The LRT constructor will be closing Eaglewood Boulevard at Hurontario Street to complete investigation and regrading works of the existing sanitary sewer on Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard. While these works are underway, motorists will not be able to access Eaglewood Boulevard from Hurontario Street and must detour via Crossfield Bend, and Mineola Boulevard.
Pedestrian movements along Eaglewood Boulevard and along Hurontario Street will be maintained throughout the closure.
Emergency Services access to/from Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard will be maintained during the closure.
Traffic flow will be maintained along Hurontario Street however traffic will be shifted to the west and reduced to a single lane per direction.
The attached notice was delivered to businesses and residents in the Eaglewood Boulevard area. Variable Message Signs (VMS) have also been installed to advise motorists of the planned temporary closure scheduled for :
Friday June 14th at 7:00 p.m. through to Monday June 17th at 5:00 a.m., 2024
Please note that the LRT constructor has been approved to work 24 hours during this period to reduce the overall duration of the closure.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the undersigned.
NOTE:Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and unforeseen construction conditions. Should the schedule require changes for any reason, an updated notice will be circulated.
Date and Time: Thursday, June 13th, 12:00pm to 5pm.
Location:1311 Northaven Dr
Addresses Affected: 553-1316 Northaven Dr
Project #: C-603083
Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka
Telephone # 437-220-8917
905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247
The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off on Thursday June 13th, from approximately 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them. During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function. A fire watch should be performed as necessary during this time period.
After the water interruption:
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly 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 will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note: After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking your water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
(905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
Attend a community event, learn more about electric vehicles and even test drive one.
June 6, 2024
Prepare to be charged with excitement as the City is hosting two electric vehicle (EV) events this month – Community EV Day and Plug’n Drive test drives! Now is a great time to dive into the world of EVs, test drive different vehicles and discover which model suits you best!
Stop by the Community EV Day event on Saturday, June 22 at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre to learn more about EVs. You’ll have the chance to learn more about electric vehicles, and test drive an electric vehicle on a drop-in basis. You’ll hear from the Mississauga EV Society about what it’s like to own an EV, check out some of the City’s electric fleet vehicles, participate in micromobility demonstrations and learn ways to take action to make Mississauga more sustainable and climate change resilient. The City’s Forestry team will also be on site with a tree giveaway.
From June 6 to 30, the City is also partnering with Plug’n Drive so residents can get behind the wheel of an EV for a test drive.
In partnership with Plug’n Drive, the City is hosting electric vehicle test drives. Bookings are available every Thursday to Sunday beginning on June 6 until June 30, 2024. You will have the opportunity to learn about the environmental and economic benefits of EVs, ask questions and test drive one of the latest models.
Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last appointment each day is at 4 p.m.
EV chargers in Mississauga
The City is increasing charging infrastructure through commitments made in Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan. To date, the City has installed 30 public charging ports, adding to more than 400 charging ports already available across the city.
Making the switch to EVs and climate impact
As part of the Climate Change Action Plan, the City is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and is working to provide educational resources for residents to reduce their carbon footprint. One action residents can take is to switch to electric vehicles.
An electric vehicle can be fully or partially (hybrid) electric and is known to be efficient and durable, requires less maintenance and can have a longer lifetime than traditional gas-powered vehicles. With the rising cost of gas, switching to electric vehicles can help you save money on fuel, and can also reduce your carbon emissions by up to 90 per cent. Adopting electric vehicles can lead to a greener, more sustainable future for transportation.
Building an additional unit in your backyard is now even easier with free plans from the City – get started here.
June 4, 2024
The City is making it easier to build a garden suite by offering free, pre-approved plans for Mississauga homeowners. Garden suites are small homes that can be built in many backyards citywide. They are a good option for homeowners who want to downsize, need a separate space for family members or who want a rental unit for extra income.
“Today we’re delivering another key initiative from Mississauga’s Housing Action Plan. Our garden suite plans are a great example of how we’re streamlining City processes to get homes built more quickly and help with affordability,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building. “Housing is a top priority and these plans are one more way that we’re helping to make it easier to get building.”
There are two standardized garden suite models to choose from:
Open-concept studio – 40 square metres (430 square feet)
One-bedroom suite – 55 square metres (600 square feet)
Both models include a kitchen space and three-piece washroom.
The pre-approved plans, which can be downloaded from the City’s website, help residents save time and money as they won’t need to hire a designer to draw custom plans.
