The City is reviewing its by-laws and seeking resident feedback on playing sports and using sports equipment on local roads in Mississauga.
Currently, playing sports and using sports equipment on local roads is enforced on a complaint basis and issues are resolved through education.
Until Tuesday, August 6, Mississauga residents are invited to share their feedback on playing sports on streets using the online survey.
The survey will help the City understand what sports are currently played on streets, how often sports are played on streets, and if residents have any feedback or concerns. Responses will inform recommendations for potential changes to the by-laws, including:
- What sports, if any, should be permitted on Mississauga streets.
- If allowed, when and where street sports should be permitted in Mississauga.
- Where sports equipment should be stored when not in use.
- How the updated by-laws will be enforced.
For more information and to complete the survey, visit mississauga.ca/street-sports.
The Invest Mississauga/IDEA team is excited to share the Starter Company Plus 2024 program is open and accepting registrations for two virtual information sessions. The sessions are mandatory for program applicants and take place on the following dates:
- August 6th 1pm – 2pm
- August 8th 6:30pm – 7:30 pm
The Starter Company Plus program offers start ups and existing businesses free training and mentorship and the opportunity to apply for a $5000 grant. Anyone interested in applying must attend one of these info sessions.
Feel free to share the following additional information with your constituents through your channels. https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:3a741d16-1115-40b5-a67c-07608deb1005
Animal Services provides a range of animal related services, including animal care, education, enforcement services and pet licensing. Staff respond to concerns regarding animal-related safety and nuisance issues, while working with residents to promote responsible pet ownership. The Animal Care and Control By-law guides the work of Animal Services, outlining regulations aimed at safeguarding animal well-being.
Wildlife Relocation
Mississauga is home to diverse wildlife, which can be observed in both public and private spaces. It is important for residents to learn how to respond or interact with wildlife of various life stages during different seasons and how to protect themselves, their homes and their pets from unwanted encounters with nuisance wildlife.
Animal Services acts in accordance with the provincial government’s wildlife laws and regulations and refrains from the removal of healthy wildlife on private and public property. Provincial laws generally prohibit capturing and relocating live wildlife except in specific circumstances where the owner is protecting their property. For relocation to be viable, residents must proactively make their property less attractive to wildlife. This includes removing food attractants, eliminating sources of drinking water, and wildlife-proofing their residence.
Animal Services provides the following services to address nuisance wildlife:
- Removal of animals that are accessible and deemed sick, injured, or distressed;
- Animals are accessible if they are on the ground and in open spaces;
- Removal of wildlife that are carriers of the rabies virus (e.g. racoons, skunks, bats) from accessible interior dwelling spaces where they pose an immediate threat to safety; and
- Direct residents to qualified contractors to assist with the removal of nuisance wildlife from private property.
Wildlife Resource & Education
Animal Services provides extensive resources and educational materials to assist residents in addressing wildlife related concerns. By visiting www.mississauga.ca/wildlife, residents can access valuable information on how to responsibly interact with wildlife throughout the year and safeguard their homes and pets from unwanted encounters with nuisance animals. Additionally, attached to this email are pamphlets and brochures developed by Animal Services for wildlife resident education.
For inquiries regarding healthy nuisance wildlife, residents have multiple avenues for assistance. They can visit the City’s website, call 311, or email mypet.info@mississauga.ca to connect with a dedicated Public Education Officer. Through these channels, residents can obtain the necessary contacts if they encounter healthy wildlife on their property and report instances of ill or injured wildlife.
Every Wednesday, 2 to 4 pm
Everyone is welcome.
No registration is required.
This is a free drop-in community event promoting mental health and connection through the use of art. All supplies are provided, and no art-making experience is necessary.
Meet us outside in Celebration Square, just north of the fountain. Look for the Art Hive sign. In the event of inclement weather, the Art Hive will move inside the AGM.
Funding for the Art Hive is provided by Rama Gaming House Mississauga and Charitable Gaming Community Good.
Until August 6, Mississauga residents are invited to share their thoughts on playing sports and using sports equipment on local roads by submitting the online survey.
July 8, 2024
Currently, playing sports and using sports equipment on local roads is enforced on a complaint basis and issues are resolved through education.
Until Tuesday, August 6, Mississauga residents are invited to share their thoughts on playing sports on local roads using the online survey. The survey will help the City understand what sports are currently played on streets, how often sports are played on streets, and if residents have any feedback or concerns. Responses will inform recommendations for potential changes to the by-laws, including:
- What sports, if any, should be permitted on Mississauga streets.
- If allowed, when and where street sports should be permitted in Mississauga.
- Where sports equipment should be stored when not in use.
- How the updated by-laws will be enforced.
For more information and to complete the survey, visit mississauga.ca/street-sports.
Background
In June 2023, Mississauga City Council passed a motion directing staff to produce a report that reviews the City’s current by-laws as they relate to sports and sports equipment on roads in Mississauga. The results of this survey will inform this report which will consider amending the City’s Traffic By-law and Highway Obstruction By-law to permit sports on local streets where it can be done in a safe and responsible manner. The staff report will be brought to Council for review in the fall.
When approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights or red and blue lights, or a tow truck with flashing amber lights stopped on the side of the road, you’re required by law to slow down and proceed with caution. If the road has two or more lanes, and it’s safe to do so, drivers should change lanes providing space for stopped service vehicles. Penalties include:
- minimum fine of $400 and three demerit points upon conviction.
- penalties for any subsequent offence (within 5 years) may include $1,000 to $4,000 in fines, possible jail time up to 6 months and possible suspension of driver’s license up to 2 years.