Events

Southside Shuffle Mardi-Gras

By Events

Saturday, March 1, 2025, Southside Mardi Gras at Rama Gaming House in Mississauga, featuring Loco Zydeco with special guest Chuck Jackson!

About the Show

Loco Zydeco is a high-energy Canadian band that brings the vibrant sounds of Zydeco to life. Known for winning over enthusiastic crowds, they deliver a dynamic blend of contemporary and traditional Zydeco, creating a unique take on Louisiana’s most exciting musical export. Their electrifying performances, complete with audience participation and dancing, have earned them a reputation as one of the most entertaining Zydeco bands on the festival, corporate and live music scene. Learn more: www.locozydeco.com

Chuck Jackson, lead singer and harmonica player for the Juno Award-winning legendary Downchild Blues Band, is known for his friendly, openhearted personality that instantly connects with audiences. He joined Downchild 36 years ago after a successful career with top Canadian bands, including The Cameo Blues Band and The Labatt’s Double Blues Band, the official band of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.A talented songwriter, Chuck’s work is featured on Downchild Blues Band and Hogtown Allstars recordings. He is also the founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival, celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2025 and recognized as a major event on the North American festival circuit. Learn more: www.chuckjackson.com

Mississauga Official Plan 2051

By Events, Planning & Development

 

Thank you for your participation in the Official Plan community meeting held on January 23, 2025.

In case you missed the meeting or would like to watch the staff’s presentation with the Q&A segment, you can access the video through this link and a copy of the presentation through this link.

We would also like to invite you to join us for the in-person Official Plan open house. The open house will be held on Feb 26, 2025, in Mississauga City Hall from 6-8 pm. For more information and for the registration link, please visit www.mississauga.ca/officialplan.

Please note, registration is not mandatory but appreciated as it assists us in planning and communicating important updates about the open house.

Meeting details:

Date: Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 -8:00 p.m.
Location: Mississauga City Hall- Great Hall (300 City Centre Dr., L5B 3C1)

Thank you once again for your participation and continued engagement in the Official Plan review. For more information please visit: www.mississauga.ca/officialplan

Sincerely,

The Official Plan Team

Mississauga seeks input for a convention centre and hotel at the Living Arts Centre

By Announcement, Events, Planning & Development

On January 29, the City of Mississauga opened a Request for Expressions of Interest to reimagine the Living Arts Centre and its surrounding lands.

February 3, 2025

The City of Mississauga is inviting Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to help redevelop the Living Arts Centre (LAC) into a multi-functional hub for the arts, culture, tourism, business and events. The City envisions transforming the lands surrounding the LAC into a modern and sustainable convention centre and hotel, designed to bring even more events for the arts, tourism and business sectors.

The proposed LAC transformation will help Mississauga further solidify its position as a top destination for business, tourism and culture. This development will help fill a gap in Mississauga’s downtown, offering a much-needed venue for world-class conferences and business opportunities, while providing a space for international, national, and local events, as well as cultural showcases.

Located in the heart of Mississauga’s downtown core and near Toronto Pearson International Airport, the LAC is a hub for visitors from all over the world with a rapidly growing population and a strong business community. The City requires modern, versatile spaces to accommodate the demand for local, national and international events. The LAC has long been recognized as a cultural landmark housing performance theatres, an exhibition gallery, eight professional art studios and sophisticated meeting facilities.

The request for expressions of interest is now open to organizations interested in partnering with the City to reimagine the LAC lands. This process will help the City identify the best potential uses for the site.

For more information on how to submit an expression of interest, please visit our website.

Background

  • Mississauga is a leading business and tourism destination, home to more than 100,000 businesses, 1,400 multinational firms, and 77 U.S. Fortune 500 and 66 Global Fortune 500 companies. The City attracts millions of visitors annually with its world-class restaurants, events, parks and experiences. This includes the LAC, which plays a key role in Mississauga’s vibrant arts and tourism scenes.
  • The City is also home to Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s largest airport, which serves more than 50 million passengers annually.
  • Mississauga also boasts the second-largest economy in Ontario and a highly educated workforce, supported by two globally recognized post-secondary institutions located in the city and 32 additional institutions within a one-hour commute.
  • Information gathered during the RFEI process will provide the City with options on how to use the LAC and the surrounding lands for a hotel and convention/conference centre to support the City’s growth.

Mississauga commemorates Black History Month this February

By Announcement, Events, Food for thought

A time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Mississauga and beyond, listen to their stories and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society.