Adding density in a gentle way
Garden suites are a good way to add density to Mississauga neighbourhoods in a gentle way. Gentle density helps bring people to areas where schools, parks, community centres and other types of infrastructure is already in place. It can also help reduce sprawl by encouraging more compact, walkable communities.
Whittemore added, “Like other maturing cities, we’re seeing major growth in our urban areas – such as our downtown core – but many of our neighbourhoods are shrinking. Allowing more housing types – such as fourplexes, triplexes and garden suites – is a good way to reinvigorate communities experiencing population decline.”
Using pre-approved plans
Homeowners can customize their interior and exterior garden suite finishes such as paint, plumbing fixtures, siding, windows, doors and flooring as these items don’t require changes to the pre-approved plans. The layout of the suite – such as wall, door, window and room locations – can not be modified.
One of the benefits of the pre-approved plans is that homeowners can skip the design phase and start working directly with a licensed builder. Homeowners will be responsible for all building costs and may need support to help prepare the building permit application.
Increasing ‘Missing Middle’ housing in low-rise communities is a key action in the City’s housing plan. In late 2023, the City updated its Official Plan and zoning rules to make it easier for homeowners to build:
Up to two additional residential units (ARUs) in addition to the primary home; or
A new fourplex on a lot (or convert their current home to four separate units)
Read Growing Mississauga: An Action Plan for New Housing to learn how the City is working to meet the province’s goal of building 120,000 new homes while streamlining building approvals and making homes more affordable.
Artist rendering of the one-bedroom garden suiteArtist rendering of the studio garden suite
The work is now scheduled to take place from Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7 p.m. to Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5 a.m.
Please feel free to share this information with your community at your convenience.
The attached updated notice has been delivered to residents impacted by this construction within a 500 meter radius. We will also be featuring this construction notice on Metrolinx.com and electronic signs will be installed in the area to advise of the closure.
As construction on the Hazel McCallion Line progresses, crews will be working continuously on sanitary repairs on Hurontario Street and Eaglewood Boulevard. This will involve the closure of the access to Eaglewood Boulevard from Hurontario St. from Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7 a.m. to Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5 a.m. Work hours will be continuous during this duration. Work could be rescheduled and delayed due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
A detour route to Eaglewood Boulevard will be available via Mineola Road and Crossfield Bend. During this work temporary lane closures are also required on Hurontario Street. Please follow the signs installed to assist with navigating around the lane closures. Access to emergency vehicles will be maintained.
In accordance with City of Mississauga Noise By-Law Exemption requirements, this notice is meant to advise that residents near the work site can expect to hear noise and vibration caused by trucks, excavators, backhoes, and other construction equipment related to this work. Some noise will also be generated by construction vehicles moving materials in a wider area.
The attached notice has been mailed to residents impacted by this construction between Mineola and Lakeshore. We will also be featuring this construction notice in our newsletter and on Metrolinx.com in the coming week, and electronic signs will be installed in the area to advise of the closure by Monday June 3rd.
Please note, work may be rescheduled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. If you require the most up-to-date information, please reach out to peel@metrolinx.com.
Peel Regional Police is changing the platform for online reporting to make it more accessible and user friendly for the public, and to better respond to our community’s needs.
A new centralized Online Community Response Bureau (OCRB) has been launched to respond to incident reports submitted online by members of the public.
This dedicated bureau aims to improve response times and streamline our online reporting process. In addition to launching the Bureau, we have upgraded our software to enhance the quality of reports received, expanded the types of incidents that can be reported and centralized the reporting process.
As part of the expanded incident types, PRP will now accept and respond to hate crime reports submitted online. This addition is crucial in addressing the number of underreported incidents within our community, ensuring that all voices are heard, and all incidents are appropriately addressed.
Incidents that can be reported online include:
Theft under $10,000
Commercial Theft/Retail Theft/Theft of Gas under $10,000
Theft from Vehicle under $10,000
Damage/Mischief to Property under $10,000
Damage/Mischief to Vehicle under $10,000
Driving Complaint/Road Watch
Lost Property under $10,000
Hate Motivated Crime/Incident
Reports can be submitted online by visiting the ‘Report It’ section on peelpolice.ca or by clicking here.
