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You’re invited to join Community and Animal Services, Peel Paramedics, ChainLink Disc Golf, the GTAA street team and I on Friday May 16 from 10 am to noon at Lake Aquitaine Park for a round of Disc Golf.

A FREE event for families. You will have the opportunity to lean how to play Disc Golf and complete the 5-hole course. Win free discs and other cool swag. Learn about animal and parks safety, life saving tips from our Peel Paramedics team and gain fun facts about Pearson Airport and swag from the Greater Toronto Airport Street Team.

In advance of your visit, I encourage you to download the FREE UDisc App. The App for Disc Golfers. Discover over 16,000 courses worldwide, keep score with friends, track throws and round statistics, find and follow events, and much.

Date: Fri. May 16, 2025
Time: 10 am – noon
Location: Lake Aquitaine Park

What is it?
In fall 2024, the City completed the installation of a 5-hole disc golf course in Lake Aquitaine Park. Disc golf is a sport where players throw discs into disc baskets. It can be played alone or in groups. Like golf, players must aim to get their discs into the basket in the fewest throws possible from a designated tee area. The disc golf course was designed for beginners and families.

NOTE: SPECIAL EVENT PARKING

Due to over-demand parking at Meadowvale Community Centre, special Parking accommodations have been made during this event in order to avoid parking at Meadowvale Community Centre. If you are able, please walk to the event, or park away from the community centre.

On Friday, May 16, 2025 from 9 am – 1 pm, prohibited parking relief will be permitted on both sides of Montevideo between Battleford Rd and Aquitaine Ave including both sides of Barrisdale Dr. Below is an image of the area, highlighted in green where vehicles are permitted to park until 1 pm on Friday May 16. 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 and block driveways etc.

You are invited to join Active Transport staff and I on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 for a public information session about the Cycling Infrastructure Study: Aquitaine, Argentia and Millcreek (Ward 9). The interim project had been installed on Aquitaine Avenue, from Tenth Line West to Millcreek Drive. The road was changed from four lanes to three lanes, to help increase the comfort, accessibility and safety for all road users, including cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Meadowvale Community Centre – Youth/seniors room (lower level)

For more information about this project or to voice your comments, please email Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Coordinator, at Jaqueline.hunter@mississauga.ca

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

Posting update: April 29, 2025.

The City has a regular seasonal park grass maintenance schedule. But if you note grass needing cutting, please report it.

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.

The city’s our annual Spring Clean-up Program is getting underway on the City’s roads, sidewalks and boulevards. The program includes the following activities:

Snow Plow Sod Damage Inspection and Repair
Sod damage caused by trucks and sidewalk plows is commonly reported at this time of year. Sod can be damaged by equipment throughout the winter if the ground has not frozen or if grass has grown over the edges of the sidewalk. Sod damage caused by contractors is repaired at no additional cost to the City. Residents can report snow plow sod damage by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a service request online. The area will be noted and inspected to determine if sod replacement or re-seeding is required. Repairs typically take place from May-June and September-October because of the cooler temperatures.

Pothole Repair
Potholes are identified proactively through regular patrolling of City roads. Staff take advantage of milder weather to address pothole damage early in the season whenever possible. Residents can report potholes by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online. The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be completed on a priority basis as a part of our regular maintenance schedule.

Sidewalk Inspection and Repair
Each year, we hire college and university engineering students to inspect our sidewalk network. Starting in May, these staff will walk every city owned sidewalk in the City and record deficiencies. Residents can also report sidewalk damage by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online. The area will be inspected within three business days and made safe. If additional repairs are required, they will be scheduled based on priority, and less severe defects may take more than 24 months to be completed.

Litter Clean-up
Crews are responding to requests to clear debris and litter on the road allowance. Residents can report litter or dumping on the road allowance by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.
Residents should call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-800-268-4686 to report litter on the QEW or 400 series highways and ramps.

Catch Basin Debris Clean-up
Crews have also begun to clear surface debris from catch basin grates to ensure stormwater can flow freely. Residents can report any build-up of debris, such as leaves, by calling 3-1-1.
Priority Stormwater Inlet and Outlet Inspection and Clearing
All priority stormwater inlets and outlets will be inspected and cleared to ensure our stormwater system is operating at full capacity. These inlets and outlets will be inspected on a monthly basis.

Street Sweeping and Boulevard/Island Flushing

Our annual Spring Street Sweeping Program is expected to begin in April, weather permitting.

Illegal Sign Removal
Illegal signs are collected regularly as a part of routine work. Residents can also report illegal signs or stickers at any time by calling 3-1-1 or submitting a request online.
Our next city-wide illegal sign blitz is scheduled for May. Dedicated crews will focus on arterial and major collector roads first and will move into collector roads if time permits.

