Councillor Fonseca's E-Update
STORM WARNING IN AFFECT

Conservation Halton and the TRCA is advising that Environment Canada Weather Office is forecasting a low pressure system associated with the remnants of Hurricane Patricia which will be moving into the Great Lakes region in the early morning tomorrow.  The system is expected to bring significant rainfall along with strong and gusty winds over the next couple of days.  Heavier rainfall is expected Wednesday morning through to the afternoon. Latest indications suggest 25 to 40 mm of rain in most areas with locally higher amounts of 40 to 50 mm possible, especially near Lakes Erie and Ontario. There is also the possibility of convective cells within the storm which could add an additional 10-20 mm in isolated locations.
 
The forecasted rainfall will result in higher than normal water levels and flows in all our streams and creeks, resulting in dangerous flow conditions.  While no flooding is anticipated, watercourses will be flowing higher than normal causing local streams and creeks to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. It is being recommended that all residents and children stay away from all watercourses and structures such as bridges, culverts and dams.  Elevated water levels, fast flowing water, and slippery conditions along stream banks continue to make these locations extremely dangerous.  Please alert children in your care of these imminent dangers.

For more information please click on the link:  The Weather Network   or TRCA

Also, please remember to clear leaves from storm drains.

Vacuum Leaf Collection will be suspended for the day of October 28, 2015 due to the weather. 
2015 Vacuum Leaf Pickup

The City of Mississauga's Transportation and Works Department will providing boulevard/ditch Vacuum Leaf Pickup in your area the weeks of October 26-30 and November 16-20.

For more details please click below: 
2015 Vacuum Leaf Pickup
 Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing
Halloween Events in Ward 3

Halloween Fun Skate at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre - Spooky Halloween themed skate.
1500 Gulleden Dr., Mississauga
All ages (Don't forget to wear your Halloween costume)
Regular admission

Halloween Activities at Burnhamthorpe Library
3650 Dixie Rd., Mississauga
Children (6+)
$2
2 to 3 p.m.

For a list of events throughout Mississauga Click here
How Would You Spend the City's 2016 Budget?
Tell us what your priorities are with the City's updated budget tool.  You can increase or decrease the budget in 10 different service areas, and your feedback will be shared with City Council.

For more information please click on the button below:


Tree Planting to Celebrate Waste Reduction Week

The Region of Peel celebrated Waste Reduction Week ( October 19-25) and the significant effort residents have put into participating in the Region's Blue Box Program, by planting a tree that symbolizes the 14 million that have been saved by recycling newspaper.

I want to commend residents for their ongoing efforts and parti cipation in the Blue Box Program; currently 85 percent of curbside households consistently put out a blue box for pick up.
Residents are currently doing a great job of participating in the Program but Waste Reduction Week is a perfect opportunity to strive to achieve higher recycling targets and participation in Peel.

Vote for The Riverwood Conservancy - National Garden Contest

TRC's Enabling Garden is one of three finalists, and the only Canadian garden, for the National Garden Bureau's Therapeutic Garden Grant. They are up against some heavy competition in this final stage: Green Chimneys in New York State and the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in North Carolina. You can help them win by voting for their video at:  http://ngb.org/vote/.  You can vote as many times as you like, but you are limited to only one vote per day.   Voting closes on October 31.
Remembrance Day Ceremony

Join the City of Mississauga in honouring veterans who made sacrifices during times of conflict and those who are still making sacrifices today.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015
10:45 - 11:20am
Civic Centre
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga

The ceremony will take place at the Community Memorial (north- west corner of Mississauga Celebration Square)

 
Save the Dates:

Light up the Square
Saturday, November 21, 2015
5 to 9pm

New Year's Eve Celebration
Thursday, December 31, 2015
8pm to Midnight

For full details click on the link:  Celebration Square
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Burnhamthorpe SNAP Movie Series

Coming in November are two opportunities to connect with your neighbours and enjoy a free movie

Week 1 - Tuesday, November 3rd
The Power of Community:  How Cuba survived peak oil (51 min.)

Week 2 - Tuesday, November 10th
Urbanized (85 min.)

Burnhamthorpe Library
3650 Dixie Rd.
Showtimes 6:00pm
All ages.  Admission is free

To register please go to:  Burnhamthorpe SNAP Movies
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 7pm - 9pm
Century Garden Lawn Bowing Club (340 Vodden St. E., Brampton)

Tuesday, November 5th, 7pm - 9pm
Knightsbridge Community Centre (1A Knightsbridge Rd., Brampton)

I have been advised there will be more in the new year.

To register please click on the link:  Registration
Chris Fonseca | City of Mississauga | 905-896-5300


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