Councillor Dasko is pleased to announce that the Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Path is now open for the 2024/25 winter season!
Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.
Holiday hours, as follows:
DRAO Announcement
On November 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program has been activated for the Little Etobicoke Creek area in response to the July 16th and August 17th and 18th localized flooding events.
Councillor Dasko was instrumental in having the Provincial officials connect with local residents in Ward 1 for inspections, to ensure that a full understanding of the magnitude of the issues in the area were understood. The result of which is that the area has been recognized and included in the program.
Applications for the program will be accepted until the deadline of Monday, March 31, 2025. Homeowners and residential tenants, small owner-operated businesses, and not-for-profit organizations may apply for assistance if they reside in the activation area.
Program guidelines, activation area maps, information sheets, and application forms can be found on the DRAO website.
DRAO is a program that can help with the recovery of costs after a natural disaster. Financial help from the program is limited to $250,000 per application, is subject to a $500 deductible (which may be waived for low-income households), and reimburses up to 90% of your total eligible costs with limits for emergency expenses, household appliances, and furnishings.
The DRAO program does not cover all costs. Eligible applicants may receive assistance for emergency expenses and for repair or replacement of essential property if they do not have insurance—or if their insurance is insufficient—to cover their essential costs according to the DRAO program guidelines. Damage due to sewer-backup is not eligible under the program. An exception is made for low-income households as defined by the guidelines. See details online.
In addition, eligible basement repairs are only allowed to the extent they are returned to a basic and safe state (e.g., stud walls and repairs to essential appliances such as furnaces and hot water heaters). Repairs to furnished basements are ineligible unless there is damage to an essential living space. See details online.
DRAO is a provincial program, and is not related to the various programs and initiatives that the City of Mississauga has undertaken related to localized flooding and flood recovery. Residents who do not reside in the DRAO activation area are still eligible for the other City programs and initiatives.
If you have any questions about the DRAO program, you may contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing program staff at: DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.
The one-time grant is available to eligible homeowners or tenants in Mississauga who had flood damage from the severe weather events in July and August 2024.
December 2, 2024
To be eligible to apply for the Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, you need to meet the following criteria:
Residents must complete a grant application and submit proof of eligibility, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.
To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill.
To provide proof of residence, if you are a tenant, you must show proof that you live at the eligible residence. You can provide:
All applicants must provide proof of flooding within a residential dwelling, such as:
Visit the webpage and upload the supporting documents, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.
Each file must be 5 MB or smaller and in one of the following formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF or WebP.
Mail a completed Flood Relief Grant Application and supporting documents to the following address:
Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program
Transportation and Works
Environmental Services Section
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
For more information about the grant, residents are asked to call 311.
Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.
There are more than 51,000 storm drains in Mississauga, 1,900 km of storm sewer pipes, 270 km of ditches, 150 km of creeks, and 80 stormwater management facilities.
Valued at more than $7 billion, Mississauga’s stormwater drainage system requires constant care. Staff continue to assess and prioritize the most effective improvements to this aging infrastructure. Installing stormwater infrastructure requires a large investment up front, and it is expensive, but important to maintain.
In February 2025, the City will be launching two additional rebate programs:
Region of Peel Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate (Current): The Region provides a $1,500 rebate for eligible homeowners to cover the cost of installing a sanitary backwater valve to reduce basement flooding due to sanitary back-ups of wastewater from the sanitary sewer. For more information, visit peelregion.ca.
Read more about the City’s stormwater infrastructure.
Learn more about how to reduce the risk of flooding on your property.
Watch the City’s Flooding Information Session video.
We hope you are doing well as we get ready to celebrate the holiday season.
We would like to share some upcoming planned service adjustments and construction updates that will impact your community
From late evening on Friday Nov. 29 and throughout the weekend, there will be no GO Train service between Union Station and Oakville GO due to construction along Lakeshore West. GO Trains will run between Niagara Falls and Oakville GO with minor schedule adjustments.
There will be no GO Transit service at Exhibition, Mimico, Long Branch and Port Credit GO stations.