Construction is set to resume on March 31st with the installation of new playground equipment. Following installation, contractors will complete the installation of the rubber safety surface and site finishes, which will occur once the weather consistently stays above 10°C overnight, as this is necessary for proper rubber installation. Staff anticipate the playground will be completed by the end of May, weather permitting. Please stay tuned to Ward9.ca for grand opening event plans.

PRP Launch of Youth Engagement Strategy
Peel Regional Police launched a progressive and forward-thinking strategy that is aimed at shaping the service’s future engagement with youth, parents/guardians and community partners who serve youth. The Youth Engagement Strategy will be carried out in consultation with community partners and youth over the coming years. This will include the creation of specific initiatives, such as establishing a youth mentorship program, providing training opportunities for PRP members to better engage with youth, and strengthening support to youth affected by hate and bias.

FYI: Increase to parking fines
Effective April 1, 2025, fines will increase for 76 parking offences in Mississauga. Mississauga City Council approved updates to the City’s Traffic By-Law and Administrative Penalty By-law, following approval of a staff report on February 5, 2025. By increasing fines, the City aims to encourage better compliance with parking regulations and prevent safety risks caused by illegally parked and stopped vehicles. Since 2021, the City has experienced a significant increase in parking service requests and penalties issued, with numbers continuing to trend upwards. In 2024, the City received 182,096 service requests and issued 208,433 penalties. Compared to 2021, this is a 75 per cent increase in service requests and a 60 per cent increase in issued penalties.

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.

Canada is facing threats from the United States about placing tariffs on Canadian goods, with the United States announcing plans to implement a 25% tariff on all Canadian aluminium and steel products starting March 12, 2025. There are also ongoing discussions about the potential for additional tariffs to be implemented soon after. In response, Canadian governments at all levels, including the City of Mississauga, are encouraging everyone to come together and put Canada first. Buying Canadian where possible and supporting local businesses keeps our country strong and united against these external threats.

Have your Say!
Get engaged! Share your thoughts on projects that will shape Mississauga’s future. Your ideas and opinions on the projects that are transforming and shaping Mississauga’s future are important to us. We want to hear your thoughts on:

• Places of worship
• Fireworks By-law review
• Renoviction By-law development
• MiWay Five Plus: Shaping the Future of Transit
• Imagine Mississauga: Your Voice, Our Future

Low-income seniors (65+ years) or low-income persons with disabilities who own and live in their own home for at least one year and meet required criteria can apply for a tax rebate on their annual property tax. Visit the following links at the City, Region and Ontario Government to learn more and apply.

Did you know Alectra offers Payment Assistance programs and support if your payments are overdue? To learn about or apply for their Flexible Payment Arrangements, Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) or Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP), visit the link below.

2025 Community Hours Dates – Let’s meet

I want to hear from you, so let’s get together throughout 2025 for an informal one on one conversation during W9 Community Hours. W9 Community Hours are held on the last Monday of the month from 9 am to noon at Meadowvale CC and Erin Meadows CC. W9 Community Evening Hours are held on Thursdays from 6 – 8 pm at Meadowvale CC and Erin Meadows CC.

Please register your attendance by email martin.reid@mississauga.ca with your first and second choice from the dates/locations and time slots noted below. In your reply, please include your name, address, telephone number and email address. I will do my very best to accommodate your preferred time slot and if we are not able to meet, you are welcome to email or call me with your concerns. My staff will be in touch with you to confirm your time-slot.

Morning sessions: 9 am, 9:15, 9:30, 9:45, 10 am, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11 am, 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 am
Evening sessions: 6 pm, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7 pm, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45 pm

If you are planning to visit, I kindly ask that you bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Eden Food for Change.
I look forward to meeting you.

Please be advised: Region of Peel brings Advance Notice for the frozen water service construction project 25-1301 on various locations in Ward 9. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2025.
Project 25-1301 – peelregion.ca

Peel Region is planning to replace the water service pipe to your home within the next two years Water service pipes are underground pipes that bring tap water from our watermains to your property. To complete this work, we will also need to replace your water service box (the small, round metal valve in either your driveway or lawn). We are completing this work to prevent future freezing issues which have been associated with your property’s water service pipe in the past.

