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.
New services are aimed at improving mobility during the winter. The City will clear 134,000 residential driveway windrows and all Mississauga sidewalks, as well as introduce citywide winter parking restrictions.
November 6, 2025
New: residential driveway windrow clearing
A windrow is a pile of snow that gets pushed onto a driveway by a plow as it clears the street. Residents with single, shared and double driveways will get at least a three-metre space cleared in their driveway windrow. No application or registration is required. The City will not clear windrows for condominiums, commercial properties and homes on private roads.
New: citywide winter parking restrictions
To make snow clearing safer and more efficient, the City has introduced a penalty of $150 for those who park their vehicles on the road when the City is plowing and declares a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction.
Vehicles parked on the road can prevent City crews from being able to clear roads and residential driveway windrows, making it difficult for emergency vehicles, public transit and residents to travel.
The City will declare a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction when the City needs to plow roadways. When a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction is declared, on-street parking is not allowed, except in areas identified by signage (e.g. 15-hour maximum). On-street parking on statutory holidays and religious observances is also prohibited. Temporary parking permits and residential paid parking permits will not be issued and current ones will be suspended.
The City will announce that a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction is in effect on its website and on its social media channels. Residents can also sign up to receive an email alert or call 311.
The City’s winter maintenance operations
What the City clears
The City is responsible for clearing snow and ice from City-owned infrastructure. This includes roads, on-street bike lanes and cycle tracks, sidewalks, bus stops, pedestrian crossings, and roadside multi-use trails. Starting this winter, the City will also clear 134,000 residential driveway windrows.
City staff also provide winter maintenance at City facilities including community centres, libraries and select park parking lots, paved pathways and trails. Peel Region is responsible for clearing most regional roads in Mississauga.
City service levels
The City plows snow when five centimeters or more accumulates. If there is less than five centimetres of snow, infrastructure is salted.
The City clears priority infrastructure first. Depending on how much it snows, it can take 12 to 24 hours to clear this priority infrastructure after the snow has stopped:
- Priority roads: routes for emergency vehicles, transit and high-traffic volumes.
- Priority sidewalks: sidewalks located along major roads and bus routes and outside schools, hospitals and long-term care homes.
- Bus stops, roadside multi-use trails, pedestrian crossings and on-street bike lanes.
- Parking lots and entrances connected to City community centres, arenas and libraries.
City crews then move on to clearing residential roads and sidewalks, which are cleared within 24 to 36 hours after the snow has stopped. Residential driveway windrows will be cleared four to six hours after the neighbourhood has received its final round of street plowing.
Residents are reminded that snow clearing will take longer if Mississauga gets back-to-back storms or more than 30 centimetres of snow.
Stay updated
- Visit mississauga.ca/snow to learn more about snow clearing in the city and use the online plow tracker.
- Follow @MississaugaSnow on X for snow-clearing updates.
- Sign up to receive an email alert when a Citywide Winter Parking Restriction is in effect and temporary parking permits are suspended.
- Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) for questions related to the City’s snow-clearing operations.
- Follow @PeelPublicWorks on X for snow-clearing updates on regional roads.
Mayor Parrish joins Councillor Horneck, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor Hart and Works Operations and Maintenance staff for the launch of Mississauga’s winter maintenance season.
Residential driveway windrow clearing equipment.
City of Mississauga snow plow.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses in Mississauga.
November 6, 2025
What’s in it for you?
If you’re ready to take the next bold step in your entrepreneurship journey, this program is for you! Over the course of the program, entrepreneurs will gain access to expert training, mentorship, and peer-to-peer connections, plus all the tools needed to build and grow a sustainable business. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for a micro-grant of up to $5,000 to support their startup.
Attend a mandatory information session
The first step to apply to the Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is attending a mandatory virtual Information session. This session will outline the program structure, eligibility requirements, and how to submit an application. Please note that attendance does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
- Option 1: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Option 2: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m.
For more information and to register, visit the program website here.
