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Nominate someone inspired by nature for a Conservation Award

By Announcement, Events, Resources

It’s that time of year when we ask for your nominations to honour local environmental champions through our Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards program.

The program is an opportunity for the CVC to celebrate those who deserve recognition for their important work in the watershed. We ask that you nominate deserving candidates whose contributions support a thriving environment that protects, connects and sustains the Credit River Watershed.

Nominations are open to individuals, companies and groups in the following nine categories:

  • Youth Achievement
  • Outstanding Volunteer
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Landowner Stewardship
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Green Cities
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership
  • Legacy Donor
  • Watershed Excellence

Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Landowners who’ve taken action to protect and restore nature on their property.
  • Local businesses, municipalities or regional government who have adapted new approaches or green infrastructure.
  • Individuals or businesses that donate land or funds to purchase land for its long-term protection.
  • Individuals that generously donate their time through on-the-ground environmental work, education or outreach efforts.

Nominations for the Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards are open until February 20, 2024.

For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit cvc.ca/friends-of-the-credit-conservation-awards/

January 10, 2024
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Upcoming NAV CANADA Flight Checks: First semi-annual test

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NAV Canada regularly conducts instrument landing system (ILS) check at Toronto Pearson. This is a routine operation that ensures the accuracy and safety of the country’s navigation aids and instrument approach procedures. The ILS is a precision approach system that provides navigational guidance signals and information on a cockpit display to guide pilots accurately to the point of landing in periods of poor visibility.

The first semi-annual test of 2024 will take place between January 15-16 from approx. 11:30PM to 4:00AM (weather contingencies on January 17-19) and will involve all runways at Toronto Pearson. It will take approximately 20 minutes per runway.

Pre-approved flights do operate in the overnight hours in accordance with the Night Flight Restriction program in effect between 12:30AM and 6:30AM. However, given that the flight checks will involve flight patterns of repeated approaches for the runways at varying combinations of height, speed, and direction, we wanted to inform you that there might be noise impacts in your riding.

We have already posted the information on our Noise Advisory Calendar, and will also be posting a message on WebTrak.

Affected residents can feel free to reach out to the Toronto Pearson Noise Management Office directly if they have any questions or wish to submit a noise complaint:

  • Online using WebTrak or the complaint form
  • By phone 416-247-7682
January 9, 2024
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Celebrate with fireworks at home on New Year’s Eve

By Announcement, Events

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to gear up for 2024 and all that it has in store! If you’re planning to celebrate the occasion at your home in Mississauga, you’ll be happy to know that you’re allowed to set off fireworks on your private property from dusk on Sunday, December 31, 2023 until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day – Monday, January 1, 2024.

To use fireworks on a public street or a City park, residents must obtain a permit from the City.

To dispose of used or unused fireworks, completely submerge the fireworks in water and soak them overnight. Wrap the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag to keep them from drying out, and dispose of them in your garbage bin.

Additional important reminders

The winter holidays are an extremely busy time of year for most residents. Be kind to your neighbours and remember to put safety first, no matter where you celebrate. Make the most of your celebrations by being prepared and planning your events with safety in mind.

Mississauga residents can make a complaint for illegal use of fireworks on private property or City parks by calling 311 or submitting a complaint online at mississauga.ca/fireworks. To report fireworks on public roadways, residents should contact Peel Regional Police using the non-emergency number: 905-453-3311.

You can also celebrate the New Year by joining other Mississauga residents at Mississauga’s Celebration Square for entertainment and fireworks on December 31st!

Enjoy and be safe.

To learn more or apply for a permit, go to mississauga.ca/fireworks. For additional questions, call 311 or review the City’s fireworks by-law.

Background

The City of Mississauga has a Fireworks By-law to regulate the setting off of fireworks within Mississauga. The City’s Fireworks By-law was updated on December 1, 2023 to allow fireworks until 11 p.m. on designated holidays except for New Year’s Eve, when fireworks are allowed until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

The designated holidays when fireworks are permitted until 11 p.m. include Victoria Day, Canada Day, Lunar New Year and Diwali. Mississauga residents can use fireworks on these five designated holidays at home on their private property without needing to obtain a permit from the City. As of December 1, 2023, the maximum fine for the illegal use of fireworks increased to $100,000.

