Register online to participate in a Homegrown Mississauga workshop to learn indoor garden growing techniques.
November 3, 2025
Workshops support the City’s Urban Agriculture Strategy by teaching residents gardening skills so that they can access healthy foods by growing them close to home.
What
An in-person, informative workshop for residents with limited or no gardening experience. Learn about indoor growing techniques, such as sprouting, as well as seed selection and garden planning to support your outdoor gardening next spring.
This workshop will include a hands-on indoor growing and sprouting activity.
When
The Winter Season Indoor Growing workshop will run at four different locations and dates throughout November and December.
Where
- Monday, November 17 at the Malton Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Monday, November 24 at the Burnhamthorpe Library from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Monday, December 1 at the Meadowvale Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Monday, December 8 at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
Cost
Free – online registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are also welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Discover how to cultivate your green thumb indoors. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through the process of sprouting seeds and caring for indoor plants.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enrich your gardening knowledge! Share your passion for gardening with fellow enthusiasts and be a part of our community’s commitment to sustainability.
Beginning October 8, 2025, Trillium Health Partners will provide all inpatient hospital care for women’s health, birthing patients, and children at the Credit Valley Hospital. This change will continue until construction is complete on the future Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children — the first hospital of its kind in Ontario, dedicated to the unique healthcare needs of women and children.
What does this mean for you?
Having your baby before October 8, 2025? If your birth is before October 8 at Mississauga Hospital your plans will not change.
Having your baby on or after October 8, 2025? Your birth will take place at the Credit Valley Hospital. Please reach out to your primary care provider with any questions regarding your delivery plans.
Renovations at Credit Valley Hospital are already underway to ensure a smooth experience for patients and families. Emergency care will continue at both Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital. If you visit the Mississauga Hospital Emergency Department and need specialized care from an obstetrician/gynecologist or paediatrician who is located at Credit Valley Hospital, our medical teams will arrange a safe transfer. This ensures you receive the right care from the right specialists when you need it most.
For more information about the move and updates on our progress, visit www.trilliumhealthworks.ca/womens-and-childrens-hospital.
Take part in a great lineup of live shows that’ll spark curiosity, stir emotions and get you dancing in your seat.
October 28, 2025
November lineup
Emily Calandrelli, The Space Gal
TV host and author Emily Calandrelli, star of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix, will share fun stories, experiments and real-world space adventures! Emily makes science and STEM accessible—perfect for future astronauts, curious minds and families who love to learn together.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $34+fees
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Reel Thursdays: We Lend a Hand – The Forgotten Story Of Ontario Farmerettes
History buffs and film lovers unite! This TIFF Film Circuit feature dives into the untold story of Ontario’s Farmerettes during WWII—a gripping tale of courage, community and wartime resilience brought to life on the big screen. Following the screening, director Colin Fields will be onsite for an exclusive post-show talkback and audience questions and answers.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $13.50+fees
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Shea Couleé featuring Lemon and The Virgo Queen
Fashion, fame and fabulousness! Get ready for an unforgettable night of glitz and glamour as Shea Couleé, international drag superstar and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 5, hits the stage in Mississauga!
Shea brings their signature blend of live vocals, fierce fashion and high-energy to deliver a performance that’s part-concert, part spectacle and all celebration. Expect bold looks, dynamic beats and the magnetic stage presence that’s made Shea one of the most electrifying performers in the world of drag.
Joining the lineup are Lemon, winner of Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World Season 2, and The Virgo Queen, winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 5. Bonus: it’s a two-for-one ticket deal if you book early!
Friday, November 14, 2025 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
18+ mature content warning
Tickets start at $45+fees
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(Use unlock code TMN241 before selecting seats on Ticketmaster)
Digable Planets — Blowout Comb Anniversary Tour
Cool like dat? Absolutely. This GRAMMY-winning trio returns with their signature blend of jazz and hip hop that defined a generation. With a full live band, this show is pure groove, nostalgia and lyrical genius.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Tickets start at $59+fees
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Adaptive Concert: ASD Band in Collaboration with Xenia Concerts
Feel the rhythm of inclusion! The ASD Band, featuring four incredible musicians on the autism spectrum, joins forces with Xenia Concerts for a heartwarming, family-friendly show that celebrates neurodiversity through music.
Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tickets start at $5+fees
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saugaLIVE is your ticket to an unforgettable experience, filled with music, magic and memorable moments all right here in Mississauga! Tickets for all shows can be purchased through our website or at the LAC ticket office.
Kickoff the winter season in downtown Mississauga with the Santa Claus parade, the opening of the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, and lighting of the Christmas tree!
The Santa Claus parade begins at 6 p.m., but there is plenty of holiday fun to be had before then!
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. as Celebration Square and the downtown core come alive with twinkling lights, live entertainment, and holiday cheer. Then, at 6 p.m., the Santa Claus parade will be enroute through the downtown with Santa himself ready to light the Christmas tree!
