Events

Nov 14 2024
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Unleash your inner hero at the Mississauga Comic Expo this weekend

By Announcement, Events

Dive into a world of creativity with sketch challenges, workshops, cosplay, games, and appearances by special guests.

Come and be a part of the Mississauga Comic Expo (MCX), where creativity and community come together! Get involved in sketch challenges, meet our exhibitors, and participate in engaging workshops. Don’t forget to explore the MCX Trading Post for trading or finding unique items. Enjoy exciting cosplay photo shoots, try out tabletop board games, and experience free-play sessions for video games! We’ll also feature presentations from special guests sharing their insights and stories. Make sure to grab your MCX passport at the welcome table in the atrium for a full list of activities and join our fun scavenger hunt during the event for a shot at winning one of our ten prize packages!

Event Details

What

The Mississauga Comic Expo is an annual event that celebrates comic books, pop culture, and fandom in all its forms.

When

Friday, November 15, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join us on Friday, November 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for an evening filled with Dungeons & Dragons, board games, and an exciting escape room experience.

Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of workshops, cosplay, special guests, and exciting sketch challenges.

Where

Hazel McCallion Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON
L5B 3Y3

Cost

All activities are free. All programs are drop-in and first come, first serve.

Registration

This is a drop-in event, but registration will provide regular updates leading up to the Mississauga Comic Expo. No library card is required.

More information

For more event information, visit mississaugalibrary.ca/MCX and follow @mississaugalib on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

While you eagerly wait for the expo, don’t forget to use your library card to explore over 40,000 graphic novels plus a wide selection of e-books and audiobooks. Check out the catalogue on Mississauga Library’s website.

Let’s celebrate creativity and community at the Mississauga Comic Expo!

Nov 12 2024
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Metrolinx is making it easier for fans to get to the Taylor Swift concert!

By Announcement, Events, Transit

There will be special event service November 14-16 and 21-23 on the Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East lines to help get fans to and from the Taylor Swift concert safely.

Lakeshore West

Going to the concert:

  • On November 14, 15, 21, 22, extra trips will depart Oakville GO at 5:05 p.m., 5:35 p.m., and 6:05 p.m., making stops at Clarkson and Port Credit, then running express to Union Station.

Coming home safely:

  • On November 14, 15, 21, 22, an extra weekday trip will depart Union Station at 12:02 a.m., making all stops to Burlington GO.
  • On November 16 and 23, an extra weekend trip will depart Union Station at 11:59 p.m.., making all stops to Burlington GO.

We expect our trains and platforms to be busier than usual. During this busy time, all trains approaching each station will sound their bells and whistles to ensure customer safety. Please keep alert in crowded areas and stay well back from the yellow line on train platforms. Crossing train tracks is dangerous and illegal; only use the stairs or elevators to get to another platform.

Nov 08 2024
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Cranberry Christmas Market – Spreading the word & Invitation to attend

By Events

Tis the season – MAC’s Cranberry Christmas Market is back!

Join MAC on December 7, 11 AM – 5 PM at Clarke Memorial Hall for their curated holiday market featuring over 30 local artisans, craft, and food vendors, as well as festive entertainment. You’ll be sure to find something for everyone on your list!

Sneak your gifts home by getting them gift wrapped by donation to Epilepsy South Central Ontario.

Admission is FREE but bringing nonperishable food items for The Compass Food Bank are encouraged.

Learn more: macarts.ca/cranberry

Nov 07 2024
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Lest We Forget: Mark this Remembrance Day at Mississauga’s Civic Centre Ceremony on November 11

By Announcement, Events

On November 11, the City of Mississauga will pay tribute to both past and present members of the Canadian Armed Forces with an outdoor Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall.

City officials and dignitaries will convene at the Community Memorial at 10:30 a.m. to honour Canada’s veterans. The public is welcome to attend the Remembrance Day ceremony in person or watch it online.

The program will include a moment of silence and the laying of wreaths to honour Canadian soldiers and veterans.

What:

Remembrance Day Ceremony at Mississauga City Hall

When:

Monday, November 11, 2024
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Where:

Mississauga City Hall, Outdoor Community Memorial
(Memorial located at northwest corner of Mississauga Celebration Square)
300 City Centre Dr., Mississauga

Watch virtually:

Those unable to attend the ceremony can watch the live stream online.

Interested media that wish to cover the ceremony are asked to RSVP to media@mississauga.ca by 3 p.m. on Friday, November 8.

Remembrance Day events in Mississauga

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #582

The parade will begin on Sunday, November 10 at 10:30 a.m. Attendees are asked to meet in the parking lot of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church at 719 Dundas St. E. and the parade will lead to the cenotaph. The service will start at 10:30 a.m.

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #82

The parade will begin on Monday, November 11 at 9:30 a.m. The parade will begin in front of Branch #82 Royal Canadian Legion at 35 Front St. in Port Credit at 9:30 a.m. and will march from the Legion Hall to St. Andrew’s Memorial Presbyterian Church for a church service. A short service will follow the parade at 10:45 a.m. at the Vimy Park Cenotaph.

