LATEST NEWS 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the adventure play land opening has been delayed. Safety concerns continue as staff await final inspection results. Please do not enter the enclosed and locked site as it is UNSAFE to do so. Your patience is appreciated.

You’re invited to join Cllr. Reid, City Parks staff and special exhibitors on Sunday July 6 from 9 am – 1 pm for the Official opening of the Adventure Playland at Lake Aquitaine. Enjoy the NEW playground, play fun games and win cool Ward 9 swag, receive education from our special exhibitors and FREE Ice cream starting at 11 am, while supplies last, courtesy of Cllr. Reid.

Special Parking: Avoid use of Meadowvale Community Centre if possible
ONLY ON SUNDAY JULY 6 from 9 am – 1 pm
Special parking accommodations have been arranged for Sunday July 6, 2025 from 9 am – 1 pm, on Montevideo Road and Barrisdale Drive. Parking Enforcement Officers will only enforce if they observe or receive any safety-related offences in the area such as corner restrictions, block driveways, etc. Prohibited parking relief will be permitted on both sides of Montevideo Road between Battleford Road and Aquitaine Ave, including both sides of Barrisdale Drive, as outlined in photo.

The City of Mississauga is updating its Cycling Master Plan and they want your input! Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just getting started, your feedback will help improve how they plan, design, and build cycling infrastructure city-wide.

How to get involved

Attend a Public Information Centre (PIC):
In-Person: Tuesday, June 17, 6–8pm at Mississauga Civic Centre, Great Hall
Virtual: Thursday, June 19, 6–8pm – Register at mississauga.ca/cyclingfeedback

Drop by a Pop-Up PIC:
June 25: Meadowvale Community Centre (12–8pm)

Complete the Survey (available until July 6):
mississauga.ca/cyclingfeedback

You are invited to join Peel Regional Police, Peel Crime Stoppers, Safe City Mississauga, Mississauga Corporate Services and I on Mon. July 14 to discuss crime and safety in W9. The meeting will be held at Meadowvale Community Centre – Youth Seniors Room (lower level) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

🌟 CALLING ALL AFRO-CANADIAN YOUTH (Ages 16-24)! 🌟

Ready to make a real difference while earning your community service hours? Join Ubuntu Legacy Community Care’s “Bridging the Gap” Intergenerational Technology Workshop program!

What You’ll Do: 📱 Teach seniors essential tech skills at our local library 🤝 Build meaningful connections across generations 💡 Share your digital knowledge while learning life wisdom 🛡️ Help combat online scams and promote digital safety

What You’ll Gain: ✅ Official community service hours documentation ✅ Leadership and mentoring experience ✅ Cultural connection within the Afro-Canadian community ✅ Skills in teaching and communication ✅ Letters of recommendation for future opportunities

Program Highlights: 🎯 Flexible scheduling to fit your availability 🎯 Training and support provided 🎯 Safe library environment in Mississauga/Peel Region 🎯 Opportunity to bridge the digital divide in our community

Why This Matters: Our seniors have incredible wisdom and stories to share, but many struggle with technology that keeps them connected to family and community. Your tech skills can transform their daily lives while they share invaluable life experiences with you.

Discover the Fun of Hockey in Meadowvale!
Ages 4–17 | No Experience Necessary | September–March
Looking for an exciting way to keep your kids active, healthy, and having fun this fall and winter? Join Meadowvale Minor Hockey! Open to boys and girls aged 4 to 17, their program welcomes all skill levels—no skating or hockey experience required. All practices take place at Meadowvale Four Rinks and games are within Mississauga. Hockey runs from September through March. Their coaches provide a supportive, fun-first environment where kids can grow their skills both on and off the ice. Meadowvale Hockey is offering FREE equipment starter kits for any new to hockey participants who were born in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 or 2021 (limited sizes and quantities).
Hockey is more than just a sport—it’s a powerful way for kids to build strength, agility, and endurance while making lifelong friends. As they learn the game, they’ll also learn teamwork, discipline, and how to make smart, strategic decisions under pressure.
Whether your child dreams of scoring goals or just wants to try something new, Meadowvale Hockey is the place to start.

On-the-Go Cancer Screening in Your Community
Mississauga Health is hitting the road with a brand-new Mobile Cancer Screening Bus to bring cancer screening services to where people live, work, and celebrate. In partnership with Carefirst Ontario, the bus will offer onsite cervical and colorectal cancer screenings at local events and festivals across the region – including the upcoming Living with Wellness Festival and Cooksville Community Festival.

