MISSISSAUGA, MAY 21, 2013 – The City of Mississauga is extending its participation in Earth Hour through the I Will If You Will (IWIYW) campaign by going beyond the hour and continuing to take action to protect the environment.
“I pledge to take the winner of Mississauga’s I Will If You Will challenge for a ride in my electric vehicle,” said Mayor Hazel McCallion. “I believe one of the best ways to encourage others to do their part for the environment is to set an example myself. Big and small, every action counts.”
As part of Mississauga’s IWIYW challenge, 500 residents are encouraged to register for the second phase of the Let Your Green Show (LYGS) campaign. At letyourgreenshow.ca you can pick a water-saving action, track your neighbourhood's environmental progress and get money saving rewards. Once 500 people accept the challenge (no later than by August 31, 2013), a winner will be chosen to ride with the Mayor in her electric vehicle.
“From installing a high efficiency showerhead to simply checking a home for leaks, the actions are small steps residents can take to reduce their water use and help the environment,” said Brenda Osborne, director, Environment. “It’s about taking every day actions to live greener lives.”
Participate to Win
Participants must be Mississauga residents to accept Mississauga’s IWIYW challenge and to be eligible to ride with the Mayor in her electric vehicle.
For more information about Mississauga’s I Will If You Will challenge, visit mississauga.ca/earthhour. To stay informed about Mississauga’s environmental initiatives and key events throughout the year, subscribe to the Mississauga Living Green blog located at mississauga.ca/livinggreen.
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 17, 2013, 9:36 AM by Office Administrator
Spotlight on Public Works
MISSISSAUGA, May 16, 2013 – This year, during National Public Works Week (NPWW), Mayor Hazel McCallion will switch on the City’s new energy efficient LED street lights for the first time during the annual Family Fun Day celebration on Saturday, May 25.
“Our Transportation and Works department takes pride in providing our residents with public works services that residents depend on daily,” said Martin Powell, commissioner, Transportation and Works Department. “Join us in celebrating National Public Works Week by learning more about the role of public works during our planned activities.”
Powell said NPWW is an opportunity to showcase public works in the City of Mississauga including new citywide street lighting, traffic signals, snow clearing, stormwater and the Phase 1 fall 2013 opening of our new transitway.
Mississauga’s NPWW Events – May 21-25
1.Family Fun Day and LED street lighting photo opportunity:
Where: Mississauga Celebration Square
When: Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Photo Opportunity: Join Mayor Hazel McCallion on May 25 at 11:30 a.m. as she “flicks the switch” on for our new LED streetlights for the first time.
What: See educational displays, demonstrations of heavy equipment, road design, and the spill response unit. Don’t miss a demonstration by the Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services Extrication Team at 1 p.m. Donate to Engineers Without Borders by purchasing a barbecued burger. Munch on some free popcorn and bring the kids to our bouncy castle.
2.Public tours at two Transportation and Works facilities:
Where: Engineering and Works Facility, 3185 Mavis Road, and City Centre Transit Terminal, 200 Rathburn Road West
When: Wednesday, May 22 - Friday, May 24, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at each
facility, each day.
3.Local student participation in NPWW:
Local schools are showing their creative side by taking part in the City’s catch basin design program where students design curbside storm drains, learn about how they work, and how they are connected to the quality of our drinking water.
For more information visit www.mississauga.ca/roads or contact Scott Holmes, maintenance project manager, Transportation and Works Department, at 905-615-3200, ext. 5894.
Twittercue: Join us Sat., May 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for Family Fun Day to celebrate National Public Works Week at Mississauga Celebration Square .
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 16, 2013, 9:48 AM by Office Administrator
Summer is Big at the Mississauga Celebration Square Kick-off Pep Rally
MISSISSAUGA, May 16, 2013 – Mississauga Celebration Square is kicking off the 2013 summer events season with a Summer Kickoff Pep Rally on Saturday, May 18.
What: Mississauga Celebration Square Summer Kickoff Pep Rally
·Performances from PC Superdogs, tumblers, marching bands and more.
·Enjoy a delicious lineup of gourmet food trucks from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
When:Saturday, May 18, 2013
Noon - 2 p.m.
Where: Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C1
Cost: Free
This event is weather dependent and subject to cancellation.
