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Nations Fresh Foods
Grand Opening
Please join me on Thursday February 2, 2017 for the grand opening of Ward 9's newest grocery store, Nations Fresh Foods.
Nations is located at the N/E corner of Winston Churchill and Eglinton and is in half of the Rona building. The store opens at 9:30 am.with the ribbon cutting at 10:30.
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Community organizations can request recognition either through a flag raising or lighting of the Civic Centre clock tower. Click above for more info.
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Click above to download the app. Using a smartphone, residents can now report on five new issues under the "Report a Problem" button using the free mobile app Ping!:
- Three hour parking violations on a City street
- Abandoned shopping carts on private property
- Damaged trees on City property
- Dead/unhealthy trees on City property
- Request pruning of a City owned tree
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The City of Mississauga now offers property owners the convenience of viewing their interim and final property tax bills online through e-bill. Click above for more info.
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A reminder that the senior $1 cash fare is valid Weekdays (from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and after 7:00 pm) and all day on Saturdays, Sunday and Holidays.
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The City of Mississauga has launched a new online business directory offering free digital access to nearly 15,000 Mississauga businesses.
The directory is available on the City's Open Data; a site that provides public information about Mississauga in an accessible, structured and useful format. Click above to use the directory.
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Click above to download and print your schedule. You can also update your electronic calendar.
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Please remember to help those in need.
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Please support the Dam Youth Drop-In by making a donation.
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Meadowvale Residents' Association - MRA
For information or to
get involved in the residents' association, please click here to send an email.
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Help save the life of someone waiting for an organ. One donor could save 8 lives!
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 January 25, 2017
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I hope that 2017 has started out well for you and the coming year will bring you much good health and happiness. I took some time off with my husband and I am looking forward to a very interesting year ahead.
Many of us celebrated the New Year on January 1 but our Chinese community is celebrating its new year on January 28 and I am enjoying celebrating with our local groups and organizations including ringing in the new year at midnight on the 27th at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple on Millcreek.
Although our weather has been warmer these past weeks remember it is still winter and we are likely to experience more cold and snowy days ahead. See the links to snow clearing information in the newsletter
In the event that you are unable to view this
e-newsletter please note that there is always a link on the front page of my website
www.ward9.ca.
As always, my staff and I are here to help you with any City or Regional issues. Just send me an email to
[email protected] or call
905-896-5900 and check the Ward 9 website at
www.ward9.ca for ongoing updates.
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OMB Makes Final Decision on 2700 Aquitaine
On January 20, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) made its final decision on the application at 2700 Aquitaine.
The board has approved development of 3 apartment buildings of 12, 9 and 7 storeys comprised of 393 new units. With removal of 112 of the garden home units, the final number will be 616 units. In all of the proposals and the final approved plan, the towers are joined by 4 or 5 storey podium buildings.
I am not happy with the decision nor with the development as it will set a precedent for further applications to ignore our Intensification Policies and our Official Plan. The OMB decision shows again that the province of Ontario has taken the planning of our cities out of the hands of the elected officials and put it into the hands of an appointed body that has no connection to the community.
I already have meetings scheduled with other landowners who are bringing us proposals that far exceed what is in the City policies. I will be opposing them also and will hold public information sessions in the coming months.
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Road Safety and Vision Zero Initiative
The Road Safety Committee of which I was chair was disbanded last term of Council at the recommendation of Traffic and Clerks staff who felt that city staff could implement all safety programs. All of the major campaigns were designed by the committee and the input and ideas came from the citizens, Councillors, Agencies and staff representatives.
We developed some good campaigns and also developed and produced the Road Safety Handbook.
I have asked for a report to come to the March 1st General Committee meeting. At that time I will be moving that the committee be reinstated and that we open it for citizen applications again. To date two other Councillors are interested in serving with me on the committee and I am hopeful that my colleagues on Council will vote in favour of reinstating this important committee.
