The City of Mississauga broke ground today on what will be a unique pedestrian cycling bridge (active transportation).
The bridge will offer a direct and easy way to walk or cycle through Memorial Park, connect communities and access to the Port Credit GO station.
“I was honoured to officially break ground for the Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge, a project that will transform how we move through our community and make it even easier to experience all that Port Credit has to offer” says Councillor Stephen Dasko for Ward 1. The Port Credit BIA, the President and Officers from the Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, Town of Port Credit Association (TOPCA), Fram Building Group, Diamond Corp, and Brennan Paving were present and participated in the ceremony.
“As Ward Councillor, I am excited to see this project come to life. The pedestrian cycling bridge has been a long time coming, and one that I have worked tirelessly to bring to our community” says Dasko.
The completed bridge will strengthen the pedestrian and cycling networks, improve access to the waterfront, trails and parks, and support active living by making walking and cycling more convenient. By prioritizing walking and cycling infrastructure, this will create safer streets, reduce congestion, improve air quality and promote a more connected, vibrant, and sustainable community.
This is a 66-metre-long bridge which will stretch over the Credit River, south of the existing train bridge. Over the next year, the new bridge will be assembled near the Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, and in Port Credit Memorial Park. Once assembled, it will be launched over the Credit River.
The bridge will also support Port Credit’s thriving tourism industry. Completion time is anticipated by next fall.
To kick off the exhibit, there will be an opening reception on October 4 at Adamson Estate, hosted by the Museums of Mississauga and Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko.
What:
A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada
When:
Opening reception to take place on October 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Exhibit runs from October 4 to December 2028, 2025; public hours run Thursdays to Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m.
Parking notice: due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool, take MiWay or park in designated lots.
This travelling exhibit was created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 with guest curator Dr. Afua Cooper in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia.
This groundbreaking exhibition will spend the next four years touring across Canada – Mississauga will be its only stop in the GTA.
Canada’s connection to enslavement is not just the Underground Railroad — enslavement played a significant role in the early settlement of Canada and its legacy can be seen today. Discover the experiences of enslaved Black people in Canada through individual biographies and archival records, learn how enslavement came to be in Canada, and find out who Canada’s enslavers were.
About Adamson Estate
Located along the shoreline of Lake Ontario in the Lakeview neighbourhood, Adamson Estate sits on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, part of Treaty 14 lands. It was originally part of a Crown grant given to Joseph Cawthra in the early 1800s. In 1876, Joseph’s grandson, John Cawthra II, built a summer home on the land which came to be known as Grove Farm. In 1899, John’s daughter, Mabel Cawthra, received the estate as a wedding gift when she married Agar Adamson. The couple replaced Grove Farm with the current Adamson House, constructed in 1919. Together, they transformed the estate into a landmark that reflected their heritage and shared vision.
2025 marks the first time the Adamson Estate will be continuously open to the public in 40 years. Starting October 4, the Museums of Mississauga will be presenting meaningful, high-quality exhibitions about our heritage at the Adamson Estate, beginning with A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada.
Additional information can be found on the webpage.
Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko presented the Key to the City to Lloyd Stockley posthumously for his lifelong efforts in minor hockey in the City of Mississauga.
Stockley’s daughter, Heather Stockley received the Key earlier today during the City’s Council Meeting. Lloyd Stockley passed away at the age of 80 on November 6, 2023.
Stockley, known as the ‘Governor’ to the players on his teams, was the president and founder of the Mississauga Jets AA minor hockey association, part of the OHA/GTHL as well as the founder and owner of the Mississauga Chargers Junior A team, OJHL.
He received multiple awards and recognition throughout his career including the George Chamandy Memorial Trophy in 1987, the GTHL’s highest honour for individuals’ commitments and outstanding achievements in minor hockey.
In 2017, he was inducted into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame by the Mississauga Sports Council. In the same year, the OHA awarded Lloyd with the Crystal Puck for his outstanding achievements and contributions within the OHA for over 40 years.
Lloyd ran the Mississauga Chargers for more than 30 years until his passing in 2023. Today, his daughter Heather Stockley is the team’s owner and Governess.
“It is an honour for me to present the Key to the City to Heather Stockley. The impact her father Lloyd had on sport and recreation in our city is immeasurable. For more than four decades, Lloyd was a guiding light for minor hockey in Mississauga. His years of leadership on and off the ice, and his passion for enriching young lives with athletic accomplishment is a legacy that will endure.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish, City of Mississauga.
