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Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant Tour

By Stephen DaskoEvents, Ward 1

August 26, 2026

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Mississauga stands ready to defend local jobs and small and medium-sized businesses at risk from unfair tariffs

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Resources

Staff are examining ways to support jobs while awaiting federal or provincial tariff relief.

Local government | August 25, 2026

Today, in light of unfair trade tariffs, Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish met with the President and CEO of the Mississauga Board of Trade David Wojcik, the City’s Acting Chief Administrative Officer, and the Director of Economic Development to map out ways the City can advocate for and support small and medium-sized businesses and jobs disrupted by uncertainty.The suspension of trade negotiations and escalation of US tariff policies against Canada present a significant and ongoing threat to Mississauga’s businesses and workers.

Mississauga’s economy is particularly vulnerable to US tariffs: 18 per cent of total employment – roughly 89,000 jobs – is tied directly to US exports. Key areas affected include automotive parts, machinery and electronics, plastics and rubber, furniture, and steel and aluminum products.

As a City, we are determined to stand up and defend these jobs and sectors. We are encouraged that the federal government today is rolling out rapid assistance to workers and businesses hit by this latest trade and economic turbulence.

These troubling trade developments imperil jobs and risk a spike in inflation. That is why we are exploring ways in which to help our local businesses.

Additionally, before today’s federal announcement, staff have already applied for $1.5 million in funding under the federal Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI). Securing this funding would help us deliver a trade mission acceleration program designed to help Mississauga’s small and medium-sized businesses diversify into non-US markets through export readiness training and trade missions.

It is clear that we must diversify our international trade partnerships. Mississauga has always been open to the world. That openness will facilitate an expansion of productive and solid international partnerships.

The City’s Partners in Trade roundtable will be consulted for further input from members on this critical, developing issue.

August 26, 2026

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MiWay service adjustments effective September 7, 2026

By Stephen DaskoTransit

Starting Monday, September 7, MiWay will adjust service on select routes across the network to respond to evolving customer travel patterns and changing demand. MiWay regularly reviews how customers use each route to ensure service reflects demand. As part of this review, existing service resources will be reallocated to areas where they are most needed, with adjustments made on routes where demand has changed.

The key changes include:

Route 110 University Express update	Route 110 University Express will run more often between City Centre Transit Terminal and Clarkson GO Station. As part of this change, Route 110A University Express will be discontinued, with service merging with Route 110 University Express. The route helps students, commuters and residents travel between downtown Mississauga, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), the Erin Mills community, and Clarkson GO Station.
Aligning service on busy routes	Existing service resources are being reallocated to areas where demand is strongest: On weekdays during evening periods to Routes 20 Rathburn, 26 Burnhamthorpe and 53 Kennedy, and during peak periods to Routes 107 Malton Express and 108 Financial Express. On weekends during core hours to Routes 3 Bloor, 5 Dixie, 26 Burnhamthorpe, 35 Eglinton, 61 Mavis, 66 McLaughlin, 107 Malton Express and 109 Meadowvale Express. Service will also be adjusted on routes where demand has changed: Route 18 Derry: Weekday peak-period frequency will be reduced. Customers along the corridor can continue to use Routes 42 Derry and 66 McLaughlin. Route 9 Rathburn: Service to Erindale GO Station will be maintained during weekday morning and afternoon rush hours, when demand is highest. During midday and late evening, Route 9 will no longer serve Erindale GO Station.
School service resumes	Fall school service will resume, with schedules adjusted to updated school bell times. A new Route 305 Streetsville SS will connect Meadowvale Village with Streetsville Secondary School.
Platform and schedule updates	South Common Centre Bus Terminal will have platform changes and select routes will have schedule updates.

These adjustments are part of MiWay’s ongoing review of service levels to ensure existing resources remain aligned with customer demand and are used responsibly across the network. Thank you for your continued support of MiWay and our customers. The full list of route schedules and details is available on MiWay’s Service Updates page.

Additional Note: Great Outdoors Comedy Festival at Erindale Park (Sept. 11 to 13)

MiWay bus stops #0520 (eastbound) and #1102 (westbound) at the entrance to Erindale Park (Dundas St. at Nanticoke Rd.) will be out of service during the festival. Customers will be advised through City and MiWay communication channels to use nearby alternate stops and allow extra travel time, as increased traffic and lane closures may cause delays on Routes 1 Dundas and 101 Dundas Express.

August 25, 2026

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Arts and community organizations are invited to apply for Mississauga’s 2027 Community and Culture Grant Programs

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Resources

Funding is available for organizations of all sizes; interested applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual information webinar.

City services | August 24, 2026

Not-for-profit organizations in Mississauga seeking financial support for the 2027 calendar year are encouraged to begin the application process for the City of Mississauga’s Culture and Community Grant Programs. Funding is available for organizations of all sizes, including small and grassroots groups that enhance and expand recreational opportunities, local events, arts programming, and other community initiatives in Mississauga.Organizations interested in applying to a grant program are encouraged to review the grant guidelines and attend one of the applicable virtual information webinars being held in September.

Not-for-profit community groups can apply for the following grants:

Arts and Culture Grant Program

Grant funding for this program supports emerging and established, not-for-profit, professional and community-based arts, culture and heritage organizations in Mississauga. This grant supports the development of exemplary arts, culture programs and services with the intent to improve participation, understanding and appreciation of arts, culture and heritage for residents of Mississauga.