The 2013 summer events season will consist of a variety of events from May to September, including:
·ON Screen Movie Nights (kicking off May 23)
·Fresh Air Fitness classes (kicking off June 5)
·Live ON Stage concerts (kicking off June 21)
·Amphitheatre Unplugged live performances (kicking off July 3)
For a full listing of events at Mississauga Celebration Square, visit mississaugacelebrationsquare.ca. For news and updates, ‘like’ Mississauga Celebration Square on Facebook and follow @mcsevents on Twitter.
Located outside of Mississauga Civic Centre in the downtown, Mississauga Celebration Square is a vibrant, state-of-the-art multi-media event destination. The Square is host to a dynamic lineup of year-round, free outdoor events and festivals that showcase arts, cultural diversity and entertainment.
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 15, 2013, 9:36 AM by Office Administrator
Ward Rides Are Here Again!
Residents Invited to Explore their Communities by Bike
MISSISSAUGA, May 15, 2013 – This Thursday, May 16, residents are invited to ride their bikes and explore Ward 3 with their Councillor Chris Fonseca and members of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC). This is the first Ward Ride of the season.
Media are invited to attend this early evening event.
Photo Opportunity:
What: The 2013 Ward Rides series features casual community rides in each ward almost every week during the spring and summer. This series is designed to encourage residents to get on their bikes and explore many cycling routes in their neighbourhoods, week by week. Suitable for families - all are welcome.
Who: Chris Fonseca, Councillor, Ward 3
Citizen members of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee (MCAC) and local residents
Where: The 13.3 kilometre community ride of Ward 3 begins and ends at Rockwood Mall at the south east corner of Dixie Road and Rathburn Road.
Address: Rockwood Mall
4141 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ont.
Future rides are scheduled for May 23 and 30, weekly in June, and throughout July, August and September. Visit www.mississaugacycling.ca/ward-rides for a detailed list of all dates, times and routes of the 2013 Ward Rides.
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 15, 2013, 9:32 AM by Office Administrator
Scholars’ Green Official Opening Ceremony
MISSISSAUGA, May 15, 2013 – The Mayor, members of City Council, and Sheridan College are pleased to announce the official opening of Scholars’ Green, a new community park in downtown Mississauga.
What: The official opening ceremony, hosted by the Mayor, members of Council, and Sheridan College will begin at 6 p.m.
Following the ceremony, programming will include:
•Central Library story time
•Peel Regional Police – bike and cruiser display
•Animal Services display
•MiWay bus and display
Who: Mayor Hazel McCallion C.M., LL.D. and Members of Council
Commissioner Paul Mitcham, Community Services
Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6-8 p.m.
Official Ceremony begins at 6 p.m.
Where: Scholars’ Green, 275 Prince of Wales Drive
(northeast corner of Living Arts Drive & Square One Drive)
Photo Opportunity - Playing Chess
-Mayor McCallion will face off against Jeff Zabudsky
-Paul Mitcham will battle against Councillor Dale
Background
Located adjacent to the Sheridan College Campus is Scholars’ Green, a public park that brings the college and community together in the heart of the City. The park’s unique features offer a place for creative thought and respite, complementary to the learning environment of the educational institution.
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and 54,000 businesses, including 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 13, 2013, 9:19 AM by Office Administrator
Mississauga Shark Fin By-law Repealed
MISSISSAUGA, May 10, 2013 – At this week’s City Council meeting, the City of Mississauga’s Shark Fin By-law 0268-2011 was repealed and is no longer in effect.
The repeal of the by-law follows astaff and Council review of an Ontario Superior Court decision involving a similar by-law enacted in the City of Toronto, which determined this type of by-law does not have a legitimate municipal purpose.
Council reaffirmed its concern about illegal and inhumane shark finning practices and with the potential extinction of several species of sharks as a result.
Background:
The City of Mississauga’s by-law to prohibit the possession, sale, trade, and distribution of shark fins or derivative products was approved by Council in October 2011 and came into effect on June 30, 2012.
In 2011, Council asked staff to prepare a motion to request the federal government to enact legislation to prohibit the import of shark fins and shark fin products into Canada, and that the City of Mississauga request other municipalities to join the lobbying of the federal government to take necessary actions for a ban on shark finning.
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 9, 2013, 11:48 AM by Office Administrator
Light Rail Transit Display Vehicle Makes a Stop at
Mississauga Celebration Square
MISSISSAUGA, May 8, 2013 – A light rail transit display vehicle from Metrolinx will be at Mississauga Celebration Square from May 10 to May 14 for residents to get a close-up look at the type of vehicle that could be used on the Hurontario-Main corridor.
Photo Opportunity:
When:
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 9:30 a.m.