“I am delighted and honoured to recognize Lloyd Stockley city-wide for his outstanding role and integral part in youth sports over the past 70 + years. The impact on the development of minor hockey through the Jets and the Chargers is significant. His dedication to Hockey in Mississauga has been outstanding and greatly appreciated by so many, a true legacy.” – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
About the Key to the City
The Key to the City of Mississauga is Mississauga’s most prestigious form of recognition. It is reserved for and bestowed upon esteemed community members, former residents and visitors whom the Mayor wishes to honour. It’s a sign of great achievement and distinction and is given to individuals who have positively impacted and changed our city for the better. While primarily symbolic, the key signifies trust and freedom for the recipient to enter in and out of the city as they wish, knowing that Mississauga will always be their home.
The Museums of Mississauga are pleased to invite you to the reopening of Adamson Estate as a vibrant cultural space managed by the City of Mississauga. This historic site will host meaningful, high-quality, Mississauga-focused exhibitions designed to celebrate our city’s heritage, foster civic pride, and deepen residents’ sense of belonging.
To mark this occasion, we are honoured to present A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada, on exclusive loan from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Developed with Dr. Afua Cooper and in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, this exhibition will tour nationally for the next four years—making Adamson Estate its only stop in the GTA.
Alongside this groundbreaking exhibition, the Museums of Mississauga have curated a companion exhibit on Mississauga’s Black History, spotlighting the city’s founding Black families and their remarkable contributions—stories that until recently have remained largely untold.
We hope you will join us in celebrating this important milestone for Mississauga.
Please be advised that stop #0863 on EB Dundas Street at Neilco Court will be out of service at 8:00am Wednesday September 24 until end of day Friday September 26 for continuing watermain construction works.
Patrons will be directed to the next stop #1191 at Jarrow Avenue which is approximately 180 metres east.
Stop #0863 is serviced by Route 1E and 1CE with continued accessible bus service at Stop #1191.
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy a free community event at Vimy Park.
September 23, 2025
Join Mississauga Council, veterans and community members in celebrating a century of history at Vimy Park for a fitting re-dedication ceremony and free family event in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 82. This event is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Port Credit cenotaph and acknowledge the new inscription of Afghanistan 2001-2014.
This Saturday, September 27, 2025, attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy a community BBQ, view military vehicle displays, take part in cemetery tours, hear from heritage speakers and witness history come to life through re-enactments, and living history presentations.
What:
100th anniversary of the Port Credit cenotaph – ceremony and community event
When:
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ceremony starts at 10 a.m.)
Parking notice: due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool, take MiWay or park in designated lots.
Who:
Members of Council
Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 82
Heritage Mississauga Army Navy Air Force Veterans Club Unit 262
The Port Credit BIA
The cenotaph was first constructed in 1925 to honour those who fell in World War I, with additional names added in 1946 following World War II and in 1983 to acknowledge the 30th anniversary of the Korean War. Recently, an inscription was added to pay tribute to those who served in Afghanistan, ensuring that the sacrifices of all who served are remembered.
Additional event information can be found on the event webpage.
The annual salmon migration has started with thousands of salmon swimming upstream in the Credit River to lay their eggs (otherwise known as spawning). Each year, salmon in Lake Ontario return to the Credit River to reproduce. Salmon are migratory fish that hatch in freshwater rivers, migrate to the bigger bodies of water, like Lake Ontario, where they mature, and then return to their freshwater rivers, like the Credit, to spawn.
As water temperatures start to cool and fall rains cause water levels to deepen, salmon begin their yearly trek from Lake Ontario up along the Credit River to spawn and complete their life journey.
The salmon run starts in mid September and peaks in early October, with most fish completing their journey by late October.
Types of salmon
There are three types of salmon that call the Credit River home:
Chinook salmon: This species migrates once they reach maturity (between three and seven years) and typically dies after spawning is complete. Chinook are the largest of the salmon species as they can grow up to approximately 100 centimetres in length. Chinook salmon have a dark mouth and black gums at the base of their teeth.
Atlantic salmon: Atlantic salmon were once abundant in the Great Lakes until the late 1800s. Extensive efforts to restore populations have resulted in small populations in Lake Ontario and its tributaries including the Credit River. Unlike Chinook salmon, this smaller salmon species makes its way back to Lake Ontario after its migration upstream. Atlantic salmon are the only salmon species native to Lake Ontario. Atlantic salmon have large black spots on their gill covers and back, and no spots on their tail fin.
Coho salmon: While smaller than the Chinook, both species are native to the north Pacific Ocean and were introduced to the Great Lakes in the 1960s. Coho can grow to approximately 75 centimetres in length. Coho salmon have a white mouth line, a black tongue and sharp teeth.
