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Celebrate responsibly: Don’t let impaired driving ruin the holidays

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Food for thought

The City of Mississauga reminds drivers to stay sober and alert on the roads to prevent collisions.

Local government | December 9, 2025

The holiday season is one of the most joyful times of the year, but one mistake on the road can turn joy into sorrow. The City of Mississauga continues to see road collisions due to impaired driving, and it gets worse during the holidays. The City, in partnership with Peel Regional Police, is reminding all drivers visiting friends and family or running errands, to do so responsibly.

Driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis or certain drugs is a serious offence. It adds to winter driving challenges such as freezing rain, snow and reduced daylight hours.

According to Peel Regional Police, impaired driving continues to be one of the top contributing factors for serious and fatal collisions. Between January 1 and November 24, 2025, there were 97 impaired driving-related collisions on Mississauga roads. To combat impaired driving in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police continues with the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program.

RIDE checks are conducted throughout the year, but the holiday campaign includes increased enforcement levels and additional officer deployment. As of November 24, 2025, Peel Regional Police has investigated 3,052 vehicles as part of the program.

How drivers can ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season

Arrange a designated driver, use rideshare services or take public transit if you’re planning on consuming alcohol or using cannabis.
If you’re planning on celebrating away from home, consider staying the night.
Don’t let friends and family drive impaired.
Call 911 if you suspect someone is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Impaired driving puts everyone at risk. Plan ahead, stay sober behind the wheel and help keep Mississauga roads safe for all users.

To learn more about impaired driving, visit peelpolice.ca/en/safety-tips/road-safety.aspx

Learn more about road safety in Mississauga: mississauga.ca/roadsafety

December 9, 2025

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CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study: Lakeview Village Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge

By Stephen DaskoParks, Ward 1

CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study: Lakeview Village Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge

WHAT?
 The City of Mississauga has undertaken a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the Lakeview Village Waterfront Trail and Pedestrian Bridge (across the former OPG intake channel).
WHY?
 As part of the planning for the Waterfront Park, the general location of the trail and bridge were discussed. This Class EA has determined the location of the trail and bridge and assessed the environmental effects.
HOW?
 Through the Class EA process, the Study Team refined alternative solutions with input from public and agency consultation and selected a Preferred Alternative location of the trail and bridge to create connections across the Mississauga waterfront.
 The Project File Report, documenting the study process, is now available for public review.
 Subject to comments received following this notice and receipt of relevant approvals, the City intends to proceed with detailed design and construction of the recommended project as outlined in the Project File Report.

GET INVOLVED!
The Project File Report is available for review on the project website https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/city-projects/developingparks-in-lakeview-village/

 Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by January 15, 2026. All comments and concerns should be sent directly to the City at the address below.
Kathi Ross
Senior Project Manager, Park Development
City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C9
(905) 615-3200, ext. 4942, Kathi.ross@mississauga.ca

 In addition, a request to the Minister of the Environment. Conservation and Parks for an order imposing additional conditions or requiring a
comprehensive environmental assessment may be made on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy
adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests should include your full name and contact information.
Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (additional conditions or a comprehensive environmental assessment),
explain how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts, and can include any supporting information. The request
should be sent in writing or by email to:
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca
and
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca
Requests should also be sent to the City of Mississauga by mail or e-mail. Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/class environmentalassessments-part-ii-order

 Project information, including details about the PIC, is available on the City’s project website:
https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/city-projects/developing-parks-in-lakeview-village/

This notice signals the commencement of the Class EA, a study which will define the problem, identify/evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred design in consultation with regulatory agencies and the public. The study is being undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘B’ projects, as outlined in the “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment” document (October 2000, amended in 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and will be used in the assessment process. With exception of personal information, all comments shall become part of the public records. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Project Manager listed above.

This notice was first issued November 2025

December 9, 2025

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Peel Regional Paramedic Services and Trillium Health Partners win top provincial award for bringing hospital specialists into patients’ homes

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Resources

Innovative collaboration between paramedics and physicians recognized with an Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award

MISSISSAUGA/BRAMPTON, ON (December 8, 2025) – Peel Regional Paramedic Services and Trillium Health Partners have been honoured with an Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award in the Collaborative Partnership category for their trailblazing collaboration that reimagines health care by bringing hospital-level expertise directly into patients’ living rooms.

