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City Helps Businesses Tackle Climate Change Through New Programs

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Are you a Mississauga-based business looking to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, save energy, lower costs and increase your company’s environmental sustainability?

The City of Mississauga, in partnership with the Mississauga Board of Trade and Partners in Project Green, is launching the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program (MCLP). The program will help local businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance corporate sustainability goals. The program offers specialized supports and training events to help develop, advance and promote climate actions for businesses.

PROGRAM LAUNCH EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT:
The City is launching the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program with a kick-off event. During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet and engage with consultants delivering City programs, hear from business leaders tackling climate change, and network with funding and resource organizations.

WHEN:
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Registration – 8:30 to 9 a.m.
Event – 9 to 11:30 a.m.

For more information about the Mississauga Climate Leaders Program or to register for the launch event, visit mississauga.ca/mclp.

May 30, 2023
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Get out your Bikes…Community Rides are Back!

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Dust off your bike and pump up your tires, because Community Rides are back. Whether you’re new to cycling or a cycling expert, come out and enjoy one of the City’s Community Rides. Community Rides are free, guided rides that allow you to enjoy your neighbourhood by bike, meet new people and connect with your community all while exploring Mississauga’s growing cycling infrastructure.

As a rider, you’ll have the choice to join an in-person ride or enjoy the routes at a time of your choosing using the online bike route map. Starting Saturday, June 3, Community Rides will be taking place every two weeks until the end of October. All rides take place in different neighbourhoods in Mississauga and range between five to 24 kilometres in length.

Event details:

What:
Community Rides are free, guided bike rides that take place across Mississauga on a variety of cycling infrastructure, including on-road bike lanes, shared pathways and multi-use trails.

Who:
Mississauga residents of all ages and cycling abilities who want to be active outdoors and are interested in seeing their neighbourhood and city by bike.

When/where:

Community Rides will take place every two weeks between June and October.

Those interested in participating in the group-style rides must register and be at the starting location for the start time. City staff will be onsite at the starting location to help guide participants and answer any questions.

Planned 2023 Community Rides:

Registration for these in-person guided rides is required.

Cycling etiquette and road rules

Riders are reminded to follow all rules of the road and obey shared trail etiquette while cycling in Mississauga. Remember to:

  • Wear a helmet:
    • Helmets must be worn by cyclists under the age of 18. However, everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet when riding their bike.
  • Be courteous to other trail users:
    • Always keep to the right of the trail, particularly if you are traveling at a slower speed.
    • If passing others, always pass on your left and use your bell or a signal before passing another cyclist or pedestrian.
  • Be aware of others:
    • Don’t block the trail. If stopping for a break, pull off to the side or off of the trail completely.
    • When approaching a sharp turn on your bike that obstructs your view, approach slowly, use your bell or give a verbal warning and proceed when clear to do so.
  • Be seen and be safe:
    • Make sure your bike has a light and reflectors that can be seen by others.

To learn more about Community Rides, to register for the in-person guided rides and to access route maps for your self-guided rides, visit mississauga.ca/communityrides.

Updates about the Community Rides program will also be shared on the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.

May 26, 2023
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Celebrate Pride Month – June 2023

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Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and uplift the 2SLGBTQ+ community, while recognizing the progress made towards equal treatment and human rights.

The City of Mississauga is committed to fostering an open, inclusive and equitable environment for all. Throughout Pride Month, we stand in solidarity with our 2SLGBTQ+ community members, and reaffirm our commitment to these values.

We will be celebrating our 2SLGBTQ+ community in June. You can participate in Pride Month festivities in the following ways:

By attending a Pride event in-person or virtually
By checking out a book from the library to learn more about the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Events in the City This Month

Lighting the clock tower

June 01, 2023 | Evening | Celebration Square

To recognize this important month, the Civic Centre clock tower will be lit with a rainbow of colours on June 1 and all other evenings in June when another cause isn’t scheduled to be recognized.

Progress Pride flag raising event

June 03, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. | Celebration Square

The City will raise the Progress Pride Flag at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS) with Rainbow Sauga Alliance to honour Pride Month and our 2SLGBTQ+ community. Video greetings from Mayor Bonnie Crombie will be shared and Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services will participate by showcasing this year’s colourful Pride fire truck. Members of the public are invited to take part in this event.