Driving innovation across Mississauga
Programs like the Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp play an important role in supporting new businesses, driving economic growth, and fostering innovation in Mississauga. By helping entrepreneurs build strong, sustainable ventures, IDEA Mississauga continues to strengthen the city’s reputation as a vibrant and innovative hub for business and innovation.
The Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is funded in part by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
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.
The City is working to ensure short-term rental operators are licenced and following City by-laws through increased education, enforcement and penalties.
November 5, 2025
This includes increasing penalties for operators who violate the City’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rental By-law). Enabled by support from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) and $4.75 million from the federal government’s Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund (STREF), the City is enhancing its enforcement program to decrease the number of unlicensed short-term rentals in the city and better regulate the sector.
Short-term rentals in Mississauga
A short-term rental is considered a home, or part of a home, that is rented out for 30 consecutive days or less. Often booked through platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, they provide guests with an option for a more local or affordable stay. They also provide residents with an opportunity to generate additional income. As per Mississauga’s Short-Term Rental By-law, residents can only operate a short-term rental from their principal residence (e.g., the home where they live for most of the year) and they must have a short-term rental licence from the City.
As of April 1, 2025, there were an estimated 1,855 short-term rentals advertised in Mississauga, of which staff verified 1,554 qualify as a short-term rental. As of April 1, 2025, 510 of these short-term rentals have a licence from the City. Between December 2021 and April 1, 2025, staff responded to over 2,000 service requests, resulting in 1,315 Notices of Contravention and 404 penalties for violations of the Short-Term Rental By-law alone. Many of these instances of non-compliance include residents operating a short-term rental without a licence, operating more than one rental or operating from a home where they do not live for most of the year. Effective November 17, 2025, the penalties for violating the Short-Term Rental By-law will increase to a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,000 to better encourage compliance.
Protecting Mississauga’s supply of long-term rental housing
The intent of STREF, delivered through HICC, is to help municipalities like Mississauga limit short-term rental units that take away from the long-term rental housing market. By enhancing the short-term rental enforcement program, the City aims to ensure that short-term rentals in Mississauga are safe and well-maintained, and long-term rental housing stock is protected and not being used as short-term rentals.
Increasing education and enforcement efforts
The City works to ensure that short-term rental operators are licenced, operating their rentals safely, and complying with the City’s Short-Term Rental By-law and all other by-laws such as property standards, noise, parking, nuisance gatherings and litter.
The support from HICC and $4.75 million from the STREF will help the City improve compliance with its by-laws and address residents’ concerns with short-term rentals. This will be done through hiring additional City staff, including enforcement officers, to:
- Proactively identify unlicensed short-term rentals.
- Complete proactive on-site inspections to confirm operators are following all City by-laws.
- Conduct mandatory inspections as part of the licensing process.
- Increase capacity to respond to complaints and issue warnings and penalties when needed.
- Educate operators and their guests about their responsibilities.
- Inform residents about how to report concerns.
- Review and process licence applications.
Operating a short-term rental in Mississauga
To operate a short-term rental in Mississauga, residents must:
- Hold a valid short-term rental licence from the City. This licence expires each year and must be renewed in order to advertise and operate.
- Ensure their property and guests follow all City by-laws, including by-laws that regulate noise, nuisance gatherings, lighting, litter and debris and parking.
- Understand and follow their condominium’s rules regarding short-term rentals, if living in a condominium.
- Include their licence number from the City on all print and online advertisements for the short-term rental.
Residents who operate a short-term rental in a condominium need to have written permission from their condominium corporation stating that short-term rentals are permitted.
Residents who do not own their home, and operate a short-term rental, also need to have written permission from the property owner. They should also be aware of their responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act and their lease agreement.
Residents who are concerned about a short-term rental in their neighbourhood can make a report by calling 311.
To learn more about operating a short-term rental in Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/STA.
I’m thrilled to share that Judy Tutty was recognized at the City of Mississauga’s recent celebration honouring exceptional seniors across our community.
At the ceremony, Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Members of Council presented Keys to the City to twelve inspiring seniors who have made remarkable contributions through volunteerism, community involvement, and their dedication to enriching the lives of others.
