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…
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MIRANET submission to legislative committee regarding Schedule 6, Bill 229
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…
Mississauga seeking feedback on Official Plan Review
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…
MIRANET Opposes Proposed Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act
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.…
MIRANET’s Letter to The Mississauga News
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…
John Stewart of The Mississauga News highlights the Noise Control By-law consultation
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 commends City’s STA framework, recommends higher fee
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…
Noise Control Bylaw – Survey Question 1
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…
Noise Control Bylaw: MIRANET wants to know your thoughts
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 noise bylaw review in Peel Weekly News
MIRANET’s response to the City of Mississauga’s Noise By-law Review has been covered in Peel Weekly News.
Walk the Walk for The Compass
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…
Tagged with: COVID-19, Mississauga, park royal, sheridan homelands, shora, The Compass Food Bank
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COVID-19 resources
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…
Tagged with: Canada, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Mississauga, Ontario, Peel, Peel Region, Region of Peel
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SpeakUpOntario.ca: A great website for families and health care providers on COVID-19
We are in uncharted territory with the spread of COVID-19. We haven’t faced a pandemic in our living memory, which is what makes the current situation all the more alarming. It has become clear that the virus spreads far more…
Municipal and Regional Consultation Process- MIRANET asks was it worth it?
Mississauga, ON: On Friday, October 25, Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark announced that the Province will no longer be pursuing its top-down approach to municipal and regional governance. It will no longer follow through on its promise to redraw municipal and…
South West Mississauga Ratepayers’ Association federal election debate on Oct 10
On October 10th 2019 the ratepayer groups of Southwest Mississauga (SWMRA) are once again putting on a debate for the upcoming Federal election which is scheduled to be held on October 21st, 2019. You will have the opportunity to hear…
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Lisgar Residents’ Association Federal Election Candidates Debate
The Lisgar Residents’ Association (a non-partisan group of community-minded volunteers) invites you to a Federal Election Candidates Debate for the riding of Mississauga-Streetsville Conservative – Ghada Melek Green Party – Chris Hill Liberal – Gagan Sikand NDP – TBA Tuesday,…
Media coverage of MIRANET comments on Bill 108
MIRANET’s comments on Bill 108 were covered by Peel Weekly News. See below for full text of MIRANET’s submission. MIRANET’s Bill 108 Concerns The Mississauga Residents’ Association Network (MIRANET) is a city-wide network of residents’ associations. MIRANET…
MIRANET response to regional governance review covered in Peel Weekly News
MIRANET’s remarks to the Regional Government Review panel presented on 8 May 2019 have been published in the Peel Weekly News. Please see below for the article.
No marriage, divorce, or counselling, without informed consent – MIRANET’s submission to Regional Government Review
On 8 May 2019, MIRANET presented to the Peel Consultation of the Regional Government Review. MIRANET’s remarks and press release are below. MIRANET’s Thoughts on Regional Government Changes Good afternoon. We are Sue Shanly and Charlene Haupt from MIRANET–the Mississauga…
May 1 Town Hall on Regional Government
More than 100 residents from wards 1 and 2 filled the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Credit to hear the City of Mississauga’s rationale for becoming a single-tier entity, independent of the Region of Peel. Other options such as amalgamation…
MIRANET 2019 Annual General Meeting
The Mississauga Residents’ Association Network – MIRANET – will have its 2019 Annual General Meeting on April 10 at the Port Credit Legion. Our Guest Speaker is Ryan Clarke, President of Advocacy Solutions. Ryan Clarke is the president of Advocacy…
Plastics in Our Oceans and Lakes
On March 9th Sven Spengemann, MP for Mississauga-Lakeshore, held an information session for citizens on the topic, “Plastics in Our Oceans and Lakes.” The turnout was much greater than expected for a Saturday morning, estimated to number about 300 people. …
Our Property Taxes are Increasing
MIRANET’s Chris Mackie has written up this summary of the City of Mississauga’s 2019 budget. The 2019 budgets approved by the City and Region will raise residential property taxes by 2.9 percent. The increase will go into effect July…
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