Councillor Stephen Dasko is pleased to announce that Adamson Estate in Ward 1 will host a new Museums of Mississauga exhibition, Out of the Vault: Beyond the Shore, running from January 22 to April 5, 2026. This new exhibit spotlights stories from Lakeview and Port Credit and features artifacts from across the city, many of which have rarely been displayed publicly.
The exhibit brings together an eclectic mix of historical treasures, including an 1889 wooden baby cradle and a WWII-era armourer’s bench from a local munitions plant. These artifacts, and many others, offer a unique window into the city’s past and celebrate the Museums of Mississauga’s expanded presence at Adamson Estate.
The community is invited to a family-friendly opening reception on Saturday, January 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with opening ceremonies at 12:00 p.m. with Councillor Dasko, featuring hands‑on activities and demonstrations from Mississauga Library’s Makerspace.
Councillor Stephen Dasko expressed his enthusiasm for the new exhibition, stating:
“The Adamson Estate is one of the true gems of Ward 1, and I am delighted this venue will continue to host on-going exhibitions moving forward. I am thrilled to see it come alive with artifacts and stories from across Mississauga. Out of the Vault: Beyond the Shore offers residents a chance to connect with our city’s heritage in a hands-on, meaningful way. I encourage families, history lovers, and community members to come out and enjoy this wonderful exhibition.”
Event Details
What:
Out of the Vault: Beyond the Shore exhibit & opening reception
When:
- Opening Reception: Saturday, January 24, 2026 — 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Exhibit: January 22–April 5, 2026 — open daily 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Closed Monday–Wednesday
Where:
Adamson Estate 850 Enola Ave., Mississauga
For more information, please visit the event webpage.
Every midnight beginning is hope-bound
Fireworks world-echo
Streets brighten
Alleys to highways
Windows fill with a million countdowns
On one end of the world
Someone clicks their ice skates
On another
Someone dives into coast line salt But we all come together
For the same reason
At the same time
Calendars are like empty rooms
In a new home
That you get to decorate
For many, last year was a long sentence
That lost its punctuation
But now it loosens its clutch for just a moment
Like a comma
We can imagine ourselves
Slightly braver, slightly kinder
Although winter just started, The days already tread on a little longer And before we know it
The ice will break at lake’s edge
Towards February’s wrap
The shed is over
We move faster Snow retreats into smaller curb piles We tilt our face toward the first 6pm sunset
At the clock’s turn
We make promises to ourselves
To someone else
To attention To what matters
To who we want to become
The sun’s return home says
“Begin again
There’s space for you
The year is yours”
Project Overview
The City of Mississauga (“City”) is planning to remove numerous trees within the Cooksville Creek corridor, south of Lakeshore Road East, beginning in January 2026. The tree removals are necessary to facilitate upcoming construction activities later in 2026, including:
• restoration of the creek banks to address ongoing erosion issues;
• replacement of the Helen Molasy Trail and berm along the eastern creek bank; and
• replacement of clogged catch basins and drain pipes that aid in draining the backyards behind the creek.
Background information for the project can be found on the City’s Class Environmental Assessment website:
https://www.mississauga.ca/projects-and-strategies/environmental-assessments/cooksville-creek-erosion-control-south-of-lakeshore-road/
All of the planned tree removals are located within public lands along the creek and trail corridor. No trees located on private lands are planned for removal at this time. At the conclusion of the project, hundreds of new trees and shrubs will be planted within the corridor.
Map of Work Area
Project Details
• Trail closure
• Tree cutting
• Wood/debris removal
For question or comments please contact:
Project Information:
Greg Frew, P.Eng. Project Manager
905-615-3200 ext. 3362
greg.frew@mississauga.ca
For General Inquiries:
Please call 3-1-1
public.info@mississauga.ca
Metrolinx has shared an update on the construction notice detailing guideway and track installation in South Mississauga.
