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“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood,
but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” — Richard Bach
Ward 10 Pride
Enjoy Steelheads Hockey With Neighbours
It’s the War of the Wards and it takes place at the Hershey
Centre on Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
City Councillors are once again partnering with the Mississauga Steelheads, our local OHL team, offering a unique
opportunity for you to see some great family entertainment,
with high-energy hockey including future big-league pros.
At the Steelheads’ afternoon home game on Sunday,
March 8, residents from across the city will descend on the
Hershey Centre to not only spur on the home side to victory
over the Ottawa 67’s but, equally important, to lay claim
to the title of “Most Fanatical Ward.” That sounds a lot like
Ward 10 to me!
The “War of the Wards”
UPCOMING EVENTS
will be much more than
just a hockey game. There
Mar. 5 — 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
will be a host of fun
Open House to view carts for
new waste collection program contests and great prizes
available exclusively to
—Erin Meadows Comm. Ctr
fans who attend as part of
Mar. 8 — 2:00 p.m.
the Ward 10 contingent.
War of the Wards - Steelheads This is in addition to the
Hockey
regular in-game priz—Hershey Centre
ing that is offered by the
Mar. 10 — 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Steelheads to all fans in the
Open House to view carts for
stands for a regular home
new waste collection program game. And… through this
—Lisgar Middle School
promotion, the tickets are
“buy one, get one free.”
See website for latest events:
Red seats are normally
mississaugaWard10.ca
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for-one for this game. This discount begins about one month
prior to game day—on or around Feb. 8—and we will provide
the online promo code for our ward as soon as it is available. (It only applies to Red tickets because we all want to sit
together as a ward in the same section.)
• If you love hockey… this is a great chance to cheer on
your local hockey team and your local Councillor at the
same time!
• Maybe you’ve never been to see your Steelheads in action
yet… this is a great chance to find out what all the fuss is
about!
• Or you could be someone who is uninterested in hockey
altogether… this is a great chance to have fun in the
stands with your neighbours as we battle for ward supremacy!
Let’s get behind our hockey team and show the rest of the
city that Ward 10 has the best fans in Mississauga!
Last year’s Ward 10 Day with the Steelheads was a
lot of fun. This year, we’re going head-to-head against
wards across the city to be the “Most Fanatical Ward.”
New Communication Tools
I have launched a new communication tool to
provide additional information about happenings in our ward with a personal flavour.
“Our Ward, Our Future” is my new blog, set
up to be a place for dialogue and interactive
commentary about the topics at hand. I hope to post something weekly, so check back often. I welcome your feedback.
http://suemcfaddenward10.blogspot.ca/
You can also now follow me on Twitter - @Sue_Ward10.
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Pilot Project Effective in Slowing Traffic
Region To Look At Representation
In January, City Council approved a recommendation to adopt
the use of physical traffic calming measures as a viable option
when addressing operational speeding issues on local and
collector roadways. This comes following the positive results
generated from a pilot program in 2014 using a variety of
calming measures on four different streets in the city.
Under the program, three locations were selected to
receive physical traffic calming measures. This selection process was based on a wide range of criteria, including documented and confirmed speeding issues. The three locations
selected as part of the pilot program were:
• Edenwood Drive (north of Battleford Road)
• Fifth Line West (north of Dundas Street West)
• Huntington Ridge Drive (east of Confederation Parkway)
A fourth location, Westbridge Way, was selected for the
purpose of reviewing “soft/passive” traffic calming measures
in the form of painted edge-lines.
Regional Council approved the creation of a Task Force to
develop and report back to Regional Council on terms of
reference and approach for:
a) A review of the governance of the Region of Peel;
b) The options for election of the Regional Chair; and,
c) The composition of Regional Council.
During the last term of Regional Council, staff was directed
to report to Council in early 2015 to initiate a review of the
governance of the Region of Peel.
Summary
Following is a summary of the results of the study:
• Prefabricated speed cushion devices were purchased and
installed at two locations within the 40 km/h school
zone on Edenwood Drive, north of Battleford Road. This
resulted in an average reduction in speed of 15 km/hr
(from 55 to 40 km/hr).
• Raised asphalt intersections were installed at two intersections within the 40 km/h school zone along Huntington
Ridge Drive, resulting in an average reduction in speed of
12 km/hr (from 52 to 40 km/hr).
