Please be advised that the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program (VLCP) is scheduled to start later this month. Streets that qualify for the program will be visited according to the following schedule:
This program is weather dependent and rain, early snowfall, or freezing temperatures will impact the collection schedule.
2026 Service Update
This year, the leaf collection zones have been slightly adjusted to ensure resources are effectively allocated based on typical leaf drop timing.
As a result, the southern boundary for the yellow collection zone has been moved from Eglinton Avenue to Burnhamthorpe Road and the southern boundary of the blue collection zone has been moved from Dundas Street to the QEW. The green zone will continue from the QEW to Lake Ontario.
As a result, some residents may notice that their leaf collection dates are different this year.
Postcard Mailing
Residents eligible for the VLCP will receive a postcard in the mail with their collection dates (see below). These cards are delivered on a staggered schedule so that they arrive approximately two weeks before the zone’s first pickup.
Residents are instructed to rake leaves to the boulevard a day or two before their leaf collection window. Leaves should not be raked onto the road. This can cause catch basins to become blocked and affect drainage when it rains.
Residents who miss their leaf pickup dates, or who still have leaves to collect after the program has ended in their zone, should rake their leaves into open reusable containers or paper yard waste bags and place them curbside for pick up by the Region of Peel. The week of December 7th is the final week of yard waste collection by the Region of Peel.
BRAMPTON, Ont. – October 5, 2026. Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
The following non-emergency services will reopen on Tuesday, October 13:
Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy
Housing Services
Ontario Works
Peel Works Harm Reduction – Mobile Vans
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Waste collection
On Monday, October 12, there will be no garbage, organics, or yard waste pickup. They will be picked up 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, October 12, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13.
Emergency shelter and homeless supports
Emergency shelters and the Street Helpline remain open during the holiday. Call the emergency shelter intake line at 905-450-1996 if you need access to shelters. If you’re an asylum claimant in need of temporary housing and essential support services, call the Asylum Claimant Shelter Central Intake Line at 647-368-5880. Call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481 for urgent homelessness supports including food, supplies, and referrals.
Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests
For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, call our 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
TransHelp
All trips for Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 11.
On Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving Day):
Call 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback, application and payment processing will resume on Tuesday, October 13.
We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. To help ensure your holiday travel plans, consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.
If you have any questions, email TransHelp or call 905-791-1015.
Apply today and get ready to grow your business. This six-month program propels high-potential companies to success in attracting investment, accelerating growth and scaling with confidence.
Business and innovation | October 2, 2026
Are you a high-potential company ready to take your business to the next level? Apply now for IDEA Mississauga‘s Step-Up Program, a six-month growth program with a proven track record of helping companies that are ready to scale attract investment, accelerate growth and prepare for their next stage of success.Operated by IDEA Mississauga, the City of Mississauga’s business innovation hub, Step-Up supports companies that have gained traction in the market and are ready to scale. These businesses receive executive training, mentorship, investor access and expert guidance. Founders gain the tools, strategies and connections they need to grow faster and be competitive at the next level.
Why the Step-Up Program?
Growing a business comes with new challenges, from raising capital and expanding into new markets to building teams and strengthening operations. Step-Up helps companies navigate these challenges and build a stronger foundation for growth.
Participants join a cohort of ambitious founders and work directly with experienced executives, industry experts and investors. The program combines hands-on support, peer learning and tailored business advice to help companies build momentum and prepare for long-term success.
Step-Up may be right for you!
Step-Up is designed for companies in the life sciences, advanced manufacturing and technology sectors, including areas such as artificial intelligence, clean technology and defence technology.
To be eligible, companies must:
Generate between $100,000 and $2 million in annual revenue.
Have intellectual property (IP) or have raised investment funding.
Be positioned for growth and investment.
Be located in Mississauga or the Greater Toronto Area or be willing to relocate to Mississauga.
Whether you’re getting ready to raise capital, venture into new markets, spike your sales or grow your team, Step-Up can help make your path to greater success come even quicker.
Why you should apply
Step-Up gives founders the support, expertise and connections needed to scale with confidence. You will get:
Executive-level training focused on real business challenges.
One-on-one mentorship from experienced business leaders.