Photo by Credit Valley Conservation
See the salmon run
Across Mississauga, there are several great locations along the Credit River where you can easily view the salmon as they make their journey.
Erindale Park: The City’s largest park offers extensive trails through ravines and open spaces giving you lots of chances to get up close to the Credit River.
Riverwood: This 150-acre park and urban oasis includes accessible trails and great views. The Credit River flows through the park’s western border, offering excellent spots to watch the salmon run.
Meadowvale Conservation Area: Located in the north part of the City, this natural oasis gives you a good opportunity to watch the migration from a pedestrian bridge overlooking the Credit River.
Witnessing the journey of these fish is truly incredible when the odds of making it to their destination are heavily against them. So, as we watch these fish swim, it’s important to do so in a way that won’t impede their journey.
Respect the run
While the salmon run can be incredible to watch, please be mindful that nature is at work! Many salmon won’t survive the swim upstream, and the ones that do still have to lay their eggs. Their journey can also be made more difficult by spectators trying to get a closer look. Here’s how you can watch the salmon run while respecting the salmon:
Watch from a safe distance: When you’re out and about, give salmon the best chance of survival by respecting their space. That includes steering clear of areas where salmon are swimming and along the riverbed where they lay and fertilize their eggs. Avoid standing directly in the river or throwing rocks or branches to disrupt the water as it can stress the fish out on their journey. Remember not to chase, touch or abuse the salmon.
Keep the river clean: if you see litter around the river, please dispose of it properly. Fishing lines and lures can end up injuring fish, as well as local wildlife like swans, ducks, geese and turtles. Remember to take all hooks, fishing lines, garbage and other items with you when you are done fishing. Please don’t leave them behind. Some fishing locations across Mississauga (mostly along Lake Ontario and at Lake Aquitaine) have fishing line collection tubes for anglers to dispose of old fishing lines.
Enjoy the silence: Avoid being disruptive and lower your voice when watching the salmon. Try watching quietly and respectfully.
Photo by Credit Valley Conservation
Fishing during the salmon fall migration
Fishing is always a fun time, but during the salmon run, it’s important that they are released so they can continue on their way. As salmon swim upstream, they are vulnerable to illegal fishing practices such as netting and snagging. In order to ensure a sustainable fishery, those fishing in Mississauga waters must abide by and follow Provincial rules and regulations (for Zone 16) when it comes to fishing. These rules and regulations include species-specific angling timelines, approved angling gear types and methods, along with locations where fishing is permitted. If you see someone abusing the rules, please report it by calling 1-877-847-7667 (1-877-TIPS-MNR).
Fishing is, however, still open in the following areas:
Year-round open season in the Credit River and tributaries from the south side of the Highway 403 bridge downstream to Lake Ontario.
Extended fall season from the fourth Saturday in April until December 31 in the Credit River and tributaries from the south side of Britannia Road upstream to the south side of the Highway 407 bridge.
Fish sanctuary (no fishing) in the Credit River and tributaries from the south side of the Highway 403 bridge upstream to the south side of the Britannia Road bridge from January 1 to the Friday before the fourth Saturday in April, and August 15 to December 31.
Fish sanctuary (no fishing) in the Credit River and tributaries (excluding Fletchers Creek and Levi Creek) from the south side of the Britannia Road bridge upstream to Old Baseline Road bridge in the Town of Caledon between January 1 and the Friday before the fourth Saturday in April.
After the run, what happens next?
Towards the end of their life cycle, many salmon species, like the Coho and Chinook, will die soon after they lay eggs. Atlantic salmon are different from Coho and Chinook salmon, as they live past the spawning point, and may lay eggs multiple times throughout their lives. In the spring, offspring from all three species hatch and will make their way downstream. Chinook salmon will often leave right in the spring when water levels rise, while Coho and Atlantic Salmon may spend more time in their nursery river before moving downstream. They make their home in Lake Ontario until maturity when it’s time to migrate back upstream to their home rivers to reproduce.
Dead salmon are an important food source for the Credit River’s ecosystem. As they decompose, they add important nutrients back into the water. It is recommended that people avoid touching or eating rotting fish.
For the wastewater construction project, PROJECT # 16-2905 G, residents/businesses will experience brief interruption (approximately 15 minutes) to their water supply on September 25th between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Approximately 26 homes and 8 commercial properties will be impacted, at:
Please find further details within the attached notice. Other information about this construction project is available online at Project 16-2905G – peelregion.ca.