December 21, 2023
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Holiday Season Service Hours at Peel Region

By Announcement, Events, Resources

Peel Region offices and some non-emergency services will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 25, 2022, to Monday, January 1, 2024.

The following non-emergency services will close starting Monday, December 25 and will reopen on January 2, 2024:

  • Access Peel Counters
  • Dental Services Contact Centre (closed as of December 23)
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Housing Services, Client Services

The following non-emergency services are closed on December 25, 2023, but will remain open December 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and reopen for regular service on January 2, 2024:

  • Family Health Call Centre

The following non-emergency services will be closed Monday December 25, 2023, Tuesday Dec. 26, 2023 and Monday Jan. 1, 2024

  • Healthy Sexuality Clinics

The following non-emergency service has a modified holiday schedule.

  • Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction – Mobile Van

December 25, 26, 2023, January 1, 2024 – closed
December 27, 28, 29 2023, open 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday December 30, open 4:00-11:00 pm

Vaccination Clinics

Vaccination clinics will be closed December 22, 2023-January 1, 2024, and will resume regular operations on January 2, 2024.

To check for available clinics and to book your appointment, visit: COVID-19 vaccine

Early Years and Child Care Services

Child Care Subsidy units will close at 12:00 p.m. on December 22, 2023 and will reopen on January 2, 2024. All other Early Years and Child Care Services units are closed from December 25, 2023 to January 2, 2024.

Ontario Works in Peel

The offices at both our Ontario Works locations are open from 8.30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. Monday – Friday. Our offices will close on December 22 at 12:00 p.m. and re-open on January 2, 2024 at 8.30 am.

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. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.

Peel Living Maintenance Requests

For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp

All trips for December 25, 26, and 27 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 24. All trips for January 1 and 2 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 31.

On December 25 (Christmas Day), December 26 (Boxing Day) and January 1 (New Year’s Day):

  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis trips

From December 25 to January 1, the TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments or feedback.

On December 24 and 31:

  • The contact centre will close at 10 p.m.
  • The latest pick up for passengers who require bus only transportation will be 8:30 p.m. Taxi vendors will continue to provide transportation after 8:30 p.m.

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

Public Transit

Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon

There will be no waste collection on December 25, and 26, 2023. Collection will be two days later this week. Also, there will be no waste collection on January 1. Waste will be collected 1 day later this week. Check peelregion.ca/waste/calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

Community Recycling Centre hours:

Dec 24 and December 31 – Caledon/Bolton closed. Remaining locations open until 12 p.m.
December 25-26 and January 1, 2024 – closed
December 27-30 – open during normal business hours

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

PAMA will be closed Sunday, December 24, Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 and Monday January 1, 2024. PAMA will also be closing at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 31. Visit PAMA for a variety of affordable family fun activities this Winter Break.

December 19, 2023
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2024 Budget moves Mississauga forward

By Announcement, Parks, Planning & Development, Resources

Mississauga’s 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Budget was adopted today by Mayor Bonnie Crombie. The 2024 Budget moves Mississauga forward by prioritizing infrastructure, building and growth while maintaining a safe and healthy community. It outlines how the City will allocate resources to meet service expectations for 13 service areas and more than 300 programs and services over the next four years, ensuring affordability for residents and businesses.

Important investments

Key capital investments in 2024 include:

  • Hybrid bus acquisitions – $87.9 million
  • New fire stations and station renovations – $24.6 million
  • Major road construction – $22.4 million
  • New park development – $41.4 million
  • Road rehabilitation – $44.6 million
  • Storm sewers – $19.2 million

“Mississauga’s 2024 Budget proposes a modest 2.3 per cent increase on the City’s portion of the tax bill compared to 3 per cent last year. This was achieved through finding $3.7 million in savings and efficiencies while being extremely measured when considering anything new,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “The budget remains prudent with tax dollars, with nearly half (2.9 per cent) of the budget increase allocated to maintaining the status quo for the 200 services provided by the City. We are exploring new opportunities to move Mississauga forward like housing, transportation, public safety and mitigating climate change. The largest investment within the budget is for transit as we look to increase service levels and support our community’s growth.”

