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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Wednesday, January 24th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm – 54 Maple Ave S 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 24th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Location: 54 Maple Ave S                                

Addresses Affected: 29-62 Maple Ave S; 47-63 Pine Ave S                     

Project #:  C-603200

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917

                        905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

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 do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, January 24th, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

After the water interruption:

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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
January 23, 2024
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Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services expands fleet with state-of-the-art vehicles

By Announcement, Resources

Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) has welcomed two anticipated, state-of-the-art heavy rescue vehicles. This purchase is a significant milestone for MFES as it marks the first time it has acquired heavy rescue vehicles of this calibre. It also marks a notable advancement in the City’s commitment to ensuring the highest level of safety measures and preparedness for its residents and neighbourhoods.

Red Heavy Rescue Vehicle
One of the two new heavy rescue vehicles

“These new heavy rescue vehicles represent a substantial investment in the safety and well-being of our community,” said Deryn Rizzi, Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management. “They are integral to our mission of providing prompt and effective emergency response services, ensuring that our highly skilled firefighters have the necessary resources to handle complex and challenging situations efficiently.”

What is a heavy rescue vehicle?

Heavy rescue vehicles provide Mississauga’s highly skilled and trained firefighters with state-of-the-art resources to efficiently respond to challenging and complex situations. They are uniquely designed to carry specialized equipment used for complex emergency scenarios such as:

  • Light and heavy vehicle collisions
  • Trench rescues
  •  High and low angle rope rescues
  • Confined space rescues
  • Industrial, machine and elevator accidents
  • Structural fires
  • Medical emergencies

Heavy rescue vehicle features

In addition to firefighting gear, these heavy rescue vehicles are equipped with a variety of technical rescue tools, including:

  • Battery-powered hydraulic extrication tools
  • Stabilizing struts used to provide structural shoring and vehicle stabilization
  • Rope rescue devices
  • Confined space equipment
  • Trench rescue tools
  • Rigging hardware
  • Machinery and elevator rescue tools, among many others

The heavy rescue vehicles will be strategically deployed across Mississauga to maximize coverage and improve response times, further enhancing MFES’s ability to protect lives and property. These new vehicles will also provide support for emergencies such as structure fires, atmospheric testing, medical crises, and motor vehicle collisions.

Technical specifications of the heavy rescue vehicle

Make: Pierce Manufacturing, Appleton WI

Cab: Five passenger, extended cab with interior storage cabinets

Body:

  • 24’ Walk-in Rescue, 78” interior height
  • Fixed front bumper 12,000 lb winch & 9,000 lb mobile winch – To assist with the pulling and stabilizing of vehicles.
  • Eight rope rescue anchor points – This assists with both low and high angle rope rescue manoeuvers.
  • Onan 25kW PTO driven on-board generator – This will provide auxiliary electrical power for various on-board tools and equipment.
  • 200’ electric and air hose reels.
  • Will-Burt Night Scan Chief Roof Mounted LED Light Tower – This provides lighting at night, during emergencies.
  • Atlas-Copco 16.7 CFM @175 psi on-board air compressor – This provides compressed air for pneumatic tools and equipment.

Future additions to the MFES fleet: electric-powered pumper vehicle

In addition to the heavy rescue vehicles, MFES will also add its first-ever electric-powered pumper vehicle to its fleet this year. The vehicle will support the City in lowering its carbon emissions while boasting eco-friendly features that minimize noise and exhaust emissions. The electric range of the EV pumper is expected to be approximately 100 km. The vehicle will require a 90-minute charging cycle to fully power up the battery using a DC fast charger.

Example of a Pierce EV Powertrain

About the MFES vehicle fleet

The heavy rescue vehicles are a valuable addition to the MFES fleet, which will now consist of 17 Pumpers, eight Aerials, four Squads, two Heavy Rescues, one electric-powered Pumper (due to arrive in August 2024) and several other support vehicles including a Hazardous Response Vehicle, Air Rehab Unit, Command Post and three District Chief Command vehicles.

On average, MFES responds to 30,000 emergency calls annually, making it essential to have a robust fleet of emergency vehicles that can handle any situation at a moment’s notice.

For more information on the MFES fleet and services, please visit mississauga.ca/fire.

