Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario will complete its transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) where producers—those that supply packaging and paper materials—will be fully responsible for funding and managing the program. This new system will be managed by Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for profit organization that is committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems.
Any recycling collection and bin issues should be directed to GFL, the new collection contractor for recycling in Peel. Residents can reach out via email at peelrecycling@gflenv.com or call 1-877-268-4351.
For general questions about Ontario’s new recycling system, residents can contact Circular Materials at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or call 1-877-667-2626.
In hearing your passion, hope, and ideas for the future of Ward 1, I know more than ever, we must be united to ensure this great community is always our place to call home.
Flutter by and help pollinators thrive by joining educational activities and guided walks to learn how to support these important species.
Environment | June 16, 2026
Pollinators include ants, bees, butterflies and moths. These tiny helpers come in many shapes and sizes. They keep Mississauga’s natural areas healthy by pollinating plants. This helps grow food and create homes for other animals, insects and local wildlife.
Pollinator Week events
Celebrate pollinators by attending these educational and outdoor activities:
- Monday, June 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.: Come to the Wildflower Giveaway at the City’s facility located at 3240 Mavis Rd. Be sure to register online.
- Tuesday, June 23 from noon to 1 p.m.: Tune in to a webinar about the importance of pollinators. Speaker: Melissa Creasey, Credit Valley Conservation. Register online.
- Thursday, June 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. and Friday, June 26 from 3 to 4 p.m.: Join a guided walk at Jack Darling Memorial Park. Tour with City staff to see the largest remnant tallgrass prairie in Mississauga and see what the City is doing to restore, protect and expand rare habitats for pollinators. Learn about pollinators and how planting native species can help them. The event goes on, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Register online: June 25 or June 26.
Why pollinators matter
About 75 per cent of flowering plants, including crops, need pollinators to grow.
Many everyday foods, like blueberries, chocolate, coffee and peaches, depend on pollinators. The small but mighty creatures carry pollen from plant to plant. This process, called pollination, helps many plants to produce fruits and seeds essential for their reproduction. Without pollinators, Mississauga’s gardens and natural areas would be bare, and plants would not be able to reproduce to sustain our diets and ecosystems.
Mississauga is designated as a Bee City and has a commitment to improve pollinator habitats and engage residents to help pollinators thrive. The City maintains and protects two tallgrass prairies, one at Jack Darling Memorial Park and another at Lorne Park Prairie. These spaces provide critical habitat and safe havens for pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds.
Bee a helper: Simple ways to support pollinators
Plant a tree
As part of the City’s One Million Trees program, residents can add native trees and shrubs to their residential properties.
Create a pollinator-friendly garden
It doesn’t take a lot to add beauty to homes while supporting pollinators. Adding native flowers and plants to a porch, balcony or yard provides food and shelter for pollinators and gives them natural pathways and habitats to move through the city.
Be recognized as a Mississauga Nature Steward at Home
Residents who naturalize their yard can be recognized by the City for being good stewards to the environment.
Enjoy a free community event with live music and dynamic performances at Celebration Square.
Entertainment and activities | June 16, 2026
Join us in celebrating the vibrant music, culture and traditions of Indigenous Peoples at the fifth annual National Indigenous Peoples Day event on Sunday, June 21 at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS) in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Hosted by Kairyn Potts, actor and co-host of new Indigenous dating series Rezervations for Two, alongside local favourite, MR. SAUGA, the community is invited to unite for an inspiring evening showcasing vibrant Indigenous music and artistic performances that celebrate the distinct culture of Indigenous Peoples.
Event details
What
National Indigenous Peoples Day – free concert and event
When
Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m.
Where
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga, ON
Who
Various Indigenous artists and musicians
Mayor Parrish and Members of Council
Dignitaries and special guests
Agenda
5 p.m. – Live concert spotlighting Indigenous performances, see line-up below.
DJ Kookum – a Plains Cree DJ and producer known for blending electronic music with Indigenous influences, creating energetic sets that celebrate contemporary Indigenous culture.
Qattuu – an emerging Inuk throat-singing artist whose music combines modern sounds with Inuit storytelling, bringing a fresh and powerful voice to Canada’s Indigenous music scene.
Manitou Mkwa Singers – JUNO-award nominated singing and drum group recognized for sharing traditional Indigenous songs and teachings through powerful performances that honour culture, community and connection.
