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Reminder: Tax Season and Housing Benefits

By Announcement, Resources

 Mississauga Community Legal Services (MCLS) is reminding residents who are receiving housing benefits from the Region of Peel, such as the Rent Geared to Income (RGI) program, that tax season is upon us.

As you may know, the Region of Peel offers free tax clinics to help residents file their taxes. These clinics are staffed by trained volunteers who can provide assistance with a variety of tax-related issues, including claiming the Ontario Trillium Benefit and the GST/HST credit.

This hopefully will help ensure that residents who are receiving housing benefits are aware of this valuable resource and help to avoid preventable issues that can snowball from minor errors to cumbersome, lengthy legal matters.

Annual reviews for housing benefits are mailed out at the end of the year. These reviews are important to ensure that residents are receiving the correct amount of assistance and having a copy of the CRA Notice of Assessment is necessary, see for example: https://peelregion.ca/sites/default/files/2024-04/tenant-annual-review-for-rent.pdf.

If residents have any questions about their taxes or their annual reviews, they can contact MCLS at 905-896-2052 or online at: https://www.mississaugalegalclinic.ca/contact-us/.

March 19, 2025
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Call for Musicians for Summer Concert Series

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

The City of Mississauga presents the Summer Concert Series at Streetsville Village Square (Fridays), Cooksville Four Corners (Saturdays) and Port Credit Memorial Park (Sundays) during the months of July and August.

Submissions are open to Mississauga-based musicians. For musical groups, at least 50% of members must be residents of Mississauga.

Musician payments are based on the number of performers:

  • Solo musician: $414 (+HST if applicable)
  • Duo: $621 (+HST if applicable)
  • Trio: $828 (+HST if applicable)
  • Four piece: $1,035 (+HST if applicable)
  • Five piece and up: $1,242 (+HST if applicable)

Selected musicians will be contacted for scheduling upon acceptance.

Selected performers are required to produce a Certificate of Insurance on the City template or purchase 2 million dollars liability insurance naming the City of Mississauga as an additional insured. Insurance can be purchased through the City of Mississauga for $26.76.

Performances are 90 minutes in length, with an option for an intermission at the performer’s discretion.

A PA system and sound technician will be provided by the City of Mississauga. All instruments (including backline) must be provided by the performers(s).

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of local industry professionals based on artistic merit and potential for wide audience appeal. Musicians performing in all genres are encouraged to apply.

Submissions

Applications are open until Tuesday, April 8 at 11:59pm.

Apply now

Contact

For more information, contact Corey Poole, Music Development Coordinator via email at corey.poole@mississauga.ca.

March 19, 2025
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Peel Public Health investigating a confirmed case of measles

By Announcement, Issues

(March 18, 2025) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating a case of measles that was confirmed on March 14.

The public may have been exposed at the following locations:

  • Hazel McCallion Central Library on March 7 between 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga
  • Multi-Specialty Med Clinic between March 8 from 7:03 p.m. to March 9 at 1:00 a.m.
    21 Queensway W, Mississauga
  • Aboud Health Group on March 10 between 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    422 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga
  • Credit Valley Hospital Emergency Room on March 11 between 10:30 a.m. to 7:55 p.m.
    2200 Eglinton Ave W, Mississauga

Peel Public Health directly contacts people who were at exposure sites if possible. PPH advises anyone who was at these sites or thinks they have been exposed to the measles virus to do the following:

  • Check their immunization record to confirm they and their family members are up-to-date with their measles vaccinations (MMR or MMRV). Those who are unsure can check with their health care provider. Two doses are generally recommended for anyone born in or after 1970. In general, those born before 1970 are considered protected against measles.
  • Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider, or if not available, Peel Public Health as soon as possible to get advice. Do not attend work or school. Those concerned about symptoms should call their health care provider before going to see them to inform them they may have been in contact with someone who has measles.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles. Infants under one year of age, unimmunized pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of complications.

