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Stephen Dasko

Peel Region recognizes Imagine a Day Without Water

By Resources

On October 17, Peel Region will join communities around the world in recognizing Imagine a Day Without Water, a day of awareness dedicated to highlighting the value of water—our most essential resource. This day encourages us to reflect on how safe, clean, and reliable water impacts our daily lives, and consider what life might look like without it.

Peel Region treats and distributes hundreds of millions of litres of water each day. Using advanced technology, Peel’s water treatment facilities remove harmful chemicals and microorganisms, ensuring the highest quality tap water. This treated water travels through pipes to homes and businesses, undergoing rigorous monitoring along the way.

Our wastewater treatment process ensures that water collected from the community is thoroughly cleaned before being safely returned to Lake Ontario. Peel’s wastewater collection system spans over 3,400 kilometers of pipes and treats over 630 million liters of wastewater daily.

We also acknowledge the critical role of water and wastewater staff in safeguarding the health of residents and the environment. Their dedication ensures that clean, safe water is always available to the community. To learn more about Peel’s water and wastewater services, visit peelregion.ca/water.

Get Involved: Water Treatment Plant Tour 

In recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water, Peel Region invites the community to take part in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant, one of the world’s largest water treatment facilities. The tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how Peel treats and delivers drinking water to homes, schools, and workplaces every day.

Event Details: 

  • Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free drop-in tours available until 3:30 p.m.)
  • Location: 920 East Avenue, Mississauga

Closed toe shoes are mandatory for the tour.

For more information, visit Water Treatment Plant Open House.

October 15, 2024
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ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – STAVEBANK ROAD Remembrance Day Monday, November 11 – 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Stavebank Road – Park Street East to High Street East

 

Monday, November 11 – 10:30am to 1:30pm

 

The above road closure is for the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024.

 

*The closure is necessary to ensure safety of the procession participants and the general public*

 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact me.

October 11, 2024
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Lakeshore Art Trail – October 19 and 20

By Events, Ward 1

Join us on October 19th

CreativeHub 1352 welcomes you to the opening of the Lakeshore Art Trail. With over 40 exceptional artists showcasing their latest works, the Lakeshore Art Trail is the perfect place to discover unique pieces, meet the creators, and find something special for your home or collection. Join us for a weekend full of art, inspiration, and community and a celebration of local artistic talent.

Date: October 19th 9:15 – 10:00am at the Small Arms Inspection Building

More information about the event can be found here.

October 11, 2024
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Calling all local musicians: Looking to have your music featured on the City’s phone lines? Now’s your chance!

By Resources

12 recordings will be selected per year to be featured on the City’s 311 call queue lines, during Council meeting live streams and on the MiWay customer information line. The submission deadline is October 27.

October 8, 2024

The City of Mississauga is thrilled to welcome the Music 311 program back to the community. This program provides artists with the opportunity to have their music featured on the City’s 311 call queue lines, during Council meeting live streams and on the MiWay customer information line.

When a customer service representative is not immediately available to take a call, callers will hear a variety of local music produced by Mississauga artists.

The music program showcases the talent and diversity of the city’s musicians, provides local artists with the opportunity to share their music with a large audience and ultimately, enriches the caller experience by complementing the service they receive with new musical experiences.

Want this to be you? 12 recordings will be selected per year. Follow the City’s application process to start your musical journey with Mississauga.The submission deadline is Sunday, October 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

To learn more, visit the 311 Music webpage.

October 8, 2024
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World-renowned artist Saype unveils monumental artwork celebrating Mississauga’s bright future

By Announcement, Food for thought, Parks

The magical piece in Mississauga’s city centre represents the city’s rich diversity.

October 8, 2024

Image of Saype's artwork of a boy playing with Kapla blocks

Last Friday, French artist Saype unveiled his monumental fresco at Community Common Park in downtown Mississauga, in recognition of the City’s 50th anniversary. The piece, titled Citizens, was created on a three-acre lawn “canvas” and features a child playing with Kapla blocks, small wooden planks that have shaped the childhood of many of us, including Saype himself. Through this artwork, Saype seeks to emphasize the importance of coming together as a community for a common goal by acknowledging the amalgamated beginnings of the city and celebrating our unique and diverse cultural make up.

For Saype, this creation embodies the cooperation essential to constructing a community that offers a prosperous future for all. Through this piece, he invites us to reflect on how even the smallest contribution can help shape a better world.

In partnership with Visit Mississauga Saype was invited to come to the city to create the land art fresco in celebration of Mississauga’s diversity and rich past, dynamic present, and promising future. The artwork stands in striking contrast to the modern skyscrapers surrounding the park, highlighting the simplicity of childhood and humanity at work amid the growing urban development of Mississauga’s downtown area.

