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Peel Public Health provides recommendations to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

By Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – October 21, 2025. Peel Public Health reminds residents that as the weather gets colder and people spend more time indoors, the risk of catching viruses like influenza (the flu), COVID-19 or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increases.

There are many ways to help prevent the spread of respiratory infections in the community.

  • Stay home when sick
  • Clean your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hand.
  • Stay up to date with vaccinations. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines help lower the risk of infection, work to reduce severe outcomes if infected, and aid your body’s natural defenses to develop protection against disease.

If you are sick and unable to stay home, wear a well-fitted mask in public indoor settings and avoid contact with vulnerable individuals to prevent the spread of illness.

Protecting the most vulnerable

Certain groups are at higher risk of severe illness from respiratory infections. These include:

  • Babies and children under 5 years old
  • Adults 65 years and older
  • Pregnant individuals
  • People with underlying health conditions such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes or a weakened immune system
  • Residents of long-term care and retirement homes
  • People experiencing homelessness or precarious housing
  • Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis, Inuit)

Vaccine information and eligibility

All respiratory season vaccines are free for individuals who live, work or go to school in Ontario.

You don’t need an Ontario health card to get vaccinated. Individuals without a health card can receive the flu and COVID-19 vaccine from a community health centre or local pharmacy.

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines

Beginning October 27, flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available for all Peel residents 6 months and older. Residents can receive the flu vaccine at the same time, or any time before or after a COVID-19 vaccine.

Make an appointment to get the vaccines at:

  • Participating family doctors and walk-in clinics
  • Participating pharmacies
  • Peel Public Health clinics – Children 6 months to 4 years old can get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines at Peel Public Health clinics

You can book appointments online or call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700, toll-free 1-888-919-7800.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

RSV is the most common cause of pneumonia and other lung infections among infants and young children, and a major cause of hospital admissions in young children and older adults.

This year, Ontario has expanded its RSV prevention programs to include all individuals 75 years and older. High-risk individuals 60 to 74 years, pregnant individuals, infants, and high-risk children up to 24 months continue to be eligible for immunization under the program.

RSV immunization

  • Beginning October 1, infants born during the 2025-2026 RSV season will be offered immunization in hospital before discharge.
  • Peel Public Health clinics will offer RSV immunization for eligible residents 60 to 74 years and all residents 75 years and older who do not have a primary care provider. Please call 905-799-7700 to book your appointment.
  • Eligible adults can also ask their primary care provider about receiving the RSV immunization
  • Immunization may also be available for infants through participating family doctors and walk-in clinics.

For more information on program eligibility and where to get immunized, please contact your primary care provider or visit Peel Region’s website.

Visit Health811 online or call 811 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) for health advice and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

October 21, 2025
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Peel Region’s career fair on November 21 will show residents how to start a licensed home child care business

By Events, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (October 20, 2025) – To address the growing need for access to affordable child care, Peel Region invites residents to the licensed home child care career fair on November 21. Residents with experience caring for children, or who are interested in running a licensed home child care business will learn about career opportunities.

At the career fair, licensed home child care agencies and professionals will share their experiences, explain steps to becoming a licensed home child care provider in Peel region, and discuss the benefits. These benefits include working with agencies that are part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, which helps Peel families access affordable child care.

To sign-up for the career fair, visit the event registration page.

Career fair details

Date: Friday, November 21

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Burnhamthorpe Community Centre

Applewood Hills Room

1500 Gulleden Drive

Mississauga, ON L4X 2T7

October 20, 2025
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Region of Peel 22-2255 Construction commencement – Queensway East- November 03

By Construction, Resources, Ward 1

Please find below the Construction Commencement Notice for the new watermain and sanitary sewer replacement and improvement project 22-2255 on Queensway East and Stanfield Road.

This work will be completed over the next several years, with construction planned to begin on or around November 3, 2025, and be completed in Fall 2027.

More details are available in the notice for affected residents and businesses, which are posted online at Project 22-2255 – peelregion.ca. 

October 20, 2025
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Peel Public Health modernizes its approach to rising infectious disease challenges

By Resources

As communicable diseases grow more complex, Peel Public Health is responding with coordinated, compassionate, and innovative care 

BRAMPTON, ON (October 16, 2025) – In a recent update to Regional Council, Peel Public Health shared how it continues to respond to increasingly complex communicable disease cases through stronger community partnerships, enhanced operations, and digital innovation to protect residents.

To help residents stay healthier and make it easier to access care, several new measures to prevent and manage infectious diseases have been introduced:

  • Community-based programs: we are meeting more residents where they are by offering low-barrier and online options (Getakit.ca) for testing and treating sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. Additionally, we provide home-based therapy for tuberculosis.
  • Operational efficiencies: we are streamlining case and contact management for all communicable diseases and increasing sexual health clinic staffing and availability, so our services are more available to residents who increasingly need them.
  • Digital solutions: we have developed online self-assessment tools for disease exposures so residents can assess their risk quickly. Electronic Medical Records enable our teams to quickly access and update any resident medical information. Virtual training enhances our team’s ability to support residents as effectively as possible in outbreaks.