Direct access to investors and fundraising support.
Professional expertise in legal, accounting and intellectual property matters.
Opportunities to learn from and connect with fellow founders.
Industry-specific expertise across life sciences, advanced manufacturing and technology.
Up to $20,000 in funding opportunities.
More than $200,000 in business resources and perks.
By the end of the program, founders like you will have stronger growth strategies, valuable investor connections and a clear roadmap for scaling your business.
Key dates
Information Session 1: October 13, 2026
Information Session 2: November 16, 2026
Applications close: November 30, 2026
Learn more and apply
Ready to scale your business? Visit ideamississauga.ca to learn more about the Step-Up Program, review eligibility requirements, register for an information session and submit your application before November 30, 2026.
About the IDEA Step-Up Program
The IDEA Step-Up Program is a six-month initiative. It helps innovative and inclusive companies grow and overcome barriers.
The program focuses on sustainability and inclusivity. It supports companies working to create both economic and social impact.
About IDEA Mississauga
IDEA Mississauga, powered by Invest Mississauga, the City’s Economic Development Division, brings together industry, government, education and organizational leaders. It helps start-ups and scale-ups bring those ideas to market. IDEA Mississauga gives entrepreneurs access to mentorship, services and a strong network of partners and talent. From start-up to scale-up, IDEA supports businesses in turning ideas into real-world impact.
This October, find ways to reduce waste, save money and make your belongings last longer. Donate, recycle, repair and reuse items instead of throwing them away.
Environment | September 29, 2026
Nearly 500 million kilograms of clothing and other textiles are thrown away in Canada each year. Many electronics are also discarded, even though almost two-thirds of them still work. Instead of buying new items this Circular Economy Month, choose to repair, share, donate or recycle them to extend their usefulness.
A circular economy is about getting the most use out of the things we own by using them for longer. These small actions can reduce waste, help the environment and save money.
Learn how to give your items a second life this October by participating in Circular Economy Month events throughout Mississauga.
Events
Recycle clothing, electronics and more
The City is partnering with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Partners in Project Green program to host a collection drive from October 12 to 25. Residents can drop off unwanted clothing, textiles and electronics at collection bins located at one of 13 City facilities.
Get creative at a makerspace workshop
The library offers makerspace programs where you can learn new skills such as:
3D printing
Using a Cricut machine
Sewing
Laser cutting
These skills can help you repair items, create gifts or make projects using recycled materials.
Your library card gives you access to more than books and media. You can also borrow these items for free through the Library of Things:
Laptops
Fishing rods and tackle boxes
Guitars
Lifejackets
Pickleball sets and more!
Borrowing items from the Library of Things instead of buying them helps reduce waste and saves money.
Join a park clean-up
Join City staff for a park clean-up on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about illegal dumping, sorting waste and how to keep parks, trails and natural areas clean.
Bring broken items to the Repair Hub at Hazel McCallion Central Library on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New this year, the Repair Hub, in partnership with Help a Girl Out will offer a hands-on workshop to learn how to sew reuseable menstrual pads. This helps reduce single-use plastics use and promote access to sustainable menstrual products.
Support the Mississauga community by using your skills to keep items out of the landfill.
Who
All Mississauga residents who want to learn more about reusing, repairing, making and reducing waste.
When
Events take place throughout October 2026.
Where
Events are held at different locations across Mississauga.
Reducing waste in the city
As part of the Climate Change Action Plan, the City is working to keep Mississauga clean and reduce waste. Recent results include:
During Earth Month this year, the City participated in the spring recycling collection drive. More than 9,894 kilograms of clothing and textiles and more than 6,326 kilograms of e-waste were recycled.
During Movie Nights at Celebration Square, 30 volunteers helped sort waste and kept 30 kilograms of food waste and 1,400 single-use plastic items out of landfills.
During 11 FIFA World Cup 2026™ screenings, 49 volunteers collected 64 kilograms of garbage and 93 kilograms of recycling.
At five Repair Hubs between April and August, 12 volunteers assessed 62 items and repaired 169 items.
The Credit Valley Marina Seabin, a floating garbage bin, removes about 50 to 300 pieces of litter from the water every day. This includes cigarette butts, bottle caps and micro litter.
