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SaugaLIVE Announces Spectacular Lineup For Its 2025-2026 Season

By Announcement, Events

The City of Mississauga is proud to announce an incredible lineup for the 2025-2026 season at two of its premiere live venues: Living Arts Centre and Meadowvale Theatre. Audiences will be entertained as the curtains rise again this autumn, marking the start of another great season of live entertainment.

Season highlights:

  • Intimate performances at Meadowvale Theatre include kicking off the season with One Moe Time: A Tribute to Moe Koffman – one of four curated performances from B-Jazzed, highlighting a spectrum of jazz stylings in this Sunday Matinee series.
  • As the season continues to unfold, prepare for an evening of spellbinding guitar fury and soul-bearing stories for the first time ever, from Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.
  • Sway to the tunes of Award-winning Canadian folk duo Twin Flames, teaming up with Mississauga’s beloved, River North Duo. Experience the soaring emotion and cinematic soundscapes of STARS, one of Canada’s most beloved indie bands performing hits from their iconic album, Set Yourself on Fire.
  • You don’t want to miss this exclusive performance of legendary Digable Planets! Celebrating 30 years of cool, the Grammy-winning trio behind “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” is bringing their jazz-infused hip-hop and conscious lyrics to the Living Arts Centre for one unforgettable night.

And that’s just the beginning! Here are some more exciting highlights you can look forward to this year:

  • A thrilling evening of science and imagination with Emmy-nominated science TV host, author, astronaut, and star of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix, Emily Calandrelli! Family entertainment continues with Fred Penner and the Canadian Arabic Orchestra, presenting The Cat Came Back and other favourites incorporating Arabic sounds and instruments.
  • Enter the world of drag and be dazzled by internationally-renowned drag queen sensation and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5, Shea Couleé, featuring two phenomenal opening acts by winner of Canada’s Drag Race vs. The World 2, Lemon and winner of Canada’s Drag Race 5, The Virgo Queen.
  • As the colder months approach, experience a little holiday magic with a reimagined ballet performance of The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition – produced by acclaimed choreographer and artistic director Bengt Jörgen or be captivated by the heartfelt music of the Jann Arden Christmas Tour as she puts her unique spin on the holiday classics you know and love.
  • Celebrate February 14 with your Valentine or Pal-entine – Mississauga’s own Dreamboats will have the crowd swooning – onsite dinner packages are available. On Family Day, follow the adventurous tale of The Jungle Book in a fascinating adaptation of the cherished childhood tale.
  • In the mood for some laughs? Step out of the house for an unforgettable evening with Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly, as they reunite with Carolyn Taylor for A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy.
  • For the film lover, REEL Thursdays will return to the LAC for monthly screenings of festival favourites from around the world, in collaboration with TIFF Film Circuit.

There’s plenty more in store with more to be announced later this fall! For the complete 2025-2026 season lineup, visit saugalive.ca

Special season launch offer

To celebrate our 2025-26 season launch, save 20 per cent and no ticket fees when you buy tickets to two or more qualifying shows until July 4, 2025. Learn more

June 2, 2025
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Peel’s Garbage Exemption Coming Soon

By Announcement, Resources

Peel’s spring garbage exemption period is coming up.

 

To find your garbage exemption day: 

 

During a garbage exemption pickup: 

  • You can put any amount of acceptable garbage on the curb.
  • Garbage tags are not needed.
  • Extra garbage is collected only on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day.

 

To be picked up, an extra garbage bag cannot: 

  • Weigh more than 20kg (44lbs).
  • Be larger than 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high.
  • Be smaller than 30 cm (12 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) high.

Find out more about Peel’s garbage exemption.

June 2, 2025
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Peel Public Health Investigating Two Confirmed Cases Of Measles

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (May 30, 2025) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating 2 new cases of measles. The 2 cases are not connected to each other.