The attached notice outlines traffic impacts, including single-lane traffic in each direction, permanent changes to turning movements, and the creation of a new signalized intersection at Pinewood Trail and Indian Valley Trail. Work is anticipated to take place Monday to Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., through late summer 2026. Detours will be communicated in advance as work progresses.
The notice will be hand delivered to impacted properties and has also been posted on their website.
If there are any questions, residents may contact the project team at peel@metrolinx.com.
New year, new you? Add these City of Mississauga activities to your vision board!
January 14, 2026
Physical wellness
What does getting active look like for you? This year, choose something fun!
Fitness memberships
The City of Mississauga offers different memberships to match your lifestyle. Enjoy unlimited access to more than 400 drop-in exercise classes, pools, skating rinks, indoor walking tracks, a free 45-minute fitness consultation with a personal trainer and more depending on the membership you choose.
No commitment, no problem: cancel any time without a fee. You can also join online exercise classes from the comfort of your home with a virtual fitness membership. Learn more about memberships.
Mississauga residents aged 65 or older can register for a free fitness membership. Learn more about the 65+ Fit membership.
Personal training sessions
Book individual or group personal training sessions at affordable rates. Choose from fitness or aquatic training with customized workouts to suit your needs. You can also try the City’s newly offered Body Composition Service to scan muscle, fat, bone and water levels. A qualified trainer will review your results to guide your fitness and health goals. View rates and details.
Join a sport
For those seeking a team environment, join a soccer league or try one of these adult drop-in sports:
There are a variety of sport drop-in programs offered for older adults, youth and families. Explore the full list of sports and activities, and learn about Sauga at Play, a free after-school program for youth.
New to sports? It’s never too late to find your go-to activity! The City of Mississauga offers the following courses for adults:
- Badminton
- Golf (available in spring)
- Swimming
- Skating
- Volleyball Hit Around
Swimming and Aquafitness
Get active with full-body, low impact aquatic programs at one of the 11 indoor pools located across the city:
- Adult Leisure Swim
- Adult Leisure Swim for Women and Girls
- Aqua Yoga and Toning
- Aquafitness
- Aqua Cycle
- Drop In Warm Water Strength Training
Financial assistance and accessibility
The City of Mississauga offers a fee assistance program called ActiveAssist. This gives residents in low-income households and newcomers with refugee status access to recreation and culture programs. Learn more about the ActiveAssist program.
The City also offers a variety of adapted recreational and sports activities for participants of all abilities. These programs are designed to promote accessibility and enjoyment for participants with varied abilities, including those with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. Learn more about the City’s adapted programs.
Mental wellness
Mental wellness looks different for everyone. It can mean joining a yoga class, taking a quiet moment in nature, or simply pausing to unwind, breathe and reflect. Check out these calming programs available in 2026:
- Ai Chi
- Drop In Yoga (options available include gentle yoga, power yoga, yoga for women, yoga for older adults, therapeutic yoga, aqua yoga, and more)
- Paws and Relax: Therapy Dog Visits
Beyond classes and memberships, there are more than 500 parks in Mississauga to explore this year, each with unique features and scenery. Use this interactive map to find a park near you and filter by amenity.
Important note: These recreational activities are designed to support well-being and do not replace professional mental health care. If you need help, please explore local mental health resources.
- Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin
- Connex Ontario
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Resources
Learn something new
Flex that brain muscle this year and learn a new skill, language or pick up a hobby! The City offers a wide variety of creative learning opportunities for adults such as:
- Ballet
- Drawing Fundamentals
- Crafting with Cricut
- Clay: Kitchen Ceramics Workshops
- Creative writing
- Drama: Intro to Acting
- Glass and Flameworking Workshops
- Jewellery making and design
- Musical instrument lessons (Guitar, Ukulele)
- Painting
- Photography for Beginners
- Pottery
- Salsa and Latin Dance
- Sewing
- Woodworking
- 3D Printing
You can also attend the free Lecture Me! series hosted by Mississauga Library in partnership with University of Toronto Mississauga. These lectures explore topics such as artificial intelligence and genetics, in a fun and engaging way for all audiences. Register in advance to attend online or in person.
