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The City has released a video featuring a new poem by spoken word poet, public speaker and Mississauga's former Poet Laureate Wali Shah.
Titled
Thank You, Mississauga,
Shah's poem is about life during the COVID-19 pandemic and community coming together and supporting each other while staying apart.
Watch it here:
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Council reviewed information from City staff, Peel Public Health and public health agencies regarding Mississauga's readiness for re-opening and a recommended approach in light of recent changes announced by the Government of Ontario regarding the re-opening of outdoor amenities on May 19
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"We are taking a measured 'made in Mississauga approach' to re-opening City facilities based on the best advice of our Chief Medical Officer of Health. We also know that community spread is still happening here in Peel and that our numbers right now in terms of new cases simply don't support a broader re-opening. We must listen to the experts," said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. "We will be taking a phased approach in consultation with Dr. Loh that is safe, coordinated and ensures flexibility if conditions improve. We will proceed with reopening our second golf course, nine community gardens in City parks and public marinas as these plans were already well underway. Staff will be prepared for additional re-openings when the time is ready."
All current
closures remain in place except for public marinas and
City-owned golf courses. Enforcement will continue to focus on education and ensuring residents are informed about ongoing closures and any re-openings.
A staff report on the details for re-opening will be presented to Council on May 27.
Public Marinas Re-Open
In the interim, the Public Boat Launch at Lakefront Promenade will re-open May 22 and Public Marinas beginning May 22. Associated parking lots for these amenities will open at the same time. Provincial Orders include a requirement to maintain a two metre distance from others while using any of these facilities. The boat launch at Marina Park remains closed due to high water conditions.
The message to residents continues to be:
- Practice physical distancing while outside, and avoid crowds.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer ranges in concentration from 60-90% alcohol content. A minimum of 70% alcohol content is recommended for health-care settings, and a minimum of 60% alcohol content is recommended for personal use.
- Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose as much as possible.
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Mississauga City Council approved further actions in response to COVID-19 including, a Virtual Canada Day Celebration.
"We have started plans for a virtual Canada Day Celebration for the City of Mississauga, providing residents with an opportunity to celebrate our nations' birthday during this difficult time," said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. "The virtual event will foster a sense of community and national pride for residents."
Council approved a Virtual Canada Day Celebration for Mississauga using approved funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Celebrate Canada grant along with previously secured event sponsorships. The proposed Virtual Canada Day celebration would be developed around the theme of "with glowing hearts, we see thee rise" using a pre-recorded video. Details for the event will be finalized and communicated in the coming weeks.
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Thank you for stepping up and supporting our healthcare heroes.
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Mississauga businesses are shifting their operations and contributing to the fight against COVID-19.
"I am so proud of our business community. So many Mississauga businesses are stepping up, lending a helping hand and giving back during these challenging times," said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. "It is truly inspiring to see Mississauga businesses adapt to help support the fight against COVID-19. We're so proud to have such a caring business community in our City. I know it's been a challenging time, but by working together, we will emerge stronger than ever before."
Below are just some of the actions taken by Mississauga businesses:
- Donating and developing personal protective equipment
- Donating money to local community groups including food banks
- Providing medicines free of charge to Canadian patients
- Giving out free flowers
- Contributing to the development of new and improved methods for COVID-19 detection
- Donating 1,000 computers to help students and families
- Leveraging manufacturing capabilities and in-house materials to produce hospital grade sanitizer
Click here to read more COVID-19 good news stories.
"We're pleased to share the great work that Mississauga businesses are doing and how they're giving back to their community," said Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development. "From small businesses to large organizations, we want to hear how businesses in Mississauga are giving back and how they continue to adapt their operations to the current circumstances."
Has your business made adjustments or contributions during COVID-19? If so, we want to hear from you! Submit your stories here.
- Businesses can visit the City of Mississauga's Economic Development Office web portal to get the latest information on government updates, relief packages and services offered by the City.
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Closed Until further Notice
- Playgrounds
- Soccer pitches
- Basketball courts
- Baseball diamonds
- Off-Leash parks
- Parking lots at City parks and at some community centres adjacent to parks.
- Green spaces and park trails remain open for walking as long as physical distancing is maintained.
City Enforcement Measures
- City By-law Enforcement and Security Officers are enforcing provincial orders related to non-essential business closures and gatherings of more than 5 people (unless members of a single household), in partnership with Peel Regional Police.
- Residents can call 3-1-1 to report non-compliance
- Set fines for non-compliance range from $750 to $1000
Residents in Mississauga wishing to report a non-compliant food establishment such as a bar or restaurant, should call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.
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For the up-to-date information on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit
- Mississauga 3-1-1 or 905-615-4311 (outside City Limits) available 7 days a week
- Peel Public Health 905-799-7700 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Peel Regional Police Non Emergency Line: 905-453-3311
- Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 Toll-free TTY:1-866-797-0007
- A complete list of essential services is available on the Government of Ontario's website.
As we continue to practice physical distancing, staying home if possible, washing our hands frequently and meeting virtually, we are seeing a reduction in the number of new cases of COVID-19.
We are not out of the woods yet. There are still transmissions and we must continue to be careful and follow the recommendations of the Medical Officers of Health.
Thank you to everyone that is working during this pandemic - you are true heroes.
Please stay safe and healthy.
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