Mississauga Music Walk of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees!

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MISSISSAUGA MUSIC WALK OF FAME

ANNOUNCES 2026 INDUCTEES

Mississauga, ON (June 15, 2026) – Internationally acclaimed Emmy Award winning musician and composer, Don Breithaupt along with founder and President of The Guitar Workshop Plus, Brian Murray will be Inducted into the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame as part of this year’s Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival.

The Induction Ceremony will be held on September 13 at 10:45 a.m. at Memorial Park in Port Credit, Ontario. The public is invited to join this free, rain-or-shine celebration.

“Once again, we are inducting two outstanding internationally acclaimed individuals”, said Cliff Hunt, Chair, Mississauga Music Walk of Fame. “Don Breithaupt Emmy Award winning musician and composer, and Brian Murray, an industry builder, educator and musician.”

About the Inductees:

Emmy Award winner Don Breithaupt co-wrote “All Over the World,” the leadoff single from Chicago XXXVII in 2019, and “Swing Balboa (Down on Riverside)” for the Manhattan Transfer’s comeback album The Junction in 2018. His music for the hit animated series 6teen garnered three SOCAN Awards for him and television scoring partner Anthony Vanderburgh.

Known worldwide for his Juno-nominated Monkey House project, Breithaupt counts among his recent collaborators, Marc Jordan, Rik Emmett, Alfie Zappacosta, and his New York-based lyricist brother Jeff Breithaupt. Breithaupt attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship and holds a master’s degree in music composition from York University. He and Jeff are three-time finalists for the New York-based Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting.

Brian Murray is a versatile guitarist who studied arranging at Humber College where he also earned a degree in Jazz Performance. Over the years, he has stayed busy playing with various acts, working as a session musician, and as a music educator across Canada and the United States. Driven by a passion for music education, Brian founded Guitar Workshop Plus, an internationally renowned premier music education program serving musicians of all ages and skill levels—from beginners to advanced players, hobbyists to professionals.

Attendees are afforded the opportunity to study with top local musicians as well as high profile internationally renowned artists. The award-winning program has offered courses in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and songwriting, covering various genres including rock, blues, jazz, classical, acoustic, and country. Although based in Mississauga, ON, Guitar Workshop Plus offers workshops across North America. Under Brian’s leadership, Guitar Workshop Plus has earned an international reputation for excellence, attracting students from across Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia.

About the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame:

Established in 2012 by the late Mississauga City Councilor Jim Tovey, a former rock musician, the MMWF features Mississauga musicians and Industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the world of music. Previous inductees include the great Oscar Peterson, Triumph, Ronnie Hawkins, Tommy Hunter, Denny Doherty of the Mamas and Papas, Jeff Healey, Phil X of Bon Jovi, Liberty Silver, Alessia Cara, and many more. The Mississauga Music Walk of Fame is located in Memorial Park in Port Credit, Ontario.

June 15, 2026
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Award-winning winter services and leadership strengthen Mississauga

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The City of Mississauga has received two Ontario Public Works Association awards.

City services | June 10, 2026

The Ontario Public Works Association present the City of Mississauga's Works Operations and Maintenance division with two awards at Mississauga City Council on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
The Ontario Public Works Association presents the City of Mississauga’s Works Operations and Maintenance division with two awards at Mississauga City Council on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

The City of Mississauga has received two awards from the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA). The City’s Works Operations and Maintenance (WOM) division has received OPWA’s Project of the Year Award in the Management Innovation category for its expanded winter maintenance service. In addition, Helen Noehammer, Director, Works Operations and Maintenance, has been named OPWA’s Top Public Works Leader of the Year. The OPWA Awards celebrate outstanding projects, programs and professionals across Ontario’s public works community. These awards recognize excellence in areas such as leadership, service, innovation, sustainability and community impact.

Expanding the City’s winter maintenance service

During the 2025-2026 winter season, the City delivered enhanced winter maintenance service across Mississauga. This included two new services: citywide residential driveway windrow clearing and residential sidewalk clearing. The introduction of these two services was approved by Mississauga City Council to better support residents during the winter.