Measles symptoms begin 7-21 days after infection and may include:

  • High fever
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis, i.e. pink eye), sensitivity to light
  • Red rash lasting 4 to 7 days

The situation in Peel 

  • So far in 2025, there have been 4 confirmed cases of measles in Peel.
  • In 2024, Peel had 3 confirmed cases of measles.
  • Of Peel’s 4 cases, 2 were related to international travel, and 2 were from community spread. Peel’s cases are not known to be connected to the current multi-jurisdictional measles outbreak in Ontario.
  • 2 of Peel’s 2025 cases resulted in hospitalizations both of which occurred in unvaccinated children. Vaccination is the best protection against the spread.
  • Peel Public Health continues to monitor the situation and investigates every new case.

For questions, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 / 1-888-919-7800 (toll-free). Phones are answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

For more information about the measles situation across Ontario, please visit Measles Exposures in Ontario | Public Health Ontario.

March 18, 2025
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Controlled Burn at Jack Darling Memorial Park and Lorne Park Prairie

By Announcement, Parks

Since 2012, the Forestry section has regularly completed controlled burns at Jack Darling Memorial Park to help maintain rare tallgrass prairie habitat. These burns have proved successful in restoring the prairie. In 2022, the remnant prairie at Lorne Park was also added to the burn schedule. The burns are completed every 3-4 years with the last burns completed in 2021 and 2022. As a result, a burn is scheduled for spring 2025 at both locations.

Tallgrass prairies once covered over 40,000 ha of land in Ontario, including a large proportion of Mississauga, but less than three percent (3%) of this habitat remains in Southern Ontario. By protecting these remaining areas, we help preserve biodiversity and our natural heritage. The prairie is threatened by invasive species and controlled burns are an effective way to maintain the habitat and support rare grasses and wildflowers that grow there. The controlled burn will be scheduled to take place between mid-March to early-May 2025, with exact date(s) determined based on weather conditions (ie. wind speed and precipitation). The entire burn process will take approximately 4 to 6 hours over the course of 1 to 2 days.

The controlled burn will be completed by Wildfire Specialists Inc., a company with over 20 years of specialized experience in tallgrass prairie restoration and management through controlled burns. Forestry and Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services staff will be on site with the contractor throughout the burn process. Residential homes adjacent to the site will receive direct notification regarding the burn, and temporary signs will be erected in both parks prior to the burn to inform park users of temporary park closures.

Controlled burns will continue on a maintenance schedule of every three to four years, augmented by annual maintenance practices. This will ensure the ongoing preservation of prairie habitats in these parklands.

March 14, 2025
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2025 Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) Nominations NOW OPEN!

By Announcement, Events

Calling all Mississauga artists! Nominations are now OPEN for the 30th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)! Professional artists and groups who are either residents of the City of Mississauga, have a significant connection to Mississauga, or have made a major contribution to the arts within Mississauga are eligible to submit a nomination.

Nominations are due April 14, 2025, at 5 PM. Guidelines, criteria and nomination forms are located here: macarts.ca/martys

March 14, 2025
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Carmen Corbasson Community Centre – Opening March 31st, 2025 – Program Update

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

Carmen Corbasson Community Centre will be reopening on March 31st, 2025!

On Monday March 31st :

We invite the community to join us for our soft opening, where they can enjoy a variety of activities at no cost. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to explore the new building and try out a few programs. Here is a sneak peak of programs we will be offering;

March 31st Drop In Programming Schedule
Time Activity Location LOB
8:30 – 10:30 Drop-In Older Adult Basketball Gym Community Programs
9:00  – 10:00 Walk Fit Walking Track Fitness
9:15 – 10:15 Total Body Workout Fitness Studio Fitness
11:00 – 1:00 Drop-In Badminton Gym Community Programs
10:20 – 11:20 Pilates Fitness Studio Fitness
1:15 – 3:15 Drop-In Badminton Gym Community Programs
3:30 – 5:00 Drop-In Youth Sauga at Play Badminton Gym Community Programs
6:15 – 7:15 HIIT Fitness Studio Fitness
7:20 – 8:20 Zumba Fitness Studio Fitness

Note: The walking track will be open from 6:30am-9:30pm, with some exemptions during scheduled programming ( I.e. 9 am-10 am Walk Fit class)

Registration will open on ActiveNet on the following dates:

Registration Window for Carmen Corbasson Programs for Spring 2025 & Summer Camps 2025:

    • March 24, 2025 @ 7:00 AM – Programs on ActiveNet will be viewable to all.
    • March 31, 2025 @ 7:00 AM – Online and in-person registration opens for residents.
    • April 7, 2025 @ 7:00 AM – Online and in-person registration opens for non-residents
    • March 31, 2025 – Spring Drop-In Session begins.
    • (TBC) – Spring Aquatics Drop-In Session begins.

