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Water Interruption Notice – Friday, May 23, 9:00am to 5:00pm – 954-956 Forth St, Mississauga

By Announcement, Resources

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 on Friday, May 23, 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: Friday, May 23, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location:  1954-956 Fourth St, Mississauga.

Addresses Affected: 936-1140 Fourth St            

Project #:  C604309

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917 ex. 3246/47    

Shared e-bike and e-scooter update: Mississauga introduces new parking stations

By Announcement, Resources

Installing more than 100 parking stations will help organize the shared e-bikes and e-scooters while keeping regular bike racks available for personal devices.

May 15, 2025

The City is adding more than 100 parking stations to help provide a more orderly and controlled approach to parking while keeping regular public bike racks available for personal devices. While the shared e-bikes have been available for rent year-round, the shared e-scooters and new parking stations will start launching Friday, May 16. The amended corporate report shares details about the updates to the parking plans and program results from 2024. This popular program has experienced significant growth over the last year, becoming a preferred transportation option for many users across the city.

Parking stations

The new physical parking stations will be introduced and dedicated to the shared e-bikes and e-scooters program. The stations will either be marked with physical infrastructure or have markings or a rubber mat on the ground. They will help keep devices organized in high-demand areas including near GO train stations, City-owned transit terminals and express bus stops. There will also be more parking stations in densely populated areas of Mississauga including all five Business Improvement Areas (Clarkson, Malton, Streetsville, Port Credit and Cooksville), City Centre and Lakefront Promenade districts.

Shared e-bike and e-scooter station with painted lines Shared e-bike and e-scooter station with rubber mat Shared e-bike and e-scooter station with physical infrastructure

Designated parking areas

All riders must end their trips and park their device at a designated parking area. This can include parking stations or designated parking areas. There will be more than 600 parking areas marked in Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada’s app to help riders properly end their trip.

This year, the City will also be removing the requirement to lock devices to a pole, bike rack or signpost to maintain consistency when parking at a station or a designated parking area.

2024 program highlights

  • From June to December 2024, more than 120,000 trips were taken through the shared e-bike and e-scooter program, attracting more than 45,000 unique users.
  • Approximately 13 per cent of all trips made in 2024 originated from a Business Improvement Area, while another 13 per cent ended their trips in one. Riders in Mississauga have used the program to reach a variety of destinations across the city, including transit hubs, shopping malls, main street businesses, residential buildings and parks.
  • Shared e-bike and e-scooter services have been expanded at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), with two designated parking areas on campus. In 2024, more than 700 trips either began or ended at UTM, with more than 250 unique users.
  • Four parking areas were also established next to Sheridan College – Hazel McCallion (Mississauga) Campus, enhancing connectivity for faculty, staff and students. Approximately 1,500 trips were recorded to and from these locations, with more than 700 unique riders.

Two e-scooters parked

Compliance and fines

Ninety-six per cent of all trips completed in 2024 followed all program rules and regulations. The service providers issued 4,300 warnings for various types of rider violations, with the most common being improper parking and sidewalk riding.

This year, both service providers will double their fine amounts for rider violations as part of an enhanced compliance strategy. Repeat offenders will receive a $20 fine, with continued violations leading to potential account suspension.

For dangerous riding behaviours, such as carrying a passenger or underage riding, both service providers acknowledge a zero-tolerance policy toward these violations and will suspend user accounts upon receiving a report.

Education

This year, staff will increase education for the shared e-bike and e-scooter program. This includes setting up booths at Community Rides events, organizing pop-up booths in public areas and attending local events. During these events, staff will educate residents on safety guidelines, how to ride, how the updated parking model works and overall program awareness.

Staff are also collaborating with the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to launch an educational campaign on safe e-scooter use, targeting school-aged children and their parents.

Learn more about the shared e-bike and e-scooter program: mississauga.ca/micromobility

Background

In October 2019, Council supported the recommendation for City staff to look at how a program of shared bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters could be used for travel in Mississauga as part of a Micro-Mobility Program Development Project. Following extensive analysis and community and stakeholder consultation in June 2022, Council approved a recommendation to develop a shared micro-mobility program that offers e-bikes and e-scooters with a mix of parking stations and free-floating parking.

In June 2024, the City partnered with Lime Technology, Inc. and Bird Canada to provide a combined fleet of 300 e-bikes and 900 e-scooters available for rent across Mississauga.

Victoria Day Service Hours At Peel Region

By Announcement, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (May 15, 2025) – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 19, 2025.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20, 2025:

  • Service Peel Counters
  • ServiceOntario Counter
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Healthy Sexuality Clinics
  • Peel Harm Reduction mobile vans

Human Services

Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy, will be closed on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Housing Services, Client Services will be closed on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, May 19 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter webpage or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living Maintenance Requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

Vaccination Clinics

Routine school immunization clinics will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025. To check for available clinics and to book an appointment, visit routine school immunization.

