Events – Page 3 – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1

Oct 28 2025

The BFUTR Conference is back! Mississauga to host North America’s largest Black tech event

By Stephen Dasko Events

The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit presented by TD will be held in Mississauga on November 6-7 to celebrate Black and allied talent, build partnerships and support economic growth.

October 28, 2025

Visit Mississauga is proud to partner with Obsidi®, once again, to announce the return of the BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit, presented by TD. This summit is a key initiative for Obsidi®, the job board built for Black tech professionals allies, to empower its members and stakeholders to grow their careers and businesses in the tech sector. This year’s summit embraces the bold theme, “The New World of Work,” highlighting a time of accelerated change driven by AI, automation and global shifts in workplace dynamics. BFUTR 2025 will explore how Black professionals and allies are leading the charge, redefining leadership, scaling businesses and shaping innovation.

With more than 20,000+ registrants expected, BFUTR is the world’s largest celebration of Black and allied excellence in tech and you won’t want to miss it.

What

The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit is back, with this year’s summit featuring more than 100 speakers and exciting headliners like Bozoma Saint John (former CMO of Netflix) and Dan Schulman (CEO of Verizon). Attendees can also look forward to curated workshops, executive panels, real-time networking opportunities and much more.

As part of the summit, IDEA Mississauga is partnering with the Black Entrepreneur Alliance (BEA) to present a panel on building future-proof tech careers. Founders and ecosystem developers will dive into emerging trends, must-have skills and inclusive pathways into tech. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!

And don’t forget to swing by the IDEA and BEA booth for activations, resources, and community connections to help empower entrepreneurs.

Where

The International Centre in Mississauga.

6900 Airport Road

When

November 6 to 7, 2025

How it works

Passes are available on the BFUTR 2025 webpage. This year, BFUTR 2025 takes place during Black Tech Week North (BTWN) which runs from November 3 to 7 in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, BTWN will showcase Canada’s regional tech ecosystems and the Black professionals and allies who power them. BTWN events are free to attend with a BFUTR pass.

Where community, opportunity and tourism unite

Visit Mississauga is excited to work with Obsidi® for BFUTR 2025, reinforcing its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and attracting high-quality events that benefit residents, businesses, and visitors. BFUTR 2025 supports Visit Mississauga’s vision to enhance the city’s reputation as a top destination for world-renowned conferences, while showcasing our inspiring, multicultural community and unique opportunities.

By connecting businesses with local talent in the tech sector, this summit also positions Mississauga as a centre for economic growth and local tech talent, aligning with Invest and IDEA Mississauga’s mission to support entrepreneurs and foster innovation.

Oct 27 2025

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Mississauga honours the best in urban design, helping shape the City’s future

By Stephen Dasko Events, Planning & Development

On October 23, Mississauga celebrated its 2025 Urban Design Award winners, recognizing the City’s most innovative projects that contribute to a vibrant and livable community.

October 27, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, the City announced the winners of the 2025 Urban Design Awards. The ceremony honoured the spaces that have helped shape Mississauga, from those with deep community significance to sustainable, innovative, and wellness-focused designs.

This year’s awards showcased a variety of inspiring projects, including residential buildings, parks and community spaces. The theme, Reflections and Visions, encouraged participants to honour the legacy of city-building, while also imagining the future of Mississauga’s landscape.

Take a look at the award-winning projects and photos here.

Background

Launched in 1981, the Mississauga Urban Design Awards recognize and celebrate the creativity and dedication of architects, landscape architects, artists and planners who have helped shape the city. It’s Ontario’s longest running municipal urban design awards initiative in Ontario, and continues to spotlight excellence in building vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities.

Event photos

Oct 20 2025

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Peel Region’s career fair on November 21 will show residents how to start a licensed home child care business

By Stephen Dasko Events, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (October 20, 2025) – To address the growing need for access to affordable child care, Peel Region invites residents to the licensed home child care career fair on November 21. Residents with experience caring for children, or who are interested in running a licensed home child care business will learn about career opportunities.

At the career fair, licensed home child care agencies and professionals will share their experiences, explain steps to becoming a licensed home child care provider in Peel region, and discuss the benefits. These benefits include working with agencies that are part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, which helps Peel families access affordable child care.

To sign-up for the career fair, visit the event registration page.

Career fair details

Date: Friday, November 21

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Burnhamthorpe Community Centre

Applewood Hills Room

1500 Gulleden Drive

Mississauga, ON L4X 2T7

Oct 20 2025

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You’re Invited!

By Stephen Dasko Events, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Everyone Welcome!

Nominators, Nominees, Families, Friends — Community Wide

Councillor Dasko would like to extend a personal invitation to you to attend this year’s

6th Annual Community Excellence Awards
Hosted by
Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko
on
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
at
Carmen Corbasson Community Centre, 1399 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga. Lynn Petrescue Room, Second Floor.

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments and will include entertainment throughout the evening.

Hope to see you there!

Oct 17 2025

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Startup Canada Tour comes to Mississauga!

