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More fare options coming to the Affordable Transit Program starting April 1

By Announcement, Transit

The program will provide a 50 per cent discount on PRESTO single fares for low-income adult and youth riders, making transit a more affordable option for travel in Mississauga.

March 23, 2026

Riding MiWay to school, work or for fun to explore the city just got easier with more affordable fares for youth and families with lower income levels.

The Affordable Transit Program (ATP), which launched as a pilot in 2014, is a partnership between the City of Mississauga and Peel Region. The program provides a 50 per cent discount on MiWay adult monthly passes for eligible Mississauga residents.

Starting April 1, the program will also offer a 50 per cent discount on PRESTO single fares for eligible youth and for adult riders. This will provide them with more ways to pay their fare on MiWay. This also helps make transit more equitable for those who may not need a monthly pass for their travels in Mississauga. More riders will be able to benefit from discounted transit fares and move around the city and beyond with greater support and confidence.

Getting a PRESTO card

Riders will need a PRESTO card to apply to the program. Add a digital PRESTO card to an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for free, or purchase a physical card for $4 from a customer service outlet.

New to PRESTO? Learn more about why PRESTO is the easiest way to pay your fare on MiWay and other transit agencies in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Applying to the program

Visit Peel Region’s website to view eligibility requirements and apply.

People who live in the same household can apply together or individually. Peel Region processes applications within 10 to 20 business days.

Adding the ATP discount on a PRESTO card

Once enrolled in the program, visit a service location with a PRESTO card and personal identification. Service locations include the MiWay Fares Booth at the City Centre Transit Terminal and the Open Window Hub at the Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Open Window Hub support

Residents who need help with their application can visit the Open Window Hub, located on the second floor of the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Staff can assist with submitting applications and setting up the ATP discount on a PRESTO card for approved program participants.

The Open Window Hub at Hazel McCallion Central Library operates Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One Fare Program

PRESTO also provides transit riders with free transfers via Ontario’s One Fare Program. This program delivers significant benefits for MiWay customers who want to transfer between MiWay and Brampton Transit, GO Transit and the TTC.

Travelling on MiWay

Planning a trip on MiWay? Visit miway.ca for bus schedules, service announcements and information.

Hand holding a cell phone with the PRESTO app on the screen.

March 23, 2026
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Annual Spring Clean-Up Program

By Announcement, Resources

Please be advised that the City’s annual Spring Clean-up Program is getting underway on the City’s roads, sidewalks and boulevards.

In addition to pothole and sod damage repairs, this year’s program includes the following activities:

  • Sidewalk inspection and repair
  • Litter clean-up
  • Stormwater inlet and outlet clearing
  • Illegal sign removal
  • Street sweeping
  • Pavement markings

Sidewalk Inspection and Repair

Each year, we hire college and university engineering students to inspect our sidewalk network. Starting in May, these staff will walk every city owned sidewalk and record deficiencies. Residents can also report sidewalk damage by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.  The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be completed on a priority basis as a part of our regular maintenance schedule.

Litter Clean-up

Crews are responding to requests to clear debris and litter on the road allowance. Residents can report litter or dumping on the road allowance by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.

Residents should call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-800-268-4686 to report litter on the QEW or 400 series highways and ramps.

Inlet and Outlet Cleaning

Crews continue to monitor and clear debris from inlets and outlets to ensure stormwater can flow freely. Residents can report any build-up of natural debris, such as leaves, large tree limbs or sediment, by calling 3-1-1.

Illegal Sign Removal

Illegal signs are collected regularly as a part of routine work. Residents can also report illegal signs at any time by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.

Our next city-wide illegal sign blitz is scheduled to coincide with the upcoming Spring Clean-up Program.

Street Sweeping and Boulevard/Island Flushing

The annual Spring Street Sweeping Program is expected to begin in April, weather permitting. We will share more details with you about this program as dates are confirmed. 

Pavement Marking Retrace Program

Our annual Pavement Marking Retrace Program will commence in May following the completion of the Spring Sweeping Program and continues until the fall. As part of the program, the City refreshes existing pavement markings including centrelines, lane lines, crosswalks, stop bars and directional arrows.

March 19, 2026
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Transport Canada Survey – Canadian experience with vehicle headlights and glare at night

By Announcement

Help Shape the Future of Vehicle Headlight Safety

As part of the City’s ongoing work to improve road safety, including our current campaign focused on proper vehicle headlight use, the Councillor would like to share a survey from Transport Canada.

The federal government is seeking feedback from Canadians on their experiences with vehicle headlight glare and the impact of new lighting technologies on nighttime visibility.

Transport Canada’s public consultation, open until April 20, 2026, invites residents aged 16 and older to share their experiences, opinions, and concerns about headlight glare. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes and will help inform future safety standards and potential updates to vehicle lighting regulations.

