June 17, 2021
The City of Mississauga is searching for its fourth Poet Laureate to fill a 31-month term, starting this September until March 2024.
The selected candidate will take over for the current Poet Laureate, Paul Edward Costa, as his term comes to an end this year.
This honorary position is well suited for a poet who is skilled in poetry, spoken word and public speaking. They must also be able to speak and write on themes that are important to Mississauga residents. The position grants the opportunity to give back to the city while creating an artistic legacy.
What: Mississauga Poet Laureate recruitment
Where: Submit your application online
When: Applications close on Sunday, August 1 at 4:30 p.m.
June 14, 2021
In Canada, June marks both National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a time for learning about and acknowledging Indigenous peoples as the original and continued residents of Canada, while recognizing the contributions of today’s First Nations; Métis and Inuit leaders. Read More
Earlier this week, the Government of Ontario announced that province will enter Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen on Friday, June 11 at 12:01 a.m. Read More
June is Pride month in Peel and we’re recognizing our vibrant LGBTQ2S+ communities and hosting a virtual event on June 23rd.
June 3, 2021
The Region has raised the Pride flag to mark June’s month-long Pride celebration. Events are planned across the Region to recognize and celebrate our vibrant and diverse LGBTQ2S+ communities. Read More
Dear Resident:
Re: Community Virtual Meeting
958-960 East Avenue (File OZ 20/005 W1)
Peel Housing Corporation has submitted an application to redevelop their existing property at the south-west corner of East Avenue and Lakeshore Road East with a seven (7) storey rental apartment building containing 151 residential units. Read More
Local school-based pop-up locations in Peel offer expanded options for COVID-19 vaccine to youth.
June 2, 2021
Beginning Saturday June 5, 2021, youth in Peel can receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a variety of familiar school pop-up locations. Walk-in appointments are available for youth enrolled in special education programs, or youth seeking a different environment from a mass clinic experience.
Planning was completed in consultation with school boards in Peel. Second doses will be provided at the same location in August. Read More