chance to pitch and showcase your company at a highly anticipated event attended by investors, partners and City staff
  • Access to resources valued at more than $200,000 including grants, memberships, perks and prizes.

Learn more at an upcoming information session

If you’re eligible and interested in the Step-Up Program, attend an upcoming information session:

Submit your application by November 30. All successful applicants will begin the program in January 2026. For full details and to apply, visit the Step Up Program webpage.

October 6, 2025
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Get your batteries ready for pickup

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – October 6, 2025. Peel Region will be collecting single-use and rechargeable batteries at the curb starting October 20.

Check your waste collection calendar to find your battery pickup day.

Here’s how to prepare and set out your batteries for collection:

  • Put your used single-use and rechargeable batteries in a transparent, sealed bag.
  • Tape the ends of all rechargeable and 9V batteries.
  • On your battery pickup day, place your battery bag on top of your closed green bin. If you don’t have a green bin, place your battery bag beside your recycling bags.

Thanks to Peel residents, we’ve collected more than 255,000 kgs of batteries that could have otherwise ended up in the landfill.

If you miss your battery pickup day, don’t worry. Check RecycleYourBatteries.ca to find a free drop-off location near you to safely dispose of used and old batteries throughout the year. You can also drop off batteries for free year-round at any Community Recycling Centre near you.

Batteries should never be put in your garbage, recycling, or organics bins – they can cause fires in collection trucks and at facilities, putting workers at risk. By properly disposing of batteries, you’re helping to keep hazardous materials out of landfills, protecting our environment and our Peel community.

October 6, 2025
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Thanksgiving Day service hours at Peel Region

By Announcement, Ward 1

Thanksgiving Day service hours at Peel Region

BRAMPTON, ON (October 6, 2025) – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 13.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025:

  • Service Peel Counters
  • ServiceOntario Counter
  • Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Baby Feeding Support Clinic
  • Housing Services
  • Ontario Works
  • Peel Works Harm Reduction – Mobile Vans

All healthy sexuality clinics are closed on Monday, October 13. Please visit the healthy sexuality clinics webpage for up-to-date information on operating hours.

Adult Day Services 

Adult Day Services at all 5 Peel Region Long Term Care Centres, including virtual Adult Day Services, will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 14.
Waste collection 

There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders .

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.

Human Services

These services will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14:

  • Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy
  • Housing Services
  • Ontario Works

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, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 12.

On Monday, October 13 (Thanksgiving): 

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Same-day trips are not available.
  • 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, October 14.

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

Public transit

Visit  Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

October 6, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY TEST SHUTDOWN – 14 Benson Ave, Mississauga – Friday, October 10th, 2025. From 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

By Resources, Ward 1

The Region of Peel 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 work on the system or conduct tests.

On Friday, October 10th, 2025. From 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Please expect a brief water outage and loss of water pressure while we work in your area.  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 test shutdown

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:         Friday, October 10th, 2025. From 9:00am-12:00pm.

Location:                    14 Benson Ave, Mississauga.  

Affected Addresses:  13-54 Benson Ave, Mississauga.

Project #:                   C-604474

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #               437-220-6987

October 6, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY TEST SHUTDOWN – 1524 Cawthra Road, Mississauga – Friday, October 10th, 2025. From 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

By Resources, Ward 1

The Region of Peel 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 work on the system or conduct tests.

On Friday, October 10th, 2025. From 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Please expect a brief water outage and loss of water pressure while we work in your area.  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 test shutdown

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:         Friday, October 10th, 2025. From 9:00am-12:00pm.

Location:                    1524 Cawthra Road, Mississauga.

Affected Addresses:  1398-1534 Cawrthra Road, Mississauga.

Project #:                   C-604179

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #               437-220-6987

 

October 6, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 1167 Strathy Ave, Mississauga – Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. From 9:00am to 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 Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. From 9:00am to 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, October 8th, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Location: 1167 Strathy Ave, Mississauga.                                  

Addresses Affected: 1157-1070-1091 Sawyer Ave, Mississauga.                                 

Project #:  C-604228

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #   437-220-6987

October 6, 2025
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Notification of Invasive Species control using herbicide

By Events, Parks, Ward 1

This is to notify you of upcoming herbicide application to control of invasive woody species, such as European Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), and naturalization plantings beginning November 3 at Cawthra Woods.

Contractors working on behalf of the City, Brinkman Living Infrastructure Ltd., will be applying Garlon (Triclopyr) directly to plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area.

Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. All work should be completed within 2 weeks, but the timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.

This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.

The Park Supervisor and 311 have been notified of these operations.

October 6, 2025
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