The City of Mississauga broke ground today on what will be a unique pedestrian cycling bridge (active transportation).
The bridge will offer a direct and easy way to walk or cycle through Memorial Park, connect communities and access to the Port Credit GO station.
“I was honoured to officially break ground for the Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge, a project that will transform how we move through our community and make it even easier to experience all that Port Credit has to offer” says Councillor Stephen Dasko for Ward 1. The Port Credit BIA, the President and Officers from the Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, Town of Port Credit Association (TOPCA), Fram Building Group, Diamond Corp, and Brennan Paving were present and participated in the ceremony.
“As Ward Councillor, I am excited to see this project come to life. The pedestrian cycling bridge has been a long time coming, and one that I have worked tirelessly to bring to our community” says Dasko.
The completed bridge will strengthen the pedestrian and cycling networks, improve access to the waterfront, trails and parks, and support active living by making walking and cycling more convenient. By prioritizing walking and cycling infrastructure, this will create safer streets, reduce congestion, improve air quality and promote a more connected, vibrant, and sustainable community.
This is a 66-metre-long bridge which will stretch over the Credit River, south of the existing train bridge. Over the next year, the new bridge will be assembled near the Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, and in Port Credit Memorial Park. Once assembled, it will be launched over the Credit River.
The bridge will also support Port Credit’s thriving tourism industry. Completion time is anticipated by next fall.
For more information, please visit the project website: www.mississauga.ca/PortCreditBridge
Repair, reuse, donate and recycle items to extend their usefulness instead of throwing them away.
October 2, 2025
Celebrate Circular Economy Month this October by participating in various events throughout Mississauga.
Event details
Circular economy pop-up event
Drop by Celebration Square from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8 to understand how to properly dispose of, reuse and recycle materials and how these actions can help prevent illegal dumping. Learn what steps the City is taking to reduce waste, test your knowledge with an interactive game and sign up for volunteer programs to keep Mississauga’s parks and trails litter free.
Recycle clothing, textiles and electronics
The City is participating in the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Partners in Project Green collection drive for clothing, textiles and electronics. From October 14 to 26, you can drop off unwanted clothing, textiles and electronics in one of the 13 bins located at various City facilities.
Get it fixed at a Repair Hub
Bring your broken items to our Repair Hub at Hazel McCallion Central Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 to have them restored. Drop-in appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Makerspace workshops
The Library’s makerspaces offer programs to learn about 3D printing, how to use a Cricut machine, sewing machine and a laser cutter. Use these skills to repair items, make gifts and use recycled materials in your creative project.
The library also hosts Handicraft Socials, where individuals can come together to work on their individual craft projects in an informal and welcoming space that is open to all skill levels.
Makerspace programs can be found at Hazel McCallion Central Library, Burnhamthorpe Library, Courtneypark Library, Meadowvale Library and Malton Library.
Recycle spent batteries
Recycle single-use, non-rechargeable batteries at any of the bins located by the customer service areas in Mississauga libraries and community centres. Learn how to prepare batteries for recycling.
Who
All Mississauga residents who want to learn more about repurposing, upcycling and waste reduction.
When
Events take place throughout October 2025.
Where
All events are in person at various locations in Mississauga.
We’re making a difference
The City has hosted many events so far this year to help reduce waste. As part of Earth Day, the City participated in the spring recycling collection drive where more than 3,700 kilograms of clothing and textiles were donated, and more than 4,200 kilograms of e-waste were recycled. The City also offered three repair hubs, two in April and one in August, with an average repair rate of 74 per cent.
Over the summer, the City diverted more than 193 kilograms of food waste from landfill and avoided 2,622 single-use items of waste. This was done at the City’s largest outdoor movie event which took place at Celebration Square every Thursday evening throughout the summer. To minimize single-use items, food truck vendors offered reuseable dishware. Staff and volunteers also had multiple waste-storing stations to properly sort organics and recyclables.
A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada runs from October 4 to December 28.
October 1, 2025
To kick off the exhibit, there will be an opening reception on October 4 at Adamson Estate, hosted by the Museums of Mississauga and Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko.
What:
A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada
When:
Opening reception to take place on October 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Exhibit runs from October 4 to December 2028, 2025; public hours run Thursdays to Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where:
Adamson Estate
850 Enola Ave., Mississauga
Parking notice: due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool, take MiWay or park in designated lots.
This travelling exhibit was created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 with guest curator Dr. Afua Cooper in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia.
This groundbreaking exhibition will spend the next four years touring across Canada – Mississauga will be its only stop in the GTA.