• Prefabricated speed cushions were installed at three locations on Fifth Line West, north of Dundas Street West.
In addition to the speed cushions, a mountable concrete
centre median island was installed at the Glen Erin/Fifth
Line Trail crossing in conjunction with one of the speed
cushion locations. This resulted in an average decrease in
speed of 19 km/hr (from 64 to 45 km/hr).
• Finally, painted edge-lines were installed on Westbridge
Way, from Bellshire Gate to Tottington Drive to determine the effectiveness of “soft/passive” traffic calming
measures. White edge-lines were painted on the roadway
1.50 metres from the curb on each side of the roadway.
The purpose of edge-lines is to visually reduce the travelled portion of the roadway for motorists without the
use of physical calming devices. The results here, while
not as significant as the physical instruments above, still
showed a decrease in speed of about 7 km/hr (from 62
to 55 km/hr).
The program will go into effect starting in the 2016
budget year and staff are currently evaluating how it will be
managed including which streets will be considered the best
candidates for traffic calming measures.
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Traffic Improvements
I am pleased to report that, following a technical review
and inspection by city staff, the intersection at Thomas
Street and Oscar Peterson Blvd/Long Valley Road has
finally met the warrants for traffic signals to be installed,
replacing the existing all-way stop. Through its Traffic
Signal Installation Program, the City normally budgets for
approximately 10 new traffic signal installations annually
across Mississauga. A recommendation will go forward to
Council later this spring to include this intersection as part
of the 2015 program. Upon approval, the new lights are
expected to be operational by the fall.
Another signal review conducted at the intersection of
Derry Road and Lisgar Drive/Rosehurst Drive has resulted in a recommendation for a new left advanced signal
to be installed for westbound motorists on Derry turning
southbound on Lisgar during peak hours.
I have put in several requests to review the intersection at Tenth Line and Sunlight Street/Serena Way but,
to date, warrants have not been met for traffic signals
there. I am also asking staff to review the timing of the signals at Tenth Line and Tacc Drive to address congestion
during peak times (school drop off and pick up).
Councillors voted in favour of my recommendation to remove an all-way stop at
the intersection of Freshwater Drive and
Sunlight Street. This controlled intersection was in place to protect pedestrians
who needed a safe crossing to get to Ruth
Thompson Middle School. Students can now
safely cross Freshwater at Deepwood Heights
immediately in front of the school, following
the significant improvements and upgrades to
that intersection that I pushed for last summer.
In addition to signs posted in the area, I will be
sending out a letter to the neighbouring streets
advising local residents of the change from an
all-way (three-way) stop to just one stop for
westbound motorists on Sunlight Street.
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Family Day Activities
Ash Trees Removed in Ward 10
Family Day is Monday, Feb. 16 and the City is opening its
doors for you to spend some quality time as a family on this
holiday.
Celebrate Family Day at Mississauga Celebration Square!
Grab your skates and head to the City’s largest outdoor skating rink. It’s an afternoon full of festivities, with roaming buskers, face painting, crafts, horse and carriage rides and more.
Take a break, warm up by the firepits and indulge in some
delicious treats from C Café, Beavertails, and Smokes Poutinerie. This event is proudly presented by RBC. Stop by the RBC
booth for a game of ice bowling and snowball toss. Former
NHL star Rick Vaive will be at the Square signing autographs
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate Family Day at the Museums of Mississauga,
Bradley Museum, and Benares Historic House. Activities include guided tours, historic demonstrations, crafts and more!
Free admission.
www.museumsofmississauga.com or 905-615-4860 ext. 2110
The RBC-sponsored family day schedule invites you
to swim or skate for free at community centres or arenas
throughout the city.
http://www7.mississauga.ca/Departments/Rec/familyday/
pdf/cms_rec_FamilyDay_Schedule_8x11_14481%20web%20f.
pdf
Please note that the offices of City Hall are closed on Family Day. Enjoy your time with your loved ones!
Crews were working in Ward 10 the last few weeks to
remove city-owned
ash trees infested
with the Emerald Ash
Borer as well as the
invasive Buckthorn
plant material. The
area of focus was on
the west side of Ninth
Line between Eglinton Ave. and Britannia Road.