Pride park benches

The City is proud to display rainbow-coloured Pride benches in select parks. The community can view these at Port Credit Memorial Park and Scholars’ Green, located next to Sheridan College’s Hazel McCallion Campus.

For full slate of events and more information, visit the website.

May 26, 2023
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You’re Invited to Come Celebrate National Public Works Week In Mississauga!

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The City of Mississauga’s public works professionals play an essential role in keeping us safe by building and maintaining the infrastructure, facilities and services we use and rely on everyday including roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, transit stops and stormwater infrastructure.

n Saturday, May 27, the City is celebrating these professionals and recognizing the important work they do with the return of its National Public Works Week Family Fun Day – and you’re invited!As part of National Public Works Week (May 21-27, 2023), Family Fun Day provides you with an opportunity to meet City staff and learn more about their work through a variety of interactive family-friendly activities. Get up close to the equipment and trucks and join in on fun, educational activities.

What:
National Public Works Week Family Fun Day event

Event activities include:

  • Truck and equipment displays (e.g. snow plow, MiWay bus, front-end loader)
  • Interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities
  • Bouncy castle
  • BBQ in support of United Way

Where: 
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga

When:
Saturday, May 27, 2023
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost:
This event is free to attend. Registration is not required.

Consider leaving your car at home and taking MiWay. Plan your trip using our Trip Planner.

About Public Works in the City of Mississauga:

The City maintains 5,700 lane kilometres of roads, 2,420 kilometres of sidewalks, 51,000 catch basins, one thousand pedestrian crossings, more than three thousand bus stops as well as multi-use trails and cycling infrastructure. Throughout the year, the City also repairs potholes and roadway damage including residential streets and bike lanes, inspects and repairs sidewalks and sweeps streets.

For more information about public works in the City, visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/.

 Photos taken from the City’s last National Public Works Week Family Fun Day event in 2019 at Mississauga Celebration Square
May 23, 2023
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National Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremony

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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Celebration Square on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from noon to 9:30 pm.

Start the day at the Miichi Sagiig Anishinaabe United Pow Wow, hosted in collaboration with the Mississauga Nation. From noon to 5pm, everyone is welcome to join and enjoy traditional Indigenous songs and dance!

In the evening, explore Indigenous art, music and entertainment at the Celebration & Concert, presented in collaboration with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Watch some of the biggest artists from across Turtle Island take the stage, including folk-pop powerhouse DeeDee Austin, hip hop sensation MR. SAUGA, and the Godfather of Pow Wow Step, DJ Shub!

Event schedule

  • Noon to 4:00 pm: Miichi Sagiig Anishinaabe United Pow Wow
  • 6:00 pm: Lisa Odjig, World Champion Hoop Dancer
  • 6:15 pm: Classic Roots, electronica and Pow Wow techno DJ
  • 6:40 pm:  Official Ceremony, featuring Manitou Mkwa Singers
  • 7:15 pm: DeeDee Austin, award-winning pop singer/songwriter
  • 8:00 pm: MR. SAUGA, hip hop artist/producer
  • 8:30 pm: DJ Shub presents War Club Live, 2022 JUNO Award Winner for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Celebration Square has exciting activities for the entire family!

  • Paint with the Moccasin Identifier Project and learn more about Indigenous heritage and historical moccasin designs, available 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Stop by the crayon colouring corner and learn more about Indigenous languages spoken across Turtle island, featuring fun artwork created by Indigenous artists, available 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Make a splash in the fountain, open 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Grab a bite from one of the food trucks, open noon to 10:00 pm

For more information visit: https://web.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day-celebration-2?eventdate=2023-06-21T12%253A00%253A00

May 23, 2023
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Lakeview Discovery Centre Artist-In-Residence Series – Final Community Art Workshop May 31, 4-7 pm

By Events, Ward 1

Please join the final community art workshop at Lakeview Village, Mississauga that is part of The Discovery Centre Artist-In-Residence Series, on May 31st (4pm-7pm), in partnership with Artscape Atelier.

This workshop is led by an Indigenous artists Pandora Wilhelm, who will be sharing her knowledge and creating language puzzles with participants to celebrate the many diverse languages spoken by families in the community. This workshop is geared to families (children recommended age 12 and younger) with their adult caregivers.

