Notice Of Motion – City Of Mississauga

By Food for thought, Issues

NOTICE OF MOTION — City of Mississauga

Moved by: Sue McFadden

Seconded by: Stephen Dasko

WHEREAS the City of Mississauga requires private property owners to maintain the City-owned public boulevard adjoining their property at their own expense (0266-2017);

AND WHEREAS many private property owners have chosen to beautify the public boulevard through landscaping with stone, brick or other concrete features at their own expense;

AND WHEREAS these landscape features have been identified as highway obstructions and contrary to existing City bylaws;

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga complete a review of its highway obstruction bylaw, encroachment bylaw, and any other applicable bylaws, and provide to Council a corporate report with recommendations that may permit some landscaping features as part of a private property owner’s maintenance of the public boulevard;

AND FURTHER THAT enforcement of bylaws related specifically to landscape features within the public boulevard be suspended until the completion of the review period.

May 8, 2025
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Latest Music Buzz: Mississauga Unveils Its First Live Music Economic Impact Analysis Report

By Food for thought

Today, Mississauga City Council received Hear and Now: Impact of Live Music in Mississauga – the first economic impact analysis of Mississauga’s live music sector. The report was conducted as an accompanying study to the Canadian Live Music Association’s national analysis of Canada’s live music industry.

The study builds upon Mississauga’s Music Strategy (2022) and provides important data for the City, its residents, businesses, stakeholders and other levels of government to inform future work to grow Mississauga’s music economy. Specifically, this study:

  • provides a baseline to measure future growth of Mississauga’s live music sector and impact of the City’s investment;
  • supports funding applications from the City, local event organizers and businesses; and
  • enables companies and organizations to make data-driven decisions.

The analysis was conducted using data from 2023 as a key recommendation from the Music Strategy. The study finds that Mississauga’s live music sector:

  • adds an estimated $28 million to Mississauga’s GDP;
  • supports an estimated 290 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and generates $14.7 million in labour income; and
  • is a strong incubator for artists and live music workers, and that Mississauga is building a good reputation as a music hub.

Canada’s live music industry is an economic powerhouse that generates $10.92 billion in GDP and 101,640 FTE jobs. The City’s study outlines areas of opportunity and need for Mississauga, and details how actions currently taken by the City are helping Mississauga maximize the economic benefits of live music.

May 7, 2025
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City Of Mississauga Announces New Director Of Transit

By Announcement, Transit

Following a competitive recruitment, the City of Mississauga has selected Maureen Cosyn Heath as its new Director of Transit, effective June 2, 2025.

In this role, Cosyn Heath will work with a dedicated team of more than 1,600 transit operators and staff, maintain the fleet of 500 MiWay buses, and ensure quality transit service on 71 routes throughout Mississauga, that provide 1.24 million service hours every weekday.

Cosyn Heath has more than 25 years of experience working in public transit, beginning at the London Transit Commission in London, Ontario in 1999 where she served as the Manager of Service Delivery. In 2008, she became the founding Chief Administrative Officer at Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services, a not-for-profit transportation consortium that provides daily school bus service to more than 50,000 students for the London District Catholic School Board and the Thames Valley District School Board. For the past four years, Cosyn Heath has served as the Director of Transit for the City of Hamilton, where she is leading Hamilton’s bus network redesign and supporting the Hamilton LRT project.

Cosyn Heath holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Western University. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Urban Transit Association since 2022 and as Communication and Public Affairs Committee Chair since 2023.

May 6, 2025
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Fish Die off – Lake Ontario

By Issues, Resources, Ward 1

This issue was brought to Councillor Dasko’s attention last week (Week of April 28th) and he had asked staff to investigate.

Staff in Animal Services reached out to the Ministry of Natural Resources to investigate.  MNR has advised that this is a natural occurrence due to the change in the water temperature at this time of the year.  Apparently this particular species is susceptible to stress caused by the change in temperature.

To report a fish die-off in Ontario, you can contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR) at 1-800-387-7011.

May 6, 2025
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Sound The Alarm! Mississauga’s Fire Station 102 Re-Opens With A Fiery Celebration On May 10th

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Join Mississauga’s Fire and Emergency Services team, along with Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, Mayor Carolyn Parrish and distinguished guests, for a special ceremony to re-open Mississauga’s Fire Station 102 on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

After the ceremony, step inside the action! Tour the upgraded fire station, get up close to a fire truck and visit our fire safety education booths to learn life-saving tips from the pros.

Bring your family, meet your local firefighters and celebrate this exciting addition to the community!

What:

Opening of Fire Station 102

When:

Saturday, May 10, 2025
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10 a.m. Ceremony with activities following

Where:

Fire Station 102
710 Third St, Mississauga

Free parking is available nearby on Third St.

