Ward 11 E-Newsletter

2025 AMO Conference



In August, I attended the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa with fellow Councillors and City staff. Our delegation attended meetings with government officials including cabinet ministers, opposition party leaders, Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), and industry stakeholders to discuss and advocate for Mississauga’s priorities. At the conference, Mississauga’s delegation advocated for support for the City’s top priorities, including:

1.   Fixing the Peel Regional Police funding formula at the Region of Peel to ensure fairness for Mississauga taxpayers by saving more than $93 million in annual subsidies to Brampton.

2.   Advocating for a new financial deal for Mississauga, similar to those signed with Toronto and Ottawa, to fund transit operating costs and capital projects.

3.   Advancing priority transit projects

4.   Pushing more infrastructure funding to combat flooding and manage stormwater

5.   Working with the province to respond to American tariffs and protect local jobs.

We successfully delivered our priority messages and are looking forward to seeing the positive outcomes of our discussions at AMO.

Hospice Mississauga Bed Race



I'm excited to share that I’m participating in this year’s Hospice Mississauga Bed Race on October 8, 2025, and I would love your support! This Fall, I'll be joining other teams in a fun and spirited race, pushing decorated beds down the track—all to raise vital funds for Hospice Mississauga.

This amazing organization provides compassionate care, comfort, and support to individuals and families living with a life-limiting illness, at no cost to them. Hospice care makes a profound difference during some of life’s most difficult moments. If you’re able to support, you can visit my webpage. Thanks for your support!

New Sanitary Sewer Installation



Peel Region will be installing new sanitary sewers in our community within the next year. This map shows the area of the installation on Mississauga Road and Queen Street, Britannia Road West, and Erin Centre Boulevard between Mississauga Road and Erin Mills Parkway.

Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry wastewater from your home or business to a water resource recovery facility. As our population grows, we need to build larger sewers to provide you with high-quality wastewater services. Construction will take place in the municipal right-of-way and within easements. Temporary closures will be required along the Culham Trail within Timothy Street Park during the construction period. Staff are currently in the planning stages so specific timelines will be provided when available. Visit Peel’s website for more info.

Louis Velianou Park Renaming



I am pleased to report that I brought forward a Motion to Council on September 10, 2025, to request the renaming of Horseshoe Park, located at 7150 Saint Barbara Blvd, in honour of long-time Mississauga resident, Mr. Louis (Elias) Velianou, who sadly passed away on August 23, 2025. 

Mr. Velianou was a Mississauga business leader and successful restaurateur for over 50 years, co-founding the iconic restaurant, The Orchard, in 1966. He was a devoted and dedicated community volunteer, who was deeply committed to local causes, freely and generously giving of his time and resources to support numerous initiatives, and a pillar of the Greek community in Mississauga, who was instrumental in helping to establish and organize the community. He received the prestigious Ontario Bicentennial Award for Volunteers in 1984.

City staff recommended the naming of Horseshoe Park based on the connection to Hackney horse breeding at this location, which has been commemorated by the City with the installation of special interpretive signage onsite at this park. This park is located in an area of significance to the Greek community in Mississauga, as it is adjacent to the lands where St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church was located and is being rebuilt and where the local streets are named in honour and recognition of the local church and Greek community. The renaming will be officially discussed at Heritage Advisory Committee on November 4, 2025 and public consultation will be posted on yoursay.mississauga.ca.

Mississauga Strategic Plan Event



On Monday, September 29, residents are invited to Imagine Mississauga: Place. People. Possibility., a free public City event that builds on insights gathered during the City’s 2026–2036 Strategic Plan public engagement phase. Through dialogue with expert speakers, interactive exhibits, and opportunities for residents to ask questions, this event aims to inspire conversations about Mississauga’s future and how we can best tackle the big challenges and make the most of our opportunities.

Event Details:

Monday, September 29, 2025

6–9 p.m. (Registration and interactive lobby displays begin at 5:30 p.m.)

Living Arts Centre – Main Auditorium

4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga, ON

Advance registration is required. Reserve your spot through the Living Arts Centre web ticket portal. 

Miway’s 2030 Transit Service Plan



The MiWay Five Plus Plan (2026-2035) is being developed to understand the growing demand for transit service in Mississauga. As part of this plan, MiWay has developed a proposed 2030 transit network proposing the following updates:

·        Expansion of express route network with more express service throughout the week.

·        New connections to future higher order transit projects such as the Hazel McCallion Line LRT on Hurontario Street.

·        Enhanced and expanded connections to major transit hubs.

·        Improved service frequencies across the network

For more info on how to provide feedback online and in-person, visit the project website.

