Are you a Mississauga student 15 to 29 years and have a business idea you’re excited about? Have you always wanted to experience what it would be like to be your own boss? Now is your chance to become an Entrepreneur! Summer Company can help you launch and operate your very own business this summer.
Applications are now open for the Program! Apply by May 1, 2025 for your chance to be a part of this year’s cohort.
Municipalities like Mississauga are working to find the right balance – ensuring residents can express their views peacefully while maintaining public safety, security and access to places of worship. The City is considering the feasibility of a by-law which would regulate some forms of protests near Places of Worship in Mississauga.
Imagine Mississauga: Your Vision, Our Shared Future
The City of Mississauga is inviting residents to help shape the future by contributing to the refresh of its Strategic Plan. This important document will guide the city’s growth, address challenges, and set priorities today and into the future. From housing and climate action to transportation and arts, your input will help create a shared vision for a vibrant and inclusive Mississauga.
How to Get Involved:
- Share your ideas by completing the online survey at mississauga.ca/imagine
- Meet City Ambassadors at local events, community centers, and museums to provide feedback. Upcoming dates in Ward 1 include:
- Sunday, March 16 at Port Credit Arena, 11 am-4 pm
- Wednesday, March 19 at Mississauga Seniors Centre, 9 am-2 pm
- Saturday, March 22 at Port Credit Arena, 11 am-5 pm
- Friday, March 28 at Mississauga Seniors Centre, 9:30 am-1:30 pm
- Attend a free speakers’ event this spring featuring experts in equity, climate action, and urban mobility (registration required).
Key Focus Areas:
The refreshed Strategic Plan will center on eight themes, including housing affordability, climate resilience, mobility innovation, economic vibrancy, and inclusive community building. Join us in shaping Mississauga’s future. Visit mississauga.ca/imagine and learn more and share your vision today!
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On February 26th at Council, a motion was brought forward by Councillor Tedjo and seconded by Councillor Mahoney to eliminate the Planning and Development Committee night meetings.
I was concerned about this motion, as I noted to my fellow colleagues that I have always taken a very strong position on having evening Planning and Development Committee meetings for better citizen participation and transparency and I still maintain my position.
Fundamental to my beliefs, I have always stated that no one should have to choose between going to work or attend a Planning Committee meeting.
Since being elected, not one resident of Ward 1 has questioned why there were no afternoon Planning and Development Committee meetings.
Thirdly, this impedes the rights of the residents to have a Voice!
I put forward an amendment to this motion, stating that it was to be clearly understood, that the Ward Councillor can call for a night Planning and Development Committee meeting on any ward related development application and that ample notice (at least 30 days) be given to the Ward Councillor to be consulted.
The Ward Councillor can then request that an evening meeting be scheduled.
With my amendment it provides options for our residents in Ward 1 to ensure that all significant planning applications will be given the attention they deserve.
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 February 28th, from 9:00am to 11:00am, 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, February 28th, 9:00am to 11:00am
Location: 28A/28B Pine Avenue North
Affected Addresses: 43 – 5 Pine Avenue
332 – 320 Lakeshore Road West
Project #: C-603491
Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel
Telephone # 437-220-6987
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
Celebrate gardening and explore your garden’s potential at Mississauga’s Library’s 11th anniversary of the Seed Library.
February 25, 2025
Starting at 3 p.m., after the daytime festivities, the Seed Library form will open, allowing residents to apply for free open-pollinated and non-GMO seeds. Residents can look forward to a selection of tomato, bean, and marigold seeds and other plant varieties.
What
The launch event of Mississauga’s Seed Library featuring free workshops, gardening specialists on site to provide advice, and activities for the whole family.
When
The launch event will take place on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where
Hazel McCallion Central Library
Level 2
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3
Cost
Free – no registration required
Open to all ages
Make a seed donation
The Seed Library also encourages seed donations to promote its self-sustaining model. At the end of the growing season, residents are invited to harvest their seeds and return a portion to the library.
Donations can be made at any library location, ensuring that our community continues to thrive sustainably. Please note that only open-pollinated heirloom seeds (non-hybrid, non-GMO) that are pesticide-free and less than four years old will be accepted. Open-pollinated heirloom seeds are seeds that come from plants that have been grown and saved over many generations. They are called “open-pollinated” because they are pollinated naturally by wind, insects, or other natural means, rather than by controlled methods.
Donated seeds should be clean and labelled with the seed type, year grown, and the location where they were cultivated. We urge donors not to save seeds from hybrid plants, as these will not produce true-to-type offspring.
More information
To learn more about the Seed Library launch event, the application form, or donation guidelines, please contact seed.library@mississauga.ca or visit our website at mississaugalibrary.ca/seeds. An event listing is also available on Eventbrite for those wishing to reserve a spot and receive event updates. Join us in celebrating the joy of gardening and community at the Seed Library launch event!
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Peel Regional Police highlighted their ongoing efforts in combating this serious crime. Human trafficking, which exploits vulnerable individuals for labour and sexual purposes, affects countless lives in Peel Region and across the world.
In 2024, PRP’s Vice and Human Trafficking Unit made significant strides in addressing this issue. Some key accomplishments include:
- 38 individuals charged with human trafficking-related offences
- 143 human trafficking-related charges laid
- 30 survivors supported through the provincial court system
- 5 firearms seized through proactive efforts to reduce crime in our communities
In collaboration with social service partners, victim service counsellors are embedded directly into the VICE Unit, allowing officers to provide immediate, expert support for survivors. Beyond preventing crime, PRP’s Vice and Human Trafficking Unit is committed to education by providing comprehensive training to diverse community groups across Brampton and Mississauga, including vulnerable international students, to raise awareness of the dangers and signs of human trafficking. Additionally, every sworn member of Peel Regional Police has undergone survivor-led anti-human trafficking detection training to ensure a compassionate, informed, and effective response to survivors.
PRP’s video news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1893005761548083450