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #139

Please join Branch 139 on Monday, November 11 as the parade begins at 10:20 a.m. and will start in front of the Legion located at 101 Church St. The official ceremony will begin at approximately 10:45 a.m. after the parade has assembled in front of the Streetsville Cenotaph on Main Street. Two minutes of silence will be observed at 11 a.m.

Mississauga Library – Author Talks: R.H. Thomson

Join us on November 27, 2024 from 7 to 8 p.m. In his debut book By the Ghost Light, R.H. Thomson offers an extraordinary look at his family’s history while providing a powerful examination of how we understand war and its aftermath. Register for the event.

Veterans ride free on MiWay

Canadian Forces veterans and a friend may ride free on MiWay on Remembrance Day, November 11.

Veterans should wear items such as uniforms, medals or carry items that identify them as veterans to transit operators. As a mark of respect to Canadian veterans, all transit operators will stop their buses for two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. on November 11.

Nov 05 2024
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Empowering young innovators: local students collaborate to tackle climate change issues in Mississauga

By Announcement, Events

The City of Mississauga, in partnership with Go Open Data, is hosting a student hackathon called The Sky’s the Limit: Innovative Rooftop Strategies for a Greener Planet. The event is centred on the theme of leveraging rooftops to address climate change. This one-day event challenges students to develop innovative solutions to climate change issues and challenges using technology. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mississauga City Hall.

Students of all skill levels, from high school, college, or university are welcome to participate. Those interested can register as individuals or teams of four to five people. All submissions will be judged, and a winner will be announced at the end of the event.

Participants are encouraged to approach this challenge with creativity, passion, and a sense of responsibility.

Registration for the event is required.

Hackathon event details
What
A one-day, City-run hackathon encouraging teams to develop innovative solutions for rooftops that can help cities like Mississauga cope with climate change.

When
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where
Mississauga City Hall – C-Banquets – 12th floor
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga, ON

Who
Students from high school, college and universities
Students interested in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math)

Cost
Registration is required and participating in the hackathon is free of charge.

About the City Hackathon
The hackathon offers a unique opportunity for students to collaborate, share ideas and brainstorm with other like-minded students while gaining hands-on experience. It’s a unique chance to work alongside others who are equally passionate about developing new concepts and exploring new ways of doing things. Students will have access to resources and support available through Open Data and Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms. In addition, they will have the option to independently use tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics to enhance their project.

Incentives
Cash prizes will be awarded to individual participants and/or teams that finish in the top three, based on specific judging criteria that have been established in advance.

Innovation in Mississauga
Mississauga’s future is full of endless possibilities. The City of Mississauga encourages young minds to explore these opportunities by creating innovative and transformative solutions that enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses while managing growth and development.

About Open Data
The goal of the City’s Open Data program is to promote transparency, foster engagement and to inspire innovation. Open Data is raw, digital, machine-readable information about City programs and services that is accessible to everyone free of charge. The City started publishing urban planning data sets in March 2010 and has now grown to include additional data sets under categories such as Environment, Infrastructure, Land Use and Development, and 3D to name a few.

For more information about open data and to access Mississauga datasets, visit data.mississauga.ca.

 

Nov 01 2024
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Fall Parks Clean-Up Event

By Events, Parks, Ward 1

Join Mississauga Parks staff for a group clean-up on
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Lakefront Promenade

Connect with your community and contribute to a litter-free Mississauga. Clean-up supplies will be provided at each location for those who register.

Pre-registration is required to participate in clean-up activities. By clicking the link above, you will be directed to a page on Eventbrite to complete your registration.
Parks.CommunityDevelopment@mississauga.ca

 

Nov 01 2024
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Neighbourhood Zoning Review: Join a Virtual Community Meeting Mississauga South November 21st

By Announcement, Events, Planning & Development, Ward 1

Mississauga needs more housing options for families, older adults, students and the next generation who want to live in the city.

Currently, many homes in our neighbourhoods are located on large lots with two or fewer residents. The result is that some neighbourhoods are seeing their populations shrink despite a city-wide need for more housing.

The City’s Zoning By-law regulates the types of buildings that can be built in different parts of the city and how those buildings are used. Updating the City’s neighbourhood zoning to allow more housing choices like semi-detached and smaller detached homes is one way to add density in a gentle way.

You’re invited to join an upcoming virtual community meeting to learn more about the neighbourhood zoning review:

* Northern Mississauga (Wards 5, 9, 10, 11): Thursday, November 7 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

* Central Mississauga (Wards 3, 4, 6, 7): Thursday, November 14 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

* Southern Mississauga (Wards 1, 2, 8): Thursday, November 21 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend the session for their ward, but are welcome to join any meeting that fits their schedule.

Learn more and register

Oct 29 2024
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JTLCA Open House Event – November 26th, 6:30pm – Small Arms Inspection Building

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Open House, to be held Tuesday, November 26th 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB).

