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Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Round 4 of Public Engagement

By Events, Resources

Metrolinx, in collaboration with the City of Mississauga, is continuing to advance planning for the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The proposed Dundas BRT project would bring 48 kilometres of fast, frequent bus rapid transit along Dundas Street from Highway 6 in the City of Hamilton through to the Kipling Transit Hub in the City of Toronto, linking Etobicoke and Mississauga City Centres. More than 20 kilometres of the project would operate in bus lanes or in a dedicated right-of-way, separate from other traffic, allowing faster and more reliable transit connections.

The fourth round of public engagement will run from June 24 – July 24, 2024.

You can also participate in a virtual live session on July 10, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at metrolinx.com/DundasBRT.

The live session will feature updates from project experts and an opportunity to ask your questions.

The Dundas BRT project involves evaluating a proposed transit corridor along a 48-kilometre stretch of Dundas Street from Highway 6 in the City of Hamilton through to the Kipling Transit Hub in Toronto, linking Etobicoke and Mississauga City Centre.

Engagement on Toronto, Mississauga West, and Halton and Hamilton will continue through 2024.

For more information, visit the Dundas BRT project webpage.

June 25, 2024
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Summer Arts Mississauga Programs

By Events, Youth

Unlock Your Creativity this Summer with Summer Arts Mississauga!

Join CreativeHub 1352 during the month of July, for an unforgettable artistic journey! Dive into a world of endless possibilities with our diverse array of workshops designed to ignite your passion for creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a budding enthusiast, there’s something for everyone.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of painting, drawing, textile arts, fibre arts, performing arts, jewellery making, printmaking, mosaics, and beyond! With our wide range of workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new mediums, hone your skills, and unleash your imagination.

Learn more

June 23, 2024
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Canada Day Port Credit Celebration MiWay Detours – Monday July 1, 2024

By Events, Resources, Ward 1

The attached detours in effect for this year’s Canada Day Port Credit Celebration on Monday July 1, 2024.

During these detours, the following stops will not be serviced by route:

Route 2 North

Last serviced stop – #0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street

#0311 – Elizabeth/High

#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth

#0336 – Hurontario/Park

Returns to regular routing – #0324 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive

Route 2 South

Last serviced stop – #0335 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive

#0337 – Hurontario/Park

#0339 – Hurontario/Lakeshore

#0341 – Ann/Park

Returns to regular routing – #0348 Port Credit GO Station

Route 23 East

Last serviced stop – #0222 Lakeshore Road, east of Benson Avenue

#0221 – Lakeshore/Benson

#0222 – Lakeshore/east of Benson

#0223 – Lakeshore/ Mississauga

#0224 – Lakeshore/Front

#0325 – Lakeshore/Stavebank

#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth

#0341 – Ann/Park

Returns to regular routing at:

#0344 Port Credit GO Station

#0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street

#0311 – Elizabeth/High

#0323 – Lakeshore/Hurontario

#0353 – Lakeshore/Elmwood

#0354 – Lakeshore/Cumberland

#0355 – Lakeshore/Hiawatha

#0356 – Lakeshore/Wenonah

#0357 – Lakeshore/Shaw

#0435 – Lakeshore/Beechwood

#0436 – Lakeshore/Hampton

#0437 – Lakeshore/Cawthra

Returns to regular routing – #1813 Lakeshore Road at Montbeck Crescent

Route 23 West

Last serviced stop – #3274 Lakeshore Road at West Avenue

#0455 – Lakeshore/Cawthra

#0456 – Lakeshore/west of Cawthra

#0457 – Lakeshore/Beechwood

#0358 – Lakeshore/Shaw

#0359 – Lakeshore/Seneca

#0360 – Lakeshore/Mohawk

#0361 – Lakeshore/Cumberland

#0362 – Lakeshore/Woodlawn

#0881 – Lakeshore/Rosewood

#0363 – Lakeshore/Ann

#0341 – Ann/Park

Returns to regular routing at:

#0314 – Port Credit GO Station

#0345 – Elizabeth Street at Park Street

#0311 – Elizabeth/High

#0302 – Elizabeth/Lakeshore

#0377 – Lakeshore/Stavebank

#0378 – Lakeshore/west of Stavebank

#0267 – Lakeshore/John

#0268 – Lakeshore/Mississauga

Returns to regular routing – #0637 Lakeshore Road at Wesley Avenue

 

June 20, 2024
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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Celebration Square

By Events

Featuring live music and guest performances on June 21 in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

June 19, 2024

The third annual National Indigenous Peoples Day event at Celebration Square featuring live music and guest performances is taking place on June 21 in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

This year’s event features a concert showcasing the best in Indigenous music, culture and tradition. The community is invited to participate in an exciting evening of electric Indigenous music, food and art that celebrates the unique cultures of Indigenous Peoples.

What

National Indigenous Peoples Day – free concert and event

When

Friday, June 21, 2024
Concert begins at 6 p.m. spotlighting Indigenous performances

Where

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr. [Map]

Who

Spotlighting Indigenous performances

Cost

Free

For more information, visit the event webpage.

About National Indigenous Peoples Day

This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples, that each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.

In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.

June 19, 2024
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Celebrate Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary with your photography

By Events, Youth

The Mississauga Library invites teens and young adults (12-24) to celebrate our city’s 50th anniversary by sharing photos that show their love for the city.

June 17, 2024

In celebration of the City’s 50th anniversary, the Mississauga Library is excited to invite youth ages 12-24 in our community to showcase their talent and love for the city through photography. Participants are encouraged to submit photos of their favourite places in Mississauga, capturing the essence and beauty of our city through their eyes. We encourage participants to capture the places they love and find meaningful in their city. This can include parks, landmarks, community spaces, neighbourhoods, or hidden gems.

Submission Period

Applications for photo submissions are open from June 1, 2024, until August 31, 2024. This gives our young photographers ample time to capture and submit their most meaningful and artistic photographs.

Selection and Exhibition

All submitted images will be archived in the Historic Images Gallery, preserving the youth’s vision of Mississauga for future generations. The Teen Advisory Group will short-list ten submissions based on specific judging criteria. These finalists will be featured online for public voting and displayed digitally and in print at the Bradley Museum’s “Out of the Vault” 50th Anniversary Exhibition. The exhibition, running from September to December 2024, will offer attendees a unique glimpse into the city’s history and future through the lens of its younger residents.

Participation Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for young photographers to have their work recognized and preserved in the city’s historical archives. Additionally, it offers a platform for youth to engage with their community and meaningfully contribute to the 50th-anniversary celebrations.

For More Information

For additional details on the photo submission process, eligibility, and the upcoming exhibition, please visit the Snapshots of Mississauga webpage.

Join us in celebrating Mississauga’s 50th anniversary and share your vision of our city through photography. This is your chance to be a part of history!

June 17, 2024
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Learn to Fish – Mississauga – Lakefront Promenade and Lake Aquitaine

By Announcement, Events, Parks, Ward 1

Free Learn to Fish Program 2024

Last year, City of Mississauga Parks staff worked with the MNRF to deliver their Learn to Fish program in an urban centre.  They had 10 pop-up sessions between Lake Aquitaine and Lakefront Promenade throughout Summer 2023.  These sessions had 219 participants in total with an equal split between children and adults.  The participation was higher than anticipated and MNRF was not expecting such a high percentage of adults.

As a result of the success of these 10 sessions, staff have been working with MNRF to bring the Learn to Fish program to Mississauga on a more regular basis.  We are happy to announce that the program will be at Lakefront Promenade and Lake Aquitaine starting this weekend to the end of August all summer long.

The Learn to Fish program is a free program that teaches new anglers of all ages how to fish in Ontario. This fun and engaging 2–hour program combines a 1-hour practical teaching session with one hour of supervised hands-on fishing.

Sign up with your group by reaching out to Leah Silverman at parks.communitydevelopment@mississauga.ca. To sign up individually online: Learn to Fish | ontario.ca

Dates available from mid-June to the end of August at Lake Aquitaine or Lakefront Promenade.