The public may have been exposed at the following locations:

May 21

  • Chapters and Starbucks, 3900 Highway 7 West, Unit 1, Vaughan ON L4L 1S6 between 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

May 22

  • Brampton Urgent Care Centre East, 51 Mountainash Road, Unit 8, Brampton, ON L6R 1W4 between 7:20 p.m. to 10:43 p.m.

May 23

  • Pakistan International Airline, Flight PIA 781 arriving from Pakistan (7:59 p.m. arrival time)
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal 3, 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga ON L5P 1B2, including any areas visited during arrival, customs, and exit processes between May 23 at 7:59 p.m. and May 24 at 12:30 a.m.

May 24

  • Brampton Urgent Care Centre East, 51 Mountainash Road, Unit 8, Brampton, ON L6R 1W4 between 2:32 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
  • Raman’s Salon & Spa, 130 Father Tobin Rd #5, Brampton, ON L6R 3P1 between 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Browns Social House Erin Mills, 2525 Hampshire Gate #2b, Oakville, ON L6H 6C8 between 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Cineplex Cinemas Winston Churchill, 2081 Winston Park Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 6P5 between 8:20 p.m. to 2:10 a.m. on May 25.
  • JJQ’s Billiards and Lounge Mississauga, 3055 Dundas Street W, Mississauga ON L5L 3R8 between 11:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. on May 25.

May 26

  • IELTS Test Centre – BITTS Testing Services, 7895 Tranmere Dr Unit 230, Mississauga, ON L5S 1V9 between 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • North Brampton Medical Centre, including the pharmacy and physiotherapy clinic, 6475 Mayfield Rd, Brampton, ON L6P 4N2 between 12:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Dollar Wide, 125 Father Tobin Road, Brampton, ON L6R 0W9 between 5:45 p.m. and 8:50 p.m.
  • Shoppers Drug Mart, 10970 Airport Rd Unit B, Brampton, ON L6R 0E1between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Domino’s Pizza, 10950 Goreway Drive, Brampton ON L6P 4N4 between 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

May 27

  • North Brampton Medical Centre, including the pharmacy and physiotherapy clinic, 6475 Mayfield Rd, Brampton, ON L6P 4N2 between 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Exposure guidance

Peel Public Health directly contacts people who were at exposure sites if possible. PPH advises anyone who was at these sites or thinks they have been exposed to measles to do the following:

  • Anyone who is pregnant, has a weakened immune system, or has an infant under 1 years old, should contact their local public health unit right away to ask about the possibility of preventive treatment.
  • Anyone experiencing measles symptoms (see below) should contact their health care provider, or if not available, their local public health unit as soon as possible to get advice. Do not attend work or school. Before going to see your health care provider, inform them you may have been in contact with someone who has measles.
  • Check your immunization record to confirm you and your family members are up to date with measles vaccinations (MMR or MMRV). If you are unsure, check with your health care provider. Two doses are generally recommended for anyone born in or after 1970. In general, those born before 1970 are considered protected against measles.

About measles

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles.
Measles symptoms begin 7-21 days after infection and may include:

  • High fever
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis, i.e. pink eye), sensitivity to light
  • Red rash lasting 4 to 7 days

The situation in Peel

  • So far in 2025, there have been 8 confirmed cases of measles in Peel.
  • In 2024, Peel had 3 confirmed cases of measles.
  • Of Peel’s 8 cases, 5 were related to travel, and 3 were from close contacts or community spread. Peel’s cases are not known to be connected to the current multi-jurisdictional measles outbreak in Ontario.
  • Peel Public Health continues to monitor the situation in Peel and investigates every new case.

For questions, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 / 1-888-919-7800 (toll-free). Phones are answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

For more information about the measles situation across Ontario, please visit Measles Exposures in Ontario | Public Health Ontario.

For more information about guidance for public health management of measles cases, please visit: Guidance for the public health management of measles cases, contacts and outbreaks in Canada – Canada.ca.