Volunteer Opportunity: Civics 4 Kids Volunteer at Safe City Mississauga. Deadline to apply: June 13. Seeking motivated youth ages 10-14, to distribute Civics 4 Kids! workbooks within the community and learn the value of volunteering in their city. This summer volunteer opportunity involves engaging with Mississauga residents and local youth at popular Mississauga events in the Square One area over a 9-week period. This position is ideal for someone who is personable and passionate about Mississauga.

The Mayor’s 2025 tax newsletter is being sent by Canada Post this week (May 20, 2025). In the event a potential Canada Post strike interrupts service, you can view the online version via the link below.

FYI: Notification of herbicide application and prescribed grazing for the control of invasive plants work taking place 

Invasive species control using herbicide
Herbicide application to control Phragmites (Common Reed) in natural areas at Totoredaca Park that will occur between the end of July and mid September. Contractors working on behalf of the City, Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, will be applying RoundUp WeatherPRO (Glyphosate) directly to the plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area.

Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed within 4 weeks, but the timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.

Prescribed grazing
Invasive species will also be controlled through the use of goats and prescribed grazing. The grazing is estimated to occur at Totoredaca June 23rd- 27th but dates may be extended depending on weather and project progress. A second graze may be planned later in the summer at each site between August and September.

The City will be supplying the goats and will always have a staff member on site to supervise the goats. This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.

Awarded Contractor: Esposito Bros. Construction Ltd.
Scheduled start date: June 27, 2025
Scheduled completion date: August 29, 2025

Construction Activity and Traffic control: Traffic signage will be posted on site. Closure of one lane in each direction may be applied when needed.
Communication outreach: The detailed construction notice (click below) will be delivered to the community shortly. 

Youth and Seniors Ride Free with PRESTO
Starting July 1, to support affordability and enhance transit accessibility, children ages 6 to 12 will ride free with a PRESTO card set to the child fare type, while older adults ages 65 and up will ride free with a PRESTO card set to the senior fare type. Customers can add a free digital PRESTO card to Apple or Google Wallet, or purchase a physical PRESTO card for $4. To set the child or senior fare type — on either a physical or digital card — visit a customer service outlet listed below:
• City Centre Transit Terminal fares booth
• Select Shoppers Drug Mart locations
• GO Transit stations and terminals
• TTC subway stations
• Mississauga Community Centres

When boarding, seniors must tap their PRESTO card set to the senior fare type to receive the free fare, otherwise, they will need to pay the $1 cash fare. Through Ontario’s One Fare Program, MiWay riders can transfer for free to the TTC, GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, or York Region Transit, making travel across the region easier. To transfer for free, customers must use the same fare payment method — PRESTO card or open payment — each time they board a bus during their travel.

Upcoming Renovations at Fire Station 111
Construction at Fire Station 111 is scheduled to begin in August 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-2026. Originally built in 1983, Fire Station 111 will undergo extensive renovations, including a building addition and a range of modern upgrades:

• Gender-neutral washroom and change room facilities
• Separate and ventilated bunker gear and laundry rooms
• Accessibility improvements and full building code compliance
• Interior renovations, including updated kitchen, dining, dormitory, and gym areas
• New backup power generator
• Capacity to accommodate two crews and two apparatus
• Infrastructure to support future electric fire vehicles
• Energy efficiency upgrades, including improved HVAC systems, windows, doors, and insulation

During construction, one fire apparatus and crew will remain on-site in temporary accommodations. The second apparatus and crew will be temporarily relocated to the newly renovated Fire Station 108, located at 2267 Britannia Road. This arrangement will ensure that emergency response services remain fully operational and uninterrupted throughout the renovation period.

On April 28, 2025, a report came to Planning and Development Committee. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting to voice their concerns. Mayor and Council supported staff’s recommendation to receive the report. Staff have been directed to report back to Planning and Development Committee within 120 days to allow the applicant to resubmit in order to resolve the outstanding development issues identified in the report.