In addition to these programs, browse through the various online learning resources offered by Mississauga Library.
Make new friends
2026 could be your year to build more meaningful connections! Join the community for fun activities, great conversations and creative experiences.
Books and crafts for adults
Enjoy a relaxing activity while chatting about a great book. Craft options include air dry clay, bedazzling, block printing, calligraphy, embroidery, jewellery making, origami, and more. Browse upcoming Books and Crafts programs.
Other community gathering opportunities
Here’s to a healthier, happier you – right here in Mississauga!
Act now to discover City programs that fit your 2026 goals. There’s so much more to explore, so keep looking for ways to stay active, meet people and have fun.
Visit the Active Mississauga and Mississauga Library websites regularly for the latest programs and activities.
BRAMPTON, ON – January 15, 2026. Due to severe weather, the following Peel Region services have been impacted to support the safety of residents and staff:
- Adult Day Services: Open, clients will not be charged for cancellations today.
- Child care and EarlyON sites: Closed.
- Community Recycling Centres (CRCs): Closed.
- Community paramedic clinic: Cancelled for today.
- Human Services counters: Opening at 12 p.m.
- PAMA: Closed.
- Peel Public Health clinics: Closed.
- Service Peel: Closed for the morning (phone services remain available).
- TransHelp: Operating on reduced service. There are no cancellation fees today.
- Roads: Severe weather event declared – It may take longer than usual to restore the Regional Roads back to normal.
All other services remain operational. We continue to monitor conditions closely and provide further updates on this webpage.
Please be advised that our community centres, libraries, and office buildings including City Hall remain open and will continue to handle drop-in programs.
However, registered programs will be closed until noon, and staff will make another call by that time depending on the weather.
UPDATE: Registered Programs will open at 3:00 p.m.
Visit Mississauga and TRIBU Expérientiel Inc., invite winter sports lovers of all ages to experience the excitement as APIK returns to Mississauga with another epic skiing and snowboarding competition.
January 14, 2026
After an epic debut last year that drew more than 30,000 attendees, APIK will once again transform Celebration Square into an urban winter wonderland complete with ski and snowboard competitions, snowskate demos and lessons, DJ sets, afterparties and more family-friendly activities. The custom-built 45-foot-high ski hill in Celebration Square will host more than 80 professional athletes who will compete for a $100,000 prize purse, judged on the quality and style of their tricks and descents, with $25,000 awarded in each sport! Witness the art of extreme skiing and snowboarding from seasoned professionals with all the tricks and flips, right in downtown Mississauga.
Golden Ticket winners
This year, TRIBU and Visit Mississauga introduced the Golden Ticket program, inviting avid ski and snowboarders from around the world to submit a video to be entered for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to APIK Mississauga to compete. X Games gold medalist Tom Wallisch and Olympic gold medalist Sébastien Toutant judged the fierce competition, choosing two skiers (one man, one woman) and two snowboarders (one man, one woman) to receive the coveted prize. Due to the number of talented submissions, the judges decided to launch a Public Choice contest to award an additional five winners. Come and check out these talented athletes as they showcase their mad skills:
Winners
- Women’s ski:
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- Maria Esteban, Spain
- Alais Develay, France
- Men’s ski:
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- Ryan Buttars, USA
- Mathieu Dufresne, Canada (QC)
- Women’s snowboard:
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- Mia Langridge, Great Britain
- Sophia Bruck, USA
- Callen Hwang, USA
- Men’s snowboard:
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- Nick Fox, USA
- Christian Brenny, USA
Bundle up, bring your friends and family and experience the rush of a winter sports competition right here in Mississauga. The event is free to attend, and you won’t want to miss it. The full schedule will be released online and on social soon so be sure to follow @VisitMississauga and @Apikfest for all event updates. For more information, please visit apik.tribu.co/en/Mississauga.