January 22, 2024
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Tuesday, January 23rd, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm – 365 Jumna Ave 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 23rd, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Location: 365 Jumna Ave                                

Addresses Affected: 362-417 Jumna Ave; 1207, 1225 Mineola Gardens; 1200 Canterbury Rd                

Project #:  C-603506

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917

                        905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

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 do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, January 23rd, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

After the water interruption:

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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
January 19, 2024
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“Mississauga” by emerging rapper, Mikey Bloom wins the 50th Anniversary Anthem Contest!

By Announcement, Music, Stephen’s Initiatives

Watch 50Th Anniversary Anthem Press Conference Highlights

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC), Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite are pleased to announce the 50th Anthem Anniversary Contest winner, an emerging rapper who grew up in Mississauga, Mikey Bloom with his anthem “Mississauga”.

“I am truly honoured and thankful for this opportunity to be a part of Mississauga’s history,” says Mikey Bloom, 50th Anthem Anniversary Contest Winner. “This song is our collective celebration and is shared by us all. To those hearing my music for the first time, this is the greatest introduction I could ask for and I’m glad we could meet this way. Mississauga made me and now I made “Mississauga”.

“Some time ago, I had a vision to do something exceptional and special to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the City of Mississauga, this is where the 50th Anniversary Anthem Contest idea came to life,” says Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko, “My initiative was received with open arms by Metalworks Studios, SoundsUnite, Mississauga Arts Council, and the creative industries at the City of Mississauga, who collectively came together to host this song contest. I am very excited with the song selected and my heartfelt congratulations to the artist Mickey Bloom who will now be a part of Mississauga’s history.”

“As we mark five decades of growth and unity in Mississauga, our 50th Anniversary Anthem stands as a testament to the city’s evolution,” notes Gil Moore, Founder and CEO of Metalworks Studios, “By weaving the unique narratives of each neighbourhood into a dynamic composition, Mikey Bloom’s song is a timeless reflection of our shared history. This anthem is a musical celebration and a statement of Mississauga’s boundless potential.”

Jurors Murray Daigle, Music Producer, Songwriter, and Mixer; Demetrius Nath, Owner of antiskeptic entertainment and Mississauga Music, and Liberty Silver, Juno-award winning singer, were collectively impressed with Mikey’s demo, stating that it had clever songwriting, a great hook and that they can see audiences singing along to it.

“Mikey Bloom has connected many Mississauga neighbourhoods and even the spelling into a story song that represents our city’s new era at 50 years young,” says Mike Douglas, Executive Director MAC,” Congratulations Mikey if this is just the beginning of your introduction to Mississauga, we can’t wait to see where your career goes from here!”

“Mississauga” by Mikey Bloom is available on all streaming platforms as of January 20, 2024.

Listen on YouTube

About Mikey Bloom

Mikey Bloom is an emerging musician who grew up in Mississauga. He creates a diverse range of music, including pop, dancehall, R&B and hip-hop, with his main focus being a rapper. Mikey is also a producer and songwriter, crafting all of his music and writing for others. He was inspired to write music after it helped him through difficult times in his life and he aims to create music that can help others in the same way it has helped him. Learn more: instagram.com/mikeybloom

About 50th Anthem Anniversary Contest

In 1974, the year of the City of Mississauga’s incorporation, the great Country singer/songwriter Tommy Hunter wrote and recorded “Mississauga”, a song to celebrate and uplift the newly formed city. On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the City of Mississauga, the 50th Anniversary Anthem contest searched for an iconic anthem for a new era to celebrate community pride. Inspired by a vision by Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, it was hosted by Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) in partnership with Metalworks Studios and SoundsUnite. Juried by a panel of music business peers, winner, Mikey Bloom, received a free recording and mixing session at the prestigious Metalworks Studios and had his anthem named “Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary Anthem”. Learn more: macarts.ca/anthem

Read the Insauga Article

January 17, 2024
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Ontario Rental Registry

By Food for thought, Resources

Learn about the new rental registry 

The Ontario Rental Registry is an online database where tenants can anonymously register their rents. The purpose of the registry is to track rising rents across the province. This will lead to better, publicly-available housing data that can help protect and create more affordable housing. You can access the registry by going to rental registry.ca.

The Rental Registry was created by a Montreal based non-profit, Vivre en Ville, with support from CMHC. The registry was first introduced in Quebec and has over 30,000+ rents voluntarily registered. The rental registry is easy, quick and secure as it was designed to be compliant with SOC2 cybersecurity standards.