Judy was proudly selected as Ward 1’s recipient, receiving both a Certificate of Recognition from my office and a Key to the City from Mayor Parrish. Her years of volunteer service and ongoing commitment to our community is truly commendable.
Please join me in congratulating Judy on this well-deserved honour!
About the Key to the City
The Key to the City of Mississauga is Mississauga’s most prestigious form of recognition. It is reserved for and bestowed upon esteemed community members, former residents and visitors whom the Mayor wishes to honour. It’s a sign of great achievement and distinction, and is given to individuals who have positively impacted and changed our city for the better. While primarily symbolic, the key signifies trust and freedom for the recipient to enter in and out of the city as they wish, knowing that Mississauga will always be their home.
The Hazel McCallion Central Library transforms into a celebration of comics, gaming, art, and fandom for all ages to enjoy!
November 4, 2025
Exhibitors, workshops and more
Our super-sized schedule kicks off with a Friday Night Social and continues on Saturday with free activities for all ages. Meet our exhibitors, discover unique treasures at the Trading Post, take part in sketch challenges and design your own unique Pokémon cards. Families with young children can enjoy Superhero Storytime, LEGO club, and the Children’s Costume Parade. Make sure to bring your best cosplay to our red carpet photo shoot for the chance to win a prize!
Beginners and seasoned players alike can stop by the gaming stations to try out tabletop and board games or show off your skills in free-play video game tournaments.
Don’t miss out on our marvelous lineup of guest panels and workshops:
- Learn about breaking into the comics industry with veteran creators Alison O’Toole (Shades of Fear), Derek Laufman (I Hate Fairyland) and Jason Loo (Werewolf by Night: Red Band).
- Immerse yourself in comic book theatre hosted by acclaimed writer J Torres (Planet Hockey: First Star of the Game, Teen Titans Go! Digest).
- Step into the realm of horror with Tri Vuong (The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn) and work together to create your own spooky short comic.
- And much more to experience!
Event details
What
The Mississauga Comic Expo Returns on November 14 and 15, beginning with a Friday Night Social and the main events on Saturday!
When
Friday, November 14, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where
Hazel McCallion Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON
Registration
The Mississauga Comic Expo is completely free to attend. No registration required. All activities are drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-register for updates and reminders at Eventbrite.
More information
As you prepare for the expo, make sure to use your library card to explore the thousands of books, comics, games, and more our library has to offer! Browse the full catalogue at the Mississauga Library website.
Plan your visit to MCX with the MiWay Trip Planner.
For information, including programs and featured guests, visit mississaugalibrary.ca/MCX and follow @mississaugalib on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Remembrance Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy as Canadians. For those unable to attend the ceremony in-person, you can watch the Remembrance Day Ceremony taking place at the Mississauga Civic Centre Community Memorial virtually by accessing the link here starting at 10:30 a.m. on November 11.
Army, Navy, Air Force Veteran’s Club – Lakeview 262
Join the ANAF for their Armistice Day ceremony on Sunday November 9th at 765 Third St. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Cenotaph followed by a service.
All are welcome to come together in remembrance and to join afterwards for a meal and refreshments.
Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #82
The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11 in front of Branch #82 Royal Canadian Legion at 35 Front St. in Port Credit.
It will march from the Legion Hall to Trinity St. Paul Anglican Church where a service will take place.
Following this, there will be a short ceremony at 10:45 a.m. that includes the laying of the wreaths at the Vimy Park Cenotaph.
Register online to participate in a Homegrown Mississauga workshop to learn indoor garden growing techniques.
November 3, 2025
Workshops support the City’s Urban Agriculture Strategy by teaching residents gardening skills so that they can access healthy foods by growing them close to home.
What
An in-person, informative workshop for residents with limited or no gardening experience. Learn about indoor growing techniques, such as sprouting, as well as seed selection and garden planning to support your outdoor gardening next spring.
This workshop will include a hands-on indoor growing and sprouting activity.
When
The Winter Season Indoor Growing workshop will run at four different locations and dates throughout November and December.