Public libraries help residents cut costs by offering a variety of free entertainment, resources and services.
City services | September 28, 2026
The most valuable card in your wallet could be a library card.
As more residents look for ways to save money, find entertainment and connect with their communities, Mississauga Library offers a simple solution: a free library card.
Many people think of libraries as places to borrow books, but a library card can open the door to so much more. From books, movies and video games to online learning, career resources, digital news and family activities, it unlocks access to services that might otherwise require subscription fees, making it one of the best values available to residents.
Beyond the savings, the real value of a library card isn’t just what you can borrow; it’s the opportunities it creates. Public libraries are welcoming spaces where you can learn, grow, connect and explore. They are a vital part of their communities, where you can learn new skills, attend events, explore interests, build connections, and access supports regardless of age, income or background. Whether you’re looking for your next great read, helping a child discover a love of learning, starting or advancing your career, learning a new language, launching a business, or looking for fun activities, endless opportunities begin at the library.
There has never been a better time to sign up for a library card and discover everything Mississauga Library has to offer.
Get set to enjoy
Parents can bring their children for fun family activities.
Books, e-books and audiobooks
Thousands of digital titles available to borrow anytime, anywhere through your library’s digital collection, making it easier and more convenient than ever.
Digital magazines and news
Keep up with breaking news stories with access to magazines, newspapers and more trusted news sources from around the world.
Programs and events
From storytimes for children and literacy workshops to author talks and festivals, public libraries host a wide range of activities that bring people of all ages together.
Streaming services
Stream a large collection of movies, shows, music and more with streaming services available with a library card.
Career and skills development
Access workshops and online courses to help you build new skills, explore professional development opportunities and prepare for success at any stage of your career.
Your Mississauga Library
A library card allows you to borrow laptops, tablets and more technology within the library.
In 2025, library staff and community partners delivered more than 6,000 programs, including author talks, workshops, newcomer supports, literacy programs, youth activities and storytimes for children.
Together, these programs, services and resources generate approximately $236.7 million in social and economic value each year, according to a recent impact report. That’s equal to approximately $307 in value per resident and $6.96 returned for every dollar invested.
There are 18 libraries serving community members across the City of Mississauga. Find your local location today at mississaugalibrary.ca/locations.
Learn something new
The “Lecture Me” speaker series, in partnership with the University of Toronto Mississauga Experiential Education Unit, features engaging discussions with professors from diverse fields on timely topics, including artificial intelligence, human evolution, and childhood development.
Meet acclaimed authors and discover new books at the Author Talks series. Upcoming talks include bestselling author Kelly Armstrong (“The Women of the Otherworld” series) and retirement advocate Susan Pimento (“Your Retirement Reset”).
Library events like the Mississauga Comic Expo bring residents together to celebrate shared interests.
Access unique services
Newcomers can access a range of supports and activities at multiple library locations, including English conversation circles, connections to settlement services, one-on-one resume help, job search resources, Commissioners of Oaths services and citizenship test preparation materials. There are also multilingual family storytime programs for children and a wide range of books and media available in over 20 languages.
The Open Window Hub, located at Hazel McCallion Central Library, helps empower unhoused individuals and families with resources and connection to local services and partners. In 2025, the hub connected 2,709 people to housing support and 1,066 to health services.
Borrow more than books
From museum passes to home safety, residents can borrow a wide range of items (with new materials added regularly) from the Library of Things including:
Children’s play kits
Royal Ontario Museum passes
Swim and skate passes
Musical instruments such as guitars and glockenspiels
Light therapy lamps
Sensory kits
Carbon dioxide detectors
Radon detectors
Sports equipment such as pickleball, badminton and cricket sets
All items are subject to availability. Check your local library for more information.
Get a library card today
Library staff are available to help residents find what they’re looking for.
Don’t have a library card? Don’t worry! You can get one at no cost if you live, work, study or own property in Mississauga. Physical library cards can be picked up at any library location, or you can get a virtual library card to use for digital services.
Connect with your local public library today and explore the many benefits of a library card by visiting librarycard.ca.