February 3, 2025

Black History Month provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Mississauga and beyond, listen to their stories and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society.

Throughout the month of February, the City of Mississauga, in partnership with the Black Caucus Alliance, will continue to commemorate Mississauga’s Black community through a variety of programs and events.

All are encouraged to visit the Black History Month webpage, which highlights a variety of learning opportunities and engagement activities designed to deepen the understanding of this important month, some of which include:

  • Library author talks, storytelling and book lists
  • Music playlists highlighting local Black artists and musicians
  • Museum tours
  • Community celebrations and events
  • Sports and shows

Celebrating Black Excellence Event

The third annual Celebrating Black Excellence event will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mississauga City Hall. The event will include performances, keynote speakers and an awards ceremony. If you know someone deserving of a Black Excellence Award, please take a moment to submit a nomination – which will be accepted until Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The community is invited to take part in the conversation and more importantly, learn and develop a deeper understanding of the history of people of African descent in Canada and Mississauga. For more information, visit the webpage.

Background

Discover more about the actions the City is taking to engage Black community members in decision-making processes, ensuring that programs and services are equitable and inclusive for all residents.

  • In 2021, the House of Commons officially designated August 1 as Emancipation Day. Each year, the City of Mississauga raises the Pan-African flag and lights the City Hall clock tower red, black and green to recognize this important day.

 

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Get ready to pedal this winter: Join a ride for International Winter Bike to Work Day

By Events, Resources

Celebrate International Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, February 14 by joining a free, guided ride throughout downtown Mississauga.

January 27, 2025

Embrace the chilly weather and stay active this winter. The City is hosting a free ride for International Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, February 14 at 8 a.m. This new event celebrates cycling as a sustainable, safe and enjoyable mode of transportation during one of the coldest months. It’s a great way to move your body, commute sustainably and connect with your community. Everyone is welcome, regardless of biking experience.

International Winter Bike to Work Day is a day to encourage people to ride their bikes to work in the winter, and to share the joy of cycling in cold weather.

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Event details

What:

The City is hosting International Winter Bike to Work Day, a free ride for all ages to encourage cycling in the winter.

This 30-minute, eight-kilometre ride will take you on a journey through cycle tracks and multi-use trails. You’ll be travelling along Living Arts Drive, Rathburn Road West and Burnhamthorpe Road West. After the ride, cyclists can warm up and enjoy a complimentary breakfast with hot refreshments.

Dress warmly and come prepared for the weather. You can bring your own bike or reserve one of Lime’s winter-equipped e-bikes – these are complimentary with limited availability. Don’t forget your helmet. Register for the ride.

When:

Friday, February 14 at 8 a.m.

Where:

The starting location will be at Mississauga City Hall, north-west entrance, Princess Royal Drive and Living Arts Drive.

Register and learn more about International Winter Bike to Work Day.

Not able to make the ride? You can still cycle during the winter months. Use the City’s cycling map to map out a route.

Learn more about cycling in Mississauga.

Mississauga Health Community Connect Workshop

By Events, Resources, Ward 1

Date and Location:

The Community Connect Workshop will be held on February 5, 2025, at the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga (84 S Service Rd, Mississauga) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Participants:

All members of the public are welcome. Registration is required: https://communityconnect_mh.eventbrite.com/.

Event Description:

Mississauga Health and Trillium Health Partners will be hosting the first Community Connect Workshop – an opportunity for local residents, health care providers and social service organizations in Mississauga to come together and share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas on the access to and delivery of health care and social services in our region. This workshop is designed to foster open dialogue surrounding the challenges faced and needs of individuals, families and communities in our region when it comes to identifying and accessing care. By actively participating in this session, attendees will help shape local priorities and guide the development of programs and services that are better aligned with the wants and needs of our diverse region.
The feedback gathered from this session will play a key role in guiding Mississauga Health’s strategy moving forward. The insights will be compiled into a detailed post-session report for our members, identifying opportunities to strengthen existing programs and develop new initiatives that better meet the needs of our communities.

Program:

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Registration
• 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Introductions, including an overview of Mississauga Health and its current work in the community
• 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Discussions with public and local service providers to understand needs and barriers, navigation, communication, and coordination when it comes to accessing care in our region.

