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Mississauga.com is a reliable platform for local news, catering to residents of Mississauga, Peel Region, and surrounding areas. With a focus on high-quality community journalism, Mississauga.com provides daily updates and information designed to inform, engage, and empower its audience while fostering a strong sense of community. This website originated from the former weekly publication, The Mississauga News, which has been an award-winning source of news since its inception in 1965, serving as the flagship newspaper for Metroland’s community newspaper network. As of September 15, 2023, it transitioned to a fully digital format. Metroland Media Group Ltd. operates as a part of Torstar Corporation, which is under the ownership of Nordstar Capital, led by Toronto businessman Jordan Bitove.

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‘Could be a mix of rental or condo’: 3-highrise residential development proposed for Mississauga plaza site

1 week ago | mississauga.com | Andrew Palamarchuk

A proposed development seeks to replace a Mississauga plaza with high-density housing. The proposed complex, at the southeast corner of Fieldgate and Ponytrail drives, would be comprised of three buildings with heights of 13, 18 and 22 storeys containing 579 residential units, plus commercial and retail space at ground level. Thirteen townhouses and a public park are also part of the plan.
Mississauga council to consider property tax levy to pay for new hospital

1 week ago | mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana

A new motion coming to Mississauga council this week proposes a $390-million municipal contribution to the city’s new hospital — to be paid for through a 1 per cent levy on property taxes. Mayor Carolyn Parrish’s motion to be presented at Wednesday’s meeting outlines the city’s proposed share of funding for the new Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, which is being led by Trillium Health Partners.
‘Huge act of reclamation’: Public welcome to attend 2nd annual Peel District School Board powwow Friday

1 week ago | mississauga.com | Andrew Palamarchuk

Peel District School Board (PDSB) is hosting its second annual powwow, which will celebrate diverse Indigenous cultures and identities. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place at Maawnjiding Wiingushkeng Centre for Indigenous Excellence and Land-Based Learning (13990 Mississauga Rd., Caledon), on Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the grand entry scheduled for noon. PDSB said community members, staff and more than 1,000 students are expected to attend the event.
Organizers of annual promwear event call on Peel Region to fund buses to bring in students from Mississauga, Caledon and Brampton

1 week ago | mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana

After helping more than 560 students attend prom since 2023, the organizers of a Peel Region promwear giveaway are now asking councillors to help fund transportation for students who otherwise can’t get there“We need help getting students from the furthest points of the region to our event,” said Donna Boucher, founder of Making Prom Happen, during a May 22 delegation to Peel Region council.
What’s behind the dead fish along Mississauga’s shoreline?

2 weeks ago | mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana

A large number of dead fish were recently observed along Mississauga’s Lake Ontario shoreline, including areas near Jack Darling Memorial Park and Rattray Marsh. Officials say the die-off is part of a natural seasonal event involving alewife — a small, silver fish species known for springtime die-offs linked to water temperature shifts.
Carassauga: Mississauga hosting annual festival of cultures May 24, 25

2 weeks ago | mississauga.com | Graeme Frisque

Carassauga, Mississauga’s annual festival of cultures, is coming up on May 24 and 25 and celebrating its 40th anniversary. This year’s event will feature 22 “cultural pavilions” representing 25 countries across five venues, including the Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Frank McKechnie Community Centre, Canadian Coptic Centre, Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga and St. Sava Serbian Centre.
A study that tracked hundreds of South Asian kids in Peel Region found these 6 factors help reduce early childhood obesity

2 weeks ago | mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana

A new McMaster University-led study has identified six early-life factors that could help lower childhood obesity risk among South Asian children — a finding with particular significance for Peel Region, which is home to one of the largest South Asian communities in Canada. Researchers say the results could inform public health strategies targeting maternal health, infant feeding practices, physical activity and screen time during the first three years of life.
‘Emergency backstop’: Ontario offers billions in 2025 budget to protect jobs, businesses and workers against U.S. tariffs

3 weeks ago | mississauga.com | Mike Pearson

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is digging deeper to protect Ontario workers, businesses and jobs from crippling tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Unveiling the budget Thursday afternoon (May 15) at Queen’s Park, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy cited U.S. tariffs that could overturn a North American economic juggernaut once considered unshakable. “As families go through bumps, we too will go through these bumps and come out stronger,” Bethlenfalvy said.
Driver who caused QEW crash that killed 10-year-old twin placed under house arrest

3 weeks ago | mississauga.com | Alison Langley

What is the right sentence when an otherwise good person suddenly commits a crime that results in a catastrophe? In March 2023, Victoria Bakker was on a hands-free phone call while driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Lincoln when another call came in. When she attempted to put the incoming call through to voice mail, she failed to recognize the slowing traffic ahead and slammed into the back of an SUV driven by Beamsville resident Rosalie Thomas.
House fires and pets: What the Ontario fire marshal says about re-entering a burning home to save pets

1 month ago | mississauga.com | Mike Pearson

During Emergency Preparedness Week, on now until May 11, pet owners can visit their local Ontario SPCA animal centre to pick up a free emergency decal and wallet card, while supplies last. The Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal notes pet owners are encouraged to place a pet rescue decal indicating the number and types of pets in their household in a highly visible area of the home’s entrance to notify firefighters of pets that may be inside.