MR SAUGA – Mississauga-based hip-hop artist, community advocate and social media personality known for celebrating local culture and bringing communities together through humour and storytelling.
Tia Wood – internationally-recognized Cree and Coast Salish singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of contemporary R&B and Indigenous influences has earned her a rapidly-growing global audience.
Cost
Free
For more information, visit the event listing.
About National Indigenous Peoples Day
This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal Peoples, also known as Indigenous Peoples, that each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In co-operation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous Peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
Join us at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens on Saturday, June 27 to learn more about gardening opportunities across Mississauga.
Entertainment and activities | June 15, 2026
Mississauga is in bloom. Have a green thumb or looking to start your first garden? Come out to Garden Day to hear from gardening experts and learn more about flowers and plants. Gardening is a great way to stay active outdoors at any age. Gardens also help to improve air quality, support pollinators like bees and butterflies and manage stormwater by absorbing rain and helping to prevent flooding.
Come out to Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens on Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. to talk to experts and exhibitors. Join fun activities for the whole family and learn more about this unique park and how you can get involved.
Event details
What
Garden Day is an event to learn from gardening experts, participate in family-friendly activities and learn how to get involved in gardening opportunities across the city. A tour of Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens will also be offered at 10:30 a.m.
When
Saturday, June 27
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon).
Where
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
660 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga
Cost
This event is free to attend. Registration is not required, but you can sign up for event updates.
Getting there
Parking at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens is limited, so consider walking, riding your bike or taking MiWay. Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens can also be accessed by walking or rolling along the Mississauga waterfront trail.
When parking in the neighbourhood, remember that parking is not allowed where “No Parking” signs are posted. Increased parking fines are in effect from May 1 to September 30 in the Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone. This zone includes local roads, City parks and municipal parking lots south of Lakeshore Road.
Preparing your garden
If you’re thinking about starting a garden this year, it’s important to get it ready so your plants can flourish. Whether it’s in a backyard, or on a balcony or sunlit window ledge, creating a home garden is possible. Learn more about how to prepare your garden for gardening season and check out these growing guides.
Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a nature photographer or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of flowers and trees, Mississauga offers countless opportunities to connect with nature. Head out and explore some of Mississauga’s many enchanting gardens, lush parks and picturesque boulevards. Find a park near you.
The City of Mississauga has received two Ontario Public Works Association awards.
City services | June 10, 2026
The City of Mississauga has received two awards from the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA). The City’s Works Operations and Maintenance (WOM) division has received OPWA’s Project of the Year Award in the Management Innovation category for its expanded winter maintenance service. In addition, Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance, has been named OPWA’s Top Public Works Leader of the Year. The OPWA Awards celebrate outstanding projects, programs and professionals across Ontario’s public works community. These awards recognize excellence in areas such as leadership, service, innovation, sustainability and community impact.
Expanding the City’s winter maintenance service
During the 2025-2026 winter season, the City delivered enhanced winter maintenance service across Mississauga. This included two new services: citywide residential driveway windrow clearing and residential sidewalk clearing. The introduction of these two services was approved by Mississauga City Council to better support residents during the winter.
The WOM team improved how winter services are planned and delivered. To ensure the services were delivered successfully, staff:
- Improved the City’s snow clearing routes so crews could work more efficiently while delivering reliable snow clearing service.
- Adjusted the City’s maintenance yards to make space for the new equipment.
- Shared clear information with residents to help them understand the new services.
- Reviewed the delivery of the services after each snowstorm to find opportunities for improvements.
- Worked closely with the City’s Parking Enforcement, Traffic Management and Municipal Parking teams to ensure there was alignment with winter parking restrictions.
- Installed dash cameras into snow clearing equipment so that the City could address obstacles created by parked cars and better monitor overall performance.
Improved quality of life for residents
During a winter of historic snowfall, including a storm that brought up to 55 centimetres of snow, the City’s expanded winter maintenance service made a difference for residents.
With its new driveway windrow clearing service, the City cleared at least a three-metre wide opening in 134,000 driveway windrows whenever roads were plowed. In the past, many residents were left with heavy piles of snow at the end of their driveways after their street was cleared. By clearing a space in residents’ windrows, it was easier and safer for residents to leave their homes to get to work, school and appointments.
In addition, the City cleared 900 kilometres of residential sidewalks during each snow-clearing event. This helped keep walking routes open and safe and made it easier for residents to access the services they needed throughout the winter.
