Spring Park clean up Event – Serson Park April 26th

By Parks, Ward 1

Parks Community Development will be hosting a Spring Park Clean-Up at Serson Park on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Volunteers will be provided with a safety talk at the start of the clean-up. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided to all participants.

Registration via Eventbrite, is now open.

In addition to this event, volunteers are always welcome to host their own park clean-ups in the city. Please sign up using the link here and Parks Community Development will support by providing bags and gloves, as well as coordinating the pick-up of the bags from the park.

April 1, 2025
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Calling All Local Concert Presenters! It’s Time To Showcase Your Talent In Your City!

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Do you produce concerts in Mississauga or know someone that does? Six lucky applicants will have the opportunity to be mentored, develop their craft and grow their business on a two-year term through the City of Mississauga’s 2025 Love Local Music program. The program is designed to help Mississauga’s aspiring concert producers, artists, curators, managers and all other types of presenters, gain the experience they need to take their business to the next level.

The annual program focuses on skill-building workshops and industry mentorship, led by Canada’s Music Incubator. Participants will also produce two ticketed concerts at the Living Arts Centre.

Successful candidates, will:

  • Receive training and mentorship on concert production fundamentals – topics include programming strategies, ticketing and concert marketing
  • Take part in ongoing professional development sessions led by industry experts
  • Learn to execute live music events
  • Produce their own concerts (one in 2025 and 2026) at a City venue with support from experienced sound technicians

Since 2021, Love Local Music has created more than 80 opportunities for local musicians and has helped 20 concert producers gain valuable experience through ticketed sales. Last year’s program featured a diverse and exciting lineup including performances by Fame Holiday, Patti Jannetta, Five and Tens, El Ciebo, Sarah Catharine and U.N. Jefferson.

The 2025 concerts will take place at the Studio Theatre in the Living Arts Centre on Saturdays from September to November.

Interested? Eligible participants must be available to attend a mandatory, in-person training session on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga and must apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

For more information, visit the webpage.

April 1, 2025
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Putting The Poet In Poetry Month

By Announcement, Events

April is Poetry Month. To help celebrate, the City of Mississauga is offering a number of programs and activities all month long. The community is invited to attend a poetry session or workshop, open mic night, book club and take part in the sixth annual Poetry Slam at the end of the month.

Activities include:

Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Level 0 (stage area)

Celebrate Poetry Month with current City of Mississauga Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic and Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen. Our Poets Laureate will lead a Poetry and Performance workshop before inviting poets to the stage. Register for the session.

Book Club: Let’s Talk Non-Fiction

Tuesday, April 8 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Program Room 3B

Book Clubs are a great way to meet other readers and talk about new books or genres. Share your non-fiction reading favourites with other book lovers and discuss what you have been reading. Sign up today.

Poetry and Painting

Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Living Arts Centre – Gallery

Come make poetic greeting cards by taking excerpts from well loved poems or our own writing and combine them with our own paintings. Perfect for gifting! Sign up today.

Poetry Workshop: Poetry and Nature

Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Meadowvale Community Centre – Youth Room

Join the City of Mississauga’s Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic for a Poetry Workshop inspired by nature in the city. This workshop will include a walking tour of the Meadowvale Community Centre grounds. Participants are asked to please dress for the weather. Sign up today.

Annual Poetry Slam

Thursday, April 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Noel Ryan Auditorium

Watch young literary talents in the community perform poetry and spoken word original submissions at Mississauga’s sixth annual Poetry Slam. Interested artists are invited to complete a submission package by April 16 to be considered to perform in the Poetry Slam.

Mississauga Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic and Youth Poet Laureate, Lisa Shen will be in attendance. The slam is a free event open to the entire community. Learn more.

Poetry Workshop

Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Program Room 2A

Work your linguistic and emotional muscles in our poetry workshop! All are invited to enjoy a variety of fun poem-writing exercises in a welcoming, judgement-free zone. Sign-up today.

For more information about Poetry Month and the activities taking place, visit the webpage.

