New fees have been approved for the City’s launch ramps to help fund their operation and maintain orderly procedures.
City services | April 27, 2026
Mississauga City Council has approved changes to the City’s Fees and Charges By-law, introducing new fees to use the City’s three watercraft launch ramps. Starting May 1, 2026, Mississauga residents and visitors will need to pay a one-day, seven-day or seasonal fee to use the launch ramps at Marina Park and Lakefront Promenade. The new fees will help offset the cost for the City to operate and staff the launches, to ensure they are organized and running efficiently.
The City’s launches are used about 8,000 times annually and are busiest on summer weekends. The City has had to increase staffing and security to manage the high demand.
The fees apply to anyone who uses a trailer to launch their watercraft from the ramps. Residents will pay $10 for one day, $40 for seven days or $120 for the full season. Non‑residents will pay $15 for one day, $60 for seven days or $180 for the full season. Paying the seasonal fee allows users to launch their watercraft from the ramps at Marina Park and Lakefront Promenade for the entire season, from when the ramps open in the spring until the fall, weather permitting.
Paying the fee
The fees can be paid online. In-person payment is also available at the City’s marina offices. Marina staff will be on site to explain the new fee, help with mobile payment if needed, and check that the fee has been paid.
Regional Council approved the creation of a new transition board to help with seamless PAMA transfer to Brampton.
City services | April 24, 2026
Photo courtesy of Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives
On April 23, at Regional Council, Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon passed a motion to support the creation of a transition board, reaffirming their support to transition the sole operation of the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) to the City of Brampton. Located in downtown Brampton, PAMA will become part the City of Brampton’s plans to create a vibrant and connected downtown cultural district.
The newly formed Transition Board will oversee the technical and operational work required to transition PAMA over to the City of Brampton. The board will include representatives from Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon. The Region of Peel will take on an advisory role on the board.
Staff involved in the transition are also preparing a detailed Transition and Business Planning Framework. This plan will be presented at Regional Council for approval by all three municipalities before any changes take effect in 2027. Until then, PAMA will continue to be operated by the Region of Peel.
Benefits for Mississauga
Mississauga contributed $3.5 million toward PAMA’s $6.1 million operating budget in 2026. Upon completion of the transition in 2028, the City of Brampton is expected to assume full responsibility for PAMA’s operating costs, and Mississauga would no longer fund PAMA’s operations.
Mississauga will consider how our apportionment of the funding will be addressed as part of our 2027 and 2028 budget cycles and will consider further supporting the City’s Arts and Culture sector.
About Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel region’s diverse culture and heritage, highlighting important local, Canadian, and global narratives. Art, artifact, and archival collections, exhibitions, and programs help visitors make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding communities. Join us throughout the year for tours, events, workshops, and programs for all ages. PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E. in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
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“This transition of PAMA to Brampton frees up significant funding for Mississauga to support local arts and culture as our needs and opportunities evolve. By reinvesting our $3.5 million annual contribution to PAMA, we will make sure Mississauga residents see the benefit in our own community. Mississauga Council is committed to working with our municipal partners to ensure this transition serves the public interest.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish
“This is about keeping Mississauga’s investment in Mississauga. Throughout the PAMA transition, our Council has made it clear that savings should be redirected to strengthen arts and culture here at home. By investing in the arts and museums and establishing a dedicated reserve, we gain greater flexibility to support local artists, cultural spaces, and future opportunities in a more sustainable way.” – Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko
Councillor Dasko celebrates the installation of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit at Credit Valley Marina in Port Credit.
The AED installation was proposed by residents from the Cranberry Cove community, who were also present for the occasion. This important addition enhances public safety at the marina and reflects the strong role residents continue to play in improving their neighbourhood and waterfront amenities.
As part of Mississauga’s shared micro-mobility program, e‑scooters have returned this spring as an additional mode of transportation along with e-bikes. E‑scooters provide another way for residents and visitors, 16 and older, to move around the city, especially for short trips. These devices can make it easier to connect to transit, travel to work or school, or complete everyday errands without a car.
The shared e-bike and e-scooter program is contracted through Lime Technology Inc. and Bird Canada. The e-bike program operates year-round, while e-scooters retire for the winter months and return in the spring.
Every mode of transportation carries a shared responsibility, with safety remaining the top priority. Feedback from Council discussions, health partners, operators and community members continue to help refine the program and inform how the City manages and monitors it.
As the City continues with the provision of shared e-scooters, City staff are working with both Lime Technology Inc. and Bird Canada to strengthen messaging and education of proper use of e-scooters, and work collaboratively with our partners including Peel Regional Police to build awareness.
With warmer weather here, the City of Mississauga’s annual spring cleanup program is officially underway. Crews have begun street sweeping across the city to remove sand, salt and debris left behind after winter.
As part of this planned, citywide program, crews are sweeping curb-faced sidewalks, traffic islands, hard-surfaced boulevards, curbside gutters, roadways and on-street bike lanes. Every street is swept once during the spring program to help keep roads clean and safe for everyone who uses them.
This program is weather dependent and is paused when it rains.
Catch basin cleaning is also ongoing. Debris is cleared from catch basin grates during street sweeping, through regular patrols and in response to service requests. This work helps to ensure that water can flow freely into the stormwater system when it rains. Catch basin interiors are cleaned out once every three years to remove any sediment.