June 2, 2025
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Upcoming Grinding And Paving Operations – Dixie Road (June 2–9, 2025) Routes 4,5 and 31

By Announcement, Construction

Please be advised that there will be upcoming grinding and paving operations scheduled for Dixie Road from Larchview Trail to the South Service Road during the weeks of June 2 and June 9, 2025.

 

Grinding work will begin on Monday June 2 but no detours will be required.  However, please expect possible delays in the area.

 

Paving operations are expected to occur on Sunday June 8 to Wednesday June 11 during the hours of 7:00pm to 6:00am.  During these times, the access to the south entrance to Dixie Outlet Mall will be closed.

 

Further information will be provided next week.

 

May 30, 2025
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Honouring Indigenous History In Mississauga In June

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

The City of Mississauga invites residents and visitors to participate in a variety of activities and events designed to promote learning, appreciation and engagement with Indigenous cultures and communities.

Programming includes:

  • “Spirit Seeds” a powerful exhibition curated by Naomi Smith, that explores Indigenous beadwork showcasing traditional and contemporary designs from the Woodlands and Great Lakes Regions.
  • Book clubs and author talks focused on Indigenous authors including award-winning author Brian Thomas Isaac.
  • National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 a celebration with live entertainment, artisan markets, cultural displays and a headline performance by Tanya Tagaq, acclaimed Inuit throat singer.
  • Lighting the Clock Tower at City Hall black, yellow, red and white.

These activities are part of the City’s commitment to reconciliation, cultural awareness and fostering a more inclusive community by recognizing and celebrating Indigenous voices and traditions.

Additional information and resources:

The City of Mississauga is located on lands which were occupied by numerous Indigenous nations since time immemorial. Settlement and the eventual growth of the City was made possible with the signing of Treaties over 200 years ago.

For more information about programming and Mississauga’s offerings, visit the webpage.

National Indigenous History Month

May 30, 2025
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Việt GTA Cycling Club awarded the 2024 Phil Green Recognition Award For Promoting Cycling To The Community

By Announcement, Campaign

Yesterday, Mississauga City Council, on behalf of Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC), awarded the Việt GTA Cycling Club with the 2024 Phil Green Recognition Award. The Việt GTA Cycling Club has been an advocate for cycling as a sustainable mode of travel and form of recreation. The Phil Green Recognition Award is presented annually by MCAC to celebrate a Mississauga resident or group who has shown exceptional initiative to promote cycling in the community.

The Việt GTA Cycling Club’s mission focuses on promoting health and well-being in the Việtnamese community. Established in May 2020, the club has expanded to more than 60 active members. The club consistently engages with community events to advocate for cycling as part of a healthy lifestyle. They have regular rides every Saturday and Sunday morning from March to November, supplemented by winter activities such as mountain biking, indoor cycling, badminton, skating and skiing.

In addition to engaging members with weekly rides, the Việt GTA Cycling Club also encourages its members to give back to the community. The club has participated in a litter clean-up of Saigon Park and has raised funds for local non-profit organizations.

The Phil Green Recognition Award continues to honour Mississauga resident Phil Green who was a founding MCAC member and worked diligently to promote safe cycling and sustainable transportation in the city.

Learn more about cycling in Mississauga and the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee.

May 29, 2025
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Notice of Bus Stop Impacts – Multiple Stops: #0304 Hurontario North of Mineola, #0332 Hurontario at Pinewood, and #0330 Hurontario at Hampshire

By Announcement, Hurontario LRT, Transit

UPDATE:

Please be advised that NB Stop #0330 Hurontario St at Hampshire Cres will need to remain closed until June 27th as a result of HuLRT related construction.

Patrons are directed to the previous stop #0332 Hurontario at Pinewood – Approx. 150m south.