The Emerald Ash Borer has had a devastating effect on
ash trees in Mississauga. EAB is an insect that kills all species of ash trees native to North America. EAB has already
infested and will continue to destroy many ash trees in
Ontario, Quebec and the North Eastern United States.
Dead and dying trees are now a serious safety concern as EAB continues to spread to more trees throughout
Mississauga. There is a safety issue with the potential for
falling branches, limbs and trees, especially with winter’s
wind, snow and ice storms.
Work is well underway on the EAB Active Management
Plan, which was approved by Council in 2012. Through this
program, the City is treating viable ash trees and removing and replacing dead or dying city-owned ash trees. The
hope is that we will be able to preserve some of our Cityowned ash trees on streets and in parks.
To date:
• 4,642 sustainable Ash trees have been treated
with TreeAzin™
• 4,652 city-owned dead or dying Ash trees have
been removed along City streets and in parks
• 1,277 trees replanted
• 75 woodlots have been inspected
If you have an ash tree on your private property, please
consider your options on treatment or removal by following this link: www.mississauga.ca/eab
Lisgar Residents Association Meeting
Residents living in the Lisgar District are welcome to attend
the next monthly general meeting of the Lisgar Residents Association on Monday, February 9. It will take place at 7 p.m. in
the Library at Kindree Public School on Terragar Boulevard.
The Lisgar District is bounded by Tenth Line, Britannia
Road, Hwy 407 and the railroad.
Congratulations to Glenn Craney who was recently
elected the new president of the Board.
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Coyote Sightings
Library Programs – Winter 2015
The Churchill Meadows Branch Library (3801 Thomas St.)
is offering a host of programs for various ages—most of
them free of charge!
Reading Jamboree
A fun and interactive introduction to literacy through
reading, movement and free play. Caregivers are encouraged to actively participate.
Monday mornings – 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Ages Birth-4Y, Free
LEGO Club
Combines one of the most popular and creative children’s
theme, books and the building begins!
Monday evenings – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Ages 5Y-11Y, Free
Rise & Shine Family Storytime
Start your day with toe-tapping & hand-clapping fun! Stories, songs and rhymes.
Thursday mornings – 11:00-11:30 a.m.
All ages, Free
Tween Extravaganza
Have fun with literacy through experiments, games and
maker-space projects.
Thursday evenings – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Ages 7Y-11Y, Free (please register in advance)
Tween Book Club
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages 9Y-11Y
Reading Buddies
Thursday evenings – 6:00-7:00 p.m. or 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Grades 1-3, Free (please register in advance)
Maker Wednesdays
Feb. 11 – 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages 9Y-11Y, Free
PD Day Family Film
Friday, Feb. 6 – 2:00 p.m.
All ages, Free
Valentine’s Day
Activity
Saturday, Feb. 14 –
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Ages 5Y+, Tickets: $2.00
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Coyotes have been seen roaming our trails and parks as they scavenge for food. This is not new, but seeing one can still be somewhat alarming. They have been a common sight in Mississauga
residential neighbourhoods for over 20 years. They are active day
and night but prefer to hunt after dusk or before dawn.
Coyotes are an important part of our ecosystem as they control rodent and rabbit populations. According to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources they flourish in cities across Canada
and they are here to stay.
Do not feed coyotes (intentionally or unintentionally). While
out walking, keep your pets on a leash at all times.
If you encounter a coyote,
• Stay calm and wait until they move away
• Do not turn your back or run. (Like dogs, coyotes are
hardwired to give chase if you run)
• If approached, stand tall, waive your arms, make yourself
as large as you can. Clap, yell, shout loudly, make startling
movements, throw an object towards the animal. (Coyotes
tend to avoid scary situations or aggressive behaviour)
• Startle the animal by opening an umbrella, using a flashlight, activating an audible alarm
TransCanada Pipeline Project
Residents living in the northwest corner of Ward 10 recently
received a notice from TransCanada regarding an upgrade to the
natural gas measurement and control facilities at the Parkway
Belt Meter Station.
This station, located on the east side of Hwy 407, south of
Derry Road, is one of the contracted delivery points for gas that
will be received in the Niagara area. Currently, the station measures gas delivered from a common pipeline system to two interconnected pipelines. The proposed modifications will separate
the system to allow for independent operation of TransCanada’s
measurement facilities. This will involve the installation of a new
buried station pipe, as well as associated valves and ancillary
piping. The new pipe will consist of approximately 20 meters of
24-inch diameter pipe. Additionally, approximately 14 meters of
existing 24-inch diameter buried pipe will be replaced with 30inch diameter pipe.
