19-2215 Construction Update – Jan 5, 2026 – Lakeshore Road at Richards Memorial Park and Front Street North at Marina Park

By Construction, Resources

Project update for the wastewater construction project 19-2215 on Lakeshore Road at Richards Memorial Park and Front Street North at Marina Park.

More details are available in the below notice for affected residents / businesses, which will be posted online at https://peelregion.ca/construction/project-19-2215.

 

Relief Efforts for Hurricane Melissa

By Announcement, Resources

The City is supporting Mississauga-based community group Citizens for the Advancement of Community Development (CACD) with their relief efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa.

You can help support by:

Making a donation to CACD through their online Canada Helps donation page.

Dropping off essential items to
Mississauga City Hall
300 City Centre Drive
Donations can be made Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Hazel McCallion Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Donations can be made during library operating hours.

Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts Drive
Donations can be made during operating hours.

Mississauga Valley Community Centre
1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard
Donations can be made during facility operating hours.

Some of the most needed items include bedding and linens, non-perishable food items, baby essentials, hygiene and sanitation items, school supplies and new or gently used clothing.

You can learn more about relief efforts, making a donation and the full list of essential items needed on the CACD website: https://cacdcanada.org/

UPDATE: New QEW Underpass Open to Northbound Hurontario Street Traffic

By Announcement, Hurontario LRT

Metrolinx has provided an update:

With grading, new pedestrian sidewalks, paving activities, and the installation of lighting complete, crews have finished the final touches of a major engineering achievement in Mississauga South: the new QEW highway underpass. Beginning Friday, December 19, 2025, the underpass is ready to safely accommodate northbound traffic along Hurontario Street underneath the QEW.

The concrete underpass was built and pushed into place using hydraulic rods, an innovative construction methodology known as box-jacking. This marks the first time this methodology has been used in Ontario.

With northbound traffic now permanently diverted through the new underpass, the former northbound lanes will support the future construction of the light rail guideway underneath the highway.

Mississauga earns recognition as a bicycle-friendly community

By Announcement

The City has been awarded the Silver recognition through Share the Road Cycling Coalition for its ongoing commitment to make active transportation a safer, more accessible and valued part of Mississauga’s communities.

December 19, 2025

The City of Mississauga has been recognized as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition. This award recognizes Canadian municipalities that are making significant efforts to build a culture of cycling. Share the Road awarded the Silver designation based on Mississauga’s strong and comprehensive efforts to advance cycling safety, equity-centred project planning, and community engagement through the Cycling Master Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan.

This is the first time Mississauga has achieved the Silver designation from Share the Road, previously holding a bronze designation since 2012. This achievement comes as cycling continues to grow as a popular hobby, fitness activity and mode of transportation for residents to get around Mississauga.

Cycling highlights in Mississauga

  • Mississauga has more than 600 km of cycling infrastructure. The City has continued to expand Mississauga’s cycling network by installing cycle tracks, protected bike lanes, multi-use trails, and off-road trails.
  • The City has more than 600 bike parking racks available and continues to install more every year. Bike parking is implemented in high-use areas and new transit hubs.
  • Cycling routes are maintained through scheduled street sweeping, winter maintenance, and surface repairs to ensure year-round usability. The City prioritizes snow clearing along major corridors and commuter routes, and will be enhancing winter maintenance of cycling lanes starting this season.
  • The City’s shared e-bike and e-scooter program allows residents to rent shared vehicles at designated stations across Mississauga. This program allows users to travel throughout Mississauga using a mode of transportation that’s sustainable, convenient and accessible.
  • The City has implemented many cycling safety education campaigns through school-based programs, community workshops and communications campaigns focused on etiquette, rules, sharing the trail and protecting vulnerable users. Programs support accessibility, multilingual communication where appropriate, and partnerships that support underserved groups.
  • Mississauga continues to promote cycling through outreach events to encourage participation across all demographics. This year, Mississauga hosted 16 community rides from May through October in addition to Bike Fest, bike repair workshops, Bike to Work Day, Bike Month and the Bike Challenge.
  • The City collaborates with local organizations to provide repair services and improve access to bicycles, helping residents overcome barriers to cycling.
  • The City has four cycling awards administered by the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee to recognize outstanding cyclists and cycling organizations.