Summer 2025:

    • May 13, 2025 @ 7:00 AM – Programs on ActiveNet will be viewable to all.
    • May 20, 2025 @ 7:00 AM – Online and in-person registration opens for residents.
    • May 27, 2025 @ 7:00 AM – Online and in-person registration opens for non-residents.
    • June 30, 2025 – Summer Session begins.
March 12, 2025
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Statement on the Cancellation of the Paint The Town Red Canada Day Event

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

For those who are not aware, the Paint the Town Red volunteer committee has decided not to have their usual Canada Day celebrations this year.

I am disappointed as I’m sure we all are, that it’s not possible to take place this year due a variety of reasons primarily because of the current economic climate and uncertainty to move forward.

The Paint The Town Red volunteer committee have worked endlessly over the years and are working on new ideas and plans for next year, which will be even more exciting.

I know how much this event means to our community, and I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts made by the dedicated volunteers who organize it every year. I understand how difficult this decision was for them.  With special thanks to Johnny Bozzo and Diane Goldsmith.

I worked closely with the group to explore all possible options to keep the event going and truly appreciate their commitment to making it happen. While it is unfortunate that we won’t be celebrating Canada Day under the direction of Paint the Town Red, I am working with other community groups to find ways of celebrating Canada Day in Ward 1.

My ongoing support and commitment will always remain with the PTTR committee, and I look forward to many more years of celebrating Canada Day in our community!

 

March 7, 2025
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Suspected cases of avian influenza detected in Peel Region

By Announcement, Issues

BRAMPTON, ON (March 7, 2025) – Peel Public Health suspects cases of avian influenza in wild birds in Peel following the discovery of a large number of dead birds in the region recently. The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative is currently testing the birds to determine the cause of death.

Avian influenza primarily infects wild birds but can be transmitted to poultry and other mammals. Rarely, avian influenza may also spread to people. The risk of bird-to-human transmission is low. There have been no human cases of avian influenza in Peel or Ontario.

If you find sick or dead wild birds, avoid handling them if possible, and contact your local municipal animal control department or the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.

To limit the spread of avian influenza and protect the health and safety of residents and pets, Peel Public Health has the following advice:

  • If handling dead birds or animals is necessary, wear gloves, place the dead bird or animal in a doubled plastic bag and tie it closed. Then, wash your hands thoroughly. They can be placed, double-bagged, in the garbage for disposal.
  • Consider removing backyard bird feeders and bird baths. If they cannot be fully removed, place as far away from family pets as possible and clean with 10 per cent bleach at least once every two weeks.
  • Keep family pets away from birds and fecal matter.
  • Keep cats indoors and dogs on leash to limit the potential for an encounter with an infected bird.
  • Do not feed family pets raw meat from game birds or poultry.
  • Do not feed or otherwise interact with wild birds.
  • Pet birds, if not normally kept indoors, should be restricted to the indoors.
  • Residents who raise backyard chickens, own pet birds or maintain other flocks, should monitor them for signs of avian influenza and follow preventive actions recommended by the Province and Government of Canada.
  • Do not attempt to retrieve or help birds from seemingly frozen bodies of water as ice and water conditions are unsafe.
  • If you become ill with influenza (flu) symptoms (including fever, cough, difficulty breathing, muscle aches, headache and/or red watery eyes) within 10 days of handling wild birds or other wildlife, see your healthcare provider. Inform your healthcare provider that you have been in contact with wildlife.

The risk of avian influenza spreading to humans is extremely rare. There are no indicators of increasing risk to the general public at this time. Additional details will be provided as they become available. More information on avian influenza can be found on the Ministry of Health’s website.

March 7, 2025
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