By Stephen Dasko Events

Get ready for an exciting event at the Living Arts Centre connecting entrepreneurs with industry leaders, resources, and opportunities to grow their business in Mississauga!

October 17, 2025

IDEA Mississauga and Visit Mississauga are proud to welcome the Startup Canada Tour to Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders from across the region and beyond. The event will connect local and visiting entrepreneurs with industry experts, mentors, and organizations to help accelerate business growth through engaging keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. By hosting national events like the Startup Canada Tour, Mississauga continues to strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, while also welcoming visitors who contribute to the city’s vibrant economy and business community.

What

The 2025 Startup Canada Tour features a number of prominent speakers from various industry sectors. This event will also feature the Startup Global Pop-up Pitch Competition Grand Finale where finalists will pitch live for their chance to win from an overall $70,000 cash prize pool.

When

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Where

The Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts Dr.,
Mississauga, ON

Register

You can register and purchase your tickets online here.

Mississauga is one of Canada’s most diverse business hubs, home to more than 100,000 companies, including 775 multinational corporations and 75+ Fortune 500 firms. Its strategic location, world-class facilities and vibrant mix of business, culture and tourism make it a unique location for hosting national events like the Startup Canada Tour. With support from Invest Mississauga and Visit Mississauga, the city continues to attract business, sport, and cultural gatherings that drive economic impact, support local jobs, and showcase what Mississauga has to offer.

About Startup Canada

Startup Canada is the gateway to Canada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. It connects entrepreneurs with support organizations, funding opportunities, and peers across the country to help them start and build successful businesses.

About IDEA Mississauga

IDEA Mississauga, powered by Invest Mississauga, brings together industry, government, education and organizational leaders to help start-ups and scale-ups accelerate ideas and commercialize solutions. IDEA offers entrepreneurs a comprehensive suite of resources to support their needs and growth, including tailored programs and services, along with a rich network of mentorship, partners and talent. From start-up to scale-up, the IDEA team is dedicated to driving innovation and turning entrepreneurs’ ideas into reality.

About Visit Mississauga

Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization 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 inviting large-scale business and consumer events to the city. Learn more at visitmississauga.ca, and follow on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Oct 16 2025

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Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Information Session

By Stephen Dasko Events, Parks, Resources

Learn About the New Conservation Area Opening Spring 2026

We’re working in partnership with Peel Region and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, with support from the Cities of Mississauga and Toronto to transform Mississauga’s lakeview waterfront into a thriving 26-hectare conservation area.

Join CVC staff at this event, where you will:

Learn how this new conservation area is taking shape
Understand the vision for the park’s future
Discover what wildlife has already moved in
Experience a photo exhibit showcasing the park’s transformation
Share your ideas and feedback
Enjoy complimentary refreshments

Click here to register for the Public Information Session

Hear about the GE Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility and Lakeview Village Park

Learn how Peel Region is upgrading the GE Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility to enhance capacity and expand odour mitigation

Meet with City of Mississauga staff to hear about Lakeview Village Parks

Event Details

Date and Time

Thursday November 27, 2025
Drop-in anytime between 6 and 8:30 p.m.

Location

Small Arms Inspection Building
1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga

Contact

Please contact us at info@cvc.ca if you require accommodation or accessibility support.

Oct 15 2025

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Remembrance Day Road Closure – Port Credit

By Stephen Dasko Events, Ward 1

The Port Credit Legion has requested the following road closure for the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Stavebank Road – Park Street East to High Street East

Tuesday, November 11 – 10:30am – 12:30pm

The event will also include a procession from the Legion on Front St to the Cenotaph, and will return on the same route after the ceremony. The procession will take place in the westbound lanes on Lakeshore Road, but traffic will be halted in both directions until the procession is safely onto Stavebank Road.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out.

Oct 10 2025

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World Homeless Day is October 10.

By Stephen Dasko Events, Resources

Each year, World Homeless Day raises awareness about homelessness and calls for action to prevent and end it.

In 2024:

– 8,507 families, single adults, and youth were served in an emergency shelter or overflow hotel, which included approximately 4,200 asylum claimants

– over 1,000 individuals received supports with more than 14,850 interactions for individuals living on the streets through our outreach program

– 511 households secured housing from the By-Name List, a real-time list of all people experiencing homelessness

– 154 households experiencing homelessness received a Peel funded portable housing subsidy

– 16 households at risk of homelessness received a Peel funded portable housing subsidy

– 2,019 households received short-term funding to prevent homelessness.

Peel’s goal is to create a Community for Life where every resident has access to affordable housing and chronic homelessness is eliminated. Learn more about World Homeless Day: https://www.worldhomelessday.org/

Peel Region provides supports for residents experiencing homelessness, including:

– Emergency shelters

– Street outreach

– Case management

– Drop-in programs

– Supportive housing

Prevention is just as important. Peel helps residents at risk of losing their housing by providing financial assistance to pay rent or utilities and avoid eviction.

This work is part of Peel’s commitment to ending chronic homelessness and ensuring housing stability for residents.

