The City of Mississauga has a new, redesigned website at Mississauga.ca featuring improved search, streamlined information and services, and a responsive design that works on all your favourite devices. The City’s site – Mississauga.ca receives over 1.1 million unique page views per month. During early testing of the redesigned site, an average of 450 people …
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The City of Mississauga has launched the Climate Change Youth Challenge “Mission to Earth,” a virtual educational program for high school and post-secondary students, as part of the implementation of the Climate Change Action Plan. The six-month program will engage and challenge youth to develop sustainable solutions for Mississauga, such as transitioning to efficient energy …
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Today, MiWay announced the introduction of 11 new, second-generation 60 foot hybrid-electric buses that are convertible to full battery power, helping to reduce the environmental impacts of public transit – advancing the City of Mississauga’s commitment to zero-emission buses in its fleet. These are the first buses of its kind in Ontario and the third …
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The City of Mississauga is creating its first Pedestrian Master Plan to help identify gaps in its pedestrian network. The City will seek community feedback through an online survey and a virtual public information session The Pedestrian Master Plan will: review the City’s existing pedestrian network (sidewalks, crosswalks, walkways, multi-use trails), and identify opportunities for future infrastructure projects identify …
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The City of Mississauga will host three virtual community meetings to discuss its Official Plan update. The City is reviewing the Plan to ensure it reflects the changing needs of the community while conforming to updated provincial legislation. The meetings are designed to discuss city-wide priorities as well as key planning issues affecting individual wards. October 26 …
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General Committee endorsed two of five industry-specific plans to guide the City’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The Small Business and Broader Industry plans outline priorities and actions to reboot and grow these industries. The Small Business and Broader Industry Economic Recovery Plans are being led by the City’s Economic Development Office (EDO). The plans identify 42 unique actions to help …
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Budget Committee considered new and increased fees and charges for 2021 Changes include the following: Recreation fees have a proposed base increase of 3 per cent. Some programs, such as advanced aquatics leadership courses, have recommended an above average increase due to increased operating costs and certification fees. Transportation and Works has introduced two new …
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The City of Mississauga will be enforcing the reduction in social gathering limits to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors as announced by the Government of Ontario, in effect as of today. The amended provincial orders under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 include: Functions Parties Dinners Gatherings BBQs wedding receptions held in private residences …
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As part of the City’s phased and controlled reopening plans, some limited City services are now available in-person, by appointment only: Marriage licenses – Book appointment online here. Service provided at Civic Centre (300 City Centre Dr.). Mobile licensing – Book appointment online here. Service provided at Mavis North Yard (3235 Mavis Rd.). Business licensing – Book appointment online …
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Council and Committee meetings resume a regular schedule effective September 8, 2020 as approved at the August 5, 2020 meeting of Council. Advisory Committees and Committee of Adjustment will be meeting virtually until further notice.Virtual or in-person participation will be available for the following meetings: Audit Committee Budget Committee Council General Committee Planning and Development Committee All Council and Committee …
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