Tuesdays at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
During this time of social isolation we all need some connection. We would like to invite you to join us for some activities. All you need is a phone or computer to join in the fun.
Each week, I give updates on local and current events.
Join us with your computer or tablet
Phone-in details:
1-647-484-1596
when prompted, use meeting number 160 084 8145
May 6, 2020
The City of Mississauga offers a range of online activities during COVID-19 to help every member of the household stay positive, active and entertained at home.
“We understand it is difficult to keep everyone busy and active as we all continue to stay at home and practise physical distancing,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “That’s why we have put together a range of free virtual programs and resources to help boost the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents. Keeping fit, staying healthy, and enjoying fun activities will help us maintain a positive mindset as we work to overcome this virus together.”
Keep Fit
Visit Mississauga Recreation for virtual fitness classes and meditation sessions, and for nutrition and lifestyle information. The first live virtual fitness class is Cardio Kick Box on May 7 at 12:15 p.m.
Follow the #StayHomeStayActive campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Grow a Garden
Enjoy Family Fun
“As it gets harder to stay in and keep spirits up, we want to make it easier by offering virtual activities and resources everyone can enjoy,” said Paul Mitcham, Commissioner, Community Services. “The physical and emotional well-being of all our residents is important and we encourage people of all ages to try out a fitness class, live stream a concert and have some fun with their kids or grandkids.”
Older Adult Activities
Be Entertained
Book Corner
COVID-19 | May 6, 2020
Today, Council approved further actions in response to COVID-19 including, tax deferral, allowing online administrative penalty screening and prohibiting the sale and use of fireworks.
“Mississauga continues to run efficiently and deliver key services in the face of this pandemic,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “That includes continuing to take measures to keep Mississauga safe and provide cash flow relief to our residents. Prohibiting fireworks is the right thing to do at this time to help discourage large groups from gathering, keep our City safe and ensure our firefighters and enforcement teams are focused on the task at hand, that’s fighting COVID-19.”
Tax Deferral
To provide further financial assistance to taxpayers and help ease financial pressures as a result of the impacts of COVID-19, Council agreed to postpone regular final tax instalments and eliminate late payment charges and fees related to tax payment requests for changes. The City is requesting that landlords pass the tax deferral on to their tenants. Details
Virtual Fireworks Only
Council voted to prohibit the sale and use of fireworks until further notice to reduce the potential for large crowds and continue to promote resident safety for the duration of the emergency related to COVID-19 as declared by the Province of Ontario and ensure existing resources are available and used for resident safety. While fireworks are currently banned in Mississauga, please enjoy a virtual display this year with highlights from previous Mississauga firework events presented by Tim Hortons: https://youtu.be/cy7B2SL1zcc
Three by-laws were amended to prohibit the use and sale of fireworks in Mississauga:
Online Screening Reviews of Administrative Penalties
Council voted to amend the Administrative Penalty By-law and Licencing Administrative Penalty By-law to allow for written submissions for online screening reviews of administrative penalties. During the current Provincial Court closure period, the by-law amendments allows the screening review process to continue as an option for anyone seeking a review of their penalty notice, which was previously only allowed in-person.
This online option will be available later this spring for the following administrative penalties related:
For those who have already submitted requests for screening reviews, a notice will be mailed to the address that the court has on file providing the opportunity to have their dispute heard by way of online written submissions.
For those who chose to continue with an in-person review, their matters will be dealt with once the Court offices re-open. For all new penalty notices, the defendant will be given the option of paying the penalty, or choosing an online submission or in-person review of their penalty notice.
To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit: Mississauga.ca/coronavirus.
Link to eCity:
An entrepreneur in his own right, Ron Duquette, has taken the initiative to put together an amazing concert of outstanding local performers from all around Mississauga.
His message is below and I hope you will enjoy it! Stephen
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Hi Folks,
I hope you are all safe and sound and COVID-19 free in your homes, practising all the things we’ve been
told to do by our leaders across the country.
I’ve been working on a special project to stave off boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down.
Recently, great talents from around the world and across Canada have performed to thank health care
workers and people in food supply, along with our essential service heroes, in this unprecedented time.
After watching Andrea Bocelli deliver his magnificent live performance in the Duomo in Milan on Easter Sunday
I got to thinking….why not here in Mississauga. That was my inspiration and “AHA” moment.
Teaming up with my colleagues at the Mississauga Arts Council, the result is “Rise Up Mississauga” – Concert of Hope, a 40-minute virtual concert featuring some of Mississauga’s finest home grown musicians, along with our local politicians, all coming together with a message of solidarity. Two of the artists wrote original songs for this production.
If you aren’t doing anything on Friday, May 8th at 7:00p.m. (EST) I hope you can tune in and enjoy the show.
Stay safe everyone.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS MESSAGE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES.
Ron
April 28, 2020
The City of Mississauga will provide important updates to residents on the latest COVID-19 news via a Tele Town Hall on Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 6 p.m.
The City continues to address pandemic concerns and will inform the public and local businesses about what the City is doing to protect their health and safety.
Residents will be able to listen and ask questions to an expert group of panelists from the City, Peel Region Public Health, Trillium Health Partners, Peel Regional Police and Peel Regional Paramedic Services. City Councillors and senior staff will also be available.
Panelists will include:
Residents who wish to participate in the session can do so in the following three ways:
What:
City of Mississauga Tele Town Hall to update the community on COVID-19
When:
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
6 to 7:30 p.m.
To learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/coronavirus or follow @CityMississauga on Twitter.
For health information, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus
During this time of social isolation we all need some connection. We would like to invite you to join us for some activities. All you need is a phone or computer to join in the fun. Anyone 60+ years of age is welcome. Each activity will be offered on a weekly basis.
| Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Activity and Time | Yarn Crafters
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Coffee
Time 11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Hot
Topics 11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Fit
Break 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
MONDAYS
Yarn Crafters 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us for some time to connect and show off your current projects or start a new one. We would love to see and chat with you. Even if you don’t have a project, join us.
For phone in Meeting number is 475 670 876
TUESDAYS
Coffee Talk 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bring your steamy cup of coffee and let’s chat.
For phone in Meeting number is 478 227 408
Coffee Talk Topics:
THURSDAYS – starts May 7th
Hot Topics 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Each week we will present a new topic of interest. We will have a guest speaker to speak on things that matter. Watch for weekly hot topics.
For phone in meeting number is 479 444 995
Hot Topics:
FRIDAYS
Fit Break 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join a certified fitness instructor who will lead you through an exercise class. No equipment required. Materials in your home will be used.
For phone in Meeting number is 474 862 476
Fit Break Session:
JOINING BY PHONE
JOINING ONLINE (computer, ipad/tablet or phone app)
For more detailed information on how to access these online activities, please see the attachment.
If you require support to either join by computer or by phone, we will be available up to an hour before the program start time to help walk you through the process.
Do you have a topic you would like to see us present? Let us know.
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