The City delivered these new services while continuing to clear 5,700 lane kilometres of roads, 1,500 kilometres of priority sidewalks, 3,300 bus stops, 127 kilometres of roadside multi-use trails and 73 kilometres of bike lanes.
Leadership that strengthens Mississauga
The City is also proud to share that Helen Noehammer, Director of Works Operations and Maintenance, has won the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Top Public Works Leader of the Year award.
This honour recognizes Noehammer’s more than 30 years of leadership and contributions to transportation and municipal engineering. Following 20 years of service with another municipality, Helen joined the City of Mississauga in 2014 as the Director of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering, and in 2022 moved to become the Director of the Works Operations and Maintenance Division.
During her tenure with the City, Noehammer has championed many important city-building initiatives and strategies, including:
- Implementation of the city-wide residential driveway windrow clearing program and residential sidewalk clearing program.
- Introduction of the City’s Stormwater Charge, which is used to fund stormwater services and programs and to meet the increasing demand for stormwater management.
- Development of the award-winning 2019 Transportation Master Plan and the City’s first Vision Zero Action Plan.
Her work on transportation and safety plans has influenced how the City’s roads and infrastructure are funded, managed, and improved. Noehammer consistently prioritizes listening to frontline staff and ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to deliver high-quality work.
This award recognizes her strong leadership and commitment to building a safer and more accessible city.
Mississauga has updated the Noise Control By-law to provide more clarity and consistency for live music events.
City services | June 10, 2026
Live music supports the local economy while contributing to our communities. It creates jobs for performers, supports local businesses, attracts visitors and brings people together through Mississauga’s growing music scene.
The changes to the Noise Control By-law are meant to support those shared benefits. They allow for more live music events for both presenters while setting clear noise limits and hours for surrounding neighbourhoods.
Key changes include:
- Expanding areas where live music is permitted in the city’s seven cultural districts.
- Changing noise limits and permitted hours in each district to better support live music.
- Updating the definition of ‘live music’ to include acoustic and amplified music and not recorded music playback.
- Supporting Enforcement division through the introduction of set fines for non-compliance, subject to provincial approval.
These changes provide greater clarity and consistency for musicians, venues and event organizers. They also give residents more opportunities to enjoy live music in their communities.
The new Noise Control By-law makes Mississauga a national leader in building a regulatory environment where live music can thrive. This approach aligns with the City’s Music Strategy 2022–2026 and the findings of Hear and Now: The Impact of Live Music in Mississauga report.
As Canada’s live music sector continues to grow, Mississauga is well-positioned to take advantage of the benefits for our communities and our local economy.
The Live Music pilot
The City manages excessive and ongoing noise through the Noise Control By-law. In 2023, the by-law was updated to reflect the City’s growth, respond to resident concerns and improve enforcement.
The changes also introduced new challenges for live music venues and performers. In response, Council supported a pilot that allowed live music in specific areas and at set times. This three-year Noise Control By-law Live Music pilot launched in June 2023.
The pilot allowed live music at specific venues and times without requiring organizers to apply for an exemption. These were limited to three areas: the Lakeshore Corridor, the Streetsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Cooksville BIA. During the three-year pilot, live music accounted for less than 3 per cent of all noise complaints city-wide.
Public consultations were held in the pilot’s third year, from October 1 to December 2, 2025. The survey received 512 responses and showed strong resident support and recognition of the value of live music.
Key findings include:
- 74 per cent of respondents supported expanding where live music is permitted beyond the original pilot areas.
- 96 per cent supported live music at licensed bars and restaurants during business hours, within set noise limits.
- Almost 86 per cent supported live music both indoors and outdoors at licensed venues, including patios and parks.
- 67 per cent supported applying the same rules to temporary events, such as street festivals.
- 81 per cent supported slightly higher noise limits for live music compared to other sources.
These findings informed Council’s decision to move to a permanent, clearer set of rules for live music.
Background
These changes support the City’s ongoing efforts to grow the live music sector. These efforts include the Music Strategy (2022-2026), Here and Now: The Impact of Live Music in Mississauga and the Live Music Grant. They also support broader City strategies, including the Future Directions 2024 Culture Plan, Path to Prosperity 2030 and Retail Strategy. Together, these initiatives increase opportunities for live music while supporting local talent, businesses and vibrant communities.
In 2023, Mississauga was named “Music City of the Year” by the Canadian Live Music Association and Canadian Music Week for its work to build a strong live music ecosystem.