Eventbrite link for signing up: https://bit.ly/4369ii4

Instagram: HERE

Facebook: HERE

May 23, 2023
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Shop local at Mississauga’s only indoor and outdoor farmers’ Market! Sundays – May 28-October 29

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The Lakeview Farmers’ Market is held indoors and outdoors at the Small Arms Inspection Building, with live music from local buskers, a cafe, a bi-weekly Artisan Market, special community activities, and much more.

The Lakeview Farmers’ Market features local, sustainable, organic, and artisanal products, which provide an important source of income for local farmers, growers, producers, and artisans. Take the opportunity to connect with those who grow and produce the food that ends up on your plate! 

Check back weekly for details on additional Market activities and vendor lineups. https://www.creativehub1352.ca/lakeviewfarmersmarket 

May 19, 2023
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Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan – Notice of Public Engagement – Public Open House #3

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Mississauga Transportation Master Plan

The Study
In 2019, the City of Mississauga completed its inaugural Mississauga Transportation Master Plan that
identified an aspirational transportation vision: In Mississauga, everyone and everything will have the freedom to move safely, easily, and efficiently to anywhere at any time.

The City of Mississauga is nearing completion on the Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan study that
identifies a long-term transit network plan and a long-term road network plan – infrastructure plans that are critical to achieving the City’s transportation vision. The study complements other Mississauga infrastructure plans and guidelines including the Cycling Master Plan (competed in 2018), the Pedestrian Master Plan (completed in 2021), and the Changing Lanes study (on-going). These plans are essential elements to creating an integrated, multimodal transportation system which fosters the freedom to move.

The Process
This Study follows the master planning process described in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Manual (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). The Master Plan process will satisfy Phases I (Identify Problem and Opportunity) and II (Identify and Evaluate Alternative Solutions to the Problem or Opportunity) of the Municipal Class EA process. The final plan will be a document that will guide actions, policies and transportation investment in Mississauga over the next 20 years.

Virtual On-demand Meeting #1 was held in December 2020. We heard from you about key transportation issues, draft direction for the study, preliminary alternative solutions, and draft evaluation criteria.

Virtual On demand Meeting #2 was held in June 2022, and we heard your feedback on the evaluation of alternatives and draft recommended transportation network.

Get Involved
Our final round of public engagement will be held in-person and online. Your input is important to this study.

You will be able to learn about the proposed long-term transit network plan and long-term road network plan and provide your comments which will be considered in the finalization of the Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan.

IN-PERSON Public Open House
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall, Mississauga City Hall
Format: Drop in during the open house to review study materials, ask questions, and provide comments to the study team.

VIRTUAL On-demand Meeting
Date: May 23 to June 12, 2023
Time: Anytime
Website: yoursay.mississauga.ca/transitand-road-infrastructure-plan
Format: Review study materials at your convenience and submit your comments.
Comments and input can be provided online, via telephone, or mail. If you require help accessing materials or providing input, please let us know. For more information about the Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan, please visit: yoursay.mississauga.ca/transit-and-road-infrastructure-plan.

Contact Us
Should you have any questions or accessibility needs to participate, please contact the study team:

Mark VanderSluis, P.Eng.
Project Leader, Transportation Planning
City of Mississauga
201 City Centre Drive, 8th Floor
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2T4
T: 905-615-3200, ext. 4160
E: Mark.VanderSluis@mississauga.ca

Jonathan Chai, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
HDR Corporation
100 York Boulevard, Suite 300
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J8
T: 289-695-4629
E: Jonathan.Chai@hdrinc.com

Information is being collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

This Notice was first issued on May 11, 2023.

May 11, 2023
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“We Are Resilient” Exhibit – St. Lawrence Park – on now until August 7, 2023

By Events, Parks, Ward 1

Come out to see the “We are Resilient” exhibit – a travelling exhibition that was recently installed at St. Lawrence Park. The exhibit is designed to engage residents, and help us learn more about climate change and actions we can take to help combat it.

This exhibition has already travelled to Community Common Park, City Hall, and UTM and will stay at St. Lawrence Park until August 7, 2023.

Take in the exhibit while you stroll along beautiful Lake Ontario. The exhibit showcases compelling photographs and stories from Mississauga residents, perspectives from international scientific leaders, and ways you can take climate action today!

For more information please visit: www.mississauga.ca/we-are-resilient

Where: St. Lawrence Park, 75 St Lawrence Drive, Mississauga, ON L5G 4V3

When: Now until August 7, 2023

May 10, 2023
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