“Treatment must be integrated. It’s about seeing the whole person and supporting them at every point in their recovery,” said Judy Buchan, Director of Communicable Disease at Peel Public Health. “Keeping infections under control requires all partners. Community organizations, healthcare partners, and different levels of government must continue working together for innovative solutions.”

In the last year alone, Peel has seen the return of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, a rise in respiratory outbreaks across long-term care and hospital settings, as well as growing disparities in diseases affecting vulnerable populations. So far this year, the department’s Communicable Diseases team managed:

  • 6 urgent responses for 8 confirmed measles cases, involving the notification of more than 1400 contacts.
  • A 103% rise in pneumonia caused by Streptococcus bacteria, which can lead to meningitis or blood infections.

“Communicable diseases often only draw attention when there is a large outbreak, or it turns into a news story,” said Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services, Peel Region. “But it’s the steady, everyday work of our public health team that prevents these outbreaks and keeps our community safe.”
Peel’s Communicable Diseases team protects residents by monitoring, detecting, managing, and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The team provides 24/7 on-call response for urgent communicable disease cases and works closely with external partners to strengthen infection prevention and control measures.
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October 17, 2025
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Mississauga’s new express bus service launches along Eglinton on October 27

By Announcement, Resources

The Route 135 Eglinton Express will service key stops along the Eglinton corridor and the Mississauga Transitway.

October 14, 2025

Starting Monday, October 27, MiWay will implement changes to its service that includes introducing a new express route, adding more service to Route 107 Malton Express and increasing the frequency of service on several routes. These new and expanded services aim to make it easier and quicker for passengers to get to work, study or to explore the city.

New Route 135 Eglinton Express

This new express route will provide additional capacity along the Eglinton corridor, improve network connectivity and offer MiWay customers a faster travel option. The route will operate between Winston Churchill Station and Renforth Station and travel on Eglinton Avenue and the Mississauga Transitway.

This new route will provide new connections to local MiWay bus service along the Eglinton corridor and the transitway, and to regional GO bus service at Winston Churchill and Renforth Stations.

The service will run every 12 minutes on weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. in the morning and from 3 to 6 p.m. in the afternoon. Service frequencies on Route 35 Eglinton will be adjusted to better align with this new service.

New service on Route 107 Malton Express

Route 107 Malton Express is one of the busiest express routes in the MiWay transit network. To help ease overcrowding, this route will have more frequent weekday and Saturday service, as well as a new Sunday service.

  • Weekdays: Buses will arrive every 15 minutes or sooner between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturdays and Sundays: Buses will arrive every 20 minutes or sooner between 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Weekday service improvements

Due to increased customer demand, the following routes will have more frequent service on weekdays.

  • 2 Hurontario: Improvement from 11 minutes to 10 minutes during 2 to 6:30 p.m.
  • 51 Tomken: Improvement from 15 minutes to 13 minutes during 1:30 to 6 p.m.
  • 71 Sheridan: Additional trips in the morning and afternoon rush-hour periods.

Visit miway.ca for full details and to plan your trip.

Do you need assistance with planning your trip on MiWay? Please contact Customer Service at 905-615-4636.

October 16, 2025
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Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Information Session

By Events, Parks, Resources

Learn About the New Conservation Area Opening Spring 2026

We’re working in partnership with Peel Region and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, with support from the Cities of Mississauga and Toronto to transform Mississauga’s lakeview waterfront into a thriving 26-hectare conservation area.

Join CVC staff at this event, where you will:

  • Learn how this new conservation area is taking shape
  • Understand the vision for the park’s future
  • Discover what wildlife has already moved in
  • Experience a photo exhibit showcasing the park’s transformation
  • Share your ideas and feedback
  • Enjoy complimentary refreshments

Click here to register for the Public Information Session

Hear about the GE Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility and Lakeview Village Park

  • Learn how Peel Region is upgrading the GE Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility to enhance capacity and expand odour mitigation

Meet with City of Mississauga staff to hear about Lakeview Village Parks

Event Details

Date and Time

Thursday November 27, 2025
Drop-in anytime between 6 and 8:30 p.m.

Location

Small Arms Inspection Building
1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga

Contact 

Please contact us at info@cvc.ca if you require accommodation or accessibility support.

October 16, 2025
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Mississauga partners with federal government on Housing Design Catalogue

By Announcement, Planning & Development, Resources

As a local partner, Mississauga is making it easier and more affordable to build homes from standardized plans.

October 16, 2025

The City of Mississauga is teaming up with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on its Housing Design Catalogue. As one of the first municipalities in Canada to sign on as a local partner, Mississauga is continuing to find new and innovative ways to tackle the housing crisis.