Garbage Exemption is Coming Soon  



Peel's garbage exemption period is coming up.

To find your garbage exemption day:

·        Check your collection calendar.

·        Sign up to receive free weekly collection reminders by email, text message, or phone call.

During a garbage exemption pickup:

·        You can put any amount of acceptable garbage on the curb.

·        Garbage tags are not needed.

·        Extra garbage is collected only on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day.

Find out more about Peel’s garbage exemption.

Community and Culture Grant Programs



Not-for-profit arts, culture and community organizations in Mississauga that require financial support for the 2026 calendar year are encouraged to begin the application process for the City’s Culture and Community Grant Programs.

Organizations interested in applying to a grant program are encouraged to review the grant guidelines and attend one of the applicable virtual information webinars being held in September.

Not-for-profit community groups can apply for the following grants:

·        Arts and Culture Grant

·        Community Grant

·        Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant

·        Culture Projects Grant

·        Small Projects Grant

Interested groups are asked to submit their grant applications online by Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. For more information or to apply online, visit the grants portal.

2025 Civic Awards



Nominations are open for the City of Mississauga’s 2025 Civic Awards of Recognition. Take this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses in our community by nominating them for an award. Your nomination can help shine a light on those who truly make a difference.

Until October 28, nominations are being accepted for remarkable individuals, community groups and businesses whose contributions inspire greatness and help make Mississauga a special place to live, work, learn and play. Achievements are recognized in the following five categories:

·        Voluntary Community Service

·        Youth Community and Civic Engagement

·        Achievement in Sports

·        Achievement in Arts

·        City Volunteer Program

Visit the Civic Recognition webpage for more info.

Theatre Unlimited Performing Arts Annie Auditions



The legendary Broadway musical Annie has captivated audiences of all ages for generations, celebrated for its optimism, classic tunes, and its message of hope amid adversity. As Theatre Unlimited Performing Arts prepares for its upcoming community production of Annie, this audition information document outlines everything prospective participants need: from audition dates and requirements to detailed character breakdowns, song selections, and inclusive ensemble descriptions. This guide ensures all auditioners-first-timers and veterans alike-are supported and welcomed on their theatrical journey. If you are interested in audition visit their website.

The Parking Foundation



Founded in memory of Stephen Louis Bilak, who spent 66 days in the ICU. During that time, his family paid over $1,000 in parking fees — a burden no family should face while caring for a loved one. For families already carrying the weight of illness, these hidden costs make a hard journey even harder. The Parking Foundation eases the cost of hospital parking by providing complimentary parking passes to:

•     families with children battling cancer

•     patients undergoing treatment

•     families supporting loved ones in hospital

For more info, contact Rose Bilak at rose.bilak@gmail.com or (416) 889-7673.

Protect Yourself from Phone Scams



Peel Regional Police is warning the public to remain vigilant, following reports of fraudulent phone calls, largely targeting members of the Asian community. Members of the public are reportedly receiving phone calls that appear to come from the Peel Police non-emergency line (905-453-3311).

·        The caller claims to be a police officer or member of the Peel Regional Police.

·        The caller references personal information about the victim to establish trust and extract further sensitive information, including banking details.

·        The caller claims you are a suspect, threatens arrest and makes demands for payment.

·        If you receive a suspicious call, hang up right away.

·        Never share your personal information or send any money.

·        If you have provided information on banking details, contact your credit agency, Transunion Canada/ or Equifax, and have your accounts monitored.

·        If you believe you have given money to a fraudster, call your local police.

If you are uncertain whether the person you are speaking with is a police officer, you may ask for their name, badge number, and/or relevant occurrence/report number they are investigating. You can contact the non-emergency line by calling 905-453-3311 to verify the information.

Live Events This Fall



saugaLIVE has you covered with high-quality live entertainment right in your own backyard.

Enjoy concerts, sports, movies and more with free event parking and budget-friendly tickets for the whole family. This season is a special one, as the Harlem Globetrotters make a stop in Mississauga in the spring as part of their 100-year tour. Other additions include an appearance by Bollywood legend A.R. Rahman and The Sunshine Orchestra as part of the Promise of Music World Congress presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation. Finally, Mississauga is bringing the excitement of TIFF a little closer to home through Reel Thursdays – a TIFF Film Circuit Group. 

For more information about upcoming events, visit the website

Love Local Music Concert Series



This fall, you can enjoy listening to local musicians and artists at the Living Arts Centre from September to November as part of the City’s Love Local Music program concert series. Concert goers will enjoy live performances showcasing the diverse talents that Mississauga’s music scene has to offer. For more information and to get your tickets for the shows, visit the webpage.