April 24, 2020
The City of Mississauga is donating approximately 1,500 pansies, ranunculus and primrose as a gesture of thanks to hospital workers and health care providers at Trillium Health Partners.
“We are incredibly grateful to our hospital and health care heroes who are on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “This is a small gesture but one we believe shows Mississauga’s support for the dedicated men and women who courageously go to work to keep us healthy and safe. They are working while we stay home so that together, we can flatten the curve. On behalf of Council, we salute our health care heroes at Trillium Health Partners. These flowers are a sign of spring and brighter days ahead. I hope they bring much needed light and joy during this very difficult time. ”
“The staff at Trillium Health Partners are working long hours under difficult circumstances,” said Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners Foundation. “This is a lovely and moving gesture from the City of Mississauga, one which reminds us that, even in dark times, beauty and renewal persist. On behalf of my colleagues at the hospital, a special thanks to Mayor Crombie and the City.”
“Plant materials for the City’s spring planting program, typically used in planters and gardens across the City, are ordered eight months in advance and could not be cancelled,” said Jodi Robillos, Director, Parks, Forestry and Environment. “Our parks and forestry staff are preparing for the onset of spring which includes litter pick up and the mowing of turf but horticulture is not an essential service. Rather than dispose of this plant material, a proposal was developed at the request of Mayor Crombie to donate the plants to hospital workers and health care providers at Trillium.”
City of Mississauga staff continue to provide essential services including waste collection, priority maintenance, legislated inspections, contract administration and bylaw enforcement during the COVID-19 crisis.
The City has partnered with Humberview Maintenance Group Ltd., Royalview Landscaping and Winsom Landscape Contractors who volunteered their staff time to collect and deliver the plants for distribution to each health care professionals as they exited the Trillium Hospitals professionals as they exited the Trillium Hospitals.
Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Councillor Stephen Dasko are greeted by President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners Michelle E. DiEmanuele as the City of Mississauga donates spring flowers to Health Care Professionals
April 15, 2020
The City of Mississauga has selected Shari Lichterman as the new Commissioner of Community Services effective May 16, 2020. Lichterman has been the Director of Recreation for the City since 2015. She replaces Paul Mitcham, who will transition to become the new City Manager on May 16, 2020.
“I am pleased to welcome Shari to the City’s Leadership Team as Commissioner of Community Services,” said Paul Mitcham, Commissioner, Community Services. “I have had the pleasure of working with Shari for the past few years and am pleased to have her leading our Community Services team. Shari brings with her extensive background and experience in recreation, programming, finance, performance management and strategic partnerships. She will be a great asset to an already strong leadership team. She is well-positioned to work with Council, the community and staff to continue to deliver quality and excellence through all lines of business provided by the Community Services Department.”
Mississauga City Council passed a by-law to appoint Lichterman to the position at its Council meeting today.
In her new role as Commissioner, Lichterman will report to into the City Manager’s Office and will oversee the following divisions: Culture; Fire and Emergency Services; Library; Parks, Forestry and Environment; and Recreation.
These business areas provide programs, services and opportunities to meet leisure and recreational needs, support education and learning, provide unique cultural experiences, offer diverse green spaces for residents to enjoy and deliver emergency planning and fire services.
“I am proud to work for the City of Mississauga and am committed to continuing to provide residents with the programs and services that enrich their quality of life,” said Lichterman. “In my new role, I look forward to working with all Community Services staff, the City’s Leadership Team and working closer with Mayor and Council.”
Prior to joining the City of Mississauga, Lichterman served as Vice-President of Eastern Operations at Canlan Ice Sports Corp. In this role, she had financial and operational responsibility for ice and multi-sport facilities in Ontario, Quebec and the United States. Prior to her experience at Canlan, Lichterman was an owner and the Director of Operations for Firland Management LLC, a consulting and management company specializing in ice arenas and recreational facilities.
Lichterman has a Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University, a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Carleton University as well as designations as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant.
She is a proud resident of Mississauga where she lives together with her husband and two children.
Marina Area
- Lakefront Marina
- Marina Dockside
Lakeshore Rd. Splash Pad Area
- Lakefront Depot
- Lakefront Volleyball Areas (P1, P5, P6)
- Lakefront Promenade Drive
- Lakefront Promenade Splash Pad Area
Port Credit Library
- Port Credit Library Rooftop (Memorial Park)
Port Credit BIA Intersections
- Lakeshore Rd. & Cawthra Rd.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Meadow Wood Rd.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Shawnmarr Rd.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Stavebank Rd.
