Beavers at Osprey Marsh

I am aware that our somewhat cute but not-so-friendly rodents are back again at Osprey Marsh this spring. With no activity in the pond last fall, I hoped that the beavers living there had moved on to find a new home. Whether this is the same beaver or a new one has...

City rolls out its Spring Cleaning program

City’s Transportation and Works Operations and Maintenance team is deploying its annual Spring Clean-up Program this week on the City’s roads, sidewalks and boulevards. The Program includes the following activities: Snow Plow Sod Damage Inspection and Repair...

Update on Ward 10 development projects

New homes and a new school are among the handful of development projects currently underway in Ward 10. At the start of the second quarter of 2024, I am providing a high-level overview of these projects and their current status going through the City’s planning...

PRP hosts community meeting on crime prevention

Peel Regional Police hosted a citywide meeting for the public to speak to the trend of rising crime in our region and provide attendees with tips on what they can do to protect themselves. Just under 100 residents attended the session held at the Hazel McCallion...

Wandering for our community

Together with my colleague Ward 9 Councillor Martin Reid, I am walking in the annual Coldest Night of the Year event and raising funds in support of The Dam, a local charity that provides a place of belonging and support for high school aged youth in our community....

Looking at the Year Ahead

Expect the unexpected. Last year was full of surprises from a municipal government perspective in Mississauga and Peel, and there’s no reason to expect anything different in 2024. Yet we can anticipate some of the policies and projects that will be considered,...

Dozens of dogs enjoy their new park

Dozens of dogs were on hand to help me celebrate the opening of the brand new Leash Free Dog Park right here in Ward 10. Located at the very south end of Mattamy Sports Park, the amenity features two separately fenced areas – one for smaller dogs...

Public meeting on Derry-Britannia development

After close to 15 years of working with the City and landowners, I am pleased to see the development plan move forward for the lands west of Ninth Line between Derry Road and Britannia Road in our Ward. Staff have prepared a recommendation report coming to Planning...

Tips to help prevent auto theft

Despite the many arrests of criminals and recovery of millions of dollars worth of stolen vehicles by Peel Regional Police, auto theft remains a significant concern in our region and across the Greater Toronto Area. Auto theft and its prevention continue to be a top...

Leash Free Dog Park Opens in Ward 10

I am very happy to share that the Leash Free area at Mattamy Sports Park will open to the public this month! This facility will feature two separate areas—one for small dogs and one for larger dogs—where your furry friends can run and play off-leash. Ribbon Cutting...