Where
- Monday, November 17 at the Malton Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Monday, November 24 at the Burnhamthorpe Library from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Monday, December 1 at the Meadowvale Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
- Monday, December 8 at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre from 5:30-7 p.m. (register online).
Cost
Free – online registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are also welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Discover how to cultivate your green thumb indoors. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through the process of sprouting seeds and caring for indoor plants.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enrich your gardening knowledge! Share your passion for gardening with fellow enthusiasts and be a part of our community’s commitment to sustainability.
Beginning October 8, 2025, Trillium Health Partners will provide all inpatient hospital care for women’s health, birthing patients, and children at the Credit Valley Hospital. This change will continue until construction is complete on the future Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children — the first hospital of its kind in Ontario, dedicated to the unique healthcare needs of women and children.
What does this mean for you?
Having your baby before October 8, 2025? If your birth is before October 8 at Mississauga Hospital your plans will not change.
Having your baby on or after October 8, 2025? Your birth will take place at the Credit Valley Hospital. Please reach out to your primary care provider with any questions regarding your delivery plans.
Renovations at Credit Valley Hospital are already underway to ensure a smooth experience for patients and families. Emergency care will continue at both Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital. If you visit the Mississauga Hospital Emergency Department and need specialized care from an obstetrician/gynecologist or paediatrician who is located at Credit Valley Hospital, our medical teams will arrange a safe transfer. This ensures you receive the right care from the right specialists when you need it most.
For more information about the move and updates on our progress, visit www.trilliumhealthworks.ca/womens-and-childrens-hospital.
Take part in a great lineup of live shows that’ll spark curiosity, stir emotions and get you dancing in your seat.
October 28, 2025
November lineup
Emily Calandrelli, The Space Gal
TV host and author Emily Calandrelli, star of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix, will share fun stories, experiments and real-world space adventures! Emily makes science and STEM accessible—perfect for future astronauts, curious minds and families who love to learn together.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $34+fees
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Reel Thursdays: We Lend a Hand – The Forgotten Story Of Ontario Farmerettes
History buffs and film lovers unite! This TIFF Film Circuit feature dives into the untold story of Ontario’s Farmerettes during WWII—a gripping tale of courage, community and wartime resilience brought to life on the big screen. Following the screening, director Colin Fields will be onsite for an exclusive post-show talkback and audience questions and answers.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $13.50+fees
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Shea Couleé featuring Lemon and The Virgo Queen
Fashion, fame and fabulousness! Get ready for an unforgettable night of glitz and glamour as Shea Couleé, international drag superstar and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 5, hits the stage in Mississauga!
Shea brings their signature blend of live vocals, fierce fashion and high-energy to deliver a performance that’s part-concert, part spectacle and all celebration. Expect bold looks, dynamic beats and the magnetic stage presence that’s made Shea one of the most electrifying performers in the world of drag.
Joining the lineup are Lemon, winner of Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World Season 2, and The Virgo Queen, winner of Canada’s Drag Race Season 5. Bonus: it’s a two-for-one ticket deal if you book early!
Friday, November 14, 2025 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
18+ mature content warning
Tickets start at $45+fees
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(Use unlock code TMN241 before selecting seats on Ticketmaster)
Digable Planets — Blowout Comb Anniversary Tour
Cool like dat? Absolutely. This GRAMMY-winning trio returns with their signature blend of jazz and hip hop that defined a generation. With a full live band, this show is pure groove, nostalgia and lyrical genius.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Tickets start at $59+fees
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Adaptive Concert: ASD Band in Collaboration with Xenia Concerts
Feel the rhythm of inclusion! The ASD Band, featuring four incredible musicians on the autism spectrum, joins forces with Xenia Concerts for a heartwarming, family-friendly show that celebrates neurodiversity through music.
Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tickets start at $5+fees
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saugaLIVE is your ticket to an unforgettable experience, filled with music, magic and memorable moments all right here in Mississauga! Tickets for all shows can be purchased through our website or at the LAC ticket office.