- Mississauga Rd. & Lakeshore Rd.
- Hurontario St. & High St.
- Hurontario St. & Inglewood Dr.
- Hurontario St. & Lakeshore Rd.
- Hurontario St. & Park St.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Beechwood Ave.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Cumberland Dr.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Elizabeth St.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Elmwood Ave.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Hampton Crescent
- Lakeshore Rd. & Hiawatha Dr.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Inverhouse Dr.
- Lakeshore Rd. & John St.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Maple Ave.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Shaw Dr.
Note: There is a 300 foot radius for WiFi coverage in these areas
Closed – Provincial Offences Courthouse 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West closed until further notice.
COVID-19 | April 6, 2020
All scheduled matters under the Provincial Offices Act (POA) matters, Screening and Hearing Appointments scheduled between April 6 through to and including May 29, 2020 are being adjourned. Attendance at court is not required at this time. New court dates, screening or hearing appointments will be sent by mail to the address on file with the court.
The Government of Ontario under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA), suspended any limitation periods in statutes and regulations for the duration of the State of Emergency. This will impact timelines under the Provincial Offences Act and related proceedings. A copy of the order is available online at: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200073.
To learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Mississauga visit mississauga.ca/coronavirus.
For further COVID-19 information, please visit Region of Peel Public Health
COVID-19 | April 6, 2020
The City of Mississauga’s Economic Development Office is providing free webinars for small and medium sized businesses in Mississauga responding to COVID-19 to help support them during this difficult time.
“We continue to meet virtually with members of Mississauga’s Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) and work closely with businesses to gauge the impacts COVID-19 is having on our business community and identify support that is needed,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Our Economic Development Office is fully virtual and continues to serve business clients on a daily basis. Many of our local business are concerned with how they will manage during this unprecedented time of uncertainty and these webinars aim to help them navigate through these new challenges.”
“The Economic Development Office, including the Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC) is here for our businesses as we continue to be operational and accessible by phone, email and online,” said Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development. “It’s no longer business as usual, so we continue to look at new ways that we can support local businesses and provide helpful resources during these challenging times.”
The Economic Development Office is offering the following free webinars:
- Hackers Beware – Protecting what Matters in your Business – April 8
- Social Media Tactics your Small Business can use during COVID-19 – April 15
- Becoming Digitally Disruptive – April 21
- Marketing During a Time of Crisis – April 23
- Customer Loyalty During and After a Time of Crisis – April 28
- Selling Online: Everything you need to know in One Awesome Presentation – May 7
- Selling Online: eCommerce during the Age of the ePocalypse – May 13
- Rethinking Growth During and After a Time of Crisis – May 20
- T2 Tax Seminar – June 9
In addition, the following paid webinars are also available.
- How to use LinkedIn to Grow your Business – May 5
- 10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business – May 7
COVID-19 Business Relief Portal
In addition, the City has launched a new dedicated online resource for Mississauga’s business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The web portal is a one-stop site for businesses to get the latest information on government updates, relief packages and services offered by all levels of government.
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March 28, 2020 Offenders face fines of up to $500,000 for charging unfair prices on necessary goodsTORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford announced new penalties to combat price gouging and hold offenders accountable for raising prices significantly on the necessary goods Ontarians need to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19. Effective immediately, the government has issued an emergency order that retail businesses and individuals in Ontario cannot charge unfair prices for necessary goods. Individual offenders can face a ticket of $750, or, if summoned to court and convicted, could face a maximum penalty of a $100,000 fine and one year in jail. If convicted, a company director or officer could face a fine of up to $500,000 and up to a year in jail, and a corporation could face a fine of up to $10 million. “Starting today, we are taking serious steps to ensure our frontline workers, our families and our most vulnerable citizens have what they need to stay safe,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We are putting an end to those trying to profit off of one of the darkest periods in our province’s history. If you’re engaging in price gouging on necessary goods, we are going to slap you with a ticket or you could face fines or jail time.” Necessary goods include:
“As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve provincially and globally, we are seeing a shortage of necessary goods available to the public, such as hand sanitizers and household cleaners,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Government and Consumer Services. “We will not tolerate those taking advantage of these difficult times to charge unfair and unreasonable prices. It is not right and our government is taking swift and decisive action to put an end to it with extremely stiff penalties.” Consumers can report an individual who is price gouging by filing a complaint at 1-800-889-9768 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by filing a report online. |
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