Quotes
“APIK is all about celebrating winter in a bold, urban way. We can’t wait to bring this unique festival back to Mississauga and provide residents and visitors with the rare opportunity to experience these alpine winter sports in the heart of our city. And with the 25th Olympic Winter Games beginning on February 6 in Milan, what better way to immerse yourself in winter sports and get excited for the Olympics! Come and join us and soak up the ski village vibes right here in Mississauga.” – Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga.
“We are very excited about the second edition of APIK Mississauga. Taking place in an Olympic year, this is going to be a particularly exciting edition, welcoming some of the most promising ski and snowboard athletes competing for a $100,000 cash prize. We are looking forward to year two of this amazing partnership.” – Micah Desforges, founder and CEO, Tribu Expérientiel Inc.
The Black Excellence Awards are taking place at City Hall next month.
January 13, 2026
Mississauga residents can be nominated in one of nine categories:
Youth
Nominees must be between the ages of 15 and 24 and have volunteered for at least two consecutive years. They must act as role models for other young people and demonstrate all-around positive community involvement.
Business
Nominees must be currently engaged in business as an owner and/or entrepreneur. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:
- Entrepreneurial spirit and success in owning and managing a business.
- Significant contribution of new ideas, innovative practices, processes or inventions, or created employment opportunities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to fairness and equality.
Community Service
Nominees should possess an outstanding record of significant community involvement and service. Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to enriching the lives of others as well as building relationships and collaborating meaningfully with the individuals and communities they serve.
Education
Nominees for this award are being recognized for exemplary contributions to the well-being of students and/or community members through their active involvement in education at the school, board, in extracurricular activities or at the community level.
Health Services
Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in the creation and/or promotion of methods that keep the physical health or mental wellbeing of Black communities. Ideal candidates must be employed or studying in the field of health sciences. Candidates should exhibit leadership in healthcare management administration.
Arts and Culture
Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in and/or promotion of developing arts and culture within the community. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:
- Have demonstrated a commitment to and/or focus on community-engaged art and/or expressions of culture in Mississauga.
- Have experience in the area of art and/or culture for a minimum of three years.
- Have completed and/or been involved in one significant arts and culture project in the last 12 months.
Sports
Nominees for this award are being recognized for their model contribution to sports at the community or national level as an athlete or official.
Hospitality and Food Services
Nominees for this award are being recognized for the best in food, drink and/or hospitality in African-Caribbean products and/or services. The nominee will have received positive reviews and feedback from customers and peers demonstrating their commitment to customer service and satisfaction. The nominee will also have demonstrated leadership and management in hospitality operations, commitment to sustainable and ethical practices in the hospitality industry and be actively involved in their local community.
Legacy – Lifetime Achievement
This is the highest community-based honour bestowed on an individual whose continued commitment has uplifted the lives of others.
Nominees are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Black community for 15 years or more. Candidates would have improved the quality of life for citizens or brought recognition to the City of Mississauga through their accomplishments.
Eligibility and nomination process
To be eligible, the nominee must:
- Live and/or work in Mississauga
- Identify as being Black
- Stand as a role model for others
- Inspire volunteerism and civic engagement
If you know someone deserving of an award, the steps to recognizing eligible residents include:
- Review the award criteria and descriptions above to determine the most appropriate category.
- Email the nomination to BlackExcellenceAwards@mississauga.ca.
- In your email, please include the following information:
- Full name of the nominee, including their preferred pronouns and phonetic pronunciation.
- Category for nomination (please only choose one category).
- A brief explanation indicating why the individual should be nominated.
Please note that only completed nomination forms will be evaluated.
Nominees who qualify will be invited to receive their award during an evening ceremony in honour of Black History Month next month at Mississauga City Hall on Friday, February 27 at 7 p.m.