Fall Flood Safety: Be Prepared for Changing Conditions. Fall weather can bring heavy rainfall, saturated ground conditions, and rising water levels. TRCA encourages residents to take the following precautions throughout the fall season:
Stay Safe Around Water by avoiding riverbanks, streams, shorelines, parks, trails, and low-lying areas, as water levels and flows can change quickly.
Avoid All Water Related Recreational Activities and keep children and pets away from fast moving water.
Check Traffic Conditions before heading out and where possible, limit travel unless absolutely necessary. Never drive, walk, or bike through floodwater since water can be deeper or faster than it looks. Watch for ponding in low-lying areas and underpasses, or near storm drains and follow all detour and road closure signage.
Stay Informed By Following Local Weather Forecasts, and public alerts from Environment Canada and remaining aware of rapidly changing conditions in your area, especially near local rivers and streams.
Share Flood Safety Information by keeping neighbours informed, particularly those who may not have easy access to online information or emergency alerts.
TRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program monitors watershed and weather conditions and issues flood messages to municipalities and emergency services and members of the public who subscribe. Sign up to receive flood messages at trca.ca/floodmessages. Read TRCA’s Fall Safety Message for tips: trca.ca/news.
Improving access to critical care before paramedics arrive
BRAMPTON, Ont. – September 22, 2026. Starting today, residents in Bolton who call 911 for certain emergencies may receive critical life-saving equipment delivered by drone to support them in the crucial moments before paramedics arrive.
To continue to advance innovative, community-focused care, Peel Regional Paramedic Services is launching its Medical Drone Pilot Program. This initiative aims to improve access to life-saving interventions, particularly in rural and remote communities by leveraging technology to deliver medical supplies for time-sensitive emergencies, including:
“Peel paramedics are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality care that reaches people when and where they need it most,” said Peel Regional Paramedics Services Chief Brian Gibson. “By integrating drone technology into our response model, we are putting life-saving tools like AEDs into the hands of bystanders faster – potentially minutes sooner than traditional response. Our goal is simple: give every resident the best possible chance to save a life before paramedics arrive.”
This pilot supports existing community responder programs and the use of drones to deliver AEDs and medical supplies, with paramedics providing real-time guidance to residents through a video connection.
Peel Regional Paramedic Services is working in collaboration with Dr. Sheldon Cheskes, Medical Director at Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine and an internationally recognized leader in cardiac arrest research, to support ongoing research into drone-enabled AED delivery. Data from the pilot will contribute to evidence-based research aimed at improving survival rates in cardiac emergencies, with a focus on expanding access to life-saving defibrillation. The study explores how drone-enabled AED delivery can support rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Ontario, where longer emergency response times can impact health outcomes.
“Early defibrillation is one of the most important factors in surviving cardiac arrest,” said Dr. Cheskes. “This initiative is about getting AEDs to patients faster and strengthening the chain of survival, particularly in areas where access can be more challenging. By combining innovative technology with research, I’m proud to work together with Peel Regional Paramedic Services to improve health outcomes and save more lives in Peel.”
This initiative builds on Peel Regional Paramedic Services broader Community Safety Program, which focuses on improving survival rates for cardiac arrest and other time-sensitive emergencies. Other initiatives include expanding access to publicly available AEDs and supporting Volunteer Community Responder initiatives.
“Residents deserve access to the best possible emergency care, regardless of where they live,” said Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and Chair of the Peel Board of Health. “This Medical Drone Pilot Program demonstrates how Peel Region is embracing innovation to enhance emergency response and improve access to life-saving interventions, particularly in communities where travel distances can be greater. By integrating new technologies with the expertise of Peel’s paramedics, we are building a stronger, more responsive system of care that supports residents during the critical first minutes of an emergency.”
Interested in exploring career opportunities at Toronto Pearson?
Come to the Toronto Pearson Career Expo on October 1!
Thursday, October 1, 2026 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Toronto Congress Centre, Hall F, 650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke
Connect with more than 40 Toronto Pearson employers, workforce and community partners, training providers and employment service organizations, and explore opportunities across aviation, operations, logistics, customer service, technology, hospitality, security and more.
New this year, the Expo will also feature a Youth Career Discovery Stream, offering students and young people an opportunity to learn about airport careers, skills and education pathways.