The award, presented on November 25 at the University of Toronto, recognizes the partnership’s General Internal Medicine Virtual Consult Model – a first-of-its-kind approach that combines in-home assessments and diagnostics by community paramedics with real-time virtual consults from internal medicine specialists.

This innovation helps frail seniors and people living with dementia or chronic conditions to receive timely, personalized care in the comfort of their homes – avoiding unnecessary emergency visits, easing pressure on hospitals and delivering significant cost savings for the health system. For patients already in hospital, the partnership supports safer, more coordinated discharges and follow-up care.

Impact snapshot

95% of patients were treated in the comfort of their home without needing a trip to the emergency department.
Hundreds of avoided emergency room visits and hospital admissions, freeing up critical resources for those requiring specialized in-hospital care.
General Internal Medicine consult volume through the Community Paramedicine program has grown 6% year-over-year, with close to 400 virtual specialist appointments delivered since 2022.

Last year alone, Peel’s community paramedics supported more than 1,800 residents through the Community Paramedicine Program, including individuals recently discharged from hospital, patients awaiting long-term care, and tenants in Peel Living buildings receiving wellness checks. The collaboration with Trillium Health Partners adds real-time physician support and diagnostics, so treatment can begin immediately in the home.

This award celebrates the vision for a seamlessly connected health system, demonstrating what is possible when providers work across settings to build digitally-connected, compassionate and community-based models of care close to home, and close to what matters most.

“This partnership reflects our vision for a new kind of health care – one that is more connected, more compassionate and closer to home. By working with Peel colleagues to bring hospital specialists directly into people’s homes, we are improving access, supporting patient dignity and building a more responsive and equitable health system for a growing and aging population.”

Karli Farrow, President & CEO, Trillium Health Partners

“When a community paramedic can walk into someone’s living room, connect them to a hospital specialist and start treatment on the spot, we’re not just avoiding a 911 call; we’re also improving the quality of life of residents who need our help.”

Brian Gibson, Paramedic Chief, Peel Region

December 8, 2025

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How to participate in the City of Mississauga’s 2026 Budget

By Stephen DaskoResources

Mark your calendar for January 6 when the City’s proposed 2026 Budget will be released. Share your feedback at one of our January Budget Committee meetings.

December 8, 2025

Every year, the City creates a budget to determine which programs and services to fund, where infrastructure investments are needed and how much to collect from property taxes. The proposed budget is presented to Budget Committee for consideration. Public feedback is an important part of this process.

Save the date

In previous years, the City’s budget discussions took place in late fall. The City’s proposed 2026 Budget will be released on January 6, 2026 and Budget Committee meetings begin January 12, 2026. This new timeline ensures the total impact of the Region of Peel’s budget, including the cost of policing services, is considered during the City’s 2026 Budget discussions.

How to get involved in the 2026 Budget

The City of Mississauga’s proposed 2026 Budget will be available online at mississauga.ca/budget for public review starting January 6, 2026. Members of the public will have many options to provide feedback.

To ask questions or provide comments about the proposed 2026 Budget in person, submit a request in advance to speak at any of the Budget Committee meetings:

Monday, January 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 13 at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20 (if required) at 9:30 a.m.

Budget adoption is targeted for Wednesday, January 28 at 9:30 a.m.

The agenda for each of these meetings will be available on the Council Committee and Calendar page one week before the meeting date.

Budget feedback can also be shared directly with the Mayor, a Ward Councillor or emailed to budget@mississauga.ca.

To provide feedback by phone, call 311 or contact the Mayor or your Ward Councillor.

Who

All Mississauga residents, businesses and community groups can review the City’s proposed 2026 Budget in early January 2026 and provide feedback.

Where

Budget Committee meetings will be held in Council Chamber at City Hall.
Mississauga City Hall – Council Chamber, second floor, 300 City Centre Dr., Mississauga, ON

For those who can’t attend, Budget Committee meetings will also be live streamed.

Why

The budget and property taxes enable the City to invest in services that truly matter to residents and their families. This includes fire and emergency services, MiWay transit, libraries, maintaining infrastructure like sidewalks, bridges, roads, parks and trails and supporting small businesses.

How

Use these resources to get budget-savvy. Learn what makes up the budget, what types of City infrastructure is included, how much property taxes are collected and how they are used.

Learn more at mississauga.ca/budget.