Learn more about Peel’s Housing Services: https://peelregion.ca/housing-social-support

Oct 09 2025

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Start spreading the news! Blue Jays fans can flock to Mississauga Celebration Square for a viewing party at The Birds’ Nest

By Stephen Dasko Announcement, Events

Cheer on the Blue Jays in the 2025 League Championship Series as they advance to the next round.

October 9, 2025

On Sunday, October 12, families, friends and fans are invited to The Birds’ Nest at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS) to cheer on the Blue Jays in the 2025 American League Championship Series (ALCS) after being crowned the American League Division Series title winners for the first time in 10 years.

Come out this Thanksgiving weekend, bring your cheer and show your Blue Jays pride as they take on their new opponent in the ALCS. Be sure to get here early and bring your chairs to get a spot on the lawn.

The Square will air the following upcoming games on the big screens. Let’s go, Blue Jays!

Blue Jays ALCS game schedule:

Game 1: October 12, 2025
Game 2: October 13, 2025
Game 3: October 15, 2025
Game 4: October 16, 2025
Game 5: October 17, 2025
Game 6: October 19, 2025
Game 7: October 20, 2025

Check back soon for more information on game times. Once the Blue Jays’ opponent has been established, the webpage will be updated accordingly.

Accessibility

Assistive listening devices are available upon request.

Food and beverages

Seasonal food vendors will be onsite. There are also various dining establishments within walking distance of MCS for those who wish to grab a bite.

Keeping it clean

Help us keep The Birds’ Nest clean by putting your food and beverage containers in the garbage and recycling containers located throughout the Square. Please don’t litter.

Weather and cancellations

Games will be shown in rain or shine. Delays and/or cancellations will only occur during extreme weather (such as lightning).

Transit

Take MiWay to The Birds’ Nest using the online trip planner or by calling 905-615-INFO (4636).

Parking

Parking is available in the underground parking lots at the Civic Centre and the Central Library, and is free after 6 p.m. and on weekends.

Smoke and alcohol-free zone

The Birds’ Nest is a smoke-free facility and alcohol will not be permitted onsite.

For more information, please visit the webpage.

Oct 07 2025

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Adopt me: Mississauga Animal Services hosts pet Adopt-a-thon event

By Stephen Dasko Announcement, Events

Looking for a cuddle buddy? Now’s your opportunity to pawsitively make the decision to adopt a pet to be your new companion!

October 7, 2025

Calling all animal lovers! From October 17 to 19, join us at the Mississauga Animal Shelter for our annual Adopt-a-thon. The shelter is opening its doors to potential and existing pet owners to meet and adopt pets waiting to go to their forever home. Come meet your best new buddy and help us reduce the number of pets waiting to be adopted.

Mississauga Animal Services’ Adopt-a-thon is an opportunity to make a difference in a pet’s life by welcoming them into your family. The community is invited to help find loving, permanent homes for long-term pets living at the shelter, some for more than a year. Deserving pets available for adoption include cats, dogs, rabbits and more! All available cats and dogs ready for adoption come spay/neutered.

During the event, the Mississauga Animal Shelter is offering a 50 per cent discount on adoption fees. This means bringing home a new house guest is even more affordable.

Event details

What

The Adopt-a-thon is for individuals and families considering adopting a pet.

Who

The event is open to the public – all are welcome. No appointment is required. Wait times may vary. All potential adopters must be 18 or older.

When

Friday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The shelter has expanded its hours, including Sunday, to support the Adopt-a-thon. This provides more flexibility for those interested in adopting a pet to visit the shelter.

Where

Mississauga Animal Shelter
735 Central Pkwy W.
Mississauga, ON

During the Adopt-a-thon days, a dog trainer/ behaviouralist will be on-site, from 1 to 4 p.m., to answer about pet care and training free of charge. Animal Services staff will also be accepting donations through the Animal Services Special Care For Animals and Resources Fund (SCARF). Monetary or in-kind donations help support animals at the shelter.

What’s included with your adoption?

After deciding which pet to bring home, the shelter will provide comprehensive health and wellness checks for your new pet. This includes spaying or neutering, initial vaccinations (rabies not included), microchipping and deworming. Adoptions also include the purchase of a first-year pet licence.

All potential adopters must be at least 18 years old.

The City of Mississauga’s Animal Care and Control By-law includes standards of care to help protect animals and ensure their well-being, so please review the by-law before making your decision.

Learn more about the adoption process.

Benefits of pet adoption

A benefit of adopting a pet is the emotional connection you can build with them. Pets can bring joy and happiness and adopting one can be a rewarding experience. Not only do pets provide companionship, but they can also help reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and improve mental health.

Adopting a pet from Mississauga Animal Shelter means you’re helping to reduce the number of abandoned or surrendered animals, while supporting an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in need. The animals available for adoption have already received basic medical care, such as vaccinations and spaying/neutering, which can save you significant costs.

The Mississauga Animal Shelter also offers resources and advice on properly caring for your new pet, including training tips and advice on nutrition and exercise. This is helpful for first-time pet owners who need help figuring out how to get started. More details can be found at mississauga.ca/adoptapet.