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Herbicide Treatment Notification – Adamson Estate

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

Notice of upcoming herbicide application by the Forestry Department through the use of Brinkman Living Infrastructure beginning Friday, August 11th, 2023.

Chemical control will be completed at the following parks. See below for more details:

  • Adamson Estate
    • Target species: Japanese Knotweed
    • Details: Re-treatment of the areas treated in 2022. This includes any plants present throughout the natural area. Flagging tape has been installed in these areas for the Contractors. They are expected to remove it following treatment.

The herbicide being used is VisionMax (Glyphosate) and is sprayed using a handheld/backpack sprayer.

Please note: The site will have notice signs posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed in 1 week, but may extend into further weeks as needed as the work is weather dependent.

August 9, 2023
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A TREE DEDICATION FOR ALICE CASSELMAN

By Announcement, Events, Parks, Ward 1

Mississauga, Ontario, August 4th – In recognition of all her work for both the environment and community, a tree will be presented to Alice Casselman, the founding president of ACER, by the City of Mississauga’s Ward 1 and 3 councillors, Stephen Dasko and Chris Fonseca. This ceremony and mini tour will begin at 3:00pm at Fleetwood Park (2000 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E) and everyone is welcome to attend.

For years Alice Casselman, through ACER, has been giving both individuals and organizations opportunities to get involved within their communities to help plant, maintain and monitor trees. Over time, Alice has worked, with support from the City of Mississauga, to increase canopy cover vital to building climate resilience in neighbourhoods. ACER has also planted and monitored hundreds of trees and has provided educational opportunities for countless students through the Planting for Change and Canada Summer Jobs programs.

This event will be open to the entire community and will celebrate Alice and her work.

ACER’s Mission:

ACER is a non-profit organization dedicated to building climate resilience through planting, measuring and monitoring trees. Through various programs, ACER educates volunteers about climate change and provides opportunities for communities to better the tree canopy in their own backyards.

To find out more about ACER’s mission and projects go to https://www.acer-acre.ca/ or find us on instragram @climatesake, or on facebook @Association for Canadian Educational Resources.

August 2, 2023
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Indigenous Art Along the Waterfront

By Parks, Ward 1
Artwork along the waterfront will form a public art trail of works by Indigenous artists. This will include permanent public artworks, murals on buildings near the waterfront and the use of natural materials in public art installations.

Mississauga’s waterfront shoreline along Lake Ontario measures approximately 22 kilometres and extends west from Toronto towards Oakville. While there is Indigenous art located throughout the city, the shoreline of Lake Ontario provides rich opportunities to celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples, their culture, history and ongoing stewardship of the lands and waters.

A new webpage has been launched, and you can find it here.  The content includes an introductory section about the art trail as well as an “About the Curator” section featuring Philip Cote who is working with members of the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation and the City’s public art program on this project.

July 19, 2023
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TRCA Notification: Invasive Species Management at Arsenal Lands

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

TRCA strategically manages invasive plant species at specific restoration project sites throughout our jurisdiction. Working closely with their partners, TRCA follows best management practices including integrated pest management that uses a variety of preventative and non-chemical pest management strategies (e.g., continuous mowing to suppress growth, spading, solarizing, and composting) which aligns with TRCA’s Invasive Species Management Strategy. Depending on the severity of the infestation and the plant species, herbicide application is often the best management option that allows restoration of the landscape using native plant species.

This summer they will be applying herbicide to manage invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis) in the Arsenal Lands (Closest Address: Lakeshore Dr E & Dixie Road, Mississauga, Small Arms Inspection Building) to achieve the larger objective of invasive species management throughout the Peel Region Parks. Using licensed applicators, these species will be treated with herbicide (Habitat Aqua – PCP #32374) following all applicable legislation. Standard regulatory signage will be installed in the treatment area before it occurs and will be removed once management efforts have been completed. Invasive control assessments and necessary adaptive management activities will occur in the coming seasons to further improve the site’s biodiversity.

Spraying will take place between July 24 and August 18. You can find a map of the spray sites below:

Should you have any questions or concerns about this work, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Cormack, Project Manager, Ecosystem Management chris.cormack@trca.ca.

July 18, 2023
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Dive in! Become a Mississauga lifeguard

By Parks, Ward 1, Youth

Mississauga is fortunate to have many City pools to help keep residents active and cool throughout the year. To ensure swimming remains fun and safe for all, the City is now recruiting qualified aquatic instructor lifeguards. Starting July 4, anyone 15 years of age and older is encouraged to apply. Applications are being accepted until July 30 for positions that will start in the fall.

City lifeguards provide the safe supervision of swimmers, educate and promote drowning prevention, teach swimming lessons, and enforce pool rules at the City’s 12 indoor pools and seven outdoor pools.

“We’re excited to share that, in accordance with the Government of Ontario’s announcement of reducing the lifeguard qualifying age to 15, we can increase the number of qualified applicants,” said Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Manager, Aquatics, Therapeutic and Fitness. “Becoming a lifeguard is really rewarding! It can be a great part-time job or it could develop into a lifelong career. Many of our lifeguards become teachers, paramedics, firefighters, recreation supervisors and more. Becoming a City lifeguard is a great place to kick-start your career.”

There are many benefits for City of Mississauga lifeguards, including:

  • Discounts on recertifications
  • Opportunity to gain and develop leadership skills
  • Benefits and Health Spending account*
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • OMERS pension enrollment*
  • Career advancement opportunities

*Minimum number of hours required for qualification

Apply to become a City lifeguard

Lifeguard jobs will be open online from July 4 to 30. Applicants must have the following qualifications at the time of applying:

  • National Lifeguard – Pool
  • Lifesaving Society – Swim Instructors
  • Lifesaving Society – Lifesaving Instructors
  • Lifesaving Society – Emergency First Aid Instructors
  • Standard First Aid/CPR C with AED
  • High Five – Principles of Healthy Childhood Development

Missing qualifications and interested in building your skills? Look into Mississauga’s leadership programs.

Not 15 yet? Become a volunteer.

To learn more about swimming at the City, visit mississauga.ca/swimming.

For career opportunities at the City, visit mississauga.ca/jobs.

 

July 5, 2023
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Summer Concert Series 2023 – Port Credit Memorial Park

By Events, Music, Parks, Ward 1

The City of Mississauga presents free outdoor concerts at Port Credit Memorial Park on Sundays evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm this Summer.

Events are weather permitting and subject to change. Events may be delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather.

Concert Schedule:

  • July 9 – Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
  • July 23 – Junior Santos
  • July 30 – Jeff Scott & SHOUT! The British Invasion
  • August 6 – Melissa Lauren
  • August 13 – Tall Order
  • August 27 – Heather Christine Quintet with special guest Matt Zaddy
  • September 3 – Jay Boehmer Trio & Friends

 

June 28, 2023
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