Peel Region’s interactive story map provides insight into the older adult population
BRAMPTON, ON (June 2, 2026) – Peel Region is proud to celebrate Seniors Month this June by recognizing older adults and the meaningful roles they play in the community.
This year’s Seniors Month theme is “Let’s Get Moving”, which promotes healthy aging for older adults across the province. Older adults can take steps to improve their health by getting active, eating healthy, and staying socially connected.
For more information and resources about this year’s Seniors Month theme, visit the Ontario government website.
Seniors in Peel
Peel’s older adult population is growing fast; in fact, seniors are the fastest growing age group in the region. Peel Region’s interactive Older Adult’s Story Map provides a comprehensive look into our diverse senior population, which already represent over 15% of Peel residents.
In order to meet the needs of our growing population, Peel Region continues to take bold, innovative steps to support healthy aging in line with our Seniors Services Strategic Plan.
Programs and services for seniors in Peel
Peel Region provides a range of integrated, specialized, and person-centred programs and services that support the well-being and quality of life of older adults and their caregivers:
- Long Term Care: Peel Region operates 5 municipally owned Long Term Care (LTC) Centres that provide compassionate, respectful, and emotion-based care to individuals and their caregivers. Peel Region LTC Centres were among the first in Ontario to adopt the Butterfly Approach, an emotion-based model of care.
- Adult Day Services: Adult Day Services (ADS) provide seniors with a place to go during the day to engage in activities and social interaction. ADS is offered at all Peel Region LTC Centres and at home through virtual programs. Peel Region’s ADS is the first community-based program in Canada to be certified under the Butterfly model.
- Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor: The SHWV is a one-of-a-kind facility that combines a LTC Centre with a main-floor community service hub, which includes meeting rooms, green spaces, a hair salon, a café, and more.
- Community Access to Long-Term Care (CALTC)/Thrive: The Thrive Program supports seniors who are waiting for long-term care, are eligible now, or may soon need it. The goal is to help them live safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible.
- Respite care: Respite care offers short-term overnight stays for seniors that give their caregivers a break so they can attend to their own personal needs with the peace of mind that their loved ones are under the care of trained and compassionate staff.
- Community paramedics: Peel Regional Paramedic Services community paramedics provide in-home care and assessments within the community. They are skilled in managing long-term health conditions and addressing issues that affect older adults.
- TransHelp: Peel Region assists seniors and individuals with disabilities with door-to-door transportation. With our TransHelp fleet now at 65 buses, we continue to provide safe and reliable transportation for our elderly and at-risk population.
- Housing and social support: Peel Region programs offer financial assistance and help people access safe, stable housing and other community supports.
- Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program: The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program provides access to essential dental care for eligible low-income seniors 65 years or older.
For more information on Peel Region’s services and programs for seniors, visit peelregion.ca/health/seniors.
Municipal celebrations
Residents of all ages are encouraged to join in on Seniors Month celebrations, events, and activities being held in their community:
- City of Brampton: brampton.ca/seniors
- City of Mississauga: mississauga.ca/seniors
- Town of Caledon: caledon.ca/seniors
Join an exciting event where growing businesses pitch ideas to expert judges. The City will also award past winners for major milestones.
Business and innovation | June 4, 2026
The IDEA Mississauga Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase event highlights a group of growing companies as they talk about their businesses, share how they have grown and compete in live pitches. Programs like this help businesses grow while they support them with funding, expert advice and a chance to test new ideas.
New this year – IDEA Innovation Awards
Select participants from past Step-Up Programs will receive the new IDEA Innovation Award for reaching key milestones since completion of the program. The award categories include:
- IDEA Mississauga Investor’s Choice Founder Award, which will recognize a business that has successfully raised $1.5 million or more in funding. This business has shown they are strategic, they can attract investors and they can grow their business.
- IDEA Mississauga High-Growth Venture Award will recognize a business that successfully reached a significant milestone of $1 million or more in yearly revenue, building a high-growth, investment-ready company.
What
At the event on Thursday, June 11, IDEA Mississauga will present the IDEA Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase, “Momentum to Millions: Where ambition becomes acceleration” and present the IDEA Innovation Award to past participants.
The event will kick off with a networking reception, followed by a panel discussion, pitches and award presentations.