Ward 9 Locations:

3062 Plum Tree Crescent

3174 Cantelon Crescent

5304 Middlebury Drive

5370 Middlebury Drive

5378 Middlebury Drive

Before construction begins
Before we start construction, you may notice several activities in your area:

• We will survey your street and use temporary spray paint or flags to mark the location of underground gas, hydro, and cable on roads, driveways, and lawns.
• We may drill holes in the road or municipal right-of-way (the land between the street and your water service box) to collect soil samples, determine ground conditions, or confirm utility locations.
• We will take pictures and record video to help us restore the area as close as possible to its former condition, after construction takes place.
• We expect these activities to take place between spring 2025 and fall 2025.

Keeping you informed
We are currently in the early planning stages, so we can’t give exact dates for when we will do the work.

In addition, as your city’s / town’s future planning activities may change, we may alter our plans to replace your water service. We will deliver more detailed information to your home closer to the proposed construction date.

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If you have any questions, please contact us.

Water Linear Engineering
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

Help our endangered monarchs, bees, and other pollinators – grow a boulevard pollinator garden!

Blooming Boulevards is now accepting applications for free boulevard (and right of way) pollinator gardens for 2025. Mississauga residents are eligible to receive up to fifty low-maintenance plants, great for for sun or shade. They are native to the Credit Watershed area. These beautiful, easy-care wildflowers withstand salt and drought, reduce runoff, and provide pollinators with food and shelter throughout the year.
You’ll get help with garden design, plant advice, and up to 50 native pollinator plants – all free.
Applications and information can be found on Blooming Boulevards’ website https://www.bloomingboulevards.org/get-a-garden. If you have questions, you are welcome to email Jeanne McRight at info@bloomingboulevards.org.
The application period ends on May 10. Apply now to make sure your garden is reserved!

Aquitaine Road Safety Pilot Project Updates

Jan. 30, 2025:

The Public Meeting for the Cycling Infrastructure Study on Aquitaine, Argentia, and Millcreek (Ward 9) originally scheduled for March 2025 has been postponed.

In addition to conducting further work to review various design alternatives for these three streets, the City is also awaiting direction from the Minister of Transportation stemming from Bill 212, “Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024”, which came into effect on November 25, 2024. The Act requires municipalities, in certain circumstances, to obtain the Minister’s approval before constructing bicycle lanes or to provide the Minister with information relating to existing bicycle lanes. While it is understood that the intent for this legislation is to focus on projects which seek to reallocate roadway space to accommodate the installation of bicycle lanes, clarity on the circumstances which apply, as well as the process for obtaining the Minister’s approval, have not been provided to municipalities at this time. As there are viable alternatives for the design of Aquitaine, Argentia and Millcreek that would consider reallocating roadway space, the City is currently waiting for additional details and information from the Minister prior to completing the screening of alternatives and presenting them to the community.

Road Reconfiguration in Spring 2025
The Aquitaine Road Safety Project monitoring and study is being extended until spring of 2025, in order to complete data collection and monitoring. Reconfiguration of the roadway back to 2 general traffic lanes per direction and removal of the bike lanes and centre turn lanes is scheduled for the spring of 2025, which will occur after the next public meeting on the project.

Public Meeting
The public meeting to look at the future of Aquitaine Avenue is now being planned for the first quarter of 2025. It will be part of a larger meeting to look at future permanent cycling infrastructure on three corridors: Aquitaine Avenue, Argentia Road (East of Winston Churchill Boulevard to Turner Valley Road), and Millcreek Drive. In this meeting, staff will present the results of the data collection conducted on Aquitaine Avenue, as well as preferred alternatives for permanent cycling infrastructure on all three corridors.

Pavement Markings Changes
Over the summer, some bike lane markings on Aquitaine Avenue were modified, to add a solid line at bus stops, where there previously was a dashed line. There was confusion reported by motorists as to whether they were permitted to enter the bike lane either to make a right turn or to stop. Motorists should not enter the bike lane; motorists should only cross the bike lane when making a right turn, while yielding to cyclists in the bike lane. At these locations, dashed lines were replaced with solid lines, along with “BUS STOP” pavement markings, to communicate that only buses should pull into and stop in the bike lane.

The City is conducting a study to find out which cycling infrastructure should be permanently implemented on three corridors in Ward 9.

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.

The Wellness Response and Assistance Program (WRAP) offers mental health and addiction support to individuals and families, in-person or virtually. The support includes but are not limited to:

– Offer mental health and addiction counseling and programs.
– Help reduce health risks with harm reduction supplies, health education, and needle exchange.
– Help with completing Ontario Disability Support (ODSP) applications, if eligible.

Several community-based non-profit organizations offer free mental health and addiction support. You can call or email any of the agencies listed here if you’re an Ontario Works client seeking help.

If you need help with transportation or child care costs, please ask your Ontario Works Caseworker to request financial support.

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.