December 8, 2025

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City of Mississauga launches Empowering Change: A Comprehensive Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

Empowering Change outlines Mississauga’s vision and plan to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into every aspect of its work – building a more inclusive and connected city for all.

December 4, 2025

The City of Mississauga is please to launch its Empowering Change: A Comprehensive Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: 2026-2031, a forward-looking plan that re-affirms the City’s commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable, and connected community.Developed through extensive engagement with residents, community partners, and City employees, the strategy outlines a clear path to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion across all of its programs and services. It ensures the City recognizes that creating an environment where everyone feels respected, represented and supported benefits both the community and the workforce.

Empowering Change is set to be implemented over the next five years (2026-2031) and builds on the City’s existing priorities and strategic plans as well as aligns with its core values of Trust, Quality and Excellence. The strategy provides a clear and coordinated framework to guide the City’s actions across four pillars of municipal responsibility: City employment, policy development, services and programs, and purchasing goods and services. Its guiding principles focus on reducing barriers and addressing biases through leadership accountability and consistent application across all departments, with divisions across the City working to embed EDI in their practices using the strategy as a roadmap.

Two fundamental themes – clear communication and standardized data collection – will support progress tracking and transparency throughout the implementation.

The City hosted comprehensive community engagement sessions to encourage open dialogue and gather meaningful input that shaped the strategy. This collaboration with residents, community groups, and staff ensures Empowering Change reflects the voices and experiences of the people it serves.

With this strategy, the City is taking an important step towards a more inclusive future – one where diversity is celebrated, equity is embedded in every action and inclusion drives progress.

December 5, 2025

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2025 Vacuum Leaf Collection Program Update

By Stephen DaskoResources, Ward 1

Update – December 19th

Operational Update

Crews have continued working in the Green Zone this week and have made progress despite the cold conditions earlier in the week. Crews will be working for the full day tomorrow (Saturday) and we hope to be substantially completed by the end of the day. Should uncollected areas remain, we will continue into Monday of next week. A final update will be provided when the Green Zone has been fully completed.

We appreciate our residents continued patience and understanding.

Update – December 12th

Operational Update

Full operation of the VLCP has resumed as of today. Crews will continue work tomorrow and throughout next week to complete the Green Zone. Current conditions remain challenging and progress will be slow. Further updates will be provided as necessary.

We appreciate our resident’s continued patience and understanding.

The Vacuum Leaf Collection Route Map is up to date and available online at http://www.mississauga.ca/leafpickup.

Update – December 11th:

Operational Update

Due to the snowfall yesterday and the ongoing cold, icy conditions, the VLCP has remained paused since Tuesday, December 9. Today, a limited number of crews are on-site assessing conditions, with the goal of resuming full program operations tomorrow.

To date, approximately 35% of the second and final round of collection in the Green Zone has been completed. While we remain committed to completing the program, current weather conditions are significantly impacting progress, and work will continue at a slower pace until conditions improve.

We will provide further updates as we transition back to full operation.

The Vacuum Leaf Collection Route Map is up to date and available online at http://www.mississauga.ca/leafpickup.

We appreciate our resident’s continued patience and understanding.

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Due to challenging weather conditions, the Vacuum Leaf Collection has been delayed. The second and final round of Green Zone (our area) pick-up is beginning today, and will continue into the week of December 8th until the entire area is complete.

The week of December 8th is the final week of yard waste collection by the Region of Peel.

Residents who have additional yard waste after the Region of Peel collection ends next week can place yard waste bags out with leaves/yard waste with the Christmas tree pick up in January. This is generally completed during the second and third week in January.

If you have any issues or concerns, please reach out to my office at 905-896-5100 or stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca.

December 5, 2025

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – ENOLA AVENUE AT LAKESHORE ROAD E (NORTH LEG)

By Stephen DaskoConstruction, Resources, Ward 1

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

ENOLA AVENUE AT LAKESHORE ROAD E (NORTH LEG)

The Region will be temporarily close Enola Avenue at Lakeshore Road E (north leg) to accommodate for works related to manhole rehabilitation for a total of three nights.

When: December 7^th-9^th (starting at 7PM and ending at 5AM)

Where: Enola Avenue at Lakeshore Road E (north leg)

Emergency services are not permitted. Detour Route will be in place.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the undersigned.

December 5, 2025

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