The WOM team improved how winter services are planned and delivered. To ensure the services were delivered successfully, staff:

  • Improved the City’s snow clearing routes so crews could work more efficiently while delivering reliable snow clearing service.
  • Adjusted the City’s maintenance yards to make space for the new equipment.
  • Shared clear information with residents to help them understand the new services.
  • Reviewed the delivery of the services after each snowstorm to find opportunities for improvements.
  • Worked closely with the City’s Parking Enforcement, Traffic Management and Municipal Parking teams to ensure there was alignment with winter parking restrictions.
  • Installed dash cameras into snow clearing equipment so that the City could address obstacles created by parked cars and better monitor overall performance.

Improved quality of life for residents

During a winter of historic snowfall, including a storm that brought up to 55 centimetres of snow, the City’s expanded winter maintenance service made a difference for residents.

With its new driveway windrow clearing service, the City cleared at least a three-metre wide opening in 134,000 driveway windrows whenever roads were plowed. In the past, many residents were left with heavy piles of snow at the end of their driveways after their street was cleared. By clearing a space in residents’ windrows, it was easier and safer for residents to leave their homes to get to work, school and appointments.

In addition, the City cleared 900 kilometres of residential sidewalks during each snow-clearing event. This helped keep walking routes open and safe and made it easier for residents to access the services they needed throughout the winter.

The City delivered these new services while continuing to clear 5,700 lane kilometres of roads, 1,500 kilometres of priority sidewalks, 3,300 bus stops, 127 kilometres of roadside multi-use trails and 73 kilometres of bike lanes.

Leadership that strengthens Mississauga

The City is also proud to share that Helen Noehammer, Director of Works Operations and Maintenance, has won the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Top Public Works Leader of the Year award.

This honour recognizes Noehammer’s more than 30 years of leadership and contributions to transportation and municipal engineering. Following 20 years of service with another municipality, Helen joined the City of Mississauga in 2014 as the Director of Infrastructure Planning and Engineering, and in 2022 moved to become the Director of the Works Operations and Maintenance Division.

During her tenure with the City, Noehammer has championed many important city-building initiatives and strategies, including:

  • Implementation of the city-wide residential driveway windrow clearing program and residential sidewalk clearing program.
  • Introduction of the City’s Stormwater Charge, which is used to fund stormwater services and programs and to meet the increasing demand for stormwater management.
  • Development of the award-winning 2019 Transportation Master Plan and the City’s first Vision Zero Action Plan.

Her work on transportation and safety plans has influenced how the City’s roads and infrastructure are funded, managed, and improved. Noehammer consistently prioritizes listening to frontline staff and ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to deliver high-quality work.

This award recognizes her strong leadership and commitment to building a safer and more accessible city.

June 10, 2026
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City updates the Noise Control By-law to support live music

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Mississauga has updated the Noise Control By-law to provide more clarity and consistency for live music events.

City services | June 10, 2026

Mississauga is setting the stage for more live music events. Today, Council approved permanent changes to the Noise Control By-law that follow a successful pilot program that began in June 2023. The changes will provide more flexibility for live music events across the city as Mississauga continues working to be a “Music City.”

Live music supports the local economy while contributing to our communities. It creates jobs for performers, supports local businesses, attracts visitors and brings people together through Mississauga’s growing music scene.

The changes to the Noise Control By-law are meant to support those shared benefits. They allow for more live music events for both presenters while setting clear noise limits and hours for surrounding neighbourhoods.

Key changes include:

  • Expanding areas where live music is permitted in the city’s seven cultural districts.
  • Changing noise limits and permitted hours in each district to better support live music.
  • Updating the definition of ‘live music’ to include acoustic and amplified music and not recorded music playback.
  • Supporting Enforcement division through the introduction of set fines for non-compliance, subject to provincial approval.