TransHelp

All trips for Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18.

On Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Same-day trips are not available.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback and application, and payment processing will resume on Tuesday, May 20.
  • Subscription trips will be cancelled, except for dialysis trips.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.

Public Transit

Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste collection 

On Monday, May 19, there will be no waste collection. Waste will be collected one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, May 19, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 20.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

PAMA will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Water Interruption Notice – Thursday May 15th, 2025 at 11 PM, To Friday May 16th, 2025 At 8 AM – 1455, 1465, 145 And 1490 Dundas Street East

By Announcement, Resources

Peel Region regularly maintains and repairs the watermains in your area. Sometimes, we need to turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on Thursday May 15th, 2025 at 11 p.m. to Friday May 16th, 2025 at 8 a.m. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other unexpected events, we’ll 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 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 (starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). You’ll 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)

Get the latest project updates

• Sign up for e-notices by visiting: peelregion.ca/construction/signup
• Project information can be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-18-1310-C

We understand construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve our community’s infrastructure. This work both maintains and improves Peel’s world-class water systems, allowing us to provide safe drinking water to support a thriving community for life.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Water Linear Engineering
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

Peel Regional Police 2025 Diversity Scholarship

By Announcement, Resources

Peel Regional Police is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our 2025 Diversity Scholarship from graduating secondary school students attending schools in the City of Brampton and the City of Mississauga. These scholarships are made possible through funds raised at our annual Race Against Racism.

 

The PRP Diversity Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within their school and/or community. Applicants must be able to articulate how they have contributed to raising awareness of diverse issues and fostering cultural acceptance. In addition, successful candidates will have shown consistent achievement in their academic studies, strong attendance and punctuality, and meaningful involvement in school activities.

 

The scholarships are intended to support educational expenses at a recognized Canadian college or university beginning in September 2025.

 

If you know a deserving student who may be a strong candidate, we welcome their nomination. We also encourage you to share this opportunity within your communities.

 

Interested students must complete the attached application form. The completed form must be submitted to Constable Jennifer Bissell at 2525@peelpolice.ca by Monday, June 16, 2025.

 

Make The Right Call

By Announcement, Resources

Call the right non-emergency numbers for everything else.

211 for social services (housing, employment)

311 for municipal services (garbage, by-laws)

811 for confidential health information

988 to access the Suicide Crisis Helpline

Peel Police at 905-453-3311 

 

Brampton, ON (May 8, 2025) – Peel Region has launched the “When Every Second Counts” awareness campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 911 calls and educating the public on proper use of 911. The campaign is part of the first-ever provincewide initiative launched by the Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) to tackle 911 misuse, an issue that continues to strain emergency services.

 

Peel’s campaign will educate residents using social media, digital advertising such as overpass highway billboards, convenience store street level signs and point-of-purchase screens, municipal and library screens, ads on TransHelp buses and in local ethnic newspapers.

 

ESSC is a joint committee of the municipalities that comprise the Big City Mayors of Ontario (BCMO), the Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO), and the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB). It includes emergency service experts, paramedics, police, fire and municipal leaders from across the province.

 

In 2024, Peel’s 911 operators received over 767,000 calls, with more than 114,000 of those calls for non-emergencies, including accidental dials and frivolous inquiries. As part of the “When Every Second Counts” campaign, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with alternative non-emergency numbers, including:

  • 211 for housing, employment, senior supports, and other social services.
  • 311 for garbage, bylaws, and other local government services.
  • 811 for answers to confidential health questions.
  • 988 for anyone thinking suicidal thoughts or worried about someone who is.

 

Residents are also asked to use police non-emergency numbers to report excessive noise, accidents without injury, or theft if the intruder has left:

  • 905-453-3311 for Peel Police
  • 1-888-310-1122 for Caledon O.P.P.

 

Peel and our emergency services partners are dedicated to ensuring our residents have the right information and resources at their fingertips, so 911 remains available for those in urgent need.

 

More information about the proper use of 911 can be found at peelregion.ca/911.

Fish Die off – Lake Ontario

By Issues, Resources, Ward 1

This issue was brought to Councillor Dasko’s attention last week (Week of April 28th) and he had asked staff to investigate.

Staff in Animal Services reached out to the Ministry of Natural Resources to investigate.  MNR has advised that this is a natural occurrence due to the change in the water temperature at this time of the year.  Apparently this particular species is susceptible to stress caused by the change in temperature.

To report a fish die-off in Ontario, you can contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR) at 1-800-387-7011.

Grown In Peel Connects Residents With Farm Fresh Local Foods

By Food for thought, Resources

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.

Water Interruption Notice – Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm – 1248 Minnewaska Trail Mississauga

By Announcement, Resources

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 on Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00am 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:   Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

Location:  1248 Minnewaska Trail, Mississauga

Addresses Affected:  1249-1312 Minnewaska Trail

Project #:  C-604139

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #    437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247