Announcement

BRAMPTON, ON – March 5, 2026. Peel Region is the first municipality in Ontario to partner with the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response (MEPR) to deliver IMS 101: Incident Management Overview training.

This partnership supports Peel’s Future Disruption Readiness Strategy and reflects Peel’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, organisational resilience, and business continuity across all programs and services. Peel’s Future Ready pillar is a core component of Peel’s Strategic Agenda to ensure Peel is prepared for disruption, volatility, uncertainty, growth, complexity, and ambiguity with resilience and foresight.

The Incident Management System (IMS) is a standardised emergency management framework used across Ontario. It is aligned with North American response systems to ensure coordinated emergency planning, response, and recovery. By making the Ministry’s IMS 101 e-learning program mandatory for all staff, Peel ensures every employee receives foundational training in emergency preparedness principles.

Quotations

“Ensuring Peel Region’s future readiness is essential. This partnership strengthens Peel’s ability to deliver the programs and services residents rely on – even during times of emergency and uncertainty.”

Brad Butt, Regional Councillor and Chair, Emergency Management Program Committee

“Preparing our organisation for emergencies is an investment in resilience. When our employees are trained and ready, Peel Region can act quickly and effectively to provide the steady, coordinated support our community depends on in tough times.”

Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Region

BRAMPTON, Ont. – March 2, 2026. Curbside yard waste pickup begins the week of March 9 in Peel. The cities of Brampton and Mississauga will receive weekly yard waste pickup, while urban areas in the Town of Caledon will receive bi-weekly yard waste pickup. Rural areas of Caledon will have yard waste picked up on designated Fridays.

Residents can check their collection calendar to find their pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

Remember:

• Yard waste must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your pickup day.
• Put yard waste at the curb in kraft paper bags (plastic bags not accepted) or reusable containers clearly labelled ‘yard waste’ with a sticker or marker.
• Grass clippings are not accepted at the curb or at Community Recycling Centres.

Visit our website to view more curbside set-out tips and acceptable yard waste items.

Following a successful three-year pilot, Mississauga City Council voted to make the Live Music Grant a permanent program that will continue supporting the industry for years to come.

February 19, 2026

It’s official: “Music City” Mississauga’s Live Music Grant is here to stay! On February 4, 2026, City of Mississauga staff presented the results of the popular grant over its three-year pilot with recommendations to enhance its impact moving forward. In recognition of its resounding success, Mississauga City Council accepted the recommendations and voted to make the grant a permanent addition to the City’s funding initiatives.

The Live Music Grant pilot program has helped grow Mississauga’s music sector by creating more spaces and opportunities for live music events, supporting paid gigs for musicians and taking advantage of the economic impact of Ontario’s growing live music industry. Grants will be increased starting in 2026, providing up to $5,000 to better support economic opportunities for musicians and venue operators.

Eligible applicants can receive funds to help offset the costs of hosting concerts and live music events taking place in Mississauga. It is open to for-profit applicants, including artists, venue operators, promoters, bars, restaurants and other potential music event hosts. While applicants do not need to be based in Mississauga to apply, the events must take place within the city.

Application process

Applications open on March 2, 2026 and must be submitted through the City’s grants portal. For more details on eligibility and the application process, please review the program guidelines.

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 27, 2026.

Webinars

Two webinars are available to help new and returning applicants understand the process and what’s new for the 2026 program. Attendance is optional:

• Register for Information Session #1: Thursday, March 12, from 12 to 1 p.m.
• Register for Information Session #2: Monday, March 23, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Impact of the Live Music Grant 2023-2025 pilot

• During the first three years, the pilot issued 61 grants of up to $2,500, supported 165 new concerts and created 385 gig opportunities for musicians, representing a total economic impact of $278,486 for Mississauga’s music sector.
• There is a strong and growing demand for the grant, which received more than 100 applications and was oversubscribed during each year of the pilot.
• Staff anticipate that by 2027, the Live Music Grant will generate 150 new concerts each year, 300 annual gig opportunities for local musicians and $300,000 in annual economic impact to Mississauga’s music sector. This equates to $3 in local economic impact for every dollar invested through the grant.
• In 2026, the grant will be increased to provide up to $5,000 for applicants, and the overall budget for the program will be increased to $75,000. The Music Office will also be developing a live music venue registry to make it easier for concert presenters to find spaces to host events.

Background

• The Live Music Grant pilot program launched in 2023 as a key action from the Mississauga Music Strategy (2022-2026), designed to help capitalize on the growth of Ontario’s live music industry and create new spaces for live music events. The Live Music Grant also contributes to the Economic Development Strategy: Path to Prosperity 2030 and Future Directions Culture Plan.
• Grant applications were evaluated by a panel of adjudicators, who are music industry professionals based in Mississauga.
• Eligible applicants are concert presenters operating on a for-profit basis, which can include music venues, promoters and musicians who produce their own events. During the three-year pilot, the grant provided up to $2,500 towards eligible expenses, including musician fees, venue fees, marketing and AV staffing and rentals.
• The grant is made possible by the City’s portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax.
• Mississauga’s live music sector continues to grow and, in 2023, added an estimated $28 million to the city’s gross domestic product, supported an estimated 290 full-time equivalent jobs and generated $14.7 million in labour-based income.
• Mississauga was named the “2023 Music City of the Year” by the Canadian Live Music Association and Canadian Music Week in recognition of the City’s efforts to build a stronger and more resilient music ecosystem.