The staff report will also speak to Vision Zero which is an International road safety campaign mainly for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Given the high numbers of pedestrians injured or killed in the past year, we have to do more than deal with this using technical criteria.
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Coldest Night of the Year Walk for The Dam
Once again I have entered a team for the Coldest Night of the Year.
On the evening of February 25, I will be joining hundreds of residents to walk on the Coldest Night of the Year to raise funds for the Dam Youth Drop In and prevent homelessness in our community. This is a family-friendly, fun winter fundraising event for Mississauga's homeless, hungry and hurting.
The walk begins and ends at the Meadowvale Community Centre & Library, 6655 Glen Erin Dr., where walkers will register, turn in the results of their fundraising efforts, and return at the end of the evening for a warm celebration meal.
My team name is "Pat's Plodders". I am looking for people to join my team and raise funds and walk with me. If you would like to be a part of a fun evening and help our youth, Click here to donate or to join my team.
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Online Buy and Sell Exchange Zone
Want to buy or sell on Kijiji and want to stay safe? Peel Police are now providing a safe zone in Mississauga at 12 Division at 4600 Dixie Road. This follows the success of the first zone in Brampton at 22 Division.
Click here for more information.
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New TransHelp Website and Online Application
On January 3, the Region launched the new TransHelp website and online application.
The new website supports residents in learning about, applying for and riding TransHelp, the Region's accessible transportation service.
The site is designed to better serve potential applicants to TransHelp, through supportive, transcribed videos, an online form or PDF application, and up-to-date user information for passengers - all mobile-friendly and accessible.
Two videos are available on the site to support TransHelp applicants.
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Improvements to Meadowvale Community Centre & Library 
The Meadowvale Community Centre and Library has now been open for four months.
I am proud of the LEED silver building which has floor-to-ceiling windows, modern light fixtures, high ceilings, and bright white walls creating an open and inviting
publicly-accessible gathering space. It has become a popular destination for adults and children in the Meadowvale Community.
As with any new building there were a few changes that needed to be made and I am pleased to report that the
installation of the automatic accessible doors to the library terrace is complete.
As well at my request, 12 additional parking spaces were added in the first week of December.
Click here to view a CBC segment on the Meadowvale Community Centre and Library which aired on January 7. You will have bear through watching a few commercials. The segment starts at about the 1.17 mark in the clip.
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Ward 9 receives funding from Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
I am pleased to announce that
28 city projects (4 in Ward 9) were approved for funding as part of the federal government's Intake 2 - Canada 150 Infrastructure Program (CIP 150).
Below are the four Ward 9 project that have been approved:
- Accessible Intersection Compliance - Britannia @ Glen Erin (Audible Pedestrian Signals & Tactile Plates)
- Glen Eden Park Playground Redevelopment
- Middlebury Park Playground Surface Replacement and Adult Fitness Equipment
- Bell Harbour Park Trail Reconstruction
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Multi-use Trail on Thomas Street Almost Completed
The multi use trail being built on the north side of Thomas Street (between Winston Churchill Blvd. and Erin Mills Parkway) was started in October 2016 and is 85% completed.
The city contractor will resume their construction in May 2017 to complete driveway curb returns, driveway restorations, landscaping work, and other miscellaneous items with an expected completion date of June 30, 2017 weather permitting.
This trail will provide safe access for pedestrians and cyclists and links to the Winston Churchill trail.
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Winter on-street parking restriction is in effect in Mississauga from November 1, 2016 till March 31, 2017 between 2:00 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Vehicles left on City streets will be enforced in accordance with the
Traffic By-law
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Winter Snow Clearing Info
Get up to date information on snow clearing. Follow @MississaugaSnow on Twitter for current conditions and progress.
Call Information Snow Line
905-615-SNOW (7669) to hear recorded information about plowing and salting during a snow event.