Learn more about the City’s programs at mississauga.ca/cycling.

Hurricane Melissa Relief and Recovery Initiative

By Announcement

We’re supporting Mississauga-based community group Citizens for the Advancement of Community Development (CACD) with their relief efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa.

You can help support by:

✅ Making a donation to CACD through their online Canada Helps donation page.
✅ Dropping off essential items to Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Some of the most needed items include bedding and linens, non-perishable food items, baby essentials, hygiene and sanitation items, school supplies and new or gently used clothing.

You can learn more about relief efforts, making a donation and the full list of essential items needed on the CACD website: https://cacdcanada.org/

Holiday season service hours at Peel Region

By Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – December 18, 2025. Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 25, through Thursday, January 1, 2026.

The following non-emergency services will be closed starting Thursday, December 25, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026:

  • Service Peel Counters
  • ServiceOntario Counter
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Housing Services
  • Ontario Works

Public Health

Dental health

The Dental Services Contact Centre and all dental screening clinics will be closed from Thursday, December 25, to Thursday, January 1.

Family health

The Family Health Call Centre will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1.

Harm reduction services

Harm reduction mobile vans will be closed on Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1.

Mobile vans will have adjusted hours and operate from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and from Monday, December 29, to Wednesday, December 31.

Healthy sexuality  

All healthy sexuality clinics will be closed on Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1.

Limited services will be available on Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31. Our satellite location at Moyo will be closed on Friday, January 2.

Visit the healthy sexuality clinics webpage for more information.

Immunization services

All immunization clinics will be closed from Tuesday, December 23 to Sunday, January 4. Services will re-open on Monday, January 5.

Phone support for reporting immunizations will be unavailable from Thursday, December 25, to Thursday, January 1. Parents can continue to report their children’s immunizations online.

Infant feeding services

The Brampton Baby Feeding Support Clinic will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, December 26, Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1.

The Meadowvale Baby Feeding Support Clinic will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1.

Baby feeding home visits are not available on December 24, December 25, December 31, and January 1.

Seniors Services

Adult Day Services at all five Peel Region Long Term Care Centres, including virtual Adult Day Services, will be closed starting Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1.

Waste collection  

There will be no waste pickup on December 25 and 26. Waste will be collected two days later that week. There will also be no collection on January 1, 2026. Waste will be picked up one day later that week. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders .

For residents receiving recycling pickup as of January 2, visit circularmaterials.ca/peelregion for more information.

All Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) will be closed on December 25 and 26, and January 1, 2026. CRCs will be open only from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 24 and 31.

Human Services

These services will be closed on December 24 at 12 p.m. and will reopen on January 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.:

  • Child Care Subsidy
  • Housing Services
  • Ontario Works

For emergencies, on-call staff will be available to respond to urgent situations only. Call 905-793-9200.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. Find emergency shelter details, or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, call our 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp

All trips for December 25, 26, and 27 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 24. All trips for January 1 and 2 must be booked by 7 p.m. on December 31.

On December 25 (Christmas Day), December 26 (Boxing Day) and January 1 (New Year’s Day):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Same-day trips are not available.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback, application, and payment processing will resume on Friday, January 2.

From December 25 to January 1, the TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback. On December 24 and 31:

  • The contact centre will close at 10 p.m.
  • The latest pickup for passengers who require bus-only transportation will be 8:30 p.m. Taxi vendors will continue to provide transportation after 8:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.

Public transit

Visit  Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives (PAMA)

PAMA will be closing early at 2 p.m. on December 24 and 31 and will be closed on December 25, 26, and January 1, 2026. Visit PAMA for a variety of affordable family fun activities and tours all winter break long!

 

Amid rising flu cases, Peel Public Health reminds residents of the importance of getting vaccinated.