The upgrades to the facility will take place entirely on TransCanada’s existing station property. The construction period at this
site will occur over a five week period. During construction, there
will be an increase in traffic flow in and around the site. Construction activities typically generate a certain amount of noise. TransCanada will meet applicable noise limits throughout construction
and the ongoing operations of the Project. TransCanada will
provide notice to the community prior to the commencement of
construction.
I have received confirmation from city staff and an external
consultant that this construction project will have no impact
whatsoever on the watershed in the Lisgar District.
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Meadowvale Theatre Going Strong
For Parents of High Schoolers
There are some exciting performances left for the remainder of
the 2014/15 season at Meadowvale Theatre. In addition to the
Encore Series (with various companies performing the likes of
The Sound of Music and Grease), the local stage will welcome
three unique artists before the season wraps up in June.
I am pleased to have been invited to support the efforts of
the School Council at Stephen Lewis Secondary School in
presenting “High School and Beyond.” This forum for parents of high school students aims to provide the necessary
strategies to help teens succeed, not only in high school
but with post-secondary school opportunities as well.
The event takes place at the school (3675 Thomas Street,
west of Tenth Line) on Tuesday, Feb. 24, with registration
at 6:00 p.m. followed by panel discussion and workshops
from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. To find out more, call 905-3630289 or e-mail [email protected].
Tribute – Billy Joel: The Classics
Saturday, March 14, 2015
8 p.m.
Billy Joel: The Classics has been thrilling audiences for more
than ten years. Performing over 30 of Billy’s Great songs, sit
back and be captivated!
Rukhsana Khan: Picture the Story
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
2 to 5 years old
Rukhsana Khan is an award-winning author and storyteller,
performing her picture books: Silly Chicken and Big Red Lollipop. She tells tales of India, Persia, the Middle East, as well as
her own stories.
Ed Sullivan: A Really BIG Show!
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Noon
The Ed Sullivan: A Really BIG Show, a unique tribute show,
celebrates the legendary program that ran on CBS – television
throughout the 1950s and ‘60s and was hosted by New York
entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan.
Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month and the Praise Cathedral
Worship Centre invites you to celebrate through a number of
events they are holding at their facility at 6785 Millcreek Drive. Celebrations will extend over three days beginning Friday, Feb.
20 at 7:30 p.m. with a movie in the auditorium followed by a
stellar cultural performance with the Heritage Singers, “Hallelujah Pepperpot” on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 5:00 p.m. A taste of
savory foods, cultural experiences and entertainment will also
be enjoyed. The festivities culminate on Sunday, Feb. 22 with a
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.
As part of the celebrations, the group will be honouring
the achievements of great Canadians, both past and present, including such individuals as the Honourable Lincoln
M. Alexander, who was appointed Ontario’s 24th Lieutenant
Governor and the first member of a visible minority to serve
as the Queen’s representative in Canada; Mr. Anderson Abbott,
the first Canadian-born black doctor; and the Honourable Jean
Augustine, the first black woman ever elected to our nation’s
House of Commons and a women of courage who was instrumental in getting the month of February officially recognized as
Black History Month in Canada.
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Brad Butt, MP (right) and David Raakman, Ward 10
staff (left) congratulate the Ward 10 winners of the
Timothy Street Award: Matthew Moore, Shakil Akhter,
Paul Preikschas and David Bishop.
Achievements
Congratulations to the following Ward 10 residents who
received the Timothy Street Award in January. These residents, who are also part of the federal riding of Mississauga-Streetsville, were recognized for their volunteer efforts
and community engagement by their peers through this
award initiated by MP Brad Butt. They are: Shakil Akhter,
David Bishop, Matthew Moore, and Paul Preikschas.
Paul Preikschas was also recently named Commanding
Officer of the 105 Streetsville Army Cadets and will be
recognized at the upcoming Change of Command Parade
at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic
School on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Congratulations, Paul!
I’m so proud of our daughter and author
Deanna McFadden who just completed
her novel called “The Work Boyfriend”
published by Farringdon Road Books.
Congratulations, Deanna!
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