April 1, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Friday, April 4th, From 9:00am To 5:00pm – 897 The Greenway Mississauga

By 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 Friday, April 4th, from 9:00am 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:  Friday, April 4th, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location: 897 The Greenway

Addresses Affected: 861 – 972 The Greenway Mississauga, ON

Project #:   C-603946

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

April 1, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Friday, April 4, 9:00am To 12:30pm – 1612 Northmount Avenue Mississauga

By Resources

On Friday, April 4, from 9:00am to 12:30pm, please expect a brief water outage and loss of water pressure while we work in your area.  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 test shutdown

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: Friday, April 4, from 9:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 1612 Northmount Ave, Mississauga

Affected Addresses: 1589-1647 Northmount Ave                                           

Project #:  C- 603999

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #    437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

March 31, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Friday April 4th 9:00am To 12:30pm – 1467 Kenmuir Avenue Mississauga

By Resources

On Friday, April 4, from 9:00am to 12:30pm, please expect a brief water outage and loss of water pressure while we work in your area.  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 test shutdown

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:  Friday, April 4, from 9:00am to 12:30pm

Location:  1467 Kenmuir Ave, Mississauga

Affected Addresses: 1459-1494 Kenmuir Ave                                                 

Project #:  C-603376

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #  437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

 

 

March 31, 2025
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Nighttime Runaway Maintenance At Toronto Pearson Airport – April 1st And April 8th –

By Announcement, Resources

Upcoming overnight runway maintenance at Toronto Pearson may result in temporary changes to runway usage and community impacts between April 1 and 8, 2025.

What’s happening?

Toronto Pearson’s annual routine maintenance season is now underway. As part of the 2025 seasonal program, we are notifying you of the upcoming nighttime runway closures scheduled between April 1 and April 8, 2025.

  • Runway 05/23 will be closed from midnight to 6:00 AM
  • Runway 15L/33R will be closed from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM

As always, these dates are weather-dependent and may shift if conditions require.

What is the impact for local communities?

Due to the temporary closure of Nighttime Preferential Runways, aircraft’s may need to use alternate runways that are not typically used overnight, including:

  • Runway 06L/24R (primary alternative during closure)
  • Runway 15L (used for long-haul departures requiring greater runway length, up until 2:00 AM)

 

As a result, residents in areas not usually affected by nighttime aircraft noise may notice changes during this period.

How are we notifying residents and stakeholders?

  • Noise Advisory Calendar: The calendar has been updated to reflect this maintenance work. We encourage you to share it with residents who are sensitive to aircraft noise.
  • WebTrak Notification: A notice will appear on our WebTrak tool, which provides near-real-time information about flights and aircraft noise.

 

Where can residents learn more or ask questions?

Residents with questions or concerns can reach out to the Noise Management Office directly:

March 31, 2025
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Restoring Mississauga’s ecosystems: Controlled burns at Jack Darling Memorial Park and Lorne Park Prairie

By Parks

The City of Mississauga is planning a controlled burn at Jack Darling Memorial Park and Lorne Park Prairie. The exact date is weather dependent and will be confirmed 24 to 48 hours prior to the burn.

The City has contracted trained professionals from Wildfire Specialists Inc. to conduct the burn and has developed a detailed burn plan to ensure safety of staff, contractors and residents in neighbouring properties. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services along with other City staff will be on site throughout the burn.

What

A safe and controlled burn to help maintain the tall-grass prairie at two Mississauga parks.

Where

Jack Darling Memorial Park

1180 Lakeshore Rd. W.,
Mississauga, ON

Lorne Park Prairie

1070 Queen St. W.,
Mississauga, ON

When

Anytime until beginning of May, weather dependent.

Who

  • Parks, Forestry and Environment staff
  • Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services staff
  • Wildfire Specialists Inc.

Safety and important information for neighbourhood-area residents

For nearby residents or visitors, controlled burns are nothing to worry about – in fact, they are safe and essential. The process helps maintain the parks’ tall-grass prairies, an ecosystem that is home to rare grasses and wildflowers. Controlled burns are needed every three to four years to help regenerate tall-grass prairies and remove invasive plants. Prairie grasses are dormant at this time of the year, so there is no threat to prairie plants and wildlife.

Park closures

For safety reasons, the parks (including the leash-free area) will be closed to the public before and during the scheduled burn. They will reopen once clean-up is complete. Closure signage will be posted 24 hours in advance and neighbourhood residents will be notified.

Safety tips

To help keep the area safe during the controlled burn, residents are asked to:

  • Avoid the area surrounding the parks.
  • Keep windows closed and consider staying indoors if living nearby.
  • Adhere to temporary signage in the area.
  • The burn should be between 10:30-5:30 p.m. Smoke may appear between 11-2:30 p.m.
  • Report any fires outside of the controlled burn area to 911.