Fire Station 102

May 5, 2025
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Point-Of-Care Testing In Long-Term Care Reduces Hospital Transfers

By Announcement

BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025) – Hospital transfers can be stressful for long-term care residents, increasing their risk for delirium, hospital-acquired infections, and functional decline. In early results being presented at AdvantAge Ontario’s 2025 Convention (#ASC2025) today, Peel Region saw improved health outcomes and a promising reduction in hospital transfers by expanding point-of-care testing (POCT) across all five of its Long Term Care Centres.

Thanks to the generous investment from Ontario Health’s Local Priorities and Education and Training Funding from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Peel Region has successfully introduced advanced point-of-care diagnostic tools, including hemoglobin and c-reactive protein metres, urinalysis, bladder scanners, and blood analysis systems. Additionally, over 135 long-term care staff were trained to use them.

To collect accurate data and assess the benefits of point-of-care testing, Peel Region also developed a new system for monitoring emergency department transfers.

Together, these tools helped identify health issues sooner and informed treatment, reducing the need for emergency department visits and improving resident health outcomes. Out of 108 unique health scenarios involving POCT usage between January and March 2025, only nine hospital transfers (8.3%) occurred throughout Peel Region’s five Long Term Care Centres. According to Peel Region internal data*, the hospital transfer rate (per 100) for the corresponding period in 2024 was 16.79.

This promising hospital transfer data demonstrates how innovations in care can help long-term care residents and their families avoid the stress and disruption of spending time in hospital, while delivering tangible system benefits, such as fewer 911 calls, ED visits and hospitalizations.

The team also noted that c-reactive protein metres and urinalysis kits were the most used and supported timely diagnoses and treatment decisions. Other outcomes included strengthened antibiotic stewardship, enhanced monitoring of residents, and timely involvement of specialists.

May 5, 2025
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Grown In Peel Connects Residents With Farm Fresh Local Foods

By Food for thought, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025) – Grown in Peel makes it easy for residents to find fresh, locally grown and raised products, strengthening the connection between Peel’s farms and the community. From fresh fruits and vegetables to meats, honey, eggs, and nursery stock, the Grown in Peel Local Food Guide has all the information you need to shop, support, and explore local agriculture.

Residents can use the Guide’s interactive map to locate farms and farmers’ markets and important details such as operating hours, contact information, and product availability. The Guide also highlights seasonal activities and special events, offering families and friends opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and explore Peel year-round.

From plucking ripe berries in the summer to picking apples in the fall and finding local meats in the winter, explore Grown in Peel for a taste of what’s grown locally in your community!

Quotations  

“Shopping at local farms, farmers’ markets, and nurseries is an easy way to invest in your community and discover fresh foods and products. Local purchases help to support small businesses and create lasting connections between consumers and the people who grow their food.”

– Gary Mountain, Chair, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group.

May 2, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm – 1248 Minnewaska Trail Mississauga

By Announcement, Resources

The Peel Region 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 Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption

As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
  • Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
  • Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.

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). 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 the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Construction Inspections

Engineering Technical Services Division

Operations Support, Public Works

Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)

Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)

 

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time:   Tuesday, May 6th, from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

Location:  1248 Minnewaska Trail, Mississauga

Addresses Affected:  1249-1312 Minnewaska Trail

Project #:  C-604139

Regional Inspector:  Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #    437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

May 2, 2025
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Mississauga mourns with Indigenous community on national day of awareness

By Announcement

City half-masts Every Child Matters flag to honour those who have been lost and call for action against violence.

May 2, 2025

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) – a time for reflection and action in Canada. The day aims to recognize and raise awareness about the tragic rate of violence and abuse that Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people face in Canada.The 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action report identified 94 steps to address the damaging impact of residential schools in Canada. One of these steps, Call to Action #41, focuses on the issue of disproportionate violence against Indigenous women and girls, and proposes the creation of a public inquiry into this crisis, which remains an urgent matter of concern.

As a City, Mississauga honours the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people, while recognizing the grief shared by their families, friends and communities. On May 5, the City will recognize these tragic moments in Canada’s Indigenous history, by:

The community is encouraged to show their support and raise awareness of MMIWG2S by wearing red, joining the conversation online, viewing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s report and other related material. Additional information and resources can be found on the City’s webpage.

“We stand solid in our commitment to the families who are still impacted by these horrific crimes and to bring awareness and education to the public. We can’t change the past, but we can certainly change the future for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals who have been devasted by violence or are still missing. We need to be a voice for those we’ve lost and a strength to those who are left behind. For survivors, we need to continue to create safe spaces that allows them to tell their story.” – Ogimma-kwe (Chief) Claire Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

May 2, 2025
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