Take the Survey

March 18, 2026
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Peel Public Health encourages families to report their child’s updated vaccination records to avoid school suspension

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – March 12, 2026. Peel Public Health (PPH) will continue working with families and school boards to ensure students meet the school attendance requirements of Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).

“The Immunization of School Pupils Act exists to protect children from serious, vaccine preventable diseases that can spread quickly in school settings,” said Dr. Hetal Patel, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region. “We know tracking and reporting vaccination records can feel overwhelming, especially for families juggling priorities. That’s why we’re working closely with families and school boards to help students catch up as quickly as possible, so their learning isn’t disrupted and they are still protected from serious diseases.”

The next rounds of suspension orders are scheduled to go out to Peel students throughout March and April. As of the week of March 9, 15,861 students are slated for potential suspension. The exact number varies by week and is expected to decrease as PPH continues to work quickly with families to receive updated vaccination information. Medical Officers of Health have the operational discretion to make decisions about ISPA enforcement. Suspension is a last resort and is used only when the required documentation is not received by the deadline.

How Peel Public Health is working with families and schools:

  • PPH provides 2 separate notification letters a few months apart with clear instruction to give families time to catch up on missing vaccines or report doses to PPH before a suspension order is issued.   
  • PPH is holding in-school vaccination catch up clinics for secondary students. Families can also book an appointment for March Break clinics.  
  • Public health nurses will provide extra onsite support to schools leading up to suspension periods. Staff have also equipped school boards with webinars and communication toolkits to help guide families through the process.  

 

Things parents can do right now
   

  1. Check your child’s vaccination record online 

Check if you have submitted all vaccine records to Peel Public Health at peelregion.ca/reportvaccines. If information is missing, you can enter and upload records through the website. Vaccines required for school include protection against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella, and meningococcal disease.  

If your child is 16 years or older, they will need to call PPH themselves to access their account. Because of privacy legislation, information about their account cannot be provided to parents without the child’s consent.  

  1. Report any missing vaccinations 

If your child already has the vaccines, report them as soon as you receive a letter from Peel Public Health. In some cases, records may appear incomplete even when a student isn’t missing vaccines; this happens when doses have not yet been reported to public health.

 

You can report at peelregion.ca/reportvaccines. An instructional video on the website can help those who need it.

 

To report, you will need:  

  • Child’s Ontario Health Card or Ontario Immunization ID  
  • Child’s full name, address, and date of birth  
  • Date and name of each vaccine received  
  • School name (if applicable)  
     

Families are responsible for reporting their child’s vaccination records to public health. Doctors do not report vaccinations.  

It can take a few business days for submitted records to be processed so parents are encouraged to catch up on any missing vaccines and report them as soon as possible.

If you don’t have an Ontario Health Card, call Peel Public Health at 9057997700 or 18889197800 Monday–Friday, during regular business hours. Translation support is available.  

  1. Catch up on missing vaccines 

If your child is missing vaccine doses, book an appointment with your healthcare provider or at a Peel Public Health clinic.
 

The importance of ISPA and routine immunization 

The latest data from Public Health Ontario’s Immunization Data Tool shows that Peel’s immunization coverage continues to recover from COVID-19 related disruptions, though gaps remain.   

“Catching up on routine vaccinations keeps our children and community healthy,” said Nazia Peer, Director of Immunization Services, Peel Region. “Vaccination is one of the most effective public health measures available, protecting not only each student but classmates, teachers, and vulnerable community members.”  

Resources 

March 12, 2026
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Mississauga extends development charges incentive program

By Announcement, Planning & Development

Getting more homes built and making them more affordable is one of Council’s top priorities.

March 12, 2026

City Council has approved a motion to extend the City’s development charges incentive program through December 31, 2027. The extension gives the development industry an additional year to take advantage of the incentives so they can continue planning and delivering much-needed housing for Mississauga families.

The program, which was launched in January 2025 and enhanced in February 2026, offers the following development charge reductions for residential properties:

  • 50 percent for all residential unit types
  • 100 percent for purpose-built apartment rental units
    • Applies to 1-bedroom plus den, 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom units
    • 25-year rental tenure agreement required

When the program launched, it included a November 13, 2026 deadline to pull building permits. Now, to be eligible for the incentives, developers have until December 31, 2027 to pull a building permit. These incentives are designed to help drive new housing construction while advancing overall housing affordability.

Today’s motion builds on the City’s ongoing efforts to get more homes built and make them more affordable in Mississauga. In January 2025, following the release of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report, Mississauga became one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce and/or eliminate development charges for residential housing. For more information, visit Mississauga.ca/housing-taskforce.

March 12, 2026
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Mississauga unveils ‘once-in-a-generation’ vision to transform the downtown core

By Announcement

New cultural and tourist venues, landmark open spaces, housing and office development will act as major economic drivers for the City while creating a livelier urban centre.