Stay tuned to Ward9.ca and my e-newsletter for future updates. In the meantime, should you wish to register your feedback please contact:
Jennifer Renaud-Nicholson, Planner at jennifer.renaud-nicholson@mississauga.ca

Report from April 28, 2025 PDC:

PDC-0011-2025
1. That the report dated April 9, 2025, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building
regarding the official plan amendment and rezoning applications at 5100 Erin Mills
Parkway (Block 1 of the Erin Mills Town Centre) to permit a multi-phased development
consisting of eight apartment buildings comprising nine towers with building heights
ranging from 20 to 44 storeys, an open space and public park with a total of 3,162
residential units, under File OZ/OPA 24-15 W9, be received for information.
2. That Planning and Building staff report back to Planning and Development Committee
prior to the earlier of 120 days from April 28, 2025, or following a resubmission filed by
the applicant that adequately addresses all the issues identified in this report.
3. That twenty-four (24) oral submissions were received.

Posting update: May 9, 2025.

The City has a regular seasonal park grass maintenance schedule.

But if you note grass needing cutting, please report it.

Loads of Care program for the unhoused
In partnership with Ward 9 Faith Leaders, the Open Window Hub, local W9 laundromats, Peel Poverty Action Group and myself, LOADS of CARE provides the unhoused with a free laundry pass. Those in need can collect the passes from the Open Window Hub. If you wish to donate to this program, visit Meadowvale Community Church’s donation page. From there, scroll down to Loads of Care to give. Tithe.ly automatically itemizes all the giving and tax receipts are available. I’d like to thank our partners for making this important initiative available to our unhoused. Together, we are working to make Ward 9 better every day.

Coming soon: Time of Day School Zone Speed Limits
Council has directed staff to revise the existing speed limits in school zones located in local neighbourhoods to time-of-day speed limits. Mississauga currently has 199 school zones on local roads where the speed limit is 30 km/h. Under the new amendments, the speed limit will remain 30 km/h from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday to Friday. Outside of these times, the speed limit will be 40 km/h. Work has begun on these changes, and will continue through 2025 and be completed by early 2026. For now, the following roadways located in Ward 9 are scheduled for change:

• Gananoque Drive – between Glen Erin Drive and Montevideo Road.

• Shelter Bay Road – between Saint Malo Circle (north intersection) and Glen Erin Dr.

• Edenwood Drive – between Glen Aquitaine Avenue and Battleford Road.

• Miller’s Grove – between Switzer Gate and a point 30 metres south of McCarron Crescent (south intersection).

Lower speeds are proven to reduce the severity of injuries. Additionally, slower vehicles can stop faster and avoid collisions more easily. Those hit by a vehicle going 50 km/h have a 15% chance of surviving an impact. If the vehicle is going 30 km/h or slower, the chance of surviving an impact jumps to 90%. Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act defines the default speed limit for roads as 50 km/h, unless otherwise posted.

Open Window Hub is a resource and information centre designed to support and empower individuals and

families who are unhoused and/or experiencing mental health issues within the City of Mississauga.

#DYK help for the homeless is available at Erin Meadows and MCC? Services and resources

are offered to support at-risk and unhoused individuals including shower access and the Region of Peel Street Helpline.

FYI: The RoadWatch program encourages citizens to help and report dangerous and aggressive driving? If you witness an incident of dangerous or aggressive driving report it:

There are a number of ways you can reach out to Toronto Pearson and learn more about aircraft noise issues, including:

• Phone: Call 416-247-7682 to ask questions or share concerns.
• Online Flight Tracking Tool (WebTrak): Track flights in real-time and see noise levels in your area.
• Insightful Online Portal: This easy-to-use online resource allows you to access information about noise management and learn more about aircraft operations.
• Noise Complaint Form: Submit up to 50 noise complaints simultaneously via the online form.

As part of their ongoing efforts to improve services, the GTAA has updated their noise complaint form to enhance system security and efficiency. These updates include:
• Email Requirement: Residents must now provide an email address, name, and address when submitting a complaint.
• CAPTCHA: A CAPTCHA feature has been added to protect our data and reduce the risk of a cybersecurity incident while verifying that individuals make submissions.
These changes will help us continue responding to residents’ concerns promptly and securely.

From August 17 to 18, our city saw varying amounts of rainfall from 6.2 mm up to as much as 170 mm in some areas – leading to high water levels and major disruptions on roads, creeks, and highways. This only serves to show the unpredictability of these types of storms and range of impacts our city can see.

This is what’s called a “100-year storm”. Unfortunately, we had another 100-year storm on July 16th and many will recall the storm in July 2013, as well.

