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Seniors ages 65+ can ride MiWay for free with a PRESTO card

By Announcement, Transit

Seniors must use a PRESTO card set to the senior fare type to ride free.

June 20, 2025

Starting Tuesday, July 1, seniors ages 65 and older can ride MiWay for free with a PRESTO card set to the senior fare type. Seniors can set the fare type on their card by visiting a customer service outlet and showing proof of age. PRESTO cards that are not set to a specific fare type will be charged the $3.40 Adult PRESTO single fare.

By making travel more affordable for seniors, they are better able to stay connected to the people and places in their communities that matter most. Whether they are heading to a drop-in pickleball game at a local community centre, having lunch with friends at Erin Mills Town Centre, or visiting family in neighbouring cities, they can ride MiWay for free and enjoy free transfers to neighbouring transit systems, like Brampton Transit and the TTC.

Acquiring a PRESTO card and how to use it

Transit customers can add a free digital PRESTO card to their Apple or Google Wallet on their mobile phone or buy a physical PRESTO card for $4 and set the senior fare type — on either a physical or digital card — at a customer service outlet listed below:

  • City Centre Transit Terminal
  • Select Shoppers Drug Mart locations
  • GO Transit stations and terminals
  • TTC subway stations
  • Mississauga Community Centres

When boarding, seniors must tap their PRESTO card set to the senior fare type to receive the free fare, otherwise, they will need to pay the $1 cash fare. PRESTO cards can be used on all transit agencies in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), and Ottawa.

For more information about PRESTO, visit: miway.ca/presto.

Free transfers with the One Fare Program

Make the most of your PRESTO card by enjoying free transfers with Ontario’s One Fare Program. MiWay riders can transfer for free to the TTC, GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Oakville, Durham Region Transit, or York Region Transit, making travel across the region easier. To transfer for free, customers must use the same fare payment method — PRESTO card or open payment — each time they board a bus during their travel. If you start your trip on a MiWay bus, your free transfer will be active for two hours from when you first tap your card. If you start your trip on a GO train or GO bus, your transfer will be active for three hours from when you first tap your card.

Accessible buses

All MiWay buses are accessible. The low floor, kneeling buses have ramps to help passengers board and exit the bus. There is also priority seating on MiWay buses — priority seats at the front of the bus are reserved for people of all ages with mobility issues and other disabilities.

All buses verbally and visually announce each upcoming bus stop. Stop information is also displayed visually on digital display signs onboard the bus.

Learn more about MiWay’s commitment to accessibility.

Planning your trip on MiWay

Do you need assistance planning your trip? Or have questions about MiWay service? Please contact MiWay Customer Service at 905-615-4636 or visit miway.ca for more information.

June 20, 2025
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Peel Region’s Waste Education School Lunchbox Initiative Wins Bronze at Provincial Awards

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON, 16 June, 2025 – Peel Region has been recognized with a Bronze Award in the Surprise Us category at the 2025 Municipal Waste Association Promotion and Education Awards for its innovative and inclusive Waste Education School Lunchbox Initiative.

Launched in early 2024, this program was designed to promote waste reduction and sustainability by distributing over 2,800 reusable lunch containers to students and staff across seven high-priority schools in Peel. Schools were selected using the Socioeconomic Vulnerability Index (SVI) to ensure the initiative reached those most in need.

Through strong partnerships with the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, the program reached over 2,500 students and 200 staff. It provided education on sustainable lunch practices, proper waste sorting, and the environmental benefits of reuse. Participating schools reported an increase in the use of reusable containers following the initiative, signaling a successful shift in behaviour.

The award highlights Peel Region’s commitment to environmental stewardship, equity, and education, recognizing the Region’s efforts to lead by example in building greener, more informed communities.

For more information about Peel’s waste programs and resources, visit peelregion.ca/waste.

June 19, 2025
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Have your say in shaping the City’s updated Climate Change Action Plan

By Announcement, Food for thought, Issues

Residents can learn about how the City is doing its part to fight climate change and share their views on Mississauga’s priorities by participating in online and in-person events this summer.

June 19, 2025

Climate change continues to influence weather patterns, contributing to unnatural disasters like the extreme heat and flooding events of last summer. 2024 was also the hottest year on record. The City is updating its 10-year Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), originally developed in 2019. The update will explore opportunities to strengthen the City’s approach to reducing fossil fuel pollution, by setting stronger, more ambitious targets more closely aligned with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s recommendations to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.No city can stop climate change alone, but as the third highest contributor to fossil fuel pollution in the GTHA, Mississauga has a responsibility to do its part. Residents can get involved by participating in both online and in-person events this summer to tell the City what matters most to them when it comes to climate change.

Get involved to help shape the CCAP update

  • Mississauga’s Climate Lab 2 is an online platform where residents can share their climate-related priorities and comment on the issues that matter most to them. This feedback will be used to help draft the updated CCAP. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback by August 31, 2025.
  • Climate Lab pop-up events will provide an in-person opportunity for the community to share their feedback to help shape the CCAP update. These events will be hosted at Mississauga community centres and libraries throughout the summer. Event details will be posted on the Updating the Climate Change Action Plan webpage in the coming weeks.
  • The Community Dialogue Series will offer residents a more collaborative, in-depth, way to help shape the CCAP update. Both in-person and virtual workshops will be held in July and August. The July sessions will focus on scenario building and storytelling to understand the impacts of the new targets. The August sessions will focus on sharing feedback and insights gathered from the community about the planned updates. Event details will be posted on the Updating the Climate Change Action Plan webpage in the coming weeks.