By Food for thought

Children and teens under 18 currently make up the highest number of lab-confirmed influenza cases in Peel. 

BRAMPTON, Ont. – December 17, 2025. Flu cases are rising in Peel region and are projected to continue increasing over the next several weeks.

Peel Public Health is actively monitoring this increase and is especially concerned with the growing number of cases among children. Currently, children 0 to 4 years account for 27% of all lab-confirmed influenza cases in Peel.

Additionally, Peel hospital visits and admissions due to influenza-like illness are increasing. This trend is a reminder that the flu is not just a mild illness, but can cause serious complications, even in healthy individuals.

Residents can protect themselves and their loved ones from getting sick from the flu by following public health recommendations.

Get vaccinated

We strongly recommend all individuals 6 months and older get vaccinated as soon as possible against the flu. It can take up to 2 weeks for the influenza vaccine to provide full protection.

Parents and caregivers play a key role in protecting children by getting vaccinated themselves and reducing household transmission.

Where to get a flu shot

Flu shots are still available. They are free for anyone 6 months or older who lives, works or studies in Peel region.

  • Pharmacies:Most pharmacies offer walk-in or appointment options. Check with your local pharmacy for availability.
  • Healthcare Providers:Vaccines are available for children under 5, their household members, and individuals without OHIP coverage.

Practice prevention

Residents can help stop the spread of respiratory infections by following these simple steps:

  • Stay home when sick.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with your upper sleeve or elbow.
  • If you’re sick and can’t stay home, wear a well-fitted mask in indoor public spaces and avoid contact with vulnerable individuals.

“With flu cases rising in Peel and the upcoming holiday season, it’s important for residents to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones. The flu is not just a cold. It can cause severe illness, especially in younger children and older adults.  It’s important for all residents 6 months and older to stay up to date with their flu vaccinations to stay safe and healthy.” 

Dr. Monica Hau, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region

Know where to go for care

During this time of year, hospital emergency rooms experience a high volume of patients, resulting in longer than usual wait times.

If you or a family member are experiencing a medical emergency or serious injury, visit your nearest emergency department or call 911 immediately.

If you’re unsure whether to go to the emergency department, you can:

Explore more options in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga to find the proper care for you and your family.

You can also use the interactive tool from Central West OHT to easily find and view nearby healthcare facilities across Peel region, including walk-in clinics, urgent care centres, pharmacies and more.

For the most current respiratory virus trends and data in Peel, visit https://peelregion.ca/health/diseases-infections/respiratory-virus-report.

Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season, Ward 1!

By Announcement

 

As we come to the close of another remarkable year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of our residents for your continued engagement, support, and community spirit. It is an honour to serve such a caring and vibrant community.

This festive season, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with warmth, and special moments. Whether you’re gathering with family, exploring winter activities in our neighbourhoods, or simply enjoying a restful break, I hope this time brings you peace and happiness.

As we look ahead to a new year, I’m excited for the work we will continue together—building a stronger, safer, and even more welcoming Ward 1. Thank you for everything you do to make our community, our home.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

Office staff Angie Dell and Amber Robertson

Ready, set, roll: Tickets for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts are on sale

By Uncategorized

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts happening in Mississauga next month. Don’t miss out on tickets to see the tournament live at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

December 11, 2025

This year, curling fans from coast to coast are rolling with excitement for the action-packed tournament which promises to deliver a rock-solid performance. As the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts sweeps into town from January 23 to February 1, 2026, Mississauga will transform the Paramount Fine Foods Centre into the heart of Canadian curling action.

Photo credit: Curling Canada/Andrew Klaver

For the first time ever, the GTA will host this iconic national championship, welcoming 18 of the best women’s curling teams from across the country.

The standard schedule for weekday and round-robin play typically features draws at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The championship final is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Hurry hard before tickets sell out

Whether you love to play curling, enjoy watching it on TV or are new to the sport, nothing beats watching a game live to experience strategy, sportsmanship, and unforgettable highlights. With an anticipated attendance of thousands and a strong ticket response, particularly for Championship Weekend Packages, fans are encouraged to act quickly as tickets are selling fast.