Property taxes

More than 57 per cent of the City’s revenue comes from property tax from residents and commercial/industrial properties. This is the main revenue tool for municipalities as per the Municipal Act, 2001.

Mississauga residents will see a 2.34 per cent increase on the City portion of the residential tax bill and business owners will see a 1.59 per cent increase on the City portion of the commercial/industrial tax bill.

New initiatives

Of the 21 new initiatives proposed for 2024, 13 are funded by user fees or other revenues, or are funded from capital, and do not impact the tax rate. These initiatives include a MiWay service increase, the opening of a new fire station, parkland growth, and invasive species management programs.

“Of every property tax dollar collected, only 37 cents stays in the City of Mississauga, and we’re putting that money to good use,” said Shari Lichterman, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. “We’re committed to keeping costs low by identifying operational efficiencies, securing financial support from other levels of government, and charging user fees where appropriate. At the same time, we continue to make smart investments in making the quality of life for residents better today, and into the future.”

Cost savings

The City has implemented cost containment strategies to help bring down costs. The 2024 Budget contains savings of $3.7 million (a 0.6 per cent reduction in the City’s net costs). Since 2009, the City has achieved $80.8 million in cost savings.

The Business Plan & Budget plays a significant role in shaping our city, so it’s important to take the time to read and understand it. The City’s 2024-2027 Business Plan & 2024 Budget, contains valuable information about how tax dollars are spent and highlights specific projects that will be undertaken throughout the City.

Individuals who are interested to learn more about the City’s adopted 2024 Budget and the budget process can visit mississauga.ca/budget.

2024 Budget Highlights

2024 Budget Book - Moving Mississauga Forward

December 19, 2023
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City of Mississauga 2023/2024 holiday hours of operation

By Announcement

The City of Mississauga administrative offices will be closed on December 25, 26, 2023 and January 1, 2024. A number of City services will operate on a holiday schedule from December 26, 2023 until January 2, 2024.  The Ward 1 office will be closed over the holidays from Friday December 22nd at noon until Tuesday January 2nd.

The City’s response times to media and social inquiries will be limited during this time. A list of City services and hours of operation during the closure is available in the 2023/2024 holiday hours schedule.

The schedule includes hours of operation for:

  • Administrative offices for Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services and Parking Enforcement
  • Animal Services, Library, Recreation facilities, Mississauga’s Seniors’ Centre, Museums of Mississauga and the Provincial Offences Office
  • The Art Gallery of Mississauga
  • MiWay – visit MiWay’s holiday service page for information on transit service levels and customer service

311 Citizen Contact Centre

Residents can dial 311 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to speak to a customer service representative who will assist with their call during the following times:

Open: December 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29, 2023
Closed: December 25, 26, 2023 and January 1, 2024
Regular hours resume on January 2, 2024

For urgent issues on weekends, statutory holidays or overnight, please dial 311 and select option 2 for after-hours dispatch service. Residents can also submit requests 24/7 online.

Information on snow clearing

Residents can follow @MississaugaSnow on X (formerly Twitter), call 311 (or 905-615-4311 outside city limits) or visit mississauga.ca/snow.

December 18, 2023
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Peel Regional Police Launches 2023 Holiday Season R.I.D.E. Campaign

By Announcement

Peel Regional Police alongside MADD Canada, launched our annual Holiday Season R.I.D.E. campaign on Thursday December 14th. As you know, the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) campaign is a year-round commitment by PRP to educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.