Know an outstanding individual? Nominations are open for Mississauga’s third annual Black Excellence Awards

By Announcement, Events

Presented in partnership with the Black Caucus Alliance, the awards focus on the efforts and achievements of Mississauga’s Black residents and volunteers.

Starting today until February 18, nominations for Mississauga’s 2025 Black Excellence Awards, presented in partnership with the Black Caucus Alliance, are now being accepted. The awards focus on the efforts and achievements of Mississauga’s Black residents and volunteers.

Mississauga residents can be nominated in one of nine categories:

Youth

Nominees must be between the ages of 15 and 24 and have volunteered for at least two consecutive years. They must act as role models for other young people and demonstrate all-around positive community involvement.

Business

Nominees must be currently engaged in business as an owner and/or entrepreneur. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and success in owning and managing a business
  • Significant contribution of new ideas, innovative practices, processes or inventions, or created employment opportunities
  • Demonstrate a commitment to fairness and equality

Community Service

Nominees should possess an outstanding record of significant community involvement and service. Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to enriching the lives of others as well as building relationships and collaborating meaningfully with the individuals and communities they serve.

Education

Nominees for this award are being recognized for exemplary contributions to the well-being of students and/or community members through their active involvement in education at the school, board, in extracurricular activities or at the community level.

Health Services

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in the creation and/or promotion of methods that keep the physical health or mental wellbeing of Black communities. Ideal candidates must be employed or studying in the field of health sciences. Exhibits leadership in healthcare management administration.

Arts and Culture

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their involvement in and/or promotion of developing arts and culture within the community. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:

  • Have demonstrated a commitment to and/or focus on community-engaged art and/or expressions of culture in Mississauga.
  • Have experience in the area of art and/or culture for a minimum of three years.
  • Have completed and/or been involved in one significant arts and culture project in the last 12 months.

Sports

Nominees for this award are being recognized for their model contribution to sports at the community or national level as an athlete or official.

Hospitality and Food Services

Nominees for this award are being recognized for the best in food, drink and/or hospitality in African-Caribbean products and/or services. The nominee will have received positive reviews and feedback from customers and peers demonstrating their commitment to customer service and satisfaction. The nominee will also have demonstrated leadership and management in hospitality operations, commitment to sustainable and ethical practices in the hospitality industry and be actively involvement in their local community.

Legacy – Lifetime Achievement

This is the highest community-based honour bestowed on an individual whose continued commitment has uplifted the lives of others.

Nominees are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Black community for 15 years or more. Candidates would have improved the quality of life for citizens or brought recognition to the City of Mississauga through their accomplishments.

Eligibility and nomination process

To be eligible, the nominee must:

  • Live and/or work in Mississauga
  • Identify as being Black
  • Stand as a role model for others
  • Inspire volunteerism and civic engagement

If you know someone deserving of an award, the steps to recognizing eligible residents include:

  1. Review the award criteria and descriptions above to determine the most appropriate category.
  2. Email the nomination to BlackExcellenceAwards@mississauga.ca
  3. In your email, please include the following information:
    • Full name of the nominee, including their preferred pronouns and phonetic pronunciation.
    • Category for nomination (please only choose one category).
    • A brief explanation indicating why the individual should be nominated.

Please note that only completed nomination forms will be evaluated.

Nominees who qualify will be invited to receive their award during an evening ceremony in honour of Black History Month next month at Mississauga City Hall on Friday, February 28 at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit the webpage.

Nominate Someone for a Friends of the Credit Conservation Award

By Announcement, Events

It’s that time of year when we ask for citizens to highlight and nominate local environmental champions through the Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards program.

The program is an opportunity for the CVC Board of Directors and our staff to celebrate those who deserve recognition for their important work in the watershed. Through your work with partners, community members and businesses, we’re confident you know many deserving candidates whose contributions support a thriving environment that protects, connects, and sustains the Credit River Watershed.

Nominations are open to individuals, companies, and groups in the following nine categories:

  • Youth Achievement
  • Outstanding Volunteer
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Landowner Stewardship
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Green Cities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership
  • Legacy Donor
  • Watershed Excellence

Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Landowners who’ve taken action to protect and restore nature on their property.
  • Local businesses, municipalities or regional government who have adapted new approaches or green infrastructure.
  • Individuals or businesses that donate land or funds to purchase land for its long-term protection.
  • Individuals that generously donate their time through on-the-ground environmental work, education, or outreach efforts.

Nominations for the Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards are open until February 22, 2025.

For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit cvc.ca/ConservationAwards.