Community Events & Updates
Toronto Pearson Runway Resurfacing Spring 2018 

Toronto Pearson has advised my office that they are  getting ready for the 2018 runway restoration season that will commence this spring at Toronto Pearson International Airport. 
 
Resurfacing of runway 06L/24R  (one of the east/west runways, located in the southern area of the airport) is planned in two phases; phase one is planned for the spring,  and phase two (as required) for the fall. Phase one is anticipated to begin as early as April 23, 2018 and is expected to be completed in June 2018. This project will consist of electrical work and the milling and resurfacing of runway 06L/24R to keep the surface in top condition and ensure continued safe operations. In comparison to spring 2017's rehabilitation of the 05/23 runway, this work does not require a closure of the runway during peak hours. I have also been advise that they have scheduled the work for off-peak hours when flight traffic is lowest. The runway will be re-opened daily to enable normal operations.
 
There is the possibility that the north/south runways may see increased traffic between 10 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.   The preferential runway assignment will still apply to the defined nighttime hours which are 12:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

This issue will be brought forward at the next CENAC meeting to be scheduled shortly where I will continue to advocate for residents of Ward 3.
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Don't miss a Great Deal on Great Family Entertainment for a Great Cause!

This Family Day, the City of Mississauga and our Steelheads Hockey Team have partnered to support the United Way. Buy a ticket to the game and a custom t-shirt for only $15 and the entire amount is donated to support the City's annual United Way campaign! What's more, the Ward in the city that sells the most tickets will be crowned Most Fanatical Ward in our War of the Wards competition! 

Puck drops at 2 pm at the Hershey Centre on Monday, Feb. 19 as the Steelheads take on the Flint Firebirds in their annual Family Day game. 

Tickets are limited so don't delay.  To be counted as part of the War of the Wards competition, tickets must be ordered by midnight on Wednesday, Feb. 14.  

Order tickets by e-mailing my office at  [email protected] . 

Please include the size of t-shirt for each ticket ordered.

Share Your Big Ideas for the City's Smart City Plan

The City of Mississauga is asking residents and businesses to share their big ideas on how to use technology, data and innovation to make Mississauga even better.

The City is hosting public engagement sessions as well as an online engagement site to generate ideas for a Smart City Master Plan and the City's submission to the Government of Canada's Smart Cities Challenge.
The goal of Smart Cities is to create more liveable, workable and sustainable communities.

Mississauga has already implemented many smart city initiatives including free public Wi-Fi, open data, hackathons, fibre network, Advanced Traffic Management, LED Lighting, mobile apps and more. 

Learn more and share your ideas at:

Smart City Challenge
Using a Rideshare Vehicle in Mississauga?

It's important to know who you're getting a ride from. Make sure you're getting into the vehicle you booked.  Learn more

TNC Licensing Pilot Project
Polish Consulate Funds eBooks for Mississauga Library System

The Mississauga Library System received a $5,000 contribution from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland. The contribution will be used to purchase eBooks in Polish for Overdrive - the Library's eBook service. Library staff will purchase a variety of fiction and non-fiction Polish bestsellers for children and adults. 

Mississauga Library
'Put a sock on it Sauga"

Did you know that socks are the most requested item at shelters and the least donated? Donate a new pair of socks, mittens or a hat this winter at the Central Library Open Window Hub and help keep someone warm and dry. Use the hashtag #SaugaSocks to show us your donations!


Help Animals In Need

Keep your New Year's resolution to volunteer more! Mississauga Animal Services is looking for foster parents to care for pets outside of the shelter environment. 

Be a Volunteer
MiWay Update
Consider switching to PRESTO when you board a MiWay bus to avoid paying more for your ride. Most of MiWay's fares including PRESTO fares will be frozen as of January 29, 2018, with the exception of cash fares and paper tickets. As of January 29, MiWay paper tickets will only be available for purchase at City Centre Transit Terminal and MiWay ticket agents. Freezing PRESTO fares will continue to support PRESTO use and ultimately eliminate paper tickets. 
MiWay's Priority Seating is Reserved for Persons with Disabilities

Show You Care! MiWay is implementing a new Priority Seating Pilot Program. Think twice before you sit in the priority seating area reserved for persons with disabilities at the front of the bus. 

MiWay - Priority Seating
Region of Peel Updates
Apply for a Discounted MiWay Monthly Bus Pass

As per the Council Resolution 2017-720 of September 28, 2017, the permanent MiWay Affordable Transit Program, a collaborative partnership between the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel, launched on February 1, 2018.  T his program provides qualifying low-income residents in the City of Mississauga with an opportunity to apply for a 50 per cent discount off the regular cost of a monthly MiWay pass.
 
Interested residents can go to peelregion.ca/affordabletransit where applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.  

Apply for a Discounted MiWay Monthly Bus Pass
Construction of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain on Cawthra Rd. Phase 1

Construction of Sanitary Sewer and Watermain on Cawthra Rd. between Bloor St. W and Dundas St. is  expected to start this month and be substantially completed by August . 


Notice of Completion -  Silverthorn Pumping Station and Reservoir Expansion

The Region of Peel has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for a proposed project to improve the water supply for servicing projected growth in the Mississauga City Centre Area.

Below is a Notice of Completion for the Class EA.

The notice will give instructions for viewing the project file in hardcopy or online and how to provide comments to the Region of Peel.

Region of Peel  Notice of Long Range Transportation Plan Public Information Centre #2

The Region of Peel is undertaking an update to the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to determine transportation requirements to service population and employment growth to the year 2041 and will be hosting Public Information Centre's.

Mississauga Open House:

Mon.,  Feb. 12, 2018 
Open House 4-8 p.m. 
Presentation-6:30 p.m. 
Mississauga Living Arts Centre - RBC Theatre 
4141 Living Arts Dr. 
Mississauga, ON L5B 4B8

For full details go to:   Growth Management at the Region of Peel
Quick Links

Every year my office received calls from residents regarding telephone calls or e-mails they receive advising them they are in trouble with CRA, or being sued or a loved one is in trouble.

Please remember that  NO government agency, bank, credit card company or any legitimate business will ever ask you to wire money or purchase a prepaid debit card to pay your bill. If you're are not sure if the call is a scam, call the agency's yourself to see if there is an issue.

The links below can be very useful information:

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Skating on the Square
Snow Plow Tracker
Winter Maintenance
Pingstreet Mobile App
If you observe a dangerous act of aggressive driving on the roads in Mississauga, please complete the RoadWatch Citizens Report Form.
Anti Spam Legislation

The Government of Canada initiated an anti-spam legislation that regulates the distribution of electronic messages. To comply with this law, I am required to obtain your consent in order to forward your concerns to the appropriate staff.  For faster service please include your consent  in your original email so I may forward your email to staff.

Councillor Chris Fonseca| City of Mississauga | 905-896-5300 | [email protected] | www.chrisfonseca.ca
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