The catalogue offers a set of standardized design plans for a variety of housing options. It helps smaller and mid-size builders build housing quickly and save money by:

  • Simplifying the design process
  • Ensuring compliance with building codes
  • Making it easier for builders to plan and estimate costs

The plans are available to property owners free of charge.

A head start for those looking to build

The catalogue contains seven design sets for Ontario: two accessory dwelling units, two fourplexes, one sixplex and two stacked townhouses. As a local partner, the City has pre-reviewed the following four designs to make it easier and quicker to use them in Mississauga:

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit 1: a one-bedroom, one-bathroom backyard garden suite
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit 2: a three-bedroom, one-bathroom backyard garden suite
  • Fourplex 1: a three-storey building with four units varying from one to three bedrooms
  • Fourplex 2: a two-storey building with four units varying from two to three bedrooms

The City is also looking at ways to fast track the building permit application process for builders who want to use a pre-reviewed plan.

Visit mississauga.ca/housing-catalogue to learn how to use the plans.

More housing options for neighbourhoods

Detached homes currently make up about 70 per cent of all housing in Mississauga – but that’s changing. Since 2023, the City has taken a number of actions to encourage more housing options through gentle density. This includes:

  • Simplifying neighbourhood zoning to make it easier to build semi-detached homes and homes on smaller lots.
  • Allowing up to three residential units on a lot including garden suites, garage conversions and triplexes. The City also released free ‘made in Mississauga’ pre-approved garden suite design plans.
  • Approving fourplexes “as-of-right” which means you can apply for a building permit without additional zoning approvals, if your fourplex meets by-law regulations.

Gentle density is a good way to help revive older neighbourhoods. It brings people to areas where schools, parks, transit, community centres and libraries are already in place. It can also create more compact, walkable communities which help support local shops and restaurants.

Taking action on housing

Getting more housing built and making it more affordable is a top priority for Mississauga. The City has made significant strides in changing the housing landscape since the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report was released in January 2025. This includes becoming one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce and/or eliminate development charges for residential housing.

Quotes

“Canada’s new government is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada, and with today’s release of the Housing Design Catalogue’s full technical designs, we are taking another important step to empower local builders to get shovels in the ground. By drawing on the expertise of Canadian architects, engineers, and designers–and collaborating closely with other orders of government–we are cutting red tape and helping to speed up approvals.” – The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“I’m a big believer in finding innovative solutions and challenging the status quo to get more housing built. We’ve made good progress by reducing development charges, simplifying neighbourhood zoning and funding affordable rental projects. Today we’re taking another important step by becoming one of the first municipalities to join forces with CMHC on their Housing Design Catalogue. I’m proud Mississauga is doing things differently. The strides we’ve made show what can happen when cities are committed to change.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“As a city, we’re focused on pulling every lever we can to unlock more housing. From the big moves we’ve made in our new Official Plan to the innovative solutions we’re putting forward on pre-approved housing plans, we’re signalling very clearly that if you want to build housing, come to Mississauga.” – Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Background

The Housing Design Catalogue is an innovative tool to support homebuilding. The catalogue draws on lessons from the history of homebuilding in Canada and applies them to the housing challenges of the 21st century.

In total, the catalogue offers 50 practical home designs for regions across Canada. The designs prioritize energy performance, accessibility, financial feasibility and climate resilience. They were developed by regional architecture and engineering teams to meet the needs of communities nationwide. While the plans are free, you must get the approval of a qualified professional, such as an architect, engineer or licensed designer with a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN), to amend the designs for your property.

More: https://www.housingcatalogue.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

Images

Housing Design Catalogue Ontario Accessory Dwelling Unit 2

 

Housing Design Catalogue Ontario Accessory Dwelling Unit 1

 

Housing Design Catalogue Ontario Fourplex 2

 

Housing Design Catalogue Ontario Fourplex 1 render

*Images courtesy of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

October 16, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 40 Maple Avenue North, Mississauga – Monday, October 20th, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off Monday, October 20th, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Monday, October 20th, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Location: 40 Maple Avenue North, Mississauga.                            

Addresses Affected: 5-50 Maple N Avenue, 342 Lakeshore Road, 350 Lakeshore Mississauga.                               

Project #:  C-604542

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #   437-220-6987

October 16, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 970 East Ave, Mississauga – Friday, October 31st, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00am

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off Friday, October 31st, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00am. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Location: 970 East Ave, Mississauga.                                

Addresses Affected: 830,832 Lakeshore Road East, 930-938 East Ave, Mississauga.                                  

Project #:  C-601373

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #   437-220-6987

October 16, 2025
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SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION NOTICE – 2052 Redan Drive, Mississauga – Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00am

By Resources, Ward 1

The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00am. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

After the water interruption

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note

After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Location: 2052 Redan Drive, Mississauga.                           

Addresses Affected: 2047-2095 Redan Drive, 2101 Breezy Brae Drive, 867-891 Whitney Drive.                      

Project #:  C-604140

Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel

Telephone #   437-220-6987

October 16, 2025
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