Ward 11 E-Newsletter

Streetsville Horticultural Society Plant Sale



Spring has sprung, and if you’re looking to get some beautiful plants for your spring garden, look no further than the SHS plant sale!

2025 Plant Sale

Saturday May 24th

8:30 Am To 1:30 Pm

Leslie Log House

4415 Mississauga Rd.

SHS accepts cash only for the plants and come early for the best selection! Plants are all locally sourced, potted and ready to make your garden gorgeous! More info at streetsvillehort.ca.

Carassauga Festival of Cultures 2025



Get ready for the largest multicultural festival in Canada as the Carassauga Festival returns to Mississauga for its 40th anniversary on May 24th and 25th, 2025! This iconic event promises an unforgettable weekend filled with vibrant celebrations, featuring 22 cultural pavilions representing 25 countries. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and flavours of diverse cultures while exploring the rich traditions that make Mississauga a true mosaic of global communities.

The Carassauga Festival, known for its dynamic displays of culture, is a must-attend event for both residents and visitors of all ages. With cultural performances, global cuisine, and interactive experiences, it’s a festival that unites people from all walks of life in a joyous celebration of diversity. For more details and to stay updated on festival happenings, visit carassauga.com.

Bread & Honey Festival



The Bread & Honey Festival has been great fun for everyone and a wonderful tradition in our community since 1973.  The 2025 festival will be held on the weekend of June 6-8th, so be sure to drop by! This year’s festival promises to be an amazing celebration with a stellar line-up of performers and activities. On Friday, June 6, the festivities kick off with a spectacular line-up of performers on the main stage starting at 7pm, including Allesia Cohle and Blackboard Blues Band. Also, don't forget to enjoy the midway rides and games all weekend!

On Saturday, June 7, don’t miss the opening ceremony at 11am and check out the amazing live entertainment on the main stage starting at noon, including Streetfire, Time Machine, Fiddlestix, and more. The Busy Bee Stage is back again this year for children, at the Island, on Saturday and Sunday, with great performances and activities for kids starting at noon—you can meet Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Moana, and more! On Sunday, June 8, don’t miss the great line-up of performers starting at noon on the main stage, including the Mississauga Big Band, Hurricane Hill, and more. For more info, visit www.breadandhoneyfestival.ca.  

105 Royal Army Cadet Corps 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala



You're invited to join the 105 Royal Army Cadet Corps for their 50th anniversary celebration Gala on Friday June 13th at Vic Johnson Community Center in Streetsville. There will be a photo exhibition showcasing the last 50 years of 105 Streetsville Army Cadets. They will also have band and drill demos. Enjoy a four course delicious meal and an amazing mocktail bar will be open serving military themed non-alcoholic drinks. Visit the 105 Army Cadets website for more information and to purchase tickets at www.105armycadets.ca.

Summer in the Ville



Summer is here and there is no better place to celebrate than the Ville! The Streetsville BIA is gearing up for an exciting summer in the Village Square, with a variety of fun activations and events for everyone to enjoy!

As such, the Village Square will be closed every weekend from Friday at 3 PM to Monday at 7:30 AM (Tuesday 7:30 AM on Long Weekends) starting May 16th through September 29th.

Make sure you stop by the Village Square this spring and summer for more exciting events! Learn about the rich history of Streetsville by attending a Historic Walking Tour each month. Don’t miss the Local Mrkt on May 31^st, First Friday Night Markets each month, Summer Concert Series Friday nights, Canada Day Celebrations July 1^st and other great events and performances at the Square all spring and summer-long. Check out what’s on at the Village Square at www.villageofstreetsville.com. I look forward to seeing you and your friends and family in the ‘Ville this spring and summer!

ASE Update

Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are actively enforcing the speed limit in Mississauga.



ASE uses a camera and a speed measurement device to help enforce speed limits in school area community safety zones. Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras are actively enforcing the speed limit in the following school area community safety zones:

·        Vista Boulevard - Erin Mills Boulevard to Vista Drive, began October 7, 2024

·        Suburban Drive – Plainsman Road to Ellesboro Drive, began February 7, 2025

·        Joymar Drive – Donata Drive to Thomas Street, May 2025

·        Samuelson Circle – Stockbridge Court to Derry Road, Summer 2025

·        Swinbourne Drive – Bancroft Drive to Douguy Boulevard, Summer 2025

For more info about the City's ASE program, visit mississauga.ca/ase.

Registration for Drop-In Pickleball



Pickleball continues to be a very popular sport in Mississauga. The City has now launched a pilot program with a registration process for drop-in pickleball.