These changes provide greater clarity and consistency for musicians, venues and event organizers. They also give residents more opportunities to enjoy live music in their communities.

The new Noise Control By-law makes Mississauga a national leader in building a regulatory environment where live music can thrive. This approach aligns with the City’s Music Strategy 2022–2026 and the findings of Hear and Now: The Impact of Live Music in Mississauga report.

As Canada’s live music sector continues to grow, Mississauga is well-positioned to take advantage of the benefits for our communities and our local economy.

The Live Music pilot

The City manages excessive and ongoing noise through the Noise Control By-law. In 2023, the by-law was updated to reflect the City’s growth, respond to resident concerns and improve enforcement.

The changes also introduced new challenges for live music venues and performers. In response, Council supported a pilot that allowed live music in specific areas and at set times. This three-year Noise Control By-law Live Music pilot launched in June 2023.

The pilot allowed live music at specific venues and times without requiring organizers to apply for an exemption. These were limited to three areas: the Lakeshore Corridor, the Streetsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Cooksville BIA. During the three-year pilot, live music accounted for less than 3 per cent of all noise complaints city-wide.

Public consultations were held in the pilot’s third year, from October 1 to December 2, 2025. The survey received 512 responses and showed strong resident support and recognition of the value of live music.

Key findings include:

  • 74 per cent of respondents supported expanding where live music is permitted beyond the original pilot areas.
  • 96 per cent supported live music at licensed bars and restaurants during business hours, within set noise limits.
  • Almost 86 per cent supported live music both indoors and outdoors at licensed venues, including patios and parks.
  • 67 per cent supported applying the same rules to temporary events, such as street festivals.
  • 81 per cent supported slightly higher noise limits for live music compared to other sources.

These findings informed Council’s decision to move to a permanent, clearer set of rules for live music.

Background

These changes support the City’s ongoing efforts to grow the live music sector. These efforts include the Music Strategy (2022-2026), Here and Now: The Impact of Live Music in Mississauga and the Live Music Grant. They also support broader City strategies, including the Future Directions 2024 Culture Plan, Path to Prosperity 2030 and Retail Strategy. Together, these initiatives increase opportunities for live music while supporting local talent, businesses and vibrant communities.

In 2023, Mississauga was named “Music City of the Year” by the Canadian Live Music Association and Canadian Music Week for its work to build a strong live music ecosystem.

June 10, 2026
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The Port Credit BIA is pleased to host Canada Day #INThePort Mississauga’s largest Canada Day street festival!

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Join us on July 1, 2026 for an unforgettable day of celebration featuring:
A 40′ Ferris Wheel
Amusement rides & games
Multiple live music stages and performances throughout the day
Taste of Port Credit food experiences
Street performers & live shows
Vendors and local businesses
Kids Zone activities
The return of the Canada Day Parade
A spectacular fireworks finale
Plus an exciting surprise you won’t want to miss!

Event Details

Canada Day Parade
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Road from Rosewood Avenue to Seneca Avenue

Street Festival
12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Fireworks Spectacular
starts at 10:15 p.m.

Get ready for an unforgettable show over the waterfront. For the best viewing experience, arrive early and check out our recommended viewing spots along the shoreline.
The street festival celebration will take place along Lakeshore Road from Stavebank Road to Hurontario Street, transforming Port Credit’s main street into a vibrant festival filled with live entertainment, family activities, food, shopping, and community spirit.
Please note that parking will not be available along Lakeshore Road or on side streets along Lakeshore during the event.