This is an opportunity to share updates on progress as we look ahead to the future to opening and to welcome input on the management policies for the new conservation area.

 

Drop-in Open House style event there will be many opportunities to connect and answer questions about the project, and CVC staff will be present with poster boards, rotating video presentations (ie drone videos, etc.) and some of the prints of this summers Morphology shots from August.

 

More information: Event Page and Registration page – while registration is not required, it does help us plan for number of attendees for the evening.

Oct 29 2024
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Mississauga welcomes the BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit, North America’s largest Black tech conference

By Events, Food for thought

The BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit will be held in Mississauga November 6-7 to celebrate Black talent, build partnerships and support local economic growth.

Visit Mississauga is excited to partner with Obsidi® to host the BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit on November 6-7 at The International Centre. Obsidi® is a platform that connects Black talent with job opportunities and events, helping to close the gap between Black professionals and the tech industry.

The BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit is a key initiative for Obsidi®, designed for Black professionals, allies and other stakeholders, aimed at helping them grow their businesses and careers in tech. This summit is North America’s largest Black tech conference, bringing together more than 15,000 Black professionals, 1,200 tech leaders, 100+ inspiring speakers, and 40+ partners, all dedicated to empowerment, connection, learning and growing.

Take your career to the next level with exclusive resources and experiences

Attendees can expect an exciting schedule packed with resources at BFUTR 2024, including:

  • Networking opportunities with Black professionals, allies and executives in tech.
  • Access to more than 70 sessions led by experts on the latest tech trends and practices.
  • Exclusive experiences, including immersive spaces and nine partner lounges showcasing new innovations, career resources and networking tools.
  • Appearances from special guests like Ja Rule, a multi-platinum hip-hop legend.
  • The opportunity to learn more about Obsidi Recruit®, the Obsidi job board® and a mobile app designed to support career growth and networking.

To purchase a ticket and learn more about the event, visit obsidi.com/bfutr/.

Where community, opportunity and tourism unite

Visit Mississauga is proud to partner with Obsidi® for BFUTR 2024, reinforcing our commitment to build partnerships that support diversity and inclusion, and attract high-quality events that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. BFUTR 2024 supports Visit Mississauga’s vision to enhance the city’s reputation as a top destination for world-renowned conferences, boasting a variety of venues and spaces for corporate events of any size. Hosting events like BFUTR 2024 helps position Mississauga as a go-to location, increasingly recognized for its unique opportunities and dynamic, multicultural environment. In addition to cementing Mississauga’s presence in the conference landscape, the team at Visit Mississauga has been actively promoting the city as a prime destination for sporting events, leisure travel, festivals and business travellers.

Mississauga’s vision for diverse economic growth

IDEA Mississauga is excited to showcase their programs and services at the BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit, demonstrating the City’s dedication to innovation, community building, and promoting diversity. Events like the BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit attract thousands of visitors, helping the City shine a spotlight on why Mississauga is an ideal place to live, invest, work and grow.

By connecting businesses with local talent in the tech sector, this summit also positions Mississauga as a centre for economic growth, aligning with IDEA Mississauga’s mission to support entrepreneurs and foster innovation. Earlier this year, Mississauga honored the contributions of our diverse communities during the Black Excellence Awards, part of our recognition of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent. Through events like the Black Excellence Awards and BFUTR 2024, Mississauga is fostering inclusive growth in our city, creating valuable opportunities for celebration, partnership and mentorship. To add to that, as the second-largest tech hub in North America, Mississauga is home to 12 Fortune 500 tech firms, further enhancing opportunities for our local talent.

About Visit Mississauga

Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organisation (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organisation is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and coordinating large-scale events within the city.

Learn more at visitmississauga.ca.

About IDEA Mississauga

IDEA Mississauga has the essential building blocks that entrepreneurs and innovators need to get started and grow their ventures. IDEA offers startups, scale-ups, investors, and businesses professionals a range of resources designed for success, including a network of mentors, partners, talent, and learning and connections to test, scale and commercialize solutions to global challenges.

IDEA Mississauga is powered by Invest Mississauga, one of Canada’s most trusted economic development organizations. Its mission is to foster a competitive, prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive economy by supporting businesses of all sizes in their growth and success. Learn more at ideamississauga.ca or visit us at IDEA Square One Entrepreneur Centre.

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“Visit Mississauga is proud to host Obsidi’s® BFUTR 2024 Global Tech Summit, highlighting our city as a hub for world-class meetings and conferences. This summit further highlights our commitment to community building through high-quality events, while enhancing tourism by attracting thousands of visitors. We warmly welcome all BFUTR 2024 attendees, executives, and speakers to explore the vibrant culture and flavours our city has to offer.” – Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga

“BFUTR 2024 is more than just a tech event. It’s a movement focused on empowering professionals and creating meaningful connections with employers of choice, ensuring Black talent can access opportunities across North America’s tech ecosystem. Mississauga’s innovative spirit and diverse community make it the perfect location for this global tech industry gathering.” – Lekan Olawoye, Founder and CEO of Obsidi®