With affordable options like single-draw tickets to family packages to group seating, the ticket options are endless! Tickets start at just $21 for single-draw tickets, with special youth pricing at $10 for those under 18 and post-secondary students with valid ID.

Single-draw tickets

  • Draws 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 – starting at $21
  • Draws 2, 4, 6, 12, 15 – starting at $26
  • Draws 1, 5, 17, 18, 19, 20 – starting at $36
  • Draws 3, 21, 22, 23 – starting at $45
  • Draw 24 (Final) – starting at $60

Ticket packages

Curling fans and sports lovers alike can take advantage of packages during the tournament, which include:

  • Full Event package – access to every draw, tickets range from $420–$480
  • Championship Weekend package (January 30 to February 1) – final 6 draws, tickets range from $228–$240
  • Opening Weekend package (January 23 to January 25) – first 6 draws, tickets starting from $108
  • Weekday package – three draws on your chosen weekday, $60–$72
    • Monday Day package – three draws (Monday, January 26)
    • Tuesday Day package – three draws (Tuesday, January 27)
    • Wednesday Day package – three draws (Wednesday, January 28)
    • Thursday Day package – three draws (Thursday, January 29)
  • Group and premium seating options are also available.

Please note, tickets are subject to standard facility and ticket service fees. All sales are final. For all draw times, please click here.

Paramount Fine Foods Centre is an accessibility-friendly venue (e.g., wheelchair access, family-friendly amenities), committed to removing, and preventing barriers to accessibility and inclusion.

Tickets are selling fast. Secure your tickets soon at curling.ca/tickets or at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre box office during regular hours (Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

For questions or more information, please call 905-305-6000 or email Ticket.operations@mississauga.ca

Swept up with excitement: matches to look forward to

Photo credit: Curling Canada/Andrew Klaver

The 10-day event is set to attract thousands of attendees and spectators from across the country and the world. The tournament will showcase a round-robin format, with the top teams advancing to the playoffs. The winning team will be the national champion and will go on to represent Canada at the BKT World Women’s Curling Championship from March 14-22 in Calgary, and return to next year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada.

While most of the scheduled games won’t be known until the 14 provincial and territorial champions are decided, game times for Team Canada, the host team from Ontario and the other pre-qualified teams are now locked in.

Fierce matchups include a Saturday night showdown between Team Canada (Kerri Einarson) and the host Ontario hometown heroes on January 24 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

From the hack, down the ice to the final hammer, the excitement continues with a highly anticipated rematch between Team Alberta (Kayla Skrlik) and Team Nova Scotia (Christina Black), last year’s playoff opponents, guaranteeing some stone-cold competition on the sheet.

A big hit and roll for Mississauga

The event, hosted at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, is more than just a tournament. The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is one of Canada’s largest curling events, with national and international exposure.

Visit Mississauga, in collaboration with the Toronto Curling Association, is thrilled to host this prestigious event, projecting significant local economic impacts, including more 2,500 hotel room bookings and upwards of $6 million in economic benefit.

Join us in celebrating one of Canada’s premier curling events and get ready to see some amazing shot rocks!

For more updates and information, visit curling.ca or follow @VisitMississauga on social media.

Mississauga connects unhoused to vital supports as winter nears

By Resources

The City aims to connect vulnerable residents to safe housing, essential services and dignified care.

December 12, 2025

As winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, the City of Mississauga is working with Peel Region and other community partners to connect individuals with safe shelter, housing support and critical services.

Unfortunately, some members of our community are going through a tough time and lack access to safe, stable housing. It’s important that these people are provided with the supports they need and for the local community to feel safe.

Resources and support for individuals in need

Several resources and support services are available to vulnerable individuals in Mississauga. The Peel Street Outreach Team provides on-location services, including hygiene products, food, and referrals to shelters and other supportive services.