 

Please be advised of the following rolling stop impacts. See the related details below:

Stop Impacted Type of Impact Alternate Stop Location Routes Impacted Date and Time Estimated Duration
NB #0304 Hurontario North of Mineola Closure #0332 Hurontario at Pinewood – Approx. 200m north 2 North Monday June 2nd, 2025 at 7AM Tuesday June 3rd, 2025 at 7PM
NB #0332 Hurontario at Pinewood Closure #0330 Hurontario at Hampshire – Approx. 150m north 2 North Wednesday June 4th, 2025 at 7AM Friday June 6th, 2025 at 7PM
NB #0330 Hurontario at Hampshire Closure #0332 Hurontario at Pinewood – Approx. 150m south 2 North Monday June 9th, 2025 at 7AM Friday June 13th, 2025 at 7PM

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Note: No detours required.

If there are any questions/concerns, please contact: MiWay.Infrastructure@mississauga.ca.

May 29, 2025
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Mississauga Council Supports The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital With Historic Financial Contribution

By Announcement

Today, Mississauga City Council unanimously approved a motion from Mayor Carolyn Parrish to provide a municipal contribution towards Trillium Health Partners’ local share for the construction of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children. The $390 million contribution will be paid by January 1, 2033 with details on the terms of payment to be finalized during 2026 Budget discussions.

Council’s approval of the funding comes after lengthy negotiations between the Mayor, senior City staff and provincial officials, which has resulted in the City’s local share contribution being reduced by $60 million from the original request of $450 million.

The demand for health care services provided by Trillium Health Partners is expected to increase by nearly seven times more than the average hospital in Ontario. The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children is the largest hospital project in Canadian history and is critical to meeting the healthcare needs of the rapidly growing City of Mississauga, as well as Peel Region and West Toronto.

The funds for the hospital contribution will be provided through the implementation of an annual hospital levy of up to 1 per cent per year, and the issuance of a debenture to cover any remaining shortfalls between the approved contribution amount and the balance of the levy collected as of January 1, 2033. Details of the funding model will be determined through the City’s 2026 Budget process.

The City of Mississauga is committed to working with its provincial and federal counterparts to ensure the needs of Mississauga residents are met now and in the future.

About The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital

Trillium Health Partners currently provides care for approximately 335,000 patients per year. The new hospital will bring 2,400 more health care workers and approximately 400 additional doctors to the community. In addition, construction of the new hospital will create approximately 3,000 construction jobs and contribute approximately $1 billion to the local economy over a decade.

The new hospital will be the largest community-based teaching hospital in Canada at 2.8 million square feet, 950 beds and 23 operating rooms.

About the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children

Trillium Health Partners is also building Ontario’s first hospital dedicated to the specialized health care needs of women and children. When complete, the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children will span 200,000 square feet and include one of the largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the province, and a full suite of highly specialized reproductive, gynecological and children’s health services for all people. Focused on reducing health inequity and nurturing diversity, the hospital will also include dedicated mental health inpatient beds for children and youth – a first for Mississauga.

Quotes

“Mississauga Council is pleased to announce this agreement reached with Trillium Health Partners for a local share, much fairer to our taxpayers, supporting the construction of the new Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. Council unanimously endorses this agreement for the development of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility. It will greatly benefit our community, which deserves timely, high-quality healthcare close to home. The THP Foundation has worked hard to reduce the local share required from the municipality. The City continues to work with the Province, exploring ways to reallocate some regional costs, enabling investment in the health and future well-being of our residents, without imposing undue financial pressure on taxpayers. This is a truly collaborative effort, establishing Mississauga as home to the largest community teaching hospital in Canada.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

May 29, 2025
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Safe Boating Awareness Week

By Announcement, Resources

As the temperature rises and community members are getting their boats ready for the water, we want to ensure the community is educated and aware of safe boating habits and the importance of making responsible choices in and out of the water. The goal is to provide the tools and resources to boaters so they are able to prioritize boat safety all year-round.

 

Q: What are some ways to practice safe boating?