A range of business competitiveness and resilience measures, including tax relief, economic development and procurement initiatives and development-related tools will be explored.
Economic Development | September 16, 2026
As Canada responds to the latest trade measures from the United States that include new tariffs and import restrictions affecting key sectors of the economy, City Council approved a motion today to direct staff to explore a range of support measures for businesses affected by tariffs.Read the full motion here.The motion directs City staff to review and report to back to Council on:
Broad property class or general tax payment relief for 2027;
Property tax deferral for businesses experiencing financial hardship to due to tariffs;
An application-based tax installment deferral program;
Community investment initiatives;
Economic development initiatives;
Grant funding opportunities;
Planning and development measures, including a community improvement plan (CIP) for commercial and industrial property, and development charges; and
In an effort to strengthen local economic resilience, protect jobs and alleviate financial pressure for local businesses and workers in Mississauga, the review will examine potential tax relief programs, investment and economic development initiatives, planning incentives, grant opportunities and procurement strategies, with recommendations to be presented to Council at a future meeting.
Driving business competitiveness and growth
As Ontario’s second largest economy and key contributor to the federal government’s Build Canada priority, Mississauga is taking action to help businesses respond to trade uncertainty, compete in new markets and strengthen long-term growth.
Through Partners in Trade, the City is focused on connecting businesses to opportunities, advocating for local priorities and building a more resilient economy.
Key actions
Helping businesses compete and grow
Open new market opportunities for Mississauga businesses
Strengthen local supply chains and supplier connections
Attract investment and support business expansion
Connect companies to funding, expertise and growth resources
Advocating for business
Champion local business priorities with provincial and federal governments
Advance procurement initiatives that create opportunities for local suppliers
Support policies that strengthen business competitiveness and economic resilience
Pursue new funding to support business productivity and export diversification
Upcoming information and support events
The Partners in Trade program features a dedicated section on the Invest Mississauga website, offering resources, events and expert guidance to help businesses access funding, explore new markets and find opportunities to buy and supply locally.
Impact of tariffs on Mississauga
Mississauga’s economy is particularly vulnerable to U.S. trade policy shifts, with 18 per cent of the city’s employment tied to exports from our neighbour to the south, compared to the Ontario average of 13 per cent. This translates to 89,000 jobs; 89,000 people whose employment is directly impacted by decisions out of their control.
Small and medium-sized companies make up 97 per cent of businesses in Mississauga. They often have fewer resources to absorb tariff costs, supply chain disruptions and market uncertainty. That means that Mississauga’s economy is more exposed to U.S. trade policy shifts than Ontario overall.
Mississauga’s economy
Invest Mississauga, Mississauga’s Economic Development division, continues to support economic growth. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than $600 million in corporate investment and 1,500 new jobs. This reflects the strength of Mississauga’s diverse economy and its continued appeal to investors in sectors including advanced manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, technology and financial services. The City builds on this momentum through Path to Prosperity 2030, Mississauga’s economic development strategy.
Join City of Mississauga, TD representatives and volunteers to plant 525 native trees and shrubs for a greener city.
City services | September 11, 2026
Join City of Mississauga for tree-planting events as part of TD Tree Days.
Shovels in hand and saplings ready, the City of Mississauga is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves for TD Tree Days, an annual volunteer tree-planting program supported by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation that helps bring new life to local green spaces.
Thanks to a grant from TD, the City will host three community tree-planting events in Mississauga starting September 19. Since launching its One Million Trees initiative in 2013, Mississauga has planted more than 650,000 trees. Placed end to end, they would roughly form a line long enough to stretch from Mississauga to Vancouver.
What
Volunteers and TD representatives will gather to plant 525 native trees and shrubs in a single morning, making this one of the largest TD Tree Days events in Ontario in 2026.
The event will help grow Mississauga’s urban forest and advance the City’s goal of planting one million trees by 2032.
Trees are vital to our environment and well-being. They provide shade, habitat for birds and other wildlife, help reduce flooding and keep the city greener and more attractive.
TD Tree Days works with local organizations and municipalities like City of Mississauga to create opportunities for people to come together, spend time outdoors and contribute to local green spaces.
The most valuable card in your wallet could be a library card.
