Ward 8 E-News

Hello neighbours!

Thank you to everyone for your continued diligence during this trying time. 

Spring celebrations will once again look a little different in 2021. I ask you all to continue to hang in there!

If my office can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Stay safe.

Matt
Due to the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, information is changing quickly. For the most up-to-date information, including the status of services on what’s open and closed as it relates to new Government restrictions, please visit the following sites:
City of Mississauga

Region of Peel Public Health


Province of Ontario

Government of Canada


Update on COVID-19 vaccine roll-out & clinic locations in Mississauga




Vaccine Booking: Quick Links/Lines

Call Peel Public Health Phone Line at 905-791-5202 (8am-8pm, 7 days)
Call Provincial Vaccine Booking Phone Line: 1-888-999-6488
Transhelp – Transportation support to vaccine appointments: 905-791-1015
Note: You must call 48 hours in advance but are not required to be a current Transhelp client 



Knowing when you will receive the vaccine
Broad communication on who will be vaccinated next, clinic dates and locations as well as options for making an appointment will be shared in different languages through a variety of ways, including the Region of Peel’s website, social media platforms and many print and digital channels.
The City is making neighbourhood roads safer for all travellers by reducing speed limits in specific areas.
The Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Project advances Vision Zero, and includes:
  • The identification of neighbourhood area speed limit zones
  • The lowering of speed limits in school zones
  • The designation of community safety zones
Road Safety Services launched a new driving complaint on line system via the Peel Regional Police website.

The goal in Road Satefty is to streamline all driving complaints through one avenue, the online system. This will enhance their response service and time to all complaints in the region. They are hoping that this will also foster a stronger relationship with the community.

All police driving complaints need to be reported through this avenue, so that PRP can better serve everyone.
We are happy to share that with the nicer weather, we are preparing to open our golf courses earlier than anticipated. Similar to last year’s season, we will operate in accordance with the established public health guidelines. The detailed Covid-19 golf course protocols are available online and include measures to support physical distancing and enhanced sanitization efforts.
 
The Braeben Championship Course and Driving Range will open as of Friday April 2nd, the Lakeview Course will open Wednesday April 7th and the Braeben Academy Course will open Monday April 19th. Tee times will be available online at mississauga.ca/golf starting seven days in advance. We are excited and eager to welcome all of our golfers back for another season! 
Spring maintenance and clean-up has started on roads, on-street bike lanes, sidewalks and other infrastructure across Mississauga. 

City’s spring maintenance and clean-up program includes:


April is tax season. Mississauga Library, in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency, is here to ease some of the uncertainty caused by tax season with free online tax workshops.

All online tax workshops are free with registration.
 

Download your 2021 Waste Schedule is now available Personal Calendar
From April 12-16, the City of Mississauga will be hosting a number of family-friendly activities to enjoy this April Break with your household. Learn more

Mississauga restaurants and bars with a valid 2021 business licence can temporarily expand outdoor seating and dining areas provided they comply with City requirements and meet COVID-19 safety regulations and guidelines for patrons and staff.

Mississauga, as part of the Region of Peel, is in the Grey-Lockdown Zone of the Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework that was adjusted to allow outdoor dining.
We encourage residents to enjoy and live in harmony with wildlife, including birds and coyotes. Do not interfere with their natural instincts by feeding them.

Please do not feed wild animals. It can disrupt their natural rhythm and potentially make them more aggressive towards humans. In Mississauga, feeding wildlife is prohibited under the Animal Care and Control By-law.

If you encounter a wild animal in distress, don’t approach it. Call Mississauga Animal Services at 905-896-5858. Learn more
Battery collection period runs from April 12-23, 2021. Residents can put all single-use and rechargeable batteries out for collection.
Please check peelregion.ca/waste to find their pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.
This collection service provides residents a convenient way to ensure that their batteries are disposed of safely.