Canada’s connection to enslavement is not just the Underground Railroad — enslavement played a significant role in the early settlement of Canada and its legacy can be seen today. Discover the experiences of enslaved Black people in Canada through individual biographies and archival records, learn how enslavement came to be in Canada, and find out who Canada’s enslavers were.
About Adamson Estate
Located along the shoreline of Lake Ontario in the Lakeview neighbourhood, Adamson Estate sits on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, part of Treaty 14 lands. It was originally part of a Crown grant given to Joseph Cawthra in the early 1800s. In 1876, Joseph’s grandson, John Cawthra II, built a summer home on the land which came to be known as Grove Farm. In 1899, John’s daughter, Mabel Cawthra, received the estate as a wedding gift when she married Agar Adamson. The couple replaced Grove Farm with the current Adamson House, constructed in 1919. Together, they transformed the estate into a landmark that reflected their heritage and shared vision.
2025 marks the first time the Adamson Estate will be continuously open to the public in 40 years. Starting October 4, the Museums of Mississauga will be presenting meaningful, high-quality exhibitions about our heritage at the Adamson Estate, beginning with A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada.
Additional information can be found on the webpage.
Please find below the Construction Commencement Notice for the Lakeshore Trunk Sewer and Sub-transmission Watermain construction project 19-2215 on Lakeshore Road.
This work will be completed over the next several years, beginning from the western limits of the project at Jack Darling Memorial Park and continuing eastward. Construction is planned to begin on or around October 14, 2025, and be completed in late 2029.
More details are available in the attached notice for affected residents and businesses, which is posted online at Project 19-2215/19-1120 – peelregion.ca
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- Instagram: @peelregion.ca
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Social media channels are monitored Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call us for urgent issues at 905-791-7800 x4409.
If you have any questions or concerns on the project
Wastewater Collection and Conveyance & Water Linear Engineering
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
The City of Mississauga is kicking off the holiday season with something new—a Santa Claus Parade in the downtown!
September 29, 2025
The festivities stretch beyond the parade route and will make the downtown glow with the lighting of the 35 ft. Christmas tree, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and holiday experiences across Celebration Square, Square One and surrounding streets.
Parade applications are now open!
Community groups, businesses, cultural organizations and performers are invited to showcase their holiday spirit and creativity by joining the parade. Applications that meet the participant criteria will be evaluated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Visit celebrationsquare.ca/lightupthesquare for more information and to submit an application.
Parade application contact
Gautam Sharma: Santaclausparademississauga@gmail.com
Apply by October 15 to help Mississauga shine bright this holiday season!
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“We are so excited to bring Mississauga’s Santa Claus Parade to our downtown. Light Up the Square has already become one of our most popular and cherished traditions and adding the parade makes it even more special. This event is more than just a celebration, it’s an opportunity for families, neighbours and visitors to come together, experience the magic of the season and showcase the diversity that makes Mississauga shine bright all year long.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish
Minor hockey ‘Governor’ receives Key to the City
September 24, 2025
Stockley’s daughter, Heather Stockley received the Key earlier today during the City’s Council Meeting. Lloyd Stockley passed away at the age of 80 on November 6, 2023.
Stockley, known as the ‘Governor’ to the players on his teams, was the president and founder of the Mississauga Jets AA minor hockey association, part of the OHA/GTHL as well as the founder and owner of the Mississauga Chargers Junior A team, OJHL.
He received multiple awards and recognition throughout his career including the George Chamandy Memorial Trophy in 1987, the GTHL’s highest honour for individuals’ commitments and outstanding achievements in minor hockey.
In 2017, he was inducted into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame by the Mississauga Sports Council. In the same year, the OHA awarded Lloyd with the Crystal Puck for his outstanding achievements and contributions within the OHA for over 40 years.
Lloyd ran the Mississauga Chargers for more than 30 years until his passing in 2023. Today, his daughter Heather Stockley is the team’s owner and Governess.
“It is an honour for me to present the Key to the City to Heather Stockley. The impact her father Lloyd had on sport and recreation in our city is immeasurable. For more than four decades, Lloyd was a guiding light for minor hockey in Mississauga. His years of leadership on and off the ice, and his passion for enriching young lives with athletic accomplishment is a legacy that will endure.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish, City of Mississauga.
“I am delighted and honoured to recognize Lloyd Stockley city-wide for his outstanding role and integral part in youth sports over the past 70 + years. The impact on the development of minor hockey through the Jets and the Chargers is significant. His dedication to Hockey in Mississauga has been outstanding and greatly appreciated by so many, a true legacy.” – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
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.
