An entrepreneur in his own right, Ron Duquette, has taken the initiative to put together an amazing concert of outstanding local performers from all around Mississauga.
His message is below and I hope you will enjoy it! Stephen
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Hi Folks,
I hope you are all safe and sound and COVID-19 free in your homes, practising all the things we’ve been
told to do by our leaders across the country.
I’ve been working on a special project to stave off boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down.
Recently, great talents from around the world and across Canada have performed to thank health care
workers and people in food supply, along with our essential service heroes, in this unprecedented time.
After watching Andrea Bocelli deliver his magnificent live performance in the Duomo in Milan on Easter Sunday
I got to thinking….why not here in Mississauga. That was my inspiration and “AHA” moment.
Teaming up with my colleagues at the Mississauga Arts Council, the result is “Rise Up Mississauga” – Concert of Hope, a 40-minute virtual concert featuring some of Mississauga’s finest home grown musicians, along with our local politicians, all coming together with a message of solidarity. Two of the artists wrote original songs for this production.
If you aren’t doing anything on Friday, May 8th at 7:00p.m. (EST) I hope you can tune in and enjoy the show.
Stay safe everyone.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS MESSAGE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES.
Ron
April 29, 2020
The City of Mississauga’s construction season is now underway following Council approval of a staff report that concluded that all construction projects within the Roads and Stormwater Capital Programs are essential under Ontario Regulation 82/20 – Closure of Places of Non-Essential Businesses. In total, there are 21 planned construction projects and eight projects continuing from 2019. These projects include road resurfacing, sidewalk and multi-use trail construction, bridge repairs, creek and erosion control work and construction of new stormwater management facilities.
“In the midst of COVID-19, it is critically important that we are able to move people and goods safely and efficiently through our city. It will also be key to our competitiveness once we restart the economy,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “As Mississauga continues to grow and mature, it’s important that our key infrastructure be kept in good repair. Thanks to residents who are doing their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying home, our roads are experiencing lighter traffic, making this an ideal time to give them the attention they deserve while making progress on other key construction projects.”
Construction projects within the City’s Roads and Stormwater Capital Programs involve repair and maintenance of critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges and stormwater management ponds. With pot hole filling, sidewalk and curb repair and spring clean-up efforts already underway, the City is now moving forward with its busy road construction season.
“The health and safety of our workers and contractors is our top priority,” said Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works. “We will be closely monitoring and working with our contractors to ensure that all projects operate according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations as well as the on-site best practices recommended by public health officials.”
Ongoing work is also being done to maintain the City’s 5,600 kilometres of roads. This includes monitoring road conditions year-round and repairing pot holes when the weather is appropriate.
“While road improvements are underway, residents are asked to be patient and are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternate routes to avoid traffic delays,” said Helen Noehammer, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Services. “If out walking or cycling, residents are reminded to use extra caution around construction sites, not to enter work sites which have been closed to the public, respect all work site barricades and signage and practice physical distancing around workers and others at all times.”
For more information and to use the construction map to see where projects are happening in Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/construction.
BACKGROUND
2020 Planned Construction Projects
- Residential road resurfacing – approximately 87 streets amounting to 29.5 km
- Major and industrial road resurfacing – approximately 16 streets amounting to 12.1 km
- Creek and erosion control work:
- Cooksville Creek (four different locations)
- Mary Fix Creek
- Etobicoke Creek
- Dredging and maintenance of six stormwater management ponds
- Construction of two new stormwater management facilities located at:
- Sandalwood Park
- Tacc Drive and Winston Churchill Boulevard
- Trunk sewer rehabilitation
- Repair of four bridges:
- Brookhurst Road bridge over Sheridan Creek
- Pedestrian bridge over Central Parkway East (south of Bloor Street)
- Financial Drive bridge over Levi Creek
- Lushes Avenue bridge over Sheridan Creek
- Other work:
- Construction of 823 m of new noise walls
- Construction of 3.98 km of new sidewalks
- Construction of 4.3 km of new multi-use trails
- Construction of Low Impact Development to manage stormwater runoff – Erindale Village
Free Public Wi-fi resources:
East Avenue Paramedics Station, 938 East Avenue **Ward1**
Tall Pines LTC, 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton
Malton Village LTC, 7075 Rexwood Road; Mississauga
Peel Manor LTC, 525 Main St N; Brampton
Davis Centre LTC, 80 Allan Dr; Bolton
Sheridan Villa LTC, 2460 Truscott Dr
Mississauga-Fairview Clinic, 325 Central Parkway West
Mississauga-Meadowvale Clinic, 6975 Meadowvale Town Centre
Brampton-Bramalea Clinic, 150 Central Park Drive, Brampton