Each day, residents can register starting at 7 a.m. while non-residents can register after 12 p.m. Participants can pre-register by visiting activemississauga.ca – simply select the drop-in program and complete the registration form. Participants can also register in-person at a community centre. For more details, please visit mississauga.ca/pickleball.

Hazel McCallion Walk for Health



On Sunday, June 1^st, Trillium Health Partners Foundation is hosting the fourth annual Hazel McCallion Walk for Health. This event features a 2 km and 5 km fundraising walk along the scenic Port Credit Waterfront Trail, and is raising funds to build Canada’s largest hospital, the future home of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. The event also features a family-friendly festival, including a barbeque lunch, activities, live entertainment, and more! If you would like to register to participate or put a team together, please visit the event website at www.trilliumwalk.ca.

Winter Season and Enhanced Services



The City has already started preparing for the upcoming winter season. As you may know, following Council approval, three new winter maintenance services will be introduced this winter. These enhanced services include citywide residential driveway windrow clearing, secondary sidewalk snow clearing and snow removal from on-street bike lanes.

The City has awarded the contract for the upcoming winter maintenance season and staff are finalizing program details. More information will be shared this fall.

Register for a Sauga Summer Pass



Make summer months easier on the wallet with a free pass that provides youth aged 12 to 16 with access to MiWay bus rides, public fun swims at all City indoor and outdoor pools, and fitness amenities at all participating locations (only ages 14-16) . Just like Mississauga Youth Weeks, the Sauga Summer Pass is an annual offering available to residents.

Fill out the application form early as registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a physical piece of identification with you to verify your date of birth to select community centres listed on the registration form. The pass is valid from June 27 to September 1, 2025.

Auto Theft Update



Auto crimes have become a prevalent issue not only in Peel Region but across Ontario, and Canada has become a popular destination for organized crime rings to expand criminal behaviour beginning with auto crimes. Peel Regional Police has focused on organized crime groups, intelligence gathering and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies through provincial joint forces operations to help fight back.

This year, there has been a 45% reduction in auto theft compared to last year - a $60 million reduction. In 2025, more than $26 million worth of stolen vehicles have been recovered and more than 257 individuals have been charged with 479 auto theft-related charges.

Watch Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich’s update on organized auto theft in the Region of Peel here Auto Theft – First Quarter Update 2025.

Coyotes in our community: What you need to know



Coyote sightings are common in Mississauga as urban development reduces their natural habitat. The City of Mississauga actively monitors coyote activity and responds to resident concerns through our Animal Services Division. Staff routinely provide education, outreach, and place signage in areas where coyote sightings are frequent. While coyote incidents are very low, it’s important to know how to stay safe:

·        Never feed coyotes, as this makes them lose their natural fear of humans and encourages them to return.

·        Secure food sources by properly storing garbage and avoiding leaving pet food outside.

·        If you have pets, always supervise them outdoors and walk dogs on a short, non-extendable leash.

·        If you encounter a coyote, don’t run. Instead, make yourself look big, wave your arms, clap, or yell to scare it away.

Residents can help with coyote monitoring by reporting any sightings through the City’s online Coyote Map.

If a coyote appears aggressive or sick, contact Mississauga Animal Services at 905-896-5858 or dial 3-1-1. For more tips and resources, visit Mississauga.ca/coyotes.

Launch of Project ERASE



In a continued effort to enhance road safety, Peel Regional Police is partnering with neighbouring police services to help eliminate street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours through Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere). This annual, multijurisdictional enforcement campaign focuses on high-visibility, strategic operations to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. 

Since 2022, Peel Regional Police has recorded a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges, rising from just over 800 charges in 2022 to more than 2,100 in 2024.

Peel Regional Police also works closely with the cities of Mississauga and Brampton to ensure bylaws are enforced, including fines up to $800 for participants and spectators at illegal car rallies. In addition, offenders are subject charges, vehicle impoundment, and driver’s licence suspension.

To help keep roads safe, residents are urged to report dangerous driving behaviours by contacting Road Safety Services at 905-453-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by filing an online report via Road Watch. Photo and video evidence of dangerous driving incidents can also be submitted through the following evidence submission portal.

Setting Out and Storing Your Waste Bins



I have received concerns from residents regarding waste bins not being set out or stored properly and I would like to provide more information accordingly. For most households, garbage and recycling collection happens every other week:

·        Garbage is picked up one week.

·        Recycling is picked up the next week.

·        Organics is picked up every week.

When

·        Put your bins on the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.