Long Branch GO will be closed throughout the weekend due to construction. During this time, the temporary pathway from Edgeware Drive will remain open, however, access to the north platform from the temporary pathway will be closed. There will be no access to the station or the parking lot from 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 5:00 a.m. Reserved parking spot owners who are affected will be notified.
Please check your schedules before you travel.
Effective December 23, 2024 MiWay will make adjustments to two routes and service frequency changes in order to:
Changes to Route 5 Dixie and Launch of Route 31 Ogden
In response to Dixie Road construction, a permanent route is being introduced to provide consistent, reliable service for riders along Dixie Road and in Lakeview. Route 5 Dixie southbound will no longer service Ogden Road. Instead, the new Route 31 Ogden, operating seven days a week, will replace the temporary Ogden Shuttle, offering direct access from Dixie Outlet Mall to Long Branch GO and along Ogden Road. This change will enable riders to plan their trips online with greater accuracy and reliability.
Seasonal Adjustments for Holiday Demand
From December 23 to January 5 seasonal service frequency changes will be in place to align with holiday travel demand.This includes a reduced schedule during weekdays and special holiday service on certain routes. Key changes include:
High School Routes: Due to high school holiday closures, all 300-series routes will pause service from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025. Regular service resumes on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Ride Free New Year’s Eve: To encourage safe holiday celebrations, MiWay will offer free rides beginning at 7 p.m. on December 31. Several key routes will operate until 4 a.m. on January 1 to support riders getting home safely.
The Committee of Adjustment (CoA) notices for the December 12, 2024 meetings were picked up by Canada Post, but due to the postal strike it is unlikely that residents would have received them. The City has met the requirements of the Planning Act by posting the notices online on the Council and Committee Calendar, and additionally the (CoA) signs will be displayed for Consent Applications starting today and Minor Variances on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Please review the Committee of Adjustment notices and follow instructions if you wish to submit a letter of objection or support for an application. Here are the links to each meeting on December 12th:
1:00pm 1063 Eastmount, 1404 Milton, 1634 Crestview
3:30pm 28 Mohawk, 1619 Crediton
Mississauga is ready to weather the winter
The City’s crews are once again ready to respond to snowfall to help keep you moving safely – clearing roads, on-street bike lanes, priority sidewalks and other City infrastructure after a snowfall.
The City follows a priority route system. Priority infrastructure is cleared first. This includes priority roads, priority sidewalks, bus stops, roadside multi-use trails, pedestrian crossings, on-street bike lanes, and parking lots and entrances connected to community centres, arenas and libraries.
It can take 12 to 24 hours to clear this infrastructure after the snow has stopped.
City crews then move on to clearing residential roads, park trails, pathways and easements to schools. This infrastructure is cleared within 24 to 36 hours after the snow has stopped. Residential roads are not cleared to bare pavement but are cleared to be safe and passable for vehicles. Some snow pack may be left on the road.
You can track the progress of the City’s plows and sidewalk-clearing equipment using the online plow tracker.
Winter Safety Tips
* Give plows lots of space and drive according to weather conditions.
* When it snows, remove parked vehicles on residential streets. Parked vehicles can limit or block snowplows from clearing the snow.
* Clear your walkway and sidewalk so that others can travel safely. Consider offering to help those who may need assistance.
* Use salt according to the manufacturer’s instructions to minimize the impact on the environment. If you see oversalting at one of our MiWay bus stops, you can report it by calling 311.
* Ensure pets are brought indoors during extreme weather conditions.
* Clear snow and ice off your vehicle, including all windows, headlights, roof and hood before you head out.
* Consider wearing appropriate footwear to avoid slips and falls and installing winter tires for better traction
Stay updated on snow clearing in Mississauga * Visit mississauga.ca/snow to learn more about snow clearing in the city. * Visit mississauga.ca/temporaryparking to find out if winter on-street parking restrictions are in effect and if temporary parking permits are suspended due to a weather event. * Follow @MississaugaSnow on X for timely snow-clearing updates.
* Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) for questions related to the City’s snow clearing operations or to report a missed street after the level of service timelines have ended.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. To commemorate this day, the Community Safety and Well-being Plan’s Family Violence Action Table is launching the 2024 ‘Break The Silence’ awareness campaign aimed at survivors of family and intimate partner violence (FIPV), bystanders and the general public.