On April 22, the City became aware of fraudulent QR code stickers placed on some parking Pay and Display machines in Downtown Mississauga. These unauthorized QR codes redirect users to third‑party payment websites that are not affiliated with the City and can put personal and financial information at risk.
City staff responded immediately and removed approximately 80 fraudulent stickers within an hour of discovery. Teams were deployed to inspect parking machines across the city, and staff continue to actively monitor equipment to prevent further incidents.
Residents are reminded that the City does not use QR codes to collect parking payments in Mississauga.
Payment instructions are displayed on parking machines, and payment is accepted using coins or major credit cards. Anyone who sees a suspicious QR code on a parking machines is encouraged not to scan it and to report it by calling 311.
BRAMPTON, ON (April 23, 2026) – Last night at the 2026 AdvantAge Ontario Convention in Toronto, Peel Region’s Seniors Services was recognized for its Culture and Well-Being Program – a forward-thinking initiative that strengthens workplace culture, employee well-being, and service excellence across the region’s Long Term Care and Adult Day Services Centres.
The Innovation and Excellence Workplace Quality Award was presented to Culture and Well-being Advisors, Leah Crosby and Hermeen Toor-Birring, and General Manager of Seniors Services, Cathy Granger, at the province’s premier education and networking event where provincial leaders in seniors’ care gather to celebrate innovation and leadership across the sector.
Guided by the Seniors Services Strategic Plan, the program reflects a comprehensive approach to workforce well-being that is embedded directly into daily operations, leadership practices, and service-specific policies and processes that sustain the well-being of front-line staff.
In close collaboration with team members and leaders across Seniors Services, as well as partners from Health Services and Human Resources, the program focuses on building psychologically safe, inclusive, and resilient workplaces through intentional education, practical tools, and on-the-ground support.
Since its introduction, the program has helped foster a more engaged and supported workforce by responding to the lived realities of both frontline staff and leaders in Seniors Services, many of whom demonstrated extraordinary resilience while caring for seniors through COVID‑19. By investing in staff and leadership well-being, the program supports the long-term sustainability of the compassionate, person-centred care that residents and clients depend on.
Peel Region’s program was selected for its innovative “embedded” model, positive outcomes, and potential to inspire change across Seniors Services. Peel Region continues to share learnings and tools with partners in seniors care, reinforcing its role as a provincial leader in workforce well-being and person-centred care.
Starting April 27, Mississauga youth can take part in fun, free activities during Youth Weeks and register for the Sauga Summer Pass.
City services | April 22, 2026
From trying new activities to hanging out with friends, Mississauga youth love to stay active and connected. The City is helping make those plans easier with fun, free activities during Mississauga Youth Weeks and the launch of this year’s Sauga Summer Pass.
Back again this year, these popular programs are designed to help youth stay active and on the move. They encourage physical activity, healthy lifestyles and creativity during one of the busiest times of the year.
Mississauga Youth Weeks
Mississauga Youth Weeks will run from April 27 to May 8, 2026. This action-packed program gives youth aged 12 to 24 the chance to take part in free activities at community centres and libraries across the city.
All events are free. This year’s notable activities for youth aged 12 to 24 include:
Clay and crafts workshops
Water safety and aquatic activities
Career workshops at Mississauga Valley on May 4 and Malton Youth Hub on May 7
Sledge hockey at Iceland Arena on May 1
Sports tournaments, skills building and more
Build your schedule of drop-in programs and registered activities online and get ready to enjoy the sessions!
Register for a Sauga Summer Pass
Make the summer months easier on your wallet with a pass that provides Mississauga youth ages 12 to 16 with access to free MiWay bus rides and public fun swims at all City indoor and outdoor pools. The pass also offers free fitness centre access for youth ages 14 to 16 at all participating locations with parental consent.
The Sauga Summer Pass is a valuable annual offering for staying engaged in the summer months. Pass holders can save on drop-in swimming and fitness centre fees and transit fares. For example, with the Sauga Summer Pass, youth save $4.50 on a single cash fare and $2.90 on a PRESTO fare. It’s an easy and affordable way for youth to explore Mississauga this summer.
Registration opens on Monday, April 27 on a first-come-first-served basis. To register, bring a completed application form and a physical piece of identification to verify your birth date to one of the community centres listed on the registration form.
As part of our ongoing efforts to educate residents about growth and development across the city, we’re pleased to let you know that we’ve refreshed the City’s Development Application sign that are required to be installed on properties subject to Draft Plans of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and/or Rezoning applications.
We redesigned the sign with our residents in mind. We’ve made the information easier to understand with:
plain language and icons to describe the proposal
prominent titles to help group information
a development rendering and map
clear online and in-person options for providing feedback
The sign also aligns with the City’s new active development applications website. A QR code makes it easy for residents to find more information about the proposed development online.
BRAMPTON, Ont. – April 21, 2026. Peel is offering residents free confidential paper shredding at select Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) on the following dates:
May 9: Bolton CRC
May 23: Fewster CRC
May 30: Heart Lake CRC
Paper shredding on these dates will be available during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents can bring unbound paper documents such as taxes, bills, income statements, and personal information.
To keep traffic moving efficiently, visitors will not be able to stay and watch their documents being shredded, and a drop-off limit of 12 Banker Boxes per vehicle applies.
Along with your papers, we encourage residents to bring non-perishable food items to donate to a local food bank. Regular fees apply to all other items brought to the CRC for disposal.