 Main Stage Lineup
12:00 p.m.: Left Turn Red
2:00 p.m.: Cory Hotline
4:00 p.m.: Pink Leather Jackets
6:00 p.m.: Marshall Dane
8:00 p.m.: Message from local dignitaries and PCBIA
8:15 p.m.: Suzie McNeil (Headline Performance)

O Canada: 10:00 p.m. with Patti Jannetta Baker

Port Credit Players Stage Lineup
1:00 p.m.: Chuck Jackson Trio
2:30 p.m.: Chuck Jackson Trio
4:00 p.m.: Chris Van Stan
5:30 p.m.: Chris Van Stan
7:00 p.m.: Kalia
8:30 p.m.: Kalia (Final Performance)

Rising Stars Stage Lineup
12:15 p.m.: Kalia
1:45 p.m.:. Kalia
3:15 p.m.: Alexander Quail
4:45 p.m.: Alexander Quail
6:15 p.m.: Kristen Prince
7:45 p.m.: Kristen Prince (Final Performance)

Best Places to Watch the Fireworks
Along Lakeshore Road at the street festival
Port Credit Lighthouse
Marina Park
J.J. Plaus Park
J.C. Saddington Park
St. Lawrence Park
Tall Oaks Park
Ben Machree Park
Waterside Inn
South-facing patios throughout Port Credit
Note: Fireworks will not be displayed at Port Credit Memorial Park. City of Mississauga Enforcement and Peel Police will be on-site as private fireworks will be prohibited and by-laws enforce

ROAD CLOSURES – CANADA DAY #INThePort
To accommodate the Canada Day Parade and Street Festival, the following road closures will be in effect on July 1, 2026:
Lakeshore Road
July 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. – July 2, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.
Stavebank Road to Hurontario Street
Lakeshore Road (Parade Route)
July 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Rosewood Avenue to Seneca Avenue
Queen Street East
July 1, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Seneca Avenue to Rosewood Avenue
Rosewood Avenue
July 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Queen Street East to Lakeshore Road
Canada Day Parade
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Road from Rosewood Avenue to Seneca Avenue

The Port Credit BIA recommends parking outside of the Port Credit core and walking into the event to help reduce traffic congestion before and after the celebrations.

Port o’ Potty Stations
Located at:
Stavebank Road South
Elizabeth Street North
Helen Street South

Parking Information
The Port Credit BIA recommends parking outside of the core of Port Credit to help reduce traffic congestion during and after the event.
Parking is available at the following locations:
Adamson Estate
850 Enola Ave, Mississauga, ON L5G 4B2
J.C. Saddington Park
53 Lake St, Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3
Brightwater Underground Parking
15 Mississauga Rd S, Mississauga, ON L5H 2H1
Port Credit Memorial Arena
40 Stavebank Rd, Mississauga, ON L5G 2T8
Marina Park
15 Front St S, Mississauga, ON L5H 2C5
Municipal Parking Lot #1
38 Front Street North
Municipal Parking Lot #3
18 Stavebank Road South
Municipal Parking Lot #4
3 Elmwood Avenue North
Municipal Parking Garage #5
80 Port Street
Municipal Parking Lot #7
5 Cayuga Avenue
Municipal Parking Lot #12
5 Hiawatha Parkway

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, walk, cycle, take transit, or park outside the event area and enjoy a short stroll into the festivities. Please note that parking will not be available along Lakeshore Road or within the road closure areas during Canada Day #INThePort.

More information: https://www.portcredit.com/maps-parking/

Thank you to our incredible partners for helping make Canada Day #INThePort possible:
City of Mississauga CFC Grant
Visit Mississauga, City of Mississauga
Port Credit Community Foundation

June 10, 2026
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Mississauga issues 2026 final property tax bills

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Save the payment due dates. Learn about tax rebates for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities. Switch to convenience with the pre-authorized tax payment plan.

City services | June 8, 2026

The City of Mississauga has sent out the 2026 final property tax bills and emails have been sent to those who have signed up for eBill. The Mayor’s residential and commercial tax newsletters are also included. This is the second of two tax bills sent to property owners annually. Mark your payment due dates and pay your bill on time to avoid late fees and interest.For residential properties, payments are due July 2, August 6 and September 3. For non-residential properties, payments are due August 6.

You can pay your bill in the following ways:

  • Through your bank’s online or telephone banking, or in person at a branch.
  • Automatic withdrawals if you are signed up for a pre-authorized tax payment plan.
  • Post-dated cheques dropped off at City Hall drop boxes.
  • You can mail post-dated cheques to Mississauga Taxes, PO Box 3040, Station A, Mississauga ON L5A 3S4.
  • Credit card payment through a third-party provider (fees may apply).