A: Always wear a life jacket when boating; prepare you and your boat including having enough fuel and making
sure your skill level is sufficient for the conditions; do not operate a boat when you are under the influence. For

more information, visit the Canadian Safe Boating Council website at https://csbc.ca/

 

Q: Why is it important for boaters to asses the weather and make a decision before boating?

A: Sudden weather changes can occur without warning in many parts of the country. Sudden changes in wind can
be particularly dangerous since they can cause a rapid buildup of high waves. So, when the forecast is poor, plan
to stay ashore. To obtain local forecasts, check media outlets, popular weather websites and/or radio stations.

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May 29, 2025
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By The End of 2024, Public Health Returned Close To 100 Percent Of Services That Were Paused Or Scaled Down During The COVID-19 Emergency Response.

By Announcement, Covid-19

BRAMPTON, Ont. – May 22, 2025. In its annual report to Regional Council this week, Peel Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hamidah Meghani presented the department’s achievements in 2024, reinforcing its continued commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible services to improve the health of Peel’s growing and diverse community.

As one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario, Peel is home to a diverse population with unique health needs. In 2024, Peel Public Health made notable progress in meeting these challenges, advancing its mission to improve public health outcomes and address the social determinants of health through innovative, person-centred programs and services.

Public Health’s Strategic Plan is aligned with the Health Services transformation strategy, both of them contributing to Peel Region’s 2024-2027 Strategic Agenda.  In Peel, Regional Council serves as Peel’s Board of Health and has been central to Public Health’s 2024 achievements, which included:

  • 367 confirmed communicable disease outbreaks investigated in community and institutional settings
  • Administered 71,634 immunizations and distributed 908,300 doses of vaccine to Peel healthcare partners.
  • 8,418 free doses of medication distributed to community partners to treat and reduce the risk of spread of sexually transmitted infections.
  • 7,264 families with babies and young children and expectant parents visited to help ensure healthy pregnancies, births, and child development, as part of the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program.
  • Provided oral health services to 76,744 children and 7,272 seniors through the mandated Healthy Smiles Ontario and Ontario Seniors Dental Care programs.

For full details on 2024 Highlights: Peel Public Health Year in Review 

Addressing the growing challenges in Peel 

While Peel Public Health made progress in 2024, there are continued challenges in providing health services to a growing and diverse population, including:

  • Increasing demand and complexity of public health issues.This includes Peel’s population growth, which is expected to surpass 1.6 million by 2030, creating increased pressure on public health services.
  • Insufficient increase in provincial funding, which has not kept pace with population growth, inflation, and service demands.
  • Advancing health equity:Many Peel residents face challenges such as food insecurity, housing instability and unemployment, all of which are linked to poorer health outcomes.

Looking ahead: health and well-being for all 

In 2025 and beyond, Public Health will continue to focus on the following priorities:

  • Stabilizing services to address community needs: Public Health will continue to improve program and service efficiencies based on changing community needs and strengthening capacity for quality improvement.
  • Continued advocacy for additional Provincial funding:Public health across Ontario continues to be underfunded, with public health units seeing only a one per cent increase to their base budgets over the past years.
  • Strengthening emergency, epidemic, and pandemic preparedness:Public Health is enhancing processes, training and supports to be prepared for public health-related emergencies, epidemics, and pandemics as they arise. For example, measles activity has increased in Ontario, reflecting global trends, lower vaccination rates, international travel and local outbreaks spreading in under-vaccinated communities.
  • Improving immunization efforts to protect the population from vaccine-preventable diseases:Public Health is updating its multi-year immunization plan to increase compliance of immunization among school children, a key priority population whose coverage was impacted during the pandemic. Public Health is also building on key partnerships with primary care and external agencies that serve priority populations to improve access to immunization across Peel.

For more information on Peel Public Health’s programs, services, and 2020 – 2029 Strategic Priorities for the Future, visit www.peelregion.ca/health.

May 27, 2025
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