If there are concerns with road conditions 12-24 hours after a snowstorm ends please contact
3-1-1 or
(905-615-4311 outside city limits).
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Extreme Weather Alerts 
During extreme weather please check the city website for alerts and information.
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Animal Care in Cold Weather 
Now that cold winter weather is here, please remember that pet owners are required to provide proper shelter and care for their pets. Do not leave your pet outside when there are extreme cold alerts.
Click
here for the Standards of Care information.
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Region of Peel hits One Million  Tonnes of Marketed Recyclable Materials
In December, the Region of Peel celebrated the 10
th
anniversary of the Material Recovery Facility's opening and the collection of 1 million tonnes of recyclable materials recovered and marketed for reuse.
1 million tonnes of recyclable materials is roughly equivalent to the weight of 182,000 elephants.
This has been achieved through a collaborative effort involving recycling partners, government, industry and residents.
There is more we can do and we need to work together to make sure we continue to recycle as much material as possible. I want to thank Ward 9 residents for doing their part.
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Dog Waste Stations Pilot Project Ends
This pilot project in Lake Aquitaine Park for the disposal of dog waste started on March 30, 2016. Five stations were installed around the park, each of which had a supply of biodegradable bags for the public to use and a bin specifically designed for the waste.
An additional station was also installed at the Q Park Leash free zone.
The pilot has now ended and staff report that there was very little use of the special bins for the waste although the bags were being used.
As this is an expensive program requiring special removal contractors, I have asked staff to review removing these bins and continuing to provide bags only.
Signs will be posted on the containers explaining that the pilot has ended and that the containers will be removed on Monday January 23, 2017. Waste receptacles will be located at these locations until our summer waste receptacle placement is reinstated.
Once we have fully reviewed the results I will let residents know how we will be moving forward.
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 Most MiWay Fares Frozen
Starting on January 30, 2017 most MiWay fares will remain at 2016 rates, with the exception of adult and senior tickets.
In addition, on May 1, the PRESTO single fare for post-secondary students will increase to $3 from $2.85, the same rate as the adult fare, which aligns with neighbouring transit systems. Click here for information on fares.
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Anniversary/Birthday Congratulations
If you know someone who is celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary please contact me at 905-896-5900 or at
[email protected] and I would be pleased to send a letter of congratulations and a small gift to commemorate the special event.
Celebrating this month:
It was a pleasure to join family and friends at the Village of Erin Meadows to celebrate Marie Durand's 100th Birthday!
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Meeting with Community Groups
I regularly meet with all community groups and this month I met with members of the Meadowvale Islamic Centre board to discuss community outreach and how religious institutions in Meadowvale can assist the most vulnerable in our community.
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Shokokai 60th Anniversary
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With Consul General of Japan Yasunori Nakayana and President of SHOKOKAI Toshiaki Maruoka
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Ron and I attended the
Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce & Industry (Shokokai) 60th Anniversary dinner on January 20th.
I was pleased to represent Mississauga and deliver greetings on behalf of Council.
Mississauga is home to close to 100 Japanese based companies. I am very proud to have 9 Japanese companies in Ward 9.
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Feng Hua Senior Association Chinese New Year
I was joined by MPP Bob Delaney and Mayor Crombie at the Feng Hua Senior Association Chinese New Year celebration on January 21st.
I was delighted to be presented with this beautiful painting by local artist
Mrs. Shu Lian Yang. She was a medical doctor in China and has been creating Chinese brush paintings for many years as her hobby.
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| With artist Shu Lian Yang |
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| With Simon Huang, volunteer with Feng Hua Senior Association |
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With members of the Feng Hua Senior Association,
MPP Bob Delaney and Mayor Bonnie Crombie
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Meadowvale Youth attend 905 Raptors event
Our Meadowvale youth were given a wonderful opportunity to watch the 905 Raptors play on January 21. After the exciting game, the youth returned to the Meadowvale Community Centre where I joined them for pizza.
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