If a resident is in need or worried about someone, they can call the Region of Peel Street Help Line at 1-877-848-8481. The helpline is available 24 hours a day to support the unhoused.

  • If you need an immediate place to stay, there are shelters available for youth, families, adults and people fleeing violence or abuse.
  • Call 905-450-1996 if you need a safe place to stay or shelter access.
  • Visit mississaugalibrary.ca/OWH to learn about the resource and information Open Window Hub. On-site services include complimentary light snacks every weekday, and lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Staff are available to assist with resource navigation and connecting to Wi-Fi. The Open Window Hub is located on Level 2 of the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact the Open Window Hub at 905-615-3200, ext. 3541 to seek support.
  • A winter program delivered at Malton Community Drop-In 3540 Morning Star Drive, Mississauga is operated by Punjabi Community Housing Support and offers individuals experiencing homelessness in the community the opportunity to find shelter, take a shower, do laundry, and enjoy a warm beverage and a nutritious meal in a safe environment. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week until March 31, 2026.
  • Peel Region operates a stay the night program for women in Mississauga. Visit the drop-in programs webpage for more information.
  • Community Centre Shower Access Pass: Individuals can obtain a no cost Shower Access Pass at the reception desk of various recreation locations during daily operating hours. Hours will vary by location and are subject to change. Learn more at mississauga.ca/homelessness or visit the participating facilities for details.
  • Food Banks: Call 211 or Peel Region at 905-791-7800 or visit peelregion.ca. There are programs that distribute free groceries or vouchers to eligible individuals and families on low incomes.
  • Transitional housing: Transitional housing for youth is a temporary, supportive type of housing. It offers structure, supervision, support, and life skills to help young people go from homelessness to permanent housing. Visit Region of Peel Transitional Housing for more information.
  • Housing Services: Apply online or phone 905-453-1300 during office hours to complete a new application.
  • Mental health supports:
    • Distress Centre of Greater Toronto 905-278-7208
    • Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868
    • EveryMind’s 24/7 Crisis Response Service at 905-278-9036
    • Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700
  • Peel Region: Call 905-791-7800 or toll free: 1-888-919-7800 or visit peelregion.ca for homeless or at-risk of homelessness support. Services include emergency and transitional shelters, street outreach, support services and help to find permanent housing.

Compassionate, co-ordinated response

Mississauga’s approach is grounded in dignity and respect for every individual, including the unhoused. The City, in partnership with Peel Region and community organizations, is committed to a coordinated, human rights-based response that balances the needs of vulnerable residents with those of the broader community.

For more information on ways to help visit Report an encampment – City of Mississauga or call 311.

Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services will receive over $368,000 to enhance firefighter safety

By Announcement, Resources

Funding was received from the Government of Ontario through the Fire Protection Grant to support MFES in advancing its Firefighter Cancer Prevention Program.

December 12, 2025

Today, it was announced that the City of Mississauga will receive over $368,000 through the Government of Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program. Silvia Gualtieri, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville, along with Deputy Mayor Matt Mahoney and Mississauga Fire Chief Stephane Malo, announced the funding to strengthen firefighter safety and emergency response.

This marks the second consecutive year that Mississauga has received funding through the program, supporting Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) in advancing its Firefighter Cancer Prevention Program, focused on reducing exposure to harmful contaminants and improving protective equipment.

The funding received will be used to purchase decontamination units to remove carcinogenic substances from gear and equipment, and PFAS-free firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.

The Fire Protection Grant program began in 2024 and was expanded in 2025 to help municipal fire departments expand cancer prevention initiatives, and improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents.

MTO Update: Opening of QEW Toronto-Bound On-Ramps (New)

By Construction, Ward 1

Update received from the Ministry of Transportation:

We are pleased to inform you that, as of 11:30 AM today, Friday, December 12, 2025, the new ramps providing access to the Toronto-bound direction from Dixie Road are now open to traffic.

We appreciate your patience and support during the construction phase and thank you for your continued cooperation.