Events

October 19, 2020

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.

Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly 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). Flush the toilets as well.

You should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.

If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

• (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
• (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    837 Sixth Street, Mississauga.

Addresses Affected: 

Sixth Street:

#’s 857, 853, 847, 843, 837, 833, 834, 838, 840, 842, 846, 850 

Atwater Avenue:

# 815

October 19, 2020

Vacuum Leaf Collection Program:

Please be advised that the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program will begin in late October. Streets that qualify for the program will be visited according to the following schedule:

This year, 140 streets have been added to the program. Residents eligible for the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program will receive a postcard in the mail with their collection dates. 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 or into their ditch by the Sunday prior to their leaf collection dates. Leaves should not be raked onto the road as this can cause catch basins to become blocked and impact road drainage when it rains.

Residents who miss their leaf pickup, or who have additional leaves to collect after the program has ended, can rake their leaves into open reusable containers or paper yard waste bags and place them curbside for pick up by the Region of Peel on their regular waste collection day until December 11, 2020. This option is also available to residents who do not qualify for the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program.

As you are aware, it is difficult to predict when the leaves will fall. Our goal is to collect as many leaves as possible with each scheduled pickup. The program is weather dependent so snowfall would impact service delivery.

Autumn Street Sweeping on All Residential Roads:

The City’s street sweeping contractor will begin an autumn street sweeping operation for all residential streets on October 13^th. This will help to clear any early leaf drop and summer debris from the roads and catch basins. We expect this work to be concluded the week of October 26^th, weather permitting.

How do I prepare for leaf pickup?
Rake your leaves into a neat pile on the boulevard’s edge or into your ditch by Sunday of the week prior to your scheduled Vacuum Leaf Pickup. Do not mix items such as wood, brick or brush with leaves as it could damage equipment or injure workers.

What if more leaves fall after the scheduled leaf pickup?
Please put the leaves in paper yard waste bags, bushel baskets or reusable containers without lids. Place at the curbside for pickup by the Region of Peel on your regular waste collection day until December 11, 2020.

For further information on yard waste collection, call the Region of Peel at 905-791-9499 or visit peelregion.ca/waste

October 16, 2020

SCHEDULED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a reliable supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do the work. In the next few days, we will be working in your area and will have to turn off your water for a few hours.

Your water will be turned off on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from approximately 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.  However, if the weather is bad or if a problem arises, we will reschedule the work and will let you know the new date and time.

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. If this happens, you can remove the air by briefly 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). Flush the toilets as well.

You should only have to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds, but keep running it until the water is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.

If your water meter starts to leak, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

• (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
• (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date: and Time:        Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Location:                    8 & 10 Brant Avenue, Mississauga.                                  

Addresses Affected: 

Brant Ave: #’s 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 23, 19, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 3

Lakeshore Rd E: #’s 258, 260

October 15, 2020

All in-person Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters scheduled from March 16, 2020 to and including Friday, January 22, 2021 will be adjourned and rescheduled to a later date. If you have a matter scheduled in-person during this time, do not attend court. This applies to all POA courts in Ontario. All court locations will continue to hear matters remotely. A notice of a new court date will be sent to you by mail to the address on file with the court.

If you received a POA Offence Notice (ticket) after March 1, 2020, you have until December 1, 2020 to exercise one of the options set out on the back of the Notice. If you do not respond by December 1, 2020 you may be deemed not to dispute the charge and a Justice of the Peace may enter a conviction for the offence.

If you received a matter that falls under the Administrative Penalty System (APS)  such as parking, pet, mobile and business licensing the extension to December 1, 2020 does not apply.  The Order dated September 10, 2020 from the Chief Justice of the Ontario Justice does not cover Administrative Penalty System matters, only matters that fall under the Provincial Offences Act.

Updated information about court proceedings at the Ontario Court of Justice can be found on the Court’s website at Ontario Court of Justice.

The Provincial Offences Court in Mississauga is located at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.

To stay informed on COVID-19 impacts on City services, please visit: mississauga.ca/recovery.

October 14, 2020

The City of Mississauga will host three virtual community meetings to discuss its Official Plan update. The Official Plan is the guiding document for land-use planning in Mississauga. The City is reviewing the Plan to ensure it reflects the changing needs of the community while conforming to updated provincial legislation.

What:

Virtual community meetings that include a presentation on the Official Plan Review and attendee input on the vision and priorities.

When:

The meetings are designed to discuss city-wide priorities as well as key planning issues affecting individual wards.

• October 26 – 2 to 3:30 p.m. City-wide and “North” (Wards 5, 9, 10 and 11)

• October 29 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. City-wide and “Central” (Wards 3, 4, 6 and 7)

• November 2 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. City-wide and “South” – (Wards 1, 2 and 8)

Who:

• Mississauga residents
• Business owners and employees
• City staff and Ward Councillors

How:

Register here to participate.

To learn more before the meetings, read the Research Briefs. These explain the Official Plan priority areas including housing, transportation, environment, complete communities, city structure and urban design.

Background:

The City’s Official Plan provides policies that guide and direct the physical change of the city. It manages the effects on Mississauga’s social, economic, cultural and natural environment. The Official Plan addresses:

• where housing, industry, offices, shops and roads should go
• which services and amenities (e.g., parks, transit) are needed and where they will be located
• where to focus growth and what it will look like

The City launched the Official Plan Review at a Special Council meeting held on June 10, 2019. For more information and to sign up for email updates, visit the public engagement page.

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October 14, 2020

Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in Ward 1 from Lakeshore to the Queensway between Cawthra and the Etobicoke Creek.

What are we doing?

The Region of Peel have retained Infrastructure IntelligenceServices (I2S) to complete smoke testing within your neighbourhood. The area to be tested is shown on the map.

Why?
The test will be performed as a first step to identifying the connection points for roof downspouts, catch basins, and other water inlets (i.e. to the sanitary sewer or storm sewer).

When?
Testing in your area (see map on right) is expected to start the week of October 26th and is expected to last two (2) to four (4) days. A staff member will come to your door on the day of testing.

What is Smoke Testing?
Smoke testing is a safe, quick way to identify connections. The smoke used in the test has no odour, isn’t harmful to your health, and will disappear in a few minutes.

What do I need to do?

• Check to see that all plumbing traps under sinks, washing facilities and floor drains have water in
  them. Pour a few cups of water into your basement floor drains, and any sinks, showers, or other
  plumbing fixtures when you receive this notice.
• If smoke enters your home and it is a nuisance to you, leave the affected room until testing is
  completed (10-15mins).
• If you, or any member of your family, have a health condition that you feel we need to be aware of
  please contact the Region of Peel at 905-791-7800, ext. 4409.

The fire department will be notified of the streets being tested. If you have doubt about the origin of smoke, always contact the fire department at 911 or non-emergency communications line at 905-456-5700.
Should you have any further questions please contact Seth Monczka at the Region of Peel at 437-522-4062 or seth.monczka@peelregion.ca. For more information visit https://peelregion.ca/water/your-home/smoke-testing.asp, or follow us on twitter @peelpublicworks.