Who
The IDEA Mississauga team and dignitaries that include Ward 4 Councillor and Deputy Mayor John Kovac and Mississauga-Streetsville MPP Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business. The event brings together founders, investors, industry leaders and partners to spotlight innovation across life sciences, manufacturing and technology.
When
Thursday, June 11, 2026
4 to 6 p.m.
Where
Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga
Why it matters
Designed as both a showcase and a platform, the IDEA Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase brings together founders, industry leaders and partners to spotlight innovation across life sciences, manufacturing and technology.
Since the Step-Up Program started in 2022, 33 companies have graduated and raised over $15 million, generating more than $8 million in revenue.
If you are interested in discovering emerging companies and seeing firsthand how they are turning momentum into measurable growth, this event is for you.
This summer, residents can borrow sports equipment for free at select Mississauga parks to stay active. It’s another way the City is keeping Mississauga affordable for everyone.
City services | June 4, 2026
The program is supported through funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart), a national charity focused on helping kids and youth access sport and play. In partnership with Equip Sport and local municipalities, Jumpstart is helping expand access to free sports equipment in public spaces across Canada. Mississauga joins a growing number of municipalities exploring the model to make sport and recreation more accessible close to home.
Select pilot park locations in Mississauga
To support equitable access, the City has selected locker locations to serve a wide range of communities and park users. Site selection considered accessibility and connectivity (including nearby transit and pedestrian routes), proximity to park amenities and opportunities to place lockers in higher-use areas where residents naturally gather to play. Units are designed to be easily relocated as needed to respond to changing park conditions or use. No additional costs for construction or adjustments to existing infrastructure are required.
Using the app and borrowing equipment
Residents access lockers through the Equip Sport mobile app. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and is compatible with iPhone and Android devices. Users must be 16 years old or older to access and return equipment. To set up an account, users provide basic information such their name and contact details (i.e. phone number and email address). There is no fee to download or use the app.
Users can report issues directly through the app. All theft, damage and repair costs are assumed by Equip Sport. If equipment is not returned, the email address associated with the session will no longer have access to the Equip Sport lockers.
Equipment is provided by Equip Sport sponsors and may include basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, discs and select fitness equipment. Available equipment will vary by location and is based on the amenities at each park.
The 12-month pilot program
The 12-month program will serve as a pilot and evaluation period to help guide future expansion, relocations or improvements based on community use. Equip Sport co-ordinates maintenance, equipment replacement and any required relocation through its local vendor.
The lockers will be installed at the following locations:
- Applewood Heights (A & B)
- Lake Aquitaine Park
- Century City Park basketball
- Courtneypark Athletic Fields basketball
- Daniels Community Field
- Erin Meadows basketball
- Erin Meadows soccer
- Fairwinds Park
- Forestview Park
- Four Winds Hollow Park
- Garnetwood Park pickleball
- Gulleden Park basketball
- Gulleden Park pickleball
- Huron Park
- Iceland Teaching Garden basketball
- Lakefront Promenade volleyball
- Malton Village Park
- McKechnie Woods
- Mississauga Valley Park soccer
- Mississauga Valley Park volleyball
- Mississauga-Meadowvale Rotary Park
- Paul Coffey Park
- Pheasant Run Park
- Red Oaks Park
- Sgt. David Yakichuk Park
- Spruce Park
- Tobias Mason Park
- Union Park
- Woodland Park
Find a City park near you and learn more about how to borrow sports equipment in parks.
Quotes
“Providing equitable access to sports equipment at our parks makes it easier for people to get outside, get moving and enjoy our green spaces. With programs like Equip Sport, we can remove barriers and help more residents stay active and participate in recreation that is close to home. We’re hopeful the pilot is a success in the parks where lockers are installed, so we can look at expanding it in the future.”– Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Community Services
“We’re excited to join other Canadian municipalities taking part in this program. Whether it’s kicking a soccer ball around with friends at a local field, playing a 3-on-3 basketball game with neighbours near home or getting a group together for volleyball, this program helps connect people to the equipment they need to be active. It supports our goals for inclusion and accessibility by helping reduce the cost barrier to equipment.” – Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment
About Equip Sport
Equip Sport, founded in 2021, is a Swiss-founded company whose mission is to reduce barriers to physical activity by enabling shared, on-demand access to sports equipment in public spaces. Equipment is housed in secure lockers that are unlocked by users through a free mobile app and returned after use so others can borrow it. The program is powered by and managed through local partners.
