Neighbourhood News
21st Century Learning - Encouraging girls in STEM 
I'd  like to thank and congratulate Twinkle Mehta and Jane Jomy from Glenforest S.S. on their fantastic work in STEM and for encouraging girls to join and working hard to get additional funds to get a class of First Nation students to attend their conference. Thank you girls for being amazing role models for all young girls out there who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. To read the article about their STEM team click here.  
Winter Maintenance and Information 

Winter time is upon us and we want to make sure you're ready and you're helping out your community! Here are some tips and information on how you can be prepared this winter.
 
Be A Good Neighbour, Clear Your Walk
Shovel your way to safety for all, clear your walk. This winter be sure to help out your neighbours with shovelling sidewalks to help others especially elderly persons or persons with disabilities.
 
Snow Removal Information
For more information on Snow Removal, Residents Responsibility, Winter salt & technology, Pet Safety and how the city prepares for snow removal  click here.
 
Routes & Maps for Snow Clearing
There are priority roads & sidewalks that are plowed and salted by the City when snowfall exceeds a certain amount in cm. For sidewalks and roads it is when snowfall exceeds 8cm (3") and this is completed within 12-24 hours after the end of the snow storm. To learn more  click here. 
 
Mississauga Snowplow Tracker
Ever wonder where the snowplows are?  Click here to see a map of where the snowplows are located in Mississauga. 
 
Snow Season Parking
To help make sure our snowplows are safe and efficient on clearing roads we ask that you respect the on-street parking restriction that is in effect in Mississauga from November 1st till March 31st between 2am - 6am. Parked or stopped vehicles with be issued a penalty notice and will be subject to towing. To find out more on how you can park safely this winter  click here.

Levels of Service
Winter Maintenance Service Standards are available  here.
 
To find out more about the city's winter maintenance  click here.


Stay Active Outdoors this Winter
The Parks & Forestry Division will be promoting the City's parks and natural spaces through a Gingerbread Story Project on social media to help engage residents in winter park activities. This initiative will raise awareness and encourage residents to stay active outside.  Garnetwood Park will be the park with the different winter amenities in Ward 3.
Follow our gingerbread family's journey home across Mississauga's Parks & Trails in time for the holidays. Along the way, check out all of the winter fun that Mississauga's Parks & Trails have to offer: http://ow.ly/JN1o306S6I8

2017 Seniors Community Grant Program
The 2017  Seniors Community Grant Program is now open for applications. The program funds projects of initiatives that encourage social inclusions and keep seniors engaged in their communities. To date, a number of Seniors-focused projects in peel have received funding through this program. For more information about eligibility and project criteria click here. 
Holiday Hours of Operation
Residents can call the 311 Citizen Contact Centre between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., from Tuesday December 27 through to Friday December 30, 2016.

The Centre will be closed for the statutory holidays on Tuesday December 26 and Monday January 2, 2017. 

After hours dispatch service is available for urgent issues on weekends, statutory holidays and overnight Monday to Friday.  Residents may also submit requests  such as  parking considerations for guests visiting over the holidays by  using services available online or through the Pingstreet App .
 
City administrative offices are closed for the holidays from December 26, 2016 to January 2, 2017 (inclusive).  Regular office hours resume on Tuesday January 3, 2017.  
TransHelp News & Updates
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards are changing on January 1, 2017. This means that persons with cognitive, sensory, physical and mental disabilities, who experience barriers to taking conventional public transit in the Region of Peel, will now be able to apply for TransHelp service. At the beginning of 2017, TransHelp will launch a new website, www.peelregion.ca/transhelp - visit the website to stay informed of customer service upgrades and updates. Sign up to Connect2 Peel - the Region's email newsletter now being distributed to over 85,000 residents on a monthly basis by visiting www.peelregion.ca/connect. 

Mark Your Calendars
Here are some more dates that you'll want to mark your calendar for... 
  • Mayor's New Year Levee at the Civic Centre on Sunday, January 15th, 2017 from 2-4 PM.
     
  • Ward 3 Annual Skate Party at BCC on February 5th, 2017 from 12-2PM.

More information will be posted closer to the dates.