Mississauga-Malton Clinic, 7205 Goreway Drive, Mississauga
Lynch Ambulance, 55 Trueman Street, Brampton
Streetsville Reporting Station, 2492 Thomas Street
Tedlo Paramedics Station, 2355 Tedlo Street, Unit 4
Mavis TransHelp / Paramedics, 3190 Mavis Road
Rising Hill Paramedics Station, 25 Rising Hill Ridge, Brampton
Sheridan Park Paramedics Station, 2230 Sheridan Park Drive
Lorne Park Paramedics Station, 1188 Lakeshore Road West
As of Monday May 4th, the following will be able to operate:
- Garden centres and nurseries with curbside pick-up and delivery only;
- Lawn care and landscaping;
- Additional essential construction projects that include:
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- shipping and logistics;
- broadband, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure;
- any other project that supports the improved delivery of goods and services;
- municipal projects;
- colleges and universities;
- child care centres;
- schools; and
- site preparation, excavation, and servicing for institutional, commercial, industrial and residential development;
- Automatic and self-serve car washes;
- Auto dealerships, open by appointment only;
- Golf courses may prepare their courses for the upcoming season, but not open to the public; and
- Marinas may also begin preparations for the recreational boating season by servicing boats and other watercraft and placing boats in the water, but not open to the public. Boats and watercraft must be secured to a dock in the marina until public access is allowed.
Although certain businesses are being permitted to reopen, it is critical that people continue to stay home, practise physical distancing and only go out for essential reasons, to pick up groceries, prescriptions or to keep a medical appointment.
Roads and Stormwater Projects Proceed, Temporary Bike Lanes Added, MiWay Protective Measures Expanded and Noise by-law Suspended for Call to Prayer
COVID-19 | April 29, 2020
Today, Council discussed further actions in response to COVID-19 including, proceeding with essential roads and stormwater projects, installing temporary bike lanes and protective barriers on MiWay buses and suspending the noise by-law temporarily for call to prayer.
“Mississauga continues to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and a changing environment. City workers continue to deliver essential services to residents, despite this pandemic. While there are physical distancing measures in place, work on roads and stormwater projects will continue to ensure Mississauga is safe and accessible. As well, new, temporary bike lanes are being opened to allow people to stay physically active. This is critical work that keeps our City running and our residents healthy. While people are home, now is a good time to do this work and minimize disruption,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “Federal and provincial case projections are promising, but we need to remain vigilant and stay home. We have begun planning for recovery, including new measures to keep transit drivers and riders safe, but we will only get there if everyone remains strong and does their part.”
Roads and Stormwater Capital Programs
Council voted to proceed with construction projects in the Roads and Stormwater Capital Programs report as they are an essential service under Ontario Regulation 82/20 – Closure of Places of Non-Essential Businesses.
The projects noted in the report have approved capital budgets and involve repair and maintenance of critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges and stormwater management ponds.
Under the Regulation, contractors are to comply with all applicable health and safety laws, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the advice and instructions of public health officials, including physical distancing. Notices will be distributed in the communities impacted by construction with contact information and to advise residents and property owners of the COVID-19 precautions that contractors are required to comply with.
With pot hole filling, sidewalk and curb repair and spring clean-up efforts already underway, the City is now moving forward with its busy road construction season.
MiWay
MiWay will be adding temporary biohazard barriers on buses to provide additional protection for operators in advance of a return to front door customer boarding. The barriers are expected to be installed by end of June. MiWay transit operators, maintenance and administration staff are receiving reusable face coverings and disposable gloves to use where physical distancing is not feasible. The use of face coverings and gloves is a personal choice by the employee.
The barriers and face coverings are in addition to the following protection measures which have been in place since March on all MiWay buses:
- rear-door boarding only, unless use of the ramp is required
- restricted access to the front of the bus
- no fare payment
- select seats on MiWay buses taped off to encourage physical distancing
MiWay patrons are being asked to continue to practice physical distancing at bus stops and on the bus. For more information visit MiWay.
Bike Lanes
The City is installing temporary lanes for cycling in response to COVID-19 to promote physical activity in a way that allows for physical distancing.
King Street was the first location that the City installed temporary bike lanes. City staff continue to investigate other locations with the safety of residents as the top priority.
General criteria for temporary walking and cycling lanes includes:
- Areas with higher density
- Road corridors parallel to trails
- Areas that have lower access to or nearby available parkland or open spaces
These temporary lanes are not recreational amenities and are intended for use by local residents to address needs based on the criteria outlined above. Enforcement of Emergency Orders is in effect for the lanes.