Why ACORN supports the Ontario Rental Registry: 

  • Greater transparency for renters so they can make informed decisions about where they choose to live
  • Better housing data can help inform affordable housing policies
  • Over time, the rentalregistrywill track increases in the rents of individual units. This data will ensure tenants are not being charged more than the legal amount in cases where tenants’ rights are often not respected. For example: when tenants try to exercise the right to return to their unit at the same rent after major renovations (ie. renovictions) OR when a tenant has finished paying an ‘Above-the-Guideline-Increase’ (AGI) and their rent is supposed to be reduced. Better enforcement of these current provincial housing laws will help preserve existing affordable housing.
January 16, 2024
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 410 Jumna Ave – Thursday, January 18th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Thursday, January 18th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Location: 410 Jumna Ave                    

Addresses Affected: 362-417 Jumna Ave; 1207, 1225 Mineola Gardens; 1200 Canterbury Rd.                   

Project #:  C-603061

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917

                        905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

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 do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Thursday, January 18th, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

After the water interruption:

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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
January 15, 2024
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Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Trail Opening Friday January 19th

By Announcement, Events, Parks, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Stephen Dasko is pleased to announce the opening of an initiative that is near and dear to his heart.

Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Trail
will open starting
Friday January 19th at 4:30 pm

Enjoy a special, inaugural skate and hot chocolate with Councillor Stephen Dasko!  Check out and test the new skating trail prior to the Official Grand Opening.

Mark your calendar

Official Grand Opening Event
will take place on
Saturday February 17th 4:30 to 7 pm 

This FREE event will feature Figure Skating Club performances, ribbon cutting, Fire & Ice demonstrations, ice sculptures, interactive children’s activities, a DJ playing favourite tunes, food vendors, skate rentals, contests and much more!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

January 15, 2024
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Monday, January 15th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm – 195 Kenollie Ave 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Monday, January 15th, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Location: 195 Kenollie Ave                        

Addresses Affected: 123-199 Kenollie Ave; 1413 Milton Ave; 1351-1412 Victor Ave; 131, 151 Mineola W Rd.                

Project #:  C-603586

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917

                        905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

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 do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Monday, January 15th, from approximately 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

After the water interruption:

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). Flush the toilets as well. 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 your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
January 12, 2024
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Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review – Have Your Say

By Planning & Development, Ward 1

HAVE YOUR SAY

The City of Mississauga’s Planning and Building Department is undertaking a land use review of the Dixie Outlet Mall site to help guide redevelopment. The City’s review will focus on key elements to achieve a complete community and set a policy framework to inform an official plan amendment. It will consider opportunities for new roads, pedestrian connections, transit supportive development, parks, a mix of land uses, including affordable housing and non-residential uses. The review will also consider heights that are of an appropriate development scale within the Lakeview neighbourhood area.

The City’s review of the lands is occurring simultaneously with a development application that has been submitted to the City in December 2022 by Slate Asset Management. The owner is proposing to demolish a portion of the mall and build five residential apartments in the northwest portion of the site. The site where the grocery store is located is owned by Choice Properties and no application has been made to the City. Under the Planning Act, the City is required to process a development application and within certain timelines. The City will work in collaboration with the property owners in coordinating the policy and the development application reviews. To find more information on the development application, file OZ/OPA 22-32 (1250 South Service Road) please click here.

Stay involved

Subscribe to receive news alerts about future engagements at the top of the Have Your Say page.

If you wish to mail your comments, please send them to: Karin Phuong, Planning and Building – City Planning Strategies, City of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1.

Share your feedback

In advance of the community meeting on January 29th, City planning staff have prepared draft Official Plan policies to help guide future redevelopment of the Dixie Outlet Mall site. Policies around areas such as housing, parks, transportation, retail, office, commercial and community uses will be used as a framework.

Share your ideas with us by adding your comments on the draft policies document on the page. Comments will be received until February 29th.

 

Join the January 29th Open House and Share Your Feedback

The City is moving forward with next steps to help guide the future redevelopment of the Dixie Outlet Mall site. City staff will share draft Official Plan policies around areas such as housing, parks, transportation, and non-residential uses such as retail, office, commercial and community uses.

You are invited to an in-person meeting to learn more and share your input on the draft recommended policies. A copy of the draft policies will be posted online after January 10th.

Register for one of two community meetings!

Date: Monday, January 29, 2024

Time: Afternoon Session from 3:00-5:00 p.m. or Evening Session from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E.

To register for the event, please click here.

If you are unable to attend the in-person meetings, a recorded presentation will be posted on Dixie Outlet Mall Policy Review website. Comments and questions are welcome anytime.

January 12, 2024
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