The City is pleased to share its progress on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: 2023-2028 as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
“More than 201,000 Mississauga residents have a disability – which is more than a quarter of our population. As a City, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive community where everyone has equal access to services, programs and facilities,” said Acting Mayor and Ward 8 Councillor Matt Mahoney. “Our goal is to make all spaces, programs and services easily accessible for all, regardless of ability and I want to thank the Accessibility Advisory Committee who are helping us do just that. On behalf of Councillor Martin Reid who joins me as a Council representative on the committee and all Members of Council, I want to congratulation the Accessibility Advisory Committee on the occasion of their 20th anniversary and thank them for all their advice and input over the years.”
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the City is required to develop a multi-year accessibility plan that outlines how Mississauga will meet its obligations under the legislation and remove barriers for people with disabilities. Last year, the City launched its third plan, which builds upon what has been accomplished since introducing its first multi-year plan in 2012.
Improved accessibility at a number of City facilities and public spaces through targeted improvements, such as adding universal/all-season washrooms, adding accessible entrances/ramps, improved paths and walkways.
Establishing a more inclusive employment culture by implementing policies and practices that ensure future and current employees with disabilities have the support to work effectively, experience career growth and have opportunities for learning, development and progression.
Conducting site inspections to assess compliance with a number of AODA requirements and completed the biennial filing of the City’s accessibility compliance report.
“We’re proud to share that Mississauga has gone above and beyond AODA standards to create an accessible city for everyone,” said Raj Sheth, Commissioner of Corporate Services. “Our current Multi-Year Accessibility Plan showcases our dedication to removing barriers, promoting inclusion and our commitment to ensuring barrier-free spaces for all. We continue to work with our allies on the Accessibility Advisory Committee to seek their expertise and understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities to make sure our City programs and services are accessible to all and to help promote awareness in the community.”
To learn more about the City’s commitments to advancing accessibility and to read the 2023 annual status update, visit the webpage.
About the Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee reviews municipal policies, programs and services to make the City more accessible to all citizens. The committee provides advice and suggests actions to help support the City’s accessibility goals. This year, marks the committee’s 20th anniversary.
The Mississauga Library launched a new app and updated catalogue, significantly enhancing user experience.
May 30, 2024
Mississauga Library recently launched its upgraded catalogue and new mobile app, taking a significant step forward in improving the user experience. This move signals a new chapter in the library’s dedication to integrating technology for better service delivery.
Upgraded catalogue
The updated catalogue comes with a variety of new features and enhancements designed to meet the changing needs of library users. Central to these improvements is the introduction of smarter search capabilities. Thanks to improved filters and advanced search help, users can effortlessly sift through the library’s extensive collection to find precisely what they need, hassle-free.
Enhanced browsing experience
The system upgrade also enhances the browsing experience by allowing users to view all formats of a title in a single record. Whether it’s an audiobook, an e-book, or a traditional print version, all available formats are displayed together, simplifying the selection process. Furthermore, the catalogue now offers new ways for users to discover books, including the ability to explore new titles, award winners, and bestsellers and receive personalized recommendations for related titles and similar reads.
The innovation extends to community features in the catalogue, adding a social dimension to the library experience. Users can now rate and review titles, add custom tags for easier discovery, and create and share lists of book recommendations. These interactive features not only enhance the user experience but also help to build a vibrant community of readers and learners.
New mobile app
Another key highlight is the introduction of a new mobile app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, designed to bring the library’s resources directly to users’ fingertips. The app mirrors the new features of the catalogue and introduces additional functionalities tailored for today’s library users. With the app, users can manage multiple library accounts with ease, use a digital library barcode for convenience, and utilize ISBN barcode searching for quick finds. An upcoming feature for item checkout is expected to streamline the borrowing process even further.
A digital transformation
The launch of the upgraded catalogue and mobile app marks a significant milestone in the Mississauga Library’s journey towards digital transformation. By using technology to improve accessibility, convenience, and user engagement, the library is not only keeping pace with the digital age but also setting new benchmarks for what a library can achieve. As users start to explore all the features the new system offers, Mississauga Library is ready to transform the library experience for its community.
For further information about Mississauga Library or to discover the closest location to you, please visit mississaugalibrary.ca.
Please be advised that stop #0356 on EB Lakeshore Road at Wenonah Drive will be out of service beginning at 8:00am Thursday May 30 for approximately 4 weeks for crosswalk modification works.
Patrons will be directed to the previous stop #0355 at Hiawatha Parkway (SW Corner) which is approximately 220 metres west.
Stop #0356 is serviced by Route 23E with continued accessible bus service at stop #0355.
