Ward 2 August E-Newsletter

Mississauga 2016 Ontario Summer Games - August 11-14 The Mississauga 2016 Ontario Summer Games are taking place August 11 to 14. Athletes, ages 12 to 18, from across Ontario will compete in the largest Ontario Games in history. More than 3,500 athletes, 500 officials, 700 coaches and managers, in addition to visitors and spectators will be participating in the Games.

The 2016 Games will combine both winter and summer sporting events and will showcase 34 sporting activities throughout Mississauga and neighbouring municipalities. For more information about the Ontario Summer Games, visit:  osgmississauga.ca  or follow  @OSGMississauga  on Twitter.

Rescheduled Fireworks - September 3, Celebration Square Due to safety concerns caused by high winds, the City was forced to cancel the fireworks presentation on Canada Day this year.

Celebration Square staff are pleased to inform that the rescheduled date for the fireworks display is confirmed for Saturday, September 3, 2016 during the SoundBites event. The fireworks will be the finale to the evening. SoundBites is one of the Square’s signature events and the last City-presented event in the summer series. The addition of fireworks to SoundBites will be a very fitting end to a spectacular show which includes the AwesTRUCK Food Truck Awards and a performance by our internationally acclaimed headline act, DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Ticks are on the Rise – Be Aware and Examine Your Pets Tick populations in Ontario are increasing and although Mississauga isn’t a high risk area it’s important to check your pets regularly for ticks. A tick can’t fly or jump but can crawl on a victim in grassy or wooded area. The bite is often painless but once attached it becomes engorged and is easier to see.

There are many types of ticks but the black-legged tick is the variety that can carry Lyme disease.  Get in the habit of doing regular visual and physical examinations of your pet after being outdoors and consider a visit to your veterinarian to discuss tick prevention options. If you find a tick on your pet take it to your veterinarian for testing or to  Peel Public Health  if you find it on yourself. For more information please visit  mypetmississauga.ca

Ontario Clean Water Agency Supports Local Syrian Family The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is partnered with the Region of Peel to operate and maintain the Region’s water and wastewater treatment facilities. As members of the Peel community, OCWA staff are extremely proud of the role that we play in supplying safe drinking water and protecting the environment for all residents to enjoy. As part of their commitment to social responsibility, OCWA is supporting a local group that has sponsored a family from war-torn Syria, giving them a fresh start in Canada. The Alkurdi family of four (Mom, Dad, and 2 daughters aged 9 & 11 years) arrived in Canada in February and have settled in the Clarkson area. The daughters started school shortly after their arrival and have acclimated quickly to their new home, as young people do!

OCWA provided a one year work term to Hisham, the father of the family, beginning in May. Hisham is employed at the Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Facility, providing much needed income to support the family as well as gaining valuable Canadian work experience. OCWA and Peel are proud to support this new family in our community and help to provide a ‘running start’ to their new lives here. The sponsorship group, and the entire community, can take pride in the generosity and warm welcome the Alkurdi family has received, and for which Canadians are known.

Erin Mills Youth Centre at Homelands Public School Erin Mills Youth Centre runs a program targeted towards youth from 13-18 years old. This After School Program at Homelands Public School is completely free and open to anyone who attends the school.  The program runs Monday through Thursday, from 2:30 - 5:30 pm, throughout the school year.  The goal for the program is to provide a safe space for youth to promote healthy living and empowerment. There is daily physical activity, as well as healthy snacks. Homework help is provided, along with advocates and mentors as role models.

The program commences on September 19th, 2016, which will give students an opportunity to learn more about our program in the beginning of the year and also register. Registration forms will be provided by teachers and the principal of Homelands Public School.

Taste of Clarkson 2016 Planning a dinner out? Four restaurants in Clarkson Village are participating in the 'Taste of Clarkson'. which runs until August 15th. For more information, please visit: http://tasteofclarkson.com/