For more information about the controlled burn, please contact 311. To learn more about controlled burns and for updates, visit mississauga.ca/prairie-watch or follow Parks, Forestry and Environment on X, Facebook or Instagram.

March 31, 2025
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Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is Now Open!

By Announcement, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is thrilled to announce that Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is officially back open after an extensive renovation!

The refreshed facility is brighter, more welcoming, and better than ever, featuring:

– Climate controlled indoor walking track
– Full gymnasium for Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball
– A new fitness area and weight room including brand new equipment
– A brand-new lane pool for fitness and recreation
– The largest therapeutic pool in Mississauga, designed for health and wellness programs

The Councillor invites everyone to stop by, explore the revitalized space, and take part in the amazing programs now available.

Stay tuned! The pools are set to open in May, and the Grand Opening will take place in June.

See you there!

March 31, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – Wednesday, April 2nd, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm – 897 The Greenway Mississauga

By Resources, Ward 1

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 Wednesday, April 2nd, from 12:00pm 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: Wednesday, April 2nd, 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: 897 The Greenway

Addresses Affected: 861 – 872 The Greenway, Mississauga, ON

Project #:  C-603946

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone # 437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

March 28, 2025
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A Trifecta! Mississauga Earns Three Awards For Financial Excellence

By Announcement

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, has recognized the City of Mississauga for its budget and financial reporting documents with three financial awards. The awards received are the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award. These awards underscore the City’s excellence in creating budget documents and financial reports that surpass North American benchmarks, illustrating transparency and excellence in financial management.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Mississauga has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2025–2028 Business Plan & 2025 Budget document. This is the 37th consecutive year that Mississauga has received this award.

The award recognizes the City’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting while ensuring that the budget document serves not only as a financial plan, but also as a policy document, an operations guide, and a communications device for its residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Mississauga for the 2023 Financial and Sustainability Report. In order to achieve this recognition, governments must publish a financial report that goes beyond the minimum requirements of Public Sector Accounting Standards, as established by CPA Canada. Governments must also demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. This is the 27th consecutive year that the City has received this award.

Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award

The Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award was received for the 2023 Financial Report Highlights document which is a condensed synopsis of the City’s 2023 Financial and Sustainability Report. This award recognizes the City’s effort to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial picture through the production of a compact and high-quality financial report specifically designed to be easily understandable and engaging to the general public and other interested parties. This is the eighth consecutive year that Mississauga has received this award.

The City’s budget and financial reporting activities shape the City’s priorities, and the services delivered. This ongoing recognition from GFOA reflects decades of thoughtful municipal planning, budgeting and fiscal discipline consistently practised by Mississauga’s Council and the City’s leadership team.

Learn more about the City’s financial activities, including the business plan and financial reports, on the City’s website.

Background

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association’s more than 20,000 members are federal, provincial/state, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance.

Quotes

“We are proud to be recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for over three decades, highlighting the City of Mississauga’s commitment to municipal budgeting and fiscal responsibility. This recognition is also a testament to the hard work done by our City Council and staff to create a budget and financial documents that help communicate important and complex financial information to residents in clear and concise way.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“The City of Mississauga’s continued commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility ensures Mississauga residents stay well-informed about the City’s financial status. We are honoured to receive this sustained recognition from the GFOA which is a culmination of the work of dedicated staff and Council members who continue to drive excellence in financial reporting and ensure our city’s financial practices meet the highest standards.”

– Marisa Chu, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, City of Mississauga

March 26, 2025
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Water Interruption Notice – 1228 – 1230 Alexandra Avenue Mississauga – Friday, March 28th, from 6:00am to 7:30am

By Resources, Ward 1

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 Friday, March 28th, from 6:00am to 7:30am. 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:  Friday, March 28th, 6:00am to 7:30am

Location: 1228/1230 Alexandra Avenue

Addresses Affected: 1139 – 1236 Alexandra Avenue

                                         938 and 940 Atwater Avenue, Mississauga, ON

Project #:  C-604211

Regional Inspector: Phemelo Mpoloka

Telephone #   437-220-8917

905-791-7800 ext. 3246/3247

March 26, 2025
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