June 17, 2024
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Mississauga introduces new ‘Invest Mississauga’ brand to support the city’s status as a global business centre

By Announcement, Events, Resources

The City of Mississauga has recently introduced Invest Mississauga, a new brand for its economic development division. This new identity highlights Mississauga’s status as a global center of diverse economic activities and its robust and expanding technology sector.

June 17, 2024

At this week’s Collision Conference, the City of Mississauga officially launched Invest Mississauga, a new brand for its economic development division. The new brand highlights Mississauga’s position as one of the world’s most diverse economies with a strong and growing tech sector.

An identifer for Invest Mississauga which is navy, white and yellow.

“Invest Mississauga is among Canada’s most trusted economic development organizations,” said Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Economic Development at the City of Mississauga. “Our goal is to foster a competitive, prosperous, sustainable and inclusive economy by helping businesses of all sizes grow and succeed. Our customer-focused approach provides customized market data, reliable advice, programming and access to valuable networks that help make business decisions easier, faster and more effective at all stages of growth.”

Today, every company is becoming a tech company by investing in and integrating new ways of doing business through technology to stay competitive. Advanced technologies like robotics and AI are creating new opportunities for companies across every business sector in Mississauga. Invest Mississauga’s leadership, together with the city’s strength across key knowledge-based sectors, makes Mississauga the place for tech and other companies to invest and grow.

Mississauga’s growing tech sector

Mississauga’s tech sector comprises more than 940 companies and 44,000 highly skilled workers. With nearly a third (28 per cent) of the City’s post-secondary educated workforce specializing in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Mississauga is a front-runner for companies developing and integrating emerging technologies across diverse business sectors including life sciences, advanced manufacturing, financial services, smart logistics and others.

Kakaflikas added, “Invest Mississauga is continuing to build on Mississauga’s future as a world-leading, innovative economic centre. From startup to multinational enterprise, we work directly with entrepreneurs and business leaders to understand their needs and provide strategies and resources that will help them grow and achieve their goals.”

For example, Medtech employment in Mississauga has nearly doubled since 2016. Mississauga is a world-leader in life sciences and health technology with global companies and startups operating in Medtech, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and many other subsectors. The city has the second-largest Life Sciences cluster in Canada with more than 500 companies that employ 27,000 people. There has been a $1.5 billion boost in new life sciences investments in Mississauga since 2020.

IDEA Mississauga, an arm of Invest Mississauga supports the city’s startup community, and accelerates inclusive entrepreneurship. Through the IDEA Entrepreneurship Hub, located inside the Square One Shopping Centre, entrepreneurs can come together in a collaborative, creative space. Founders can connect with mentors, partners, and have access to talent and programming that will help take their ventures to the next level.

Invest Mississauga can provide resources and programming to help companies across all sectors grow and maintain their competitive edge.

For more information, visit investmississauga.ca.

About Invest Mississauga

Mississauga is Canada’s seventh largest city and the province of Ontario’s second largest economy. Invest Mississauga is a catalyst for sustainable growth and entrepreneurship in Mississauga, building the city’s future into a world-leading, innovative economic centre. Companies can find the support they need through Invest Mississauga’s offerings, including access to valuable market insights, sector-specific data analytics, guidance on government funding programs and more – giving them the confidence they need to know they’re in the right place to start, locate or grow a business.

June 17, 2024
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We’re back, baby! Living Arts Centre 2024/2025 season announced and tickets now on sale!

By Announcement, Events

The Living Arts Centre has unveiled its spectacular lineup for the 2024/2025 season!

Join us for a journey filled with music, comedy, dance, and more. This season’s exciting lineup includes Bif Naked, Blippi, Talib Kweli, Pink Martini, The Fab Four, Legends of Reggae, Sister Sledge, Glass Tiger, The Strumbellas, Fraggle Rock, HYPROV and so much more!

Be sure to take advantage of our limited-time offer – purchase multiple shows and skip the ticket fees!

Special Ticket Offer:

  • Buy 2 shows and SAVE 10% + save ticket fees*
  • Buy 3 shows and SAVE 15% + save ticket fees*

*This promotional offer is only available on the 2024/2025 season and applies to new orders only, and is valid until July 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Check out the full season at livingartscentre.ca.

June 13, 2024
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