The Toronto Star is reporting "A coalition of farmers, residents and green activists are suing the provincial government for shoving through a gas-fired power plant next to the Holland Marsh."

The article makes mention of the proposed Oakville generation plant.

BRAMPTON, ON. (July 15, 2010) – The Region of Peel’s Passenger Assistant Program and Dialysis Transportation (Passenger Plus) services will resume in full on Monday, July 19. Red Cross Mississauga-Halton and CUPE reached a settlement that has been ratified. Staff is now making preparations to resume service and will be contacting customers to coordinate travel arrangements.

“The Region is pleased both parties have come to an