Peel Regional Police has a zero tolerance policy for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Our Holiday Season R.I.D.E. program launched on November 12th and has already checked over 10,000 vehicles, charged 79 drivers criminally for impaired driving related offences and given an additional 70 other drivers warnings. The campaign will continue through to January as part of our ongoing and collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving. The Holiday season campaign is marked by increased enforcement levels through the deployment of additional officers from all police divisions as well as our Road Safety Service.

We are encouraging the public to plan ahead this holiday season:

  • If anyone consumes alcoholic beverages or drugs, do not drive.
  • Plan for a designated driver, take public transit, call a cab or ride-sharing service
  • Arrange to stay the night at a friends or family member

If you believe a driver may be impaired, call 9-1-1 when it is safe to do so. We encourage callers to provide as much detail as they can, including what they observed, a licence plate, vehicle and driver description, and the road/direction travelled.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Peel Regional Police is committed to lowering the number of deaths and injuries on our roads by working together with our partners and the community.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and joyous Holiday Season!

December 18, 2023
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MiWay Service Changes Start on Jan. 8, 2024

By Announcement, Resources

Starting Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, there will be MiWay service changes that include more weekday service on Route 66 McLaughlin, revised routing on Route 20 Rathburn to improve service reliability and eliminate service duplication along Rathburn Road, and new trips added on several routes.

More frequent weekday service on Route 66 McLaughlin

Route 66 McLaughlin will operate more frequently on weekdays to alleviate customer overcrowding resulting from increased customer demand between Sheridan College (Davis Campus in Brampton) and the City Centre Transit Terminal.

New on-street bus stop for Route 18 to serve the Sheridan College Davis Campus (Brampton)

To improve service reliability, Route 18 McLaughlin-Derry will service a new on-street bus stop on McLaughlin Road at Sheridan College Drive (bus stop #6626), close to the main entrance of the Sheridan College Davis Campus in Brampton. This route will no longer travel inside the campus to prevent bus congestion inside the campus terminal.

Revised routing on Route 20 Rathburn

To improve service reliability and eliminate service duplication along Rathburn Road with Route 9 Rathburn-Thomas, Route 20 Rathburn will be revised to end at the City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT). This route will no longer travel to Erindale GO Station. At CCTT, customers can board Route 20 at Platform O. Alternative route options include: Routes 9 Rathburn-Thomas (to Erindale GO) or 38 Creditview and 38A Creditview-Argentia (along Creditview Road).

New trips added on several routes due to high customer demand

The routes below will have additional service based on ridership growth:

  • 8 Cawthra: new weekday southbound trips at 7:25 am and 2:31 pm from the City Centre Transit Terminal.
  • 10 Bristol-Britannia: new weekday southbound trip at 7:19 am from Meadowvale Town Centre, plus new northbound trips at 2:15 pm and 2:41 pm from the City Centre Transit Terminal.
  • 13 Glen Erin: new weekday northbound trip at 2:12 pm from Clarkson GO Station.
  • 35 Eglinton: will now operate every 28 minutes (instead of every 35 minutes) throughout the day on Sundays.
  • 44 Mississauga Road: new weekday southbound trips at 7:45 am and 9:22 am from Meadowvale Town Centre. And new weekday northbound trips at 8:31 am and 4:13 pm from University of Toronto Mississauga.

Service on school routes resumes

Service to high schools (300-series routes) will resume on Monday, January 8, after the winter break ends.

Schedule adjustments

Schedules will be updated on various routes to improve service reliability (a complete list of routes will be available on miway.ca). Traffic and ridership patterns continue to evolve in Mississauga and MiWay will continue to adjust schedules so that services remain responsive to customer needs.

Holiday service

On Family Day (Monday, Feb. 19, 2024), MiWay will operate on a holiday schedule.

  • Two routes will operate at a reduced frequency: 17 Hurontario and 23 Lakeshore.

Three routes will not operate due to low customer demand: 28 Confederation, 46 Tenth Line-Osprey and 48 Erin Mills

Learn more about these and other service changes, as well as the MiWay 5 service plan benefits, at miway.ca.

December 17, 2023
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