Intimate partner violence is any pattern of behaviour that’s used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. It includes all physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.
It’s a widespread and growing public health concern and instances of violence are also more severe. Violence and abuse can lead to poor physical and mental health, serious injuries and even homicide. On June 22, 2023 Peel Region Council declared intimate partner violence epidemic in Peel
In 2023, Peel police responded to just over 16,000 incidents of family and intimate partner violence. That’s 44 disputes every day or almost 2 every hour. That’s just what gets reported as most incidents are not reported.
Let’s continue the conversation about family and intimate partner violence and work together to stop violence and abuse in all forms.
If it’s an emergency call 911 immediately.
Join us as we officially open Mississauga’s newest fire station.
Following the ceremony stop by one of our public education booths to learn about fire safety, tour the station and explore our first electric pumper.
Opening of Fire Station 125
Saturday, November 30, 2024
12 to 3 p.m.
12 p.m. ceremony with activities following
Fire Station 125
6627 Tenth Line W., Mississauga
(Ceremony will take place inside the Fire Station)
Free parking is available nearby.
Family and intimate partner violence is everyone’s concern as it threatens the basic right to live free from violence.
BRAMPTON, ON (November 25, 2024) – Beginning November 25, 2024, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Peel Region and partners are launching the annual Break the Silence campaign to encourage residents to talk about family and intimate partner violence in our community.
Now in its fifth year, the awareness campaign sets out to challenge misconceptions about family and intimate partner violence and let survivors know there is help and support available. The campaign will be seen across Peel in print and digital formats and includes downloadable materials in different languages.
Peel Region collaborated with over 25 community organizations, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, Peel Regional Police and Ontario Provincial Police – Caledon Detachment to design the campaign and support tactics and distribution strategies. The Break the Silence campaign is part of the Family Violence focus area in Peel’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan.
In February 2020, Peel Region Council unanimously passed a motion for the Region and its partners to shed light on this critical issue and stand in solidarity with survivors. In June 2023, Peel Region Council formally declared intimate partner violence and gender-based violence an epidemic in Peel, calling attention to its growing severity in the community.
Quick facts
If you or someone you know needs support:
Call text, or chat with 211
Call Embrave: Agency to End Violence Crisis Line at 1-855-676-8515
Call Victim Services of Peel at 905-568-1068
Call Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services at 905-951-3838
If it’s an emergency call 911 immediately.
Learn more about family and intimate partner violence in Peel, including common misconceptions and available resources for support: peelregion.ca/BreakTheSilence.
Quotations
“Peel’s family and intimate partner violence campaign is driven by the priorities of our community partners. It breaks through misconceptions regarding abuse so that people seek the help they need. Fostering collective action also means ensuring the capacity exists to meet the increased demand that comes from raising awareness. This includes supporting the community in advocating to other levels of government to make the needed investments in shelter capacity and other services which can help those escaping family and intimate partner violence to be safe and well.”
Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services, Peel Region
“In this fifth annual Break the Silence campaign we continue to raise awareness of Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence as an epidemic and work together with our partners to break down the walls of silence that enables violence against women. We encourage everyone to recognize the signs of abuse and speak up if they know someone experiencing abuse; let victims feeling isolated know they are not alone; and for those experiencing abuse, to seek help. We all have a role to play in ending family and intimate partner violence, and to make Peel a safe, equitable and connected community for all.”
Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Brampton Wards 1 and 5
“Gender-based violence is an epidemic in Peel Region that requires a community-wide response. It is critical that we continue to raise awareness about the prevalence and severity of gender-based violence in our community, as well all have a role to play in meaningfully eradicating gender-based violence at a systemic level. It is also essential that survivors know that they do not have to face violence alone, and that there is always someone available to listen and provide support.”
Andrine Johnson, CEO, Embrave: Agency to End Violence
“Violence against women is so often misunderstood. There are many myths that we need to dispel so that women feel safe to come forward to get the help they need for themselves and their families. We all share in the responsibility to gain an accurate understanding to counter the misinformation that circulates in our communities. This campaign will help us do that.”
Sharon Mayne, CEO, Catholic Family Services of Peel Dufferin
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