·        Remove your bins from the curb by 8 p.m. on your collection day. If your bins aren't collected by 8 p.m., report waste not picked up.

Where

·        Place your bins as close to the road as possible without blocking the road or sidewalk.

·        Place your bins away from parked vehicles and trees or other overhead obstructions.

·        Make sure the collection trucks can reach your bins.

How

·        Close the bin lid completely.

·        Place your bins an arm's length apart from one another.

·        Face the front of the bins toward the street and the handles towards your house.

·        Lock your organics bin lid. (The lock must be in the vertical position for collection.)

Per the City’s regulations, waste and recycling collection cart storage are restricted to the rear or side yard, garage or carport when there is space. Front yard storage of waste and recycling collection carts would be prohibited except where it is not practical as determined upon review by a municipal enforcement officer. Carts permitted in the front yard would be required to be located beside a building, accessory building or a fence and arranged in an orderly manner. For mor info on waste collection, visit peelregion.ca/waste.

Bike, E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety

Before you begin exploring Mississauga’s 500 kilometres of multi-use trails, park pathways, bike lanes and cycling routes on your bike, e-bike, or e-scooter, remember to familiarize yourself with all necessary safety tips, rules and etiquette to ensure a positive experience for you and those around you:

·        E-bike users must wear a helmet. Cyclists and e-scooter users must wear a helmet if under the age of 18. However, all riders are encouraged to wear a helmet for their safety.

·        E-bike and e-scooter users must be 16 years old or older to ride a device.

·        Check your speed when riding an e-bike or e-scooter. Maximum permitted speed for e-scooters is 24 km/h, and for e-bikes it’s 32 km/h.

·        Be alert and stay aware of your surroundings. Obey all road rules, signage, traffic signals and stop signs. Do not ride on the sidewalk.

·        Ride your bike, e-bike or e-scooter solo. Unless your device is built for two people, double riding is not permitted.

·        Stay visible to drivers by ensuring your bike, e-bike and e-scooter has a working bell/horn, light and reflectors. You must have a light when riding at night.

·        Be courteous to other trail users. Always keep to the right of the trail, particularly if you are traveling at a slower speed. If passing others, always pass on your left and use your bell or a signal before passing another cyclist or pedestrian.

·        Be aware of others and don’t block the trail. If stopping for a break, pull off to the side or off of the trail completely.

·        When approaching a sharp turn that obstructs your view on your bike, approach slowly, use your bell or give a verbal warning and proceed when clear to do so.

The City is adding more than 100 parking stations to help provide a more orderly and controlled approach to parking while keeping regular public bike racks available for personal devices. The stations will either be marked with physical infrastructure or have markings or a rubber mat on the ground. They will help keep devices organized in high-demand areas including near GO train stations, City-owned transit terminals and express bus stops. There will also be more parking stations in densely populated areas of Mississauga including all five Business Improvement Areas

Report a shared device

If you come across an improperly parked device, inappropriate riding behaviour or encounter any other issue, you can contact Bird Canada or Lime Technology Inc. using the contact information below:

Bird Canada (orange e-scooters, blue e-bikes):

·        Phone: 1-866-205-2442

·        Email: 311_mississauga@birdcanada.co

·        Online Form: https://help.bird.co/hc/en-us/requests/new

Lime Technology Inc (white and green e-scooters and e-bikes):

·        Phone: 1-888-546-3345

·        Email: support@li.me

·        Online Form: https://help.li.me/hc/en-us/requests/new

For more info about cycling safety, visit Mississauga.ca/cycling.

Grown in Peel



Grown in Peel makes it easy for residents to find fresh, locally grown and raised products, strengthening the connection between Peel’s farms and the community. From fresh fruits and vegetables to meats, honey, eggs, and nursery stock, the Grown in Peel Local Food Guide has all the information you need to shop, support, and explore local agriculture.

Residents can use the Guide’s interactive map to locate farms and farmers’ markets and important details such as operating hours, contact information, and product availability. The Guide also highlights seasonal activities and special events, offering families and friends opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and explore Peel year-round.  

Minecraft Experience



Minecrafters of all ages are invited to Mississauga this summer to experience the thrill of participating in an epic interactive quest at Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, happening at Square One beginning June 20.

This Minecraft experience combines advanced technology with game design, experiential storytelling and high-tech multimedia. Now, for the first time in Canada, Minecrafters of all ages can take part in this epic rescue mission and story-based experience brought to life before their eyes. Tickets are on sale now and start at $32. For additional information and tickets, visit minecraftexperience.com.