The Province of Ontario announced Phase 1 of funding as part of the Safe Restart Agreement between the Federal government and the Provinces and Territories.Mississauga Allocations for Phase 1 $46.083M Mississauga – Phase 1 Funding – $14.997M to help municipalities respond to local priorities Mississauga – Phase 1 Transit Funding – $31.086M to keep the …
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As Mississauga continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, its trails are seeing even more traffic than normal, with residents looking to get outdoors and get some exercise while practising physical distancing. The City’s network of shared pathways and trails is expansive, contains many hidden gems and provides pedestrians and cyclists alike with opportunities to visit Mississauga landmarks …
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July 31, 2020 Please be advised that following the Government of Ontario’s announcement this week, Mississauga, as part of the Region of Peel, has been given the green light to enter Stage 3 of Ontario’s Framework for Reopening Our Province today, Friday, July 31. Stage 3 brings new restrictions on social gatherings. The limit on indoor gatherings …
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The Streetsville Santa Claus Parade Committee is saddened to announce that Santa wants everyone safe and healthy, so right now that means he will have to stay home to work in the North Pole! Due to the current COVID19 conditions and future uncertainty, The Parade Committee will not be able to proceed with a Streetsville …
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City Council approved the Corporate and the Financial Pillar Recovery Plans, two of the four pillars outlined in the City’s overall COVID-19 Recovery Framework. The COVID-19 Recovery Framework provides a plan for what recovery operations will look like at the City of Mississauga. The framework outlines work in four key areas: Community, Economic, Financial and Corporate. The Recovery Framework supports our …
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Mississauga City Council approved a new by-law requiring face coverings to be worn in all indoor public spaces that are accessible to the public. The by-law is in effect as of July 10, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Face coverings (including a mask, bandana or scarf) are to be constructed of cloth, linen …
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The City of Mississauga is moving forward with an Active Transportation COVID-19 Recovery Framework. Starting this summer, the City will introduce more short-term and long-term active transportation options for cyclists and pedestrians that allow for safe physical distancing. Residents can look forward to Quiet Streets that limit vehicle traffic, temporary road closures that provide more …
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Mississauga residents can report coyote sightings with an interactive map and online reporting system. The map – created by the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team and powered by ESRI – will allow residents to conveniently report coyote sightings and for Mississauga Animal Services to better track coyote reports. This new system should not be used for immediate reports …
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The City of Mississauga has been given the Tree Cities of the World designation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Arbor Day Foundation . Mississauga joins a number of international cities that have taken steps toward investing in maintaining, preserving and creating robust and healthy city forests. Mississauga is among 10 Canadian …
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The City of Mississauga’s first Budget Committee meeting for the upcoming year will be done virtually and will take place on Wednesday, June 24. The presentation is an early look at how the City plans to invest taxpayer dollars to deliver programs and services. Council will be updated on the 2020 financial position and possible …
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