Celebration Square
- Live entertainment from 4–6 p.m. featuring Soul Sublime’s disco holiday covers, SHOUT! The Band, and LED hoop dancer, Theland Kicknosway, hosted by Liem Vu and Jaden Lee-Lincoln from Global News
- Photos with Santa & Friends, courtesy of Coca-Cola
PLEASE NOTE: Santa will dash off at 6 p.m. to join the parade, but Gingerbread Man and Frosty will step in to keep the photo fun going until 8 p.m.
- Holiday activity & singalong booklets available at the Mississauga Auto Mall’s Sleigh
- Festive photo ops, face painting, glitter face bar and food trucks
- Ice skating on the rink with skate rentals available
- Santa Claus lights up the Christmas tree as his float travels through the Square!
The Holiday Express Stop at Living Arts Drive and Princess Royal Drive
Climb aboard for trackless train rides, illuminated artworks, food trucks, and a great view of the parade.
Candy Cane Corner at the Square One P3 Lot
Catch busker performances, hop on interactive musical bikes, food trucks, and take in all the Santa Claus parade magic.
Be sure to explore the full parade route and check out the wintry magic throughout the downtown.
BRAMPTON, Ont. – October 28, 2025. Peel Region has been recognized with the Utility of the Future Today Award from the Water Environment Federation. This global acknowledgment reflects Peel’s commitment to leading transformational work in the water and wastewater sector, including partnering with other organizations, and prioritizing community engagement, resource recovery, and sustainable operations.
The Utility of the Future Today brings together like-minded water utilities involved in advancing resource efficiency and recovery, developing proactive relationships with stakeholders, and establishing resilient, sustainable, and livable communities. It enables participants to learn from each other and continually grow and evolve as a sector.
Every day, Peel treats over 1.7 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water and 660 million litres of wastewater.
Some recent achievements demonstrated by Peel:
- A 100 percent report rating by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for its annual inspection of all seven Peel municipal drinking water systems, demonstrating continued excellent performance, and a focus on ensuring water quality and the health of the community.
- Progressing toward ISO 45001 Compliance and Certification for an Occupational Health and Safety Management system and ISO 55001Compliance for Asset Management for Water and Wastewater.
- Assessing a triple-bottom-line approach to managing biosolids and biogas generated within our Water Resource Recovery facilities.
- Using Lean initiatives to review and improve customer service and operating investments.
Learn more about Peel Region’s awards for leadership, continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence.
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“I am so proud of this achievement by our staff. Peel Region is an established leader in water and wastewater service delivery, and we are simply the best at what we do.”
Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Peel Region.
“This recognition reflects the incredible work our teams do every day. From our frontline operators to our technical teams, project managers and everyone supporting behind the scenes. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence is what made this achievement possible.”
Anthony Parente, General Manager, Water & Wastewater.
The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit presented by TD will be held in Mississauga on November 6-7 to celebrate Black and allied talent, build partnerships and support economic growth.
October 28, 2025
With more than 20,000+ registrants expected, BFUTR is the world’s largest celebration of Black and allied excellence in tech and you won’t want to miss it.
What
The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit is back, with this year’s summit featuring more than 100 speakers and exciting headliners like Bozoma Saint John (former CMO of Netflix) and Dan Schulman (CEO of Verizon). Attendees can also look forward to curated workshops, executive panels, real-time networking opportunities and much more.
As part of the summit, IDEA Mississauga is partnering with the Black Entrepreneur Alliance (BEA) to present a panel on building future-proof tech careers. Founders and ecosystem developers will dive into emerging trends, must-have skills and inclusive pathways into tech. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!
And don’t forget to swing by the IDEA and BEA booth for activations, resources, and community connections to help empower entrepreneurs.
Where
The International Centre in Mississauga.
When
November 6 to 7, 2025
How it works
Passes are available on the BFUTR 2025 webpage. This year, BFUTR 2025 takes place during Black Tech Week North (BTWN) which runs from November 3 to 7 in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, BTWN will showcase Canada’s regional tech ecosystems and the Black professionals and allies who power them. BTWN events are free to attend with a BFUTR pass.
Where community, opportunity and tourism unite
Visit Mississauga is excited to work with Obsidi® for BFUTR 2025, reinforcing its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and attracting high-quality events that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. BFUTR 2025 supports Visit Mississauga’s vision to enhance the city’s reputation as a top destination for world-renowned conferences, while showcasing our inspiring, multicultural community and unique opportunities.
By connecting businesses with local talent in the tech sector, this summit also positions Mississauga as a centre for economic growth and local tech talent, aligning with Invest and IDEA Mississauga’s mission to support entrepreneurs and foster innovation.
BRAMPTON, ON (October 27, 2025) – After years of COVID-19 disruptions and amid rising global outbreaks, Peel Public Health has focused its immunization program on a clear goal: make immunization accessible and equitable for every resident by closing service gaps.
“Protection against diseases should not depend on where you live, the language you speak or your work schedule,” said Nando Iannicca, Chair of the Board of Health, and Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Peel Region. “Health is the foundation of a thriving community. When each of us has access to the vaccines we need, our entire community benefits.”