What:
Members of Council and the Hurontario-Main LRT Project Team
Light Rail Transit display vehicle
Where:
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
The project team will also be available during the weekend (and at the public information centre on May 14 from 3 to 8 p.m.) to answer questions from the public:
Saturday, May 11 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 12 – 12 to 4 p.m.
Hurontario-Main LRT Project
The City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton have a vision for a vibrant Hurontario-Main corridor from the Lakeshore in Port Credit to downtown Brampton. In 2011, the cities’ Master Plan concluded that Light Rail Transit (LRT) is the preferred form of transit along the Hurontario-Main corridor. An LRT system, providing key transportation connections to the cities, both north/south and with the GO Transit system, has been identified as a catalyst for sustainable, well-managed growth. The Hurontario-Main LRT Project is now in the Preliminary Design and Transit Project Assessment (TPAP) Phase, which includes design and technical studies supported by extensive stakeholder and public consultations.
City of Mississauga
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 8, 2013, 8:43 AM by Office Administrator
EpiPens Available on all Mississauga Fire Trucks
Mississauga, May 8, 2013 – Today during City Council, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services announced that all fire trucks operating in Mississauga will carry EpiPens and firefighters are authorized to provide assistance to anyone that requires it.
“Our firefighters are generally first on scene when there’s been a 911 call so having EpiPens available on the fire trucks makes good sense,” said Mississauga fire chief, John McDougall. “Training for our firefighters began in February and I’m pleased to say that all crews have now been trained.”
“Those suffering from an anaphylactic medical emergency used to have to wait for the ambulance to arrive,” said Debbie Bruce, co-director, Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative. “When a person is suffering, seconds count so we are thrilled to be working with Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services and Peel Region to bring awareness to anaphylaxis with the introduction of this initiative.”
According to Bruce, during an anaphylactic reaction, an allergic reaction occurs in all parts of the body simultaneously. The reaction can be so severe that it can cause allergic shock and can result in death. Administering epinephrine immediately is key to a positive outcome.
Epinephrine must be injected immediately and the person transported to the hospital, according to Bruce. When used correctly, an EpiPen administers epinephrine which can buy the sufferer enough time to reach the nearest emergency facility for continued treatment and observation.Administering epinephrine immediately is key to a positive outcome.
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
posted May 7, 2013, 11:46 AM by Office Administrator
Hurontario-Main LRT Project Public Information Centres
Provide Your Input
MISSISSAUGA, May 7, 2013 - The Cities of Mississauga and Brampton are inviting the community to attend Public Information Centres (PICs) on May 14 and 15, to get updates and offer feedback on the Hurontario-Main Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project. These are the second PICs scheduled and will build on the design outcomes from the first PIC. The information collected will provide further recommendations for the LRT preferred alignment, LRT stop locations and the complete system and its integration. These meetings will feature display boards and handouts regarding various aspects of the LRT project. Project team members will also be on hand to answer questions.
The second PICs have been scheduled as follows:
Community
Date
Time
Location
Mississauga
Tuesday, May 14
3 – 8 p.m.
The Great Hall Mississauga Civic Centre 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Brampton
Wednesday, May 15
3 – 8 p.m.
Peel Art Gallery Museum
and Archives – (PAMA)
9 Wellington St E, Brampton
(Additional parking available at City Hall and John
Street parking garage).
Hurontario-Main LRT Project
The City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton have a vision for a vibrant Hurontario-Main corridor from the Lakeshore in Port Credit to downtown Brampton. In 2011, the cities’ Master Plan concluded that Light Rail Transit (LRT) is the preferred form of transit along the Hurontario-Main corridor. An LRT system, providing key transportation connections to the cities, both north/south and with the GO Transit system, has been identified as a catalyst for sustainable, well-managed growth. The Hurontario-Main LRT Project is now in the Preliminary Design and Transit Project Assessment (TPAP) Phase, which includes design and technical studies supported by extensive stakeholder and public consultations.
City of Mississauga
As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.
City of Brampton
The 9th largest city in Canada, Brampton has a successful, well-diversified economy and is home to more than 8,000 businesses. The City continues to retain a Triple ‘A’ credit rating by Standard & Poor’s, reflecting its successful economy and debt-free position. Brampton celebrates its diverse population that represents people
from more than 175 distinct ethnic backgrounds who speak more than 70 different languages. Offering more than 6,000 acres of parkland, Brampton takes pride in being known as the Flower City of Canada. Brampton has been designated since 2007 as an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization. For more information visit www.brampton.ca