Wireless Mississauga Available to those in need
Wireless Mississauga is a city-wide network of free wireless hotspots available for public use. These locations are helping provide internet service to those in need, who may not have easy access, while allowing for physical distancing.
To view a map of free wireless hotspot locations, visit http://ow.ly/4TtF30qBJ3W.
The City is enforcing four Emergency Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This includes enforcement around gatherings larger than five people and closures of recreational facilities in City parks including playgrounds, benches, parking lots, sport courts and picnic areas. Emergency Orders and physical distancing guidelines – staying a safe distance of two metres away from other people – apply and must be followed at all Wireless Mississauga hotspots.
Noise Control By-law Suspended – Evening Call to Prayer
Council passed a resolution that the enforcement of the Noise Control By-law be suspended to allow for the broadcasting of the evening call to prayer from local mosques and other non-residential buildings regularly used for worship. This resolution is for the period of Ramadan, up to May 24, 2020, provided the ‘call’ is broadcast only once per day in the evening for a maximum of five minutes and that it is not a call for people to physically gather in contravention of Emergency Orders and physical distancing guidelines.
Marina Area
- Lakefront Marina
- Marina Dockside
Lakeshore Rd. Splash Pad Area
- Lakefront Depot
- Lakefront Volleyball Areas (P1, P5, P6)
- Lakefront Promenade Drive
- Lakefront Promenade Splash Pad Area
Port Credit Library
- Port Credit Library Rooftop (Memorial Park)
Port Credit BIA Intersections
- Lakeshore Rd. & Cawthra Rd.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Meadow Wood Rd.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Shawnmarr Rd.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Stavebank Rd.
- Mississauga Rd. & Lakeshore Rd.
- Hurontario St. & High St.
- Hurontario St. & Inglewood Dr.
- Hurontario St. & Lakeshore Rd.
- Hurontario St. & Park St.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Beechwood Ave.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Cumberland Dr.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Elizabeth St.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Elmwood Ave.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Hampton Crescent
- Lakeshore Rd. & Hiawatha Dr.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Inverhouse Dr.
- Lakeshore Rd. & John St.
- Lakeshore Rd. & Maple Ave.
Lakeshore Rd. & Shaw Dr.
April 28, 2020
The City of Mississauga will provide important updates to residents on the latest COVID-19 news via a Tele Town Hall on Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 6 p.m.
The City continues to address pandemic concerns and will inform the public and local businesses about what the City is doing to protect their health and safety.
Residents will be able to listen and ask questions to an expert group of panelists from the City, Peel Region Public Health, Trillium Health Partners, Peel Regional Police and Peel Regional Paramedic Services. City Councillors and senior staff will also be available.
Panelists will include:
- Mayor Bonnie Crombie, City of Mississauga
- Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, City of Mississauga
- Tim Beckett, Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management, City of Mississauga
- Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region Public Health
- Michelle DiEmanuele, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners
- Nancy Polsinelli, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel
- Chief Nish Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
- Peter Dundas, Chief and Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Residents who wish to participate in the session can do so in the following three ways:
- Pre-register: residents who wish to participate in the session are encouraged to register their telephone number in advance at the following link: mississauga.ca/townhall
- Participate online: to participate live online, simply click the following link: mississauga.ca/livestreamevent
- Join by telephone: a random selection of residents will receive a telephone call to participate. If you don’t wish to participate, simply hang up. If you don’t receive a call and would like to participate, dial 1-877-229-8493 and enter ID number: 115911.
What:
City of Mississauga Tele Town Hall to update the community on COVID-19
When:
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
6 to 7:30 p.m.
To learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/coronavirus or follow @CityMississauga on Twitter.
For health information, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus
April 28, 2020
The City of Mississauga will provide important updates to residents on the latest COVID-19 news via a Tele Town Hall on Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 6 p.m.
The City continues to address pandemic concerns and will inform the public and local businesses about what the City is doing to protect their health and safety.
Residents will be able to listen and ask questions to an expert group of panelists from the City, Peel Region Public Health, Trillium Health Partners, Peel Regional Police and Peel Regional Paramedic Services. City Councillors and senior staff will also be available.
Panelists will include:
- Mayor Bonnie Crombie, City of Mississauga
- Janice Baker, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, City of Mississauga
- Tim Beckett, Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management, City of Mississauga
- Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region Public Health
- Michelle DiEmanuele, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners
- Nancy Polsinelli, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel
- Chief Nish Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
- Peter Dundas, Chief and Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Residents who wish to participate in the session can do so in the following three ways:
- Pre-register: residents who wish to participate in the session are encouraged to register their telephone number in advance at the following link: mississauga.ca/townhall
- Participate online: to participate live online, simply click the following link: mississauga.ca/livestreamevent
- Join by telephone: a random selection of residents will receive a telephone call to participate. If you don’t wish to participate, simply hang up. If you don’t receive a call and would like to participate, dial 1-877-229-8493 and enter ID number: 115911.