March 11, 2026

 

Artist rendering of vision for downtown with titles showing performing arts centre, hotel, retail, rental apartments, convention centre, office

City Council has endorsed a transformative new vision for the future of Mississauga’s downtown core. The vision re-imagines 12 acres of City‑owned land next to City Hall, creating a vibrant, new downtown area that will spur economic growth and become a destination for residents and visitors alike.

The vision is anchored by a conference centre, hotel and state-of-the-art music hub with a performance venue, recording studios and a music school. It also features a new office and rental development with atrium-style retail space along a re-designed pedestrian-friendly Princess Royal Drive. A mix of innovative open spaces, including a signature Sky Park, will help strengthen and connect public spaces in the downtown core.

The new vision is part of Mississauga’s ongoing efforts to transform the downtown core from its suburban origins into a dynamic, walkable, urban centre supported by light-rail transit. It emphasizes a renewed commitment to music excellence, tourism and economic development.

Revitalizing City-owned lands and facilities

The redevelopment site includes the Living Arts Centre (LAC) and four other parcels of City-owned land that are currently used as parking lots and underutilized, passive open space. While the LAC remains a cornerstone of Mississauga’s cultural infrastructure, the building is outdated and requires significant investment to make it viable to meet the needs of a modern city.

In total, these lands provide a rare opportunity to revitalize almost 12 acres of the City’s downtown through a comprehensive, rather than incremental, planning approach. This area serves as a key downtown connection, linking the City’s Civic Centre area including Sheridan College, with the urban neighbourhoods growing up around Square One to the east and along Confederation Parkway to the west. It will also provide a connection to major downtown greenspaces including a new urban park and the newly revitalized Zonta Meadows Park.

Artist rendering showing vision of streetscape with pedestrian bridge connecting buildings in downtown

Guiding framework – next steps

The vision for the redevelopment was informed by technical, financial and cultural analysis including hotel and convention centre feasibility study, land appraisals and development analysis. It also builds on the recommendations of related Council-approved studies, including the City’s Music Strategy, Tourism Master Plan and the newly released Economic Development Strategy, which highlights the need for and importance of fostering and promoting vibrant communities and creative sector growth.

The vision endorsed today sets the guiding framework for future analysis and decision-making related to the redevelopment. With the framework in place, staff will develop a project plan including required technical analysis, business case studies and financial strategy for project delivery.

Public engagement has been central to the City’s ongoing work to revitalize the downtown, and it will continue to play a key role in this redevelopment. As the project advances, residents, businesses and partners will be invited to help refine the vision and provide input at every stage.

Staff will provide an update on the project in June 2026.

Quick facts

Economic benefits

  • Tourism is a major economic driver in Mississauga, providing:
    • $493.6 million in government revenues across all levels including $83.6 million in Mississauga in 2024
      • Provincial and municipal revenues generated by visitor activity offset the need for approximately $1,100 per household in taxes (in 2024)
      • The redevelopment is expected to further increase accommodation demand in the downtown, generating an estimated $1.7 to $2.0 million annually in additional Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) revenues, providing a recurring and dedicated funding source that can be reinvested into tourism, culture, and destination development.
  • Local jobs and businesses:
    • The redevelopment build-out is expected to also spur additional economic growth and activity, resulting in approximately:
        • 28,000 job-years in construction trades, engineering and professional services as well as indirect local employment
        • $4 billion in total economic output

Tourism uses

  • 400,000 – 500,000 square foot convention centre and 400-room hotel with 1,500 – 3,000 underground parking spaces
  • Regional economic and tourism catalyst supporting business tourism and conference activity

Cultural facilities

  • New state‑of‑the‑art music hub, including a 2,500–5,000 capacity performance venue, recording studios, and a music school
  • Positions downtown Mississauga as a regional centre for music, culture, and creative industries

Office and residential development

  • New 9-storey office building and 20-storey purpose-built rental development
  • Supports employment growth, housing affordability, downtown vibrancy and transit‑oriented living

Open spaces

  • A signature Sky Park creating a unique elevated open space, and more programmable Community Common urban park
  • Creates visual landmarks and strong publicly accessible open space and park connections

Improved streetscape and activity

  • A redesigned and widened Princess Royal Drive with “atrium style” open space
  • Prioritize programming and events, and retail activity to animate the downtown and to generate more pedestrian activity

Transit

  • Leverages existing and planned higher-order transit, including the
    Hurontario LRT and a potential downtown loop extension
  • Supports compact, accessible downtown core and transit-oriented living

The Living Arts Centre is Mississauga’s premier arts and culture facility. It will continue to operate throughout the visioning and procurement process serving as a dynamic space for cultural programming in the downtown core.

March 12, 2026
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