Vaughan, ON – With rainy weather expected this weekend, Alectra crews are continuing their line “washing blitz” to help minimize intermittent outages that have been experienced in York Region and parts of Peel Region. We’re working 24/7 to clean salt residue and contamination from power lines to help prevent further outages, but there is a risk of more issues this weekend.

Alectra and other utilities that operate in cold climates can expect to see some outages caused by salt and other contamination every winter. Salt and other de-icing products used on roads during the prolonged stretch of cold and snowy weather that we experienced throughout December, January and February, have made their way onto overhead distribution lines.

“What is unique about this winter is that the levels of salt and contamination on Alectra’s equipment and infrastructure are considerable, and customers are experiencing more outages compared to recent years,” said Jim Butler, Vice-President of Centralized Operations, Alectra Utilities. “The last time that the GTHA experienced something similar was in 2015, which was a winter that was also marked by a prolonged cold snap.”

When temperatures rise and rain hits, as we anticipate this weekend, that contamination can cause electrical arcing, sometimes resulting in pole fires, damaged equipment, or brief outages.
Alectra’s Washing Blitz

The way to prevent outages is to wash the salt contamination off of our infrastructure. Alectra does this as part of its standard maintenance program, however, the challenge this winter has been that washing cannot be undertaken at very cold temperatures. When temperatures warmed up sufficiently last week, Alectra began operating a full washing blitz to physically remove contaminants from overhead power line equipment. Additional crews and support contractors have also been deployed to support washing and restoration efforts to help prevent further outages.

We apologize for the inconvenience and want to assure customers we’re working hard to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate customers’ continued patience and understanding as we work through this issue. The safety of our employees, contractors and the community is our top priority.

Customers can get outage updates on the company’s X account, @AlectraNews, or by viewing the outage map at alectrautilities.com.

BRAMPTON, ON (February 12, 2026) – Peel Region offices and some non-emergency services will be closed for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

• Service Peel counters
• ServiceOntario Counter
• Early Years and Child Care Services
• Housing Services
• Ontario Works in Peel

Public Health

Dental health 
The Dental Services Contact Centre and all dental screening clinics will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Family health 
The Family Health Call Centre will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Harm reduction services
Harm reduction mobile vans will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Healthy sexuality 
All healthy sexuality clinics will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Visit the healthy sexuality clinics webpage for more information.

Immunization services

All immunization clinics will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Phone support for reporting immunizations will be unavailable on Monday, February 16, 2026. Parents can continue to report their children’s immunizations online.

Infant feeding services
All Baby Feeding Support Clinics will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Seniors Services

Adult Day Services at all five Peel Region Long Term Care Centres, including virtual Adult Day Services, will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Waste collection 

On Monday, February 16, there will be no garbage or organics collection. They will be picked up one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders .

For recycling pickup information, visit the Circular Materials website.

Community Recycling Centres

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, February 16, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

Human Services

These services will be closed for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 16, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 17:

• Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy
• Housing Services
• Ontario Works

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. Find emergency shelter details, or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

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

TransHelp

All trips for Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 15.

On Monday, February 16 (Family Day Holiday): 

• Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
• Same day trips are not available.
• TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback and application, and payment processing will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
• Subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis trips.

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

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.

Public transit

Visit Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

88 groups and initiatives will receive support for programming and services in various areas.

February 12, 2026

Mississauga City Council has approved $4.2 million in grant funding to support various community and cultural groups in Mississauga.

A total of 88 groups and initiatives will receive support for programming and services in the areas of sports, youth initiatives, older adult initiatives, theatre, dance, visual arts and other community services.

These investments enable Mississauga-based groups to deliver programming that brings people together, supports creative expression and strengthens community connections. Residents can expect a broader range of activities, performances and services that reflect Mississauga’s growing diversity and cultural energy in 2026.

The grant program is broken down as follows:

Community Grant Program

This program provides annual and multi-year grants to Mississauga-based, not-for-profit community groups to deliver programs and services that keep Mississauga residents active, healthy and engaged in their communities. $1,064,069 will be granted to 25 recipients.

Arts and Culture Grant Program

This program supports emerging and established, not-for-profit, professional and community-based arts, culture and heritage organizations in Mississauga. The grant supports the development of exemplary arts and culture programs, and services that improve participation, knowledge, understanding and an appreciation of arts, culture and heritage for residents of Mississauga. $1,671,948 will be granted to 27 recipients.

Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grants

This grant provides funding to offset expenses associated with the presentation of arts, heritage and cultural festivals/celebrations to residents and visitors of Mississauga. This grant supports a range of events that reflect the City’s many cultural traditions. $1,442,500 will be granted to 28 recipients.

Culture Project Grants

The 2026 program supports artistic projects from organizations, collectives and BIAs that explore, interpret or respond to environmental themes. Following the theme art and the environment, projects must be arts-based and demonstrate a clear connection to environmental themes or practices. $40,000 will be granted to eight recipients.

Learn more about the City’s grant programs.