Stay informed

Visit the Updating the Climate Change Action Plan webpage to sign up for email updates about upcoming events and project milestones.

June 19, 2025
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Peel Regional Police Update: Project Outsource

By Announcement

This morning, Peel Regional Police announced the results of Project Outsource, a major joint forces investigation that has led to the recovery of over $4.2 million in assets and the dismantling of a violent organized criminal network with ties to the towing industry.

In July 2024, Project Outsource was launched to investigate a criminal organization believed to be behind a significant number of extortion incidents and related acts of violence. As the investigation progressed, it became clear that the criminal network operated with two distinct, but interconnected components: one dedicated to extortion and violence, and the other rooted in the towing industry. Investigators uncovered evidence that these individuals were engaged in insurance fraud by staging vehicle collisions, and using threats, assaults, and firearms to exert control over local towing operations.

As of June 10, 2025, 18 individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with this investigation:

  • 17 men from Brampton and 1 women from King City.
  • The accused face a total of 97 criminal charges related to criminal organization, extortion, fraud, firearms, and more.
  • 3 individuals were charged and released to attend court at a later date, while 15 were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
  • Notably, almost half of those arrested were already under some form of judicial release at the time of their arrests.

Over the course of the investigation, the following assets were seized:

  • 18 tow trucks, with a total value $2.8M
  • 4 personal vehicles, with a total value of $840K
  • 5 stolen vehicles recovered, with a total value $571K
  • 6 firearms
  • 586 rounds of ammunition
  • 2 bulletproof vests
  • Various weapons, including cross bow, taser, baseball bats

Project Outsource was a Joint Forces Operation with Peel Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, Halton Regional Police, York Regional Police, and Toronto Police Service. The successful completion of this investigation was made possible through funding from the Government of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General, in which the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this Joint Forces investigation.

PRP’s news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1934630776382873737

June 16, 2025
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PRP Update: Project Pelican – Record Drug Bust Dismantles Transnational

By Announcement, Issues

On June 10, Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced the results of Project Pelican, marking the largest drug seizure in our service’s history – with nearly $50 million worth of cocaine seized. In collaboration with national and international partners, PRP dismantled a transnational organized criminal network trafficking illicit drugs into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

In June 2024, Peel Regional Police began investigating a cocaine smuggling operation using U.S.-Canada commercial trucking routes. By November, working with partners including the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Border Enforcement Task Force in Detroit, multiple individuals, trucking companies, and storage sites linked to the operation were identified.

Over the course of the investigation, the following was seized:

  • 479 kilograms of bricked cocaine, with an estimated street value of $47.9M
  • Two illegal loaded semi-automatic handguns

As of June 6, nine individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the investigation, totalling 35 charges related to firearm and drug offences. The accused were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

The successful completion of Project Pelican was made possible through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Ministry of the Solicitor General in which the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this investigation.

Please see PRP’s news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1932431335806669128

June 12, 2025
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Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is re-opening and you’re invited to celebrate

By Announcement, Events, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Celebration includes a ceremony, tours of the facility, entertainment and free activities throughout the day.

June 10, 2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us for a community event in celebration of the re-opening of Carmen Corbasson Community Centre on Saturday, June 14, 2025.The celebration will include an opening ceremony with Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, Members of Council, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the City’s Poet Laureate and a performance by Mikey Bloom. The celebration will also include tours of the facility, entertainment and free activities throughout the day.

The redeveloped facility features a new fitness and aquatics centre, 25-metre six-lane pool, warm water therapy pool, climate controlled indoor walking track, two indoor ice surfaces, an active living studio and various improved exterior connections to the woodlot and Mississauga Seniors’ Centre.

What

Opening of Carmen Corbasson Community Centre

When

Saturday, June 14, 2025
11 a.m. Ceremony with Mayor Parrish, Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, Members of Council, dignitaries and special guests
11:30 a.m. Free programming, entertainment and activities continue
4 p.m. Event concludes

Where

Carmen Corbasson Community Centre
1399 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga

Cost

Free

More information about the upcoming event can be found on the event calendar listing.

A list of the free activities and drop-in programs can be found on Active Mississauga.

June 10, 2025
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Notification of herbicide application for the control of invasive plants

By Announcement, Parks, Ward 1

Upcoming herbicide application to control Dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed, Burdock, Lily-of-the-valley, and Yellow archangel in natural areas during June 16th – June 27th. If any touch ups are needed the contractors will be returning between July 14th – July 18th.

The parks being treated are:

  • Adamson Estate,
  • Cawthra
  • P-510 (Between Indian Valley Trail and Kenollie Ave, East of Stavebank Rd)

Phragmites (Common Reed), will be treated at various dates between the end of July and mid September at the following location:

  • Adamson Estate,
  • P-510 (Between Indian Valley Trail and Kenollie Ave, East of Stavebank Rd)

Contractors working on behalf of the City, Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, will be applying RoundUp WeatherPRO (Glyphosate) or Habitat Aqua (Imazapyr) directly to the plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Habitat Aqua will only be used in wet areas and the City has obtained the proper permits to apply this herbicide.

Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.

 

This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.

 

The Park Supervisor and 311 have been notified of these operations.

June 9, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM – 1205-1209 Canturbery Road, Mississauga

By Announcement, Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

 

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

 

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

 

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

 

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

 

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. From 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Location: 1205 & 1209 Canterbury Rd, Mississauga.                          

Addresses Affected: 429 Niar Ave, 1188-1209 Canterbury Rd.

Project #:  C-604347

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #   437-220-6987

June 9, 2025
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