WHEREAS the City of Mississauga requires private property owners to maintain the City-owned public boulevard adjoining their property at their own expense (0266-2017);
AND WHEREAS many private property owners have chosen to beautify the public boulevard through landscaping with stone, brick or other concrete features at their own expense;
AND WHEREAS these landscape features have been identified as highway obstructions and contrary to existing City bylaws;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga complete a review of its highway obstruction bylaw, encroachment bylaw, and any other applicable bylaws, and provide to Council a corporate report with recommendations that may permit some landscaping features as part of a private property owner’s maintenance of the public boulevard;
AND FURTHER THAT enforcement of bylaws related specifically to landscape features within the public boulevard be suspended until the completion of the review period.
The study builds upon Mississauga’s Music Strategy (2022) and provides important data for the City, its residents, businesses, stakeholders and other levels of government to inform future work to grow Mississauga’s music economy. Specifically, this study:
provides a baseline to measure future growth of Mississauga’s live music sector and impact of the City’s investment;
supports funding applications from the City, local event organizers and businesses; and
enables companies and organizations to make data-driven decisions.
The analysis was conducted using data from 2023 as a key recommendation from the Music Strategy. The study finds that Mississauga’s live music sector:
adds an estimated $28 million to Mississauga’s GDP;
supports an estimated 290 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and generates $14.7 million in labour income; and
is a strong incubator for artists and live music workers, and that Mississauga is building a good reputation as a music hub.
Canada’s live music industry is an economic powerhouse that generates $10.92 billion in GDP and 101,640 FTE jobs. The City’s study outlines areas of opportunity and need for Mississauga, and details how actions currently taken by the City are helping Mississauga maximize the economic benefits of live music.
BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025) – Grown in Peel makes it easy for residents to find fresh, locally grown and raised products, strengthening the connection between Peel’s farms and the community. From fresh fruits and vegetables to meats, honey, eggs, and nursery stock, the Grown in Peel Local Food Guide has all the information you need to shop, support, and explore local agriculture.
Residents can use the Guide’s interactive map to locate farms and farmers’ markets and important details such as operating hours, contact information, and product availability. The Guide also highlights seasonal activities and special events, offering families and friends opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and explore Peel year-round.
From plucking ripe berries in the summer to picking apples in the fall and finding local meats in the winter, explore Grown in Peel for a taste of what’s grown locally in your community!
Quotations
“Shopping at local farms, farmers’ markets, and nurseries is an easy way to invest in your community and discover fresh foods and products. Local purchases help to support small businesses and create lasting connections between consumers and the people who grow their food.”
– Gary Mountain, Chair, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group.
BRAMPTON, ON (May 1, 2025) – Peel Region is presenting the benefits of Virtual Adult Day Services (ADS) at AdvantAge Ontario’s 2025 Convention (#ASC2025) today. In projects carried out during the pandemic in 2021, Virtual ADS was shown to improve socialization, provide cognitive stimulation, and increase positive mood by about 25%. Since its inception in 2021, Peel’s Virtual ADS has evolved into a permanent service with over 10,000 online sessions provided per year.
Virtual ADS allows older adults to age at home and live in the community longer by offering online programs focused on their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health. In engaging one-on-one or group sessions led by experienced Peel Region staff, seniors can enjoy a variety of interactive activities tailored to their needs, ranging from physical exercises and brain-stimulating games to music therapy and meaningful discussion.
In addition to direct staff support, seniors benefit from online resources and mailings that keep them engaged and connected. Virtual ADS offers a holistic approach to seniors care, allowing individuals to thrive in the comfort and safety of their own homes while staying socially connected and active. Seniors, including those on long-term care waitlists, benefit from this easy-to-access service.
Peel Region applies an emotion-based care approach to its Virtual ADS programs. Emotion-based care empowers staff to engage ADS clients in meaningful ways by focusing on the experiences, interests, hobbies, and stories that have shaped their lives. It also has an incredible ability to make unique connections with people living with dementia, often providing a new spark to an individual’s health, mood, and self-expression.
Peel Region was the first in Ontario to implement the Butterfly approach in its Long Term Care Centres and fully intends to maintain its leadership in emotion-based care.
Calling all crafters! Minecrafters of all ages are invited to Mississauga this summer to experience the thrill of participating in an epic interactive quest at Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, happening at Square One beginning June 20.
This Minecraft experience combines advanced technology with game design, experiential storytelling and high-tech multimedia. Now, for the first time in Canada, Minecrafters of all ages can take part in this epic rescue mission and story-based experience brought to life before their eyes.
Event details:
What?
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue interactive adventure’s debut in Canada.
Who?
Open to all ages, this experience is designed to welcome long-time players, new players and families of all ages. No prior knowledge of Minecraft is required to enjoy the experience.
Tickets are on sale now and start at $32. Multi-pack, group and flex tickets are also available. For additional information and tickets, visit minecraftexperience.com.
About Minecraft
Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time with more than 300 million copies sold, entertaining players from around the world through gaming and the recently released blockbuster film A Minecraft Movie. Minecraft is the most popular video game of all time with a worldwide community of millions including Antarctica and the Vatican City. At its core, Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue was created by Montreal-based multimedia creative studio, Supply + Demand, in close collaboration with Experience MOD and game developer Mojang Studios.
Keep the fun going in Mississauga!.
The adventure in Mississauga doesn’t need to stop after you’ve completed your heroic feat. Be sure to check out Square One for shopping, food and more fun to be had at The Rec Room, or you can immerse yourself in another fantasy world at LVLUP Games board game café. Or, if you’d like to head outdoors, check out what’s happening at Mississauga Celebration Square – there are many fun events scheduled for the summer.
Register online to participate in a Homegrown Mississauga workshop to learn about garden preparation and setup.
March 20, 2025
Are you interested in getting into gardening this spring but you’re not sure where to start? The City, in partnership with Ecosource, will be hosting a series of Homegrown Mississauga gardening workshops throughout the growing season.
The first of the series is the “Spring Season Garden Planning” workshop, which will run in March, April and May. Attendees will learn the basics of garden planning (e.g. crop planning and building healthy soil) and how to grow their own fruits and vegetables (e.g. seed starting and transplanting). Subsequent seasonal workshops in the summer, fall and winter will cover topics such as tending to the garden, harvesting and preparing for colder weather.
These workshops support the Urban Agriculture Strategy, by teaching residents gardening skills, so that they can access healthy foods by growing them close to home. The workshops will be great for residents with limited or no gardening experience. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The first workshop will include a presentation and a hands-on gardening activity involving soil, seeds and water so please dress appropriately.
What
An in-person workshop that will teach you the basics of starting a garden.
When and where
The same “Spring Season Garden Planning” workshop will run at four different locations and dates in March, April and May:
Monday, March 24 at the Malton Youth Hub from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (drop-in participants only).
MiWay Five Plus, the new transit service master plan, will include short-term (2026-2030) and medium-term (2031-2035) improvements for MiWay aimed at growing the system and improving connectivity to deliver a fast, efficient, and easy-to-use transit service.
The development of MiWay Five Plus includes:
Reviewing current transit services and infrastructure.
Gathering feedback and data to identify trends.
Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions for a more transit-friendly city.
Your input, collected through a survey from March 17 to 28, will play a key role in shaping MiWay Five Plus into a service plan that works for you.
Stay updated on the latest announcements and access the survey link when it becomes available by visiting the MiWay webpage.