Peel Public Health has restored all school vaccination programs, expanded community clinics, and supported families in navigating complex immunization requirements. With support from Regional Council, Peel has:
- Over 54,000 children vaccinated through routine school immunization screenings.
- Over 730 vaccine clinics delivered across schools, community hubs, and mobile sites to expand access.
- Over 744,000 vaccine doses distributed to 600 local healthcare providers.
- Over 181,000 vaccine doses supplied directly to Peel Public Health clinics.
- New evening and weekend clinics launched to support working families.
- More newcomer families reached through partnerships with settlement agencies and community groups.
- Call centre wait times cut by 34%, helping families get vaccine information faster.
Peel’s immunization program includes services such as multilingual communications, translation help with records, and partnerships with trusted community organizations.
The unit is expanding school-based immunization screening from two cohorts to nine cohorts in the 2025–2026 school year, inclusive of students from Grades 2 to 6 and 9 to 12.
“We’re approaching our immunization work with a renewed sense of urgency and inclusion,” said Dr. Monica Hau, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region. “Health starts with prevention, and vaccines are one of our most effective tools. Our team is working tirelessly to close gaps by finding practical, creative solutions that meet residents’ needs.”
This progress would not have been possible without the ongoing support and investment of Peel Regional Council, whose commitment to prevention and community health has helped rebuild and strengthen Peel’s immunization system.
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On October 23, Mississauga celebrated its 2025 Urban Design Award winners, recognizing the City’s most innovative projects that contribute to a vibrant and livable community.
October 27, 2025
This year’s awards showcased a variety of inspiring projects, including residential buildings, parks and community spaces. The theme, Reflections and Visions, encouraged participants to honour the legacy of city-building, while also imagining the future of Mississauga’s landscape.
Take a look at the award-winning projects and photos here.
Background
Launched in 1981, the Mississauga Urban Design Awards recognize and celebrate the creativity and dedication of architects, landscape architects, artists and planners who have helped shape the city. It’s Ontario’s longest running municipal urban design awards initiative in Ontario, and continues to spotlight excellence in building vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities.
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The Sixth Annual Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards took place on Thursday October 23rd, and was a truly inspiring evening that filled me with immense gratitude and pride.
I am humbled each year by the opportunity to recognize the incredible individuals, businesses, and organizations whose hard work and dedication make Ward 1 such a vibrant and caring community.
Congratulations to this year’s nominees and award recipients. It is an honour to celebrate all that you do. Below is a full list of this year’s winners across each category:
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award recognizes the endeavors of an exceptional individual or company who:
- creates exceptional products and services
- keep our local economies moving forward
- embodies the spirit of community
- values and demonstrates innovation
Winner: Laughtree Clearance Centre – Christine Ader
Customer Service Award
This award recognizes a business for:
- consistently exceeding customer or guest expectations
- exceptional service standards in our community
Winner: Village Pharmacy – Fahd Bahrani
Best Restaurant Award
This award is presented to a restaurant that provides:
- a most enjoyable overall guest experience
- high standards for food quality
- excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience
Winner: Posta Italbar Cucina
Artist of the Year Award
The Artist of the Year Award celebrates an individual whose artistic talent, creativity, and dedication have made a significant impact in our community through the arts.
Nominees should demonstrate not only artistic excellence, but also a commitment to sharing their work in ways that inspire, engage, or uplift others in Ward 1. Whether through performance, exhibitions, teaching, or community involvement, this award honours artists whose work enriches the cultural life of our neighbourhoods.
Let’s celebrate the creatives who bring colour, rhythm, and soul to our community. This award seeks to recognize:
– exceptional performances or composition
– pieces that captivate audiences with their talent
– artistic expression and creativity
Winner: Karen Colangelo
Good Neighbour Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual who positively influences their local community with:
- acts of kindness, and generosity
- community involvement and volunteerism
- assistance to neighbours in need
Winner: Kimberlee Hutchinson
Volunteer Award
Our city is built by those who give their time and expertise selflessly, expecting nothing in return. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in volunteering to make Ward 1 a better place to live, work, and play by:
- dedication and commitment to their cause
- impacting the community
- demonstrating leadership
- supporting vulnerable populations
- enriching the culture
- community engagement
Winner: Karen Priest
Youth Excellence Award
The Ward 1 Youth Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of young people, ages 15 to 24, who are helping to shape and strengthen our community.
Whether through creative expression, academic achievement, athletic talent, a passion for volunteerism, or inspiring leadership, this award honours youth whose efforts and accomplishments have had a positive and lasting impact in Ward 1.
It’s a celebration of the young voices, hands, hearts, and intellect making a real difference where we live.
Winner: Hayley Tutty
Lifetime Achievement
Ward 1 would like to honour with great respect and admiration, an individual for their lifetime of support, promotion and vision for our community by demonstrating some or all of the following characteristics:
- advocacy and public service
- mentorship and guidance
- philanthropy and generosity
- resilience and perseverance
- inspiring future generations
Winner: Ric Cooper
Congratulations once again!