The South West Mississauga Ratepayers’ Associations (SWMRA) are hosting a virtual candidates meeting on Tuesday May 31st, 2022 at 7:30pm. Join to hear what candidates have to say.
The South West Mississauga Ratepayers’ Associations (SWMRA) are hosting a virtual candidates meeting on Tuesday May 31st, 2022 at 7:30pm. Join to hear what candidates have to say.
What does the City’s budget mean to you? How is the annual budget compiled and approved? How would you improve and City’s online Budget Allocator? How does the annual budget increase impact property taxes? What is the role of the…
MIRANET is greatly concerned about recent statements in the news by former Councilor Karen Ras concerning workplace harassment. Various news outlets have reported disturbing alleged behaviour by a City Councilor that resulted in a police investigation. No criminal charges were…
Peel Weekly News carried an article by MIRANET Council, taking stock of the past year. MIRANET will hold its Annual General Meeting on 2 June. The article is below.
Chris Mackie, member of MIRANET’s Municipal Finance Committee reflects on the actions of the City of Mississauga’s Budget Committee. What’s wrong with the City’s Budget Committee? It’s not working effectively. Councilors listen to staff presentations and occasionally ask questions. Most…
As of Thursday, May 6, at 8 a.m., all 11 mass vaccine clinics in Peel Region will accept bookings for individuals who live in Peel and are 18 years of age and older at the time of vaccination. This expansion opens eligibility for 50,000 residents who do…
As of Friday, April 9 at 8:00 a.m., all vaccine clinics in Peel Region will be accepting bookings for individuals 50 years or older within select postal codes to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The select communities include: L4T, L4W, L4X,…
UPDATE: For those who don’t have a computer, please call the Mississauga Covid-19 Vaccination hotline: 905 848 7476 Please see here for an updated media release from the Region of Peel for 80+ population: Update on who can get the…
With the uncertain economic situation facing the City of Mississauga, MIRANET has been diligent in ensuring City Hall respects taxpayer dollars. A special meeting of Council on Wednesday February 24 spent 40 minutes discussing the 2021 budget recommended by Budget…
The Toronto Star carried an article about the proposed transformation of the Dixie Mall area. Lakeview Ratepayers Association – a member of MIRANET – expressed concerns through its president, Deborah Goss. Click here for the article. Let us know your…
MIRANET Chair Sue Shanly was quoted in an article on the Burnhamthorpe Outdoor Rink demolition. You can read the article here.
MIRANET Chair Sue Shanly’s remark during deputations made at Mississauga City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 20 was quoted in The Mississauga News. You can read the article here.
MIRANET Chair Sue Shanly was quoted in The Pointer in an article on the Burnhamthorpe Outdoor Rink. She said, “How could the design for a new pool and reconstruction of the Burnhamthorpe Community Centre be approved before sufficient, meaningful consultation…
Is Chic Murray outdoor arena slated for demolition in 2021 without public notification or consultation?? Chic Murray is known as one of the best outdoor ice rinks in the entire GTA. It has a superior ice pad and a covered…
The Mississauga Residents’ Associations Network submitted comments to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs regarding Schedule 6 of Bill 229. The submission is pasted below in its entirety. Mississauga Residents’ Association Network (MIRANET) is gravely concerned by methods…
This fall, the City of Mississauga held four Virtual Community Meetings to help refresh the vision and confirm priorities for the Mississauga Official Plan Review. You may see the presentation and/or watch a recording of the proceedings. Please share feedback…
The Mississauga Residents’ Association Network (MIRANET) is concerned that as our planet is teetering on the edge of an irreversible environmental crisis, political actions are putting roadblocks in the way of long-established initiatives to protect watersheds and environmentally sensitive lands.…
The Mississauga News has published MIRANET’s Letter to the Editor about the City of Mississauga’s attempt to amend the Noise Control Bylaw. Mississauga needs a more comprehensive noise control bylaw Monday, November 16, 2020 Dear Editor: MIRANET has been working…
In an opinion piece by the longtime Mississauga News columnist John Stewart talks about the noise heard in the city, and gives a shout-out (no pun intended) to the City’s ongoing Noise Control by-law amendments process. John ends his column…
MIRANET was quoted in The Mississauga News in an article about Short Term Accommodation (STA): Sue Shanly, chair of the Mississauga Resident’s Association Network, commended the city’s efforts on putting the framework together, but expressed concerns that the operators’ fee…
City Staff have recommended that the current Noise Control Bylaw be updated to address several types of unreasonable or unnecessary vehicle noise. The recommendation reads as follows: Recommendation 6 – That Schedule One of the Noise Control By-law be updated…
Survey Questions – Introduction The City of Mississauga is currently engaged in the process of reviewing the existing Noise Control Bylaws; the Mayor and Council have given City Staff a mandate to consult with the public, conduct background research, and…
MIRANET’s response to the City of Mississauga’s Noise By-law Review has been covered in Peel Weekly News.
A message from The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre Hi Everyone, We are currently gearing up for this year’s Walk the Walk for the Compass, and our amazing volunteers are a core part of what makes the event so…
There are many resources on the Internet on COVID-19. Below, you will find a list of government websites to help you get up to date information at the municipal, provincial, and federal government level. City of Mississauga: https://web.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/covid-19/ Region of…