Why property tax payments matter

About one-third of every property tax dollar pays for 200 City services you rely on. This includes recreation programs, buses, libraries, spray pads, parks and roads maintenance, emergency response and more. The remaining two-thirds funds schools and regional services like housing, paramedics, police and public health. Learn more about the City’s Budget, including how much property taxes are collected and how it is spent.

Key dates and rebates

Property tax payment due dates are hard deadlines set by City Council. Even during events like a postal strike, you must still pay on time to avoid late fees. If you did not receive your bill, you can view it online on the View Property Tax Information section. You can see your installment amounts and account balances.

Tax rebates are available for low-income seniors (65+ years) and low-income persons with disabilities. To qualify, you must own your home, live in it for at least one year and meet other requirements. Apply by December 31 using the form on the Apply for a tax rebate page. More information about financial help for older adults is available online, including supports from the City, Region of Peel, provincial and federal governments.

Switch to convenience with automatic payments

Life gets busy. Keeping track of property tax bills, due dates and avoiding late fees can be a lot to manage. Try the Pre-authorized Tax Payment (PTP) plan for property taxes to be automatically withdrawn from your bank account. Payments can be made monthly or on regular installment due dates.

How does it work:

  • To sign up for the PTP plan, fill out and submit the online form. You can also download the form and submit it with a void cheque by e-mail to tax@mississauga.ca or in person at the Civic Centre drop boxes either outside to the right of the north entrance on Princess Royal Drive or inside on the ground floor near the Welcome Desk.
  • To be enrolled in the PTP plan, you must not have any overdue taxes.
  • If you move, remove an owner or buy a new property, you will need to complete a new PTP application form and cancel the old PTP plan.
  • To cancel your plan, simply notify the City, in writing, at least 15 business days before the next withdrawal.
  • Enrolment, cancellation and changes to the PTP plan must be completed separately for each property that you own.

For questions about your property taxes please call 311 or email tax@mississauga.ca.

Image showing a sample of a Final Tax Bill.

June 8, 2026
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Peel Region celebrates Seniors Month in June

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Peel Region’s interactive story map provides insight into the older adult population

BRAMPTON, ON (June 2, 2026) – Peel Region is proud to celebrate Seniors Month this June by recognizing older adults and the meaningful roles they play in the community.

This year’s Seniors Month theme is “Let’s Get Moving”, which promotes healthy aging for older adults across the province. Older adults can take steps to improve their health by getting active, eating healthy, and staying socially connected.

For more information and resources about this year’s Seniors Month theme, visit the Ontario government website.

Seniors in Peel

Peel’s older adult population is growing fast; in fact, seniors are the fastest growing age group in the region. Peel Region’s interactive Older Adult’s Story Map provides a comprehensive look into our diverse senior population, which already represent over 15% of Peel residents.

In order to meet the needs of our growing population, Peel Region continues to take bold, innovative steps to support healthy aging in line with our Seniors Services Strategic Plan.

Programs and services for seniors in Peel

Peel Region provides a range of integrated, specialized, and person-centred programs and services that support the well-being and quality of life of older adults and their caregivers:

  • Long Term Care: Peel Region operates 5 municipally owned Long Term Care (LTC) Centres that provide compassionate, respectful, and emotion-based care to individuals and their caregivers. Peel Region LTC Centres were among the first in Ontario to adopt the Butterfly Approach, an emotion-based model of care.
  • Adult Day Services: Adult Day Services (ADS) provide seniors with a place to go during the day to engage in activities and social interaction. ADS is offered at all Peel Region LTC Centres and at home through virtual programs. Peel Region’s ADS is the first community-based program in Canada to be certified under the Butterfly model.
  • Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor: The SHWV is a one-of-a-kind facility that combines a LTC Centre with a main-floor community service hub, which includes meeting rooms, green spaces, a hair salon, a café, and more.
  • Community Access to Long-Term Care (CALTC)/Thrive: The Thrive Program supports seniors who are waiting for long-term care, are eligible now, or may soon need it. The goal is to help them live safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible.
  • Respite care: Respite care offers short-term overnight stays for seniors that give their caregivers a break so they can attend to their own personal needs with the peace of mind that their loved ones are under the care of trained and compassionate staff.
  • Community paramedics: Peel Regional Paramedic Services community paramedics provide in-home care and assessments within the community. They are skilled in managing long-term health conditions and addressing issues that affect older adults.
  • TransHelp: Peel Region assists seniors and individuals with disabilities with door-to-door transportation. With our TransHelp fleet now at 65 buses, we continue to provide safe and reliable transportation for our elderly and at-risk population.
  • Housing and social support: Peel Region programs offer financial assistance and help people access safe, stable housing and other community supports.
  • Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program: The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program provides access to essential dental care for eligible low-income seniors 65 years or older.

 

For more information on Peel Region’s services and programs for seniors, visit peelregion.ca/health/seniors.

Municipal celebrations

Residents of all ages are encouraged to join in on Seniors Month celebrations, events, and activities being held in their community:

June 5, 2026
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Local entrepreneurs to pitch scale-ready businesses at IDEA Step-Up Showcase

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Join an exciting event where growing businesses pitch ideas to expert judges. The City will also award past winners for major milestones.

Business and innovation | June 4, 2026

Watch local businesses take the stage. They will pitch big ideas to win prizes totalling $20,000. IDEA Mississauga presents the IDEA Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase, “Momentum to Millions: Where ambition becomes acceleration” event on Thursday, June 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free to attend and is sponsored by the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance. Register in advance at ideamississauga.ca/events.

The IDEA Mississauga Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase event highlights a group of growing companies as they talk about their businesses, share how they have grown and compete in live pitches. Programs like this help businesses grow while they support them with funding, expert advice and a chance to test new ideas.

New this year – IDEA Innovation Awards

Select participants from past Step-Up Programs will receive the new IDEA Innovation Award for reaching key milestones since completion of the program. The award categories include:

  • IDEA Mississauga Investor’s Choice Founder Award, which will recognize a business that has successfully raised $1.5 million or more in funding. This business has shown they are strategic, they can attract investors and they can grow their business.
  • IDEA Mississauga High-Growth Venture Award will recognize a business that successfully reached a significant milestone of $1 million or more in yearly revenue, building a high-growth, investment-ready company.

​What

At the event on Thursday, June 11, IDEA Mississauga will present the IDEA Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase, “Momentum to Millions: Where ambition becomes acceleration” and present the IDEA Innovation Award to past participants.

The event will kick off with a networking reception, followed by a panel discussion, pitches and award presentations.

Who

The IDEA Mississauga team and dignitaries that include Ward 4 Councillor and Deputy Mayor John Kovac and Mississauga-Streetsville MPP Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business. The event brings together founders, investors, industry leaders and partners to spotlight innovation across life sciences, manufacturing and technology.

When

Thursday, June 11, 2026
4 to 6 p.m.

​Where

Living Arts Centre
4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga

Why it matters

Designed as both a showcase and a platform, the IDEA Step-Up Program Pitch and Showcase brings together founders, industry leaders and partners to spotlight innovation across life sciences, manufacturing and technology.

Since the Step-Up Program started in 2022, 33 companies have graduated and raised over $15 million, generating more than $8 million in revenue.

​If you are interested in discovering emerging companies and seeing firsthand how they are turning momentum into measurable growth, this event is for you.

June 4, 2026
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City partners with Equip Sport to bring free sports equipment to Mississauga parks

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This summer, residents can borrow sports equipment for free at select Mississauga parks to stay active. It’s another way the City is keeping Mississauga affordable for everyone.