What:
City of Mississauga Tele Town Hall to update the community on COVID-19
When:
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
6 to 7:30 p.m.
To learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/coronavirus or follow @CityMississauga on Twitter.
For health information, please visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus
April 27, 2020
The City of Mississauga has selected Chris Rouse as the new Director, Development and Design in Planning and Building effective Monday, June 1, 2020. Rouse is currently the City’s Planning Manager for the North area. He replaces Lesley Pavan, who is retiring from the City on May 29, 2020.
“I am pleased to welcome Chris to the Planning and Building Department’s leadership team,” said Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building. “Chris will be leading the Development and Design Division for the City. He brings a wealth of experience to this role having held a variety of positions during his career including managing a team of planners, designers and landscape architects over the last nine years. Chris knows Mississauga extremely well and will add tremendous insight into our future planning initiatives.”
In his new role as Director, Rouse will oversee the Development and Design Division, which is responsible for processing and reviewing development applications, performing proactive design work and special studies and consultations including landscape, streetscape and urban design policy. The Division is also responsible for master planning and providing design advice and information regarding design-related matters to City Council, the public, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Rouse joined the City of Mississauga in 1993 as a volunteer. He has subsequently held six different positions within the Development and Design Division. His experience ranges from small residential infill projects, redevelopment of historical buildings and new buildings within historical districts to small and large industrial, commercial and institutional projects as well as industrial and residential developments.
“I am proud to work for the City of Mississauga and am looking forward to continuing to provide community planning services that will help shape, build and create an inclusive, complete and innovative world-class city,” said Rouse. “In my new role, I look forward to working closer with the City’s Leadership Team and as well as with Mayor and Council.”
Rouse holds a Degree in (Urban) Geography from the University of Guelph and a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Ryerson University. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. In his leisure time, he enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and four children at the family cottage.
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- Applewood Acres Association
Email: applewoodacreshomeowners@hotmail.com
Website: www.applewoodacres.ca
Boundaries:
North – Queensway
South – QEW
East – Dixie Road
West – Cawthra Road
- Cranberry Cove Ratepayers Association
Email: ccrainfo24@gmail.com
Boundaries:
North – Lakeshore Road
South – Lake Ontario
East – Esso Imperial Oil Property
West – Rhododendron Gardens
- Credit Reserve Association (CRA)
Email: cra.mail@credit-reserve.com
Website: www.credit-reserve.com
Boundaries:
North – QEW
South – CN Tracks
East – Cooksville Creek/Trotwood Avenue
West – Credit River
- Lakeview Ratepayers Association
Email: admin@lakeviewratepayers.com
Website: www.lakeviewratepayers.com
Boundaries:
North to the QEW
South to Lake Ontario
East to Dixie Road and the Etobicoke Creek (south of the CN tracks)
West to Cawthra Road, Enola Road to the Adamson Estate (south of the CN tracks)
- Orchard Heights Homeowner’s Association
Email: ohhapres@gmail.com
Website: www.orchardheights.ca
Boundaries:
North – South Service Road – QEW
South – Toronto Golf Club
East – Etobicoke Creek
West – Dixie Road
- Sherway Homeowners and Recreational Association
Email: shorapresident@gmail.com
Website: www.sherwayhomeowners.com
Boundaries:
North – Queensway
South – QEW
East – Etobicoke Creek
West – Dixie Road
- Town of Port Credit Association (TOPCA)
Email: TOPCA@topca.net
Website: www.topca.net
Boundaries:
North – CNR tracks
South – Lake Ontario
East – Seneca Avenue
West – Shawnmarr Road
- Port Credit Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Address: Port Credit Lighthouse – 105 Lakeshore Rd W,
Email: admin@portcredit.com
Website: www.portcredit.com
Boundaries:
North – CNR Tracks
South – Lake Ontario
East – Cooksville Creek (west side)
West – Benson/Pine Avenue
- Lakeshore Community Outreach Centre Inc. operating as “THE COMPASS”.
Address: 427 Lakeshore Rd E
Email: info@thecompass.ca
Website: https://thecompass.ca
Contact Number: 905 274-9309
Boundaries, as defined by our agency agreement with the Mississauga Foodbank:
North-QEW
South-Lake Ontario
East-Etobicoke Creek (Toronto Border)
West-Winston Churchill BLVC.
Outreach center and food bank serving the vulnerable in our community.