Using biodegradable paints specially created by Saype, the greyscale mural has since faded away leaving only the everlasting memories of his work with those who were able to witness this once-in-a-lifetime art installation in person. However, despite the passage of his frescoes, images and videos of his work will leave an impact on people around the world for years to come, without leaving an impact on nature.

 

Image of Saype painting

Sharing similar messages around the world, Saype has created more than 50 majestic artworks in international cities including New York, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo and many more. His original work in Mississauga is a first for the province, and for English-speaking Canada.

 Image of Saype painting house

Follow Visit Mississauga on Instagram, Facebook and X to stay up to date on the latest exciting projects and upcoming events.

To learn more about the City of Mississauga’s 50th anniversary visit, mississauga.ca/50

Visit Mississauga

Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and co-ordinating large-scale events within the city. Learn more at visitmississauga.ca.

October 8, 2024
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Thanksgiving Day holiday service hours at Peel Region

By Announcement, Resources

The following non-emergency services are closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15, 2024:

  • Service Peel Counters
  • Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Healthy Sexuality Clinics
  • Harm Reduction Program – Mobile Van
  • Ontario Works
  • Peel Living Office
  • Housing Services, Client Services

Vaccination Clinics

Peel Public Health vaccination clinics, which offer routine school immunizations (book here) and vaccines required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (book by calling 905-799-7700), will be closed on Monday, October 14.

Early Years and Child Care Services

Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy, will be closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15.

Ontario Works

Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp

All trips for Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 13.

On Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving Day):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Flexible (same day) trips will not be provided.
  • All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.

Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.

Public Transit

Visit Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste Collection

On Monday, October 14, 2024, there will be no waste collection. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders. 

All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Monday, October 14, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 15.

 

October 8, 2024
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Budget Committee approves free transit for seniors, along with other fees and charges for 2025

By Announcement, Resources

Fees and charges help to recover costs for services or activities that the City provides, while keeping the tax burden low.

October 3, 2024

Yesterday, as part of the City’s annual budget process, Budget Committee approved the 2025 schedule for fees and charges for City services and programs including MiWay fares and permits for people or businesses using services. The City charges these fees to help to recover costs for services or activities that it provides.

2025 schedule for fees and charges at a glance

MiWay (Effective July 1, 2025)

MiWay ridership has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Ridership growth is projected at 14 per cent in 2024 and an additional 7 per cent in 2025, enabling Council to keep transit fares steady while also supporting continued growth.

  • No MiWay fare increase for 2025
  • Making permanent the pilot discount program providing free fares for children 6 – 12 years of age on PRESTO
  • Permanent free PRESTO fares for seniors age 65 and over, effective July 1, 2025. Seniors must use PRESTO card to get free fare or continue to pay $1 cash fare.

Parks, Forestry and Environment

The proposed fees are designed to ensure fee recovery that directly benefits those who hold permits, thereby maintaining the high quality and accessibility of our parks for all users. Highlights of new rates and fees include:

  • NEW: Resident and non-resident Weekly Lakefront Promenade Buddy Pass for Credit Village Marina
  • NEW: Lakefront Promenade meeting room rental fee
  • NEW: Tennis/Pickleball court fee per hour for adult, youth, resident and non-resident

See the full details on fees and charges here.

What are fees and charges?

Fees and charges are paid by anyone using fee-based programs and services offered by the City, regardless of their status as a taxpayer. User charges are generally charged when services offered by the City benefit specific individuals instead of the community as a whole. User charges include things like transit fares, attendance at recreation programs, dog licenses, and building permits.

Historically these payments have been used to offset tax increases. Fees and charges represent approximately 20 per cent of the City’s budget. While taxes fund general public services, fees and charges are directly tied to the use of particular services. The Budget Committee’s recommendations aim to ensure that those who benefit from use, contribute to covering the costs.

The Fees and Charges By-law, approved by Council, identifies the rates and fees proposed for specific City services, programs and activities. The 2025 Fees and Charges schedule is set to be implemented as of January 1, 2025 (with some exceptions to align with business areas). Final approval for all fees and charges will be made by Council.

Budget Committee meetings

The next Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., and is open for the public to attend. The full schedule of meetings is available online at Council and Committees Calendar Listings.

Stay informed

Learn more about the City’s 2025 Budget and the important role it plays in our City by:

  • Attending in person or watching a Budget Committee meeting via live stream.
  • Signing up for a 2025 Budget Information Session on Tuesday, November 5, 2025
  • Emailing a question or comment to budget@mississauga.ca or calling 311
  • Following the City budget conversations and posts on Facebook and X (formally Twitter)
  • Watching the Budget Basics video

For more information about the City’s budget, visiting mississauga.ca/budget.

October 4, 2024
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