City services | June 4, 2026

The City of Mississauga is partnering with Equip Sport to install 30 sports equipment lockers in parks across Mississauga. Through this no-cost pilot program, residents will now be able to borrow free sports equipment, including items like basketballs and soccer balls, to make it easier to enjoy the sports amenities in local City parks. The program supports health, inclusion and accessibility by helping reduce cost and equipment barriers for recreation and play.

The program is supported through funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart), a national charity focused on helping kids and youth access sport and play. In partnership with Equip Sport and local municipalities, Jumpstart is helping expand access to free sports equipment in public spaces across Canada. Mississauga joins a growing number of municipalities exploring the model to make sport and recreation more accessible close to home.

Select pilot park locations in Mississauga

To support equitable access, the City has selected locker locations to serve a wide range of communities and park users. Site selection considered accessibility and connectivity (including nearby transit and pedestrian routes), proximity to park amenities and opportunities to place lockers in higher-use areas where residents naturally gather to play. Units are designed to be easily relocated as needed to respond to changing park conditions or use. No additional costs for construction or adjustments to existing infrastructure are required.

Using the app and borrowing equipment

Residents access lockers through the Equip Sport mobile app. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and is compatible with iPhone and Android devices. Users must be 16 years old or older to access and return equipment. To set up an account, users provide basic information such their name and contact details (i.e. phone number and email address). There is no fee to download or use the app.

Users can report issues directly through the app. All theft, damage and repair costs are assumed by Equip Sport. If equipment is not returned, the email address associated with the session will no longer have access to the Equip Sport lockers.

Equipment is provided by Equip Sport sponsors and may include basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, discs and select fitness equipment. Available equipment will vary by location and is based on the amenities at each park.

The 12-month pilot program

The 12-month program will serve as a pilot and evaluation period to help guide future expansion, relocations or improvements based on community use. Equip Sport co-ordinates maintenance, equipment replacement and any required relocation through its local vendor.

The lockers will be installed at the following locations:

  • Applewood Heights (A & B)
  • Lake Aquitaine Park
  • Century City Park basketball
  • Courtneypark Athletic Fields basketball
  • Daniels Community Field
  • Erin Meadows basketball
  • Erin Meadows soccer
  • Fairwinds Park
  • Forestview Park
  • Four Winds Hollow Park
  • Garnetwood Park pickleball
  • Gulleden Park basketball
  • Gulleden Park pickleball
  • Huron Park
  • Iceland Teaching Garden basketball
  • Lakefront Promenade volleyball
  • Malton Village Park
  • McKechnie Woods
  • Mississauga Valley Park soccer
  • Mississauga Valley Park volleyball
  • Mississauga-Meadowvale Rotary Park
  • Paul Coffey Park
  • Pheasant Run Park
  • Red Oaks Park
  • Sgt. David Yakichuk Park
  • Spruce Park
  • Tobias Mason Park
  • Union Park
  • Woodland Park

Find a City park near you and learn more about how to borrow sports equipment in parks.

Quotes

“Providing equitable access to sports equipment at our parks makes it easier for people to get outside, get moving and enjoy our green spaces. With programs like Equip Sport, we can remove barriers and help more residents stay active and participate in recreation that is close to home. We’re hopeful the pilot is a success in the parks where lockers are installed, so we can look at expanding it in the future.”– Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Community Services

“We’re excited to join other Canadian municipalities taking part in this program. Whether it’s kicking a soccer ball around with friends at a local field, playing a 3-on-3 basketball game with neighbours near home or getting a group together for volleyball, this program helps connect people to the equipment they need to be active. It supports our goals for inclusion and accessibility by helping reduce the cost barrier to equipment.” – Nadia Paladino, Director, Parks, Forestry & Environment

About Equip Sport

Equip Sport, founded in 2021, is a Swiss-founded company whose mission is to reduce barriers to physical activity by enabling shared, on-demand access to sports equipment in public spaces. Equipment is housed in secure lockers that are unlocked by users through a free mobile app and returned after use so others can borrow it. The program is powered by and managed through local partners.

  

June 4, 2026
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