We are taking stormwater management seriously. In 2024, we have allocated $33.7 million for stormwater improvements, focusing on projects along Cooksville Creek, Etobicoke Creek, and erosion control initiatives. Since 2016, we have invested over $231.5 million in stormwater infrastructure. Our 10-year plan includes an additional $340 million for ongoing upgrades and maintenance to enhance our resilience against future storms. And, we remain committed to continued investments in further enhancing our stormwater infrastructure to withstand future weather events like this one. These investments include stormwater ponds, new pipes in the ground, and repairs to creek and river banks to prevent erosion.

As your Councillor, I am working closely with my colleagues to urge the province to activate the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program.

We are asking those whose property was impacted by the recent rain event this weekend, to please contact 311 to provide your name and address. This information will be shared with the Government of Ontario to support our efforts in urging them to activate their DRAO program for Mississauga.

Additionally, please be sure to document any damage with photos or videos and inform your insurance provider as soon as possible.

Flooding on your property
If your home or basement has flooded and you’re in immediate danger or require assistance, call 911.
• If you’ve suffered damages due to a basement flood, call 311. The City creates a record documenting these type of calls.
• If you think there’s a problem with your sanitary sewer pipe, you can request emergency help with a sewer backup.
• Call 311 if your property was impacted by the rain event that occurred over the weekend. The data collected aims to help the Government of Ontario decide on the activation of their Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program.
• Record the details of the flood damage by taking photos or videos. Register the amount of damage to your home with your insurance provider immediately.
• Don’t attempt to shut off electricity if any water is present. Leave your home immediately and don’t return until authorities confirm it’s safe to do so.
• After you have evacuated your home or if water has risen above your electrical outlets, baseboards or furnace, call Alectra at 1-833-253-2872 to report it.

Reminder: Be safe out there on our shared trails and park paths

Head outside and enjoy Mississauga’s 500-kilometre network of multi-use trails, park pathways, bike lanes and signed bike routes. The City’s system of shared paths and trails is expansive and allows you to see Mississauga landmarks and more of the city.

Before heading out for a ride, don’t forget to brush up on safety, rules and etiquette.

For safety, rules and etiquette before you ride, visit link below.

The success of crime prevention initiatives depends on your support and involvement. For just $25, your much needed contribution will help sustain the crime prevention programs provided by Safe City Mississauga. Join me in supporting our community. Donate today!

I join the Ward 9 Senior’s community in their concerns in the rise in scams, fraud and personal safety. Please visit Ward9.ca to collect important tips to keep you and our community safe.

Become part of the Meadowvale Business Community today! MBA opens the door to a wealth of opportunities designed to elevate your business to new heights. Through dynamic networking events, you’ll forge meaningful connections with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals, fostering collaborations that can lead to mutual success. Fore more, visit link below.

Many of you have been asking me, what is the City of Mississauga doing to address the affordable housing crisis? Mississauga adopted its affordable housing strategy – Making Room for the Middle – in 2017 to help provide housing that is affordable for all. At the time, the City was one of the first municipalities in Canada to develop a housing strategy focused on middle-income earners. As of 2023, almost 90% of the strategy’s 40 actions have been completed, are ongoing or underway. 

In 2022, the Province of Ontario passed two major housing bills that have implications for the City’s efforts to deliver affordable housing. While the new legislation aims to increase housing supply, neither bill guarantees that housing will become more affordable. The City is committed to helping the Province increase supply while continuing to focus on – and advocate for – ways to make housing more affordable. 

In recent weeks, many of you have approached me to ask, “How can I help?” Write, call or visit your MPP today to lend your voice to this crisis. To find out who your MPP is, click on the link below.

To learn about the city’s Affordable Housing Strategy, click below.

Next-Steps Employment Centre – Meadowvale

Free employment support and resource centre in Greater Toronto Area

If you are a job seeker in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan or surrounding cities, Next-Steps Employment Centres can help you secure employment – for free.

Please view our Job Listings for current career and employment opportunities through our employer partners.

Take advantage of our free services or to fill out our contact form and someone from our team will get in touch with you.

We help Ontario residents, including newcomers, with:

• Job matching with reputable employers
• Job search support
• Help develop your resume and cover letter
• Improving your interview skills
• Career exploration
• Job placement supports
• Skills development and training
• Applying to Better Jobs Ontario

Registration is required to access our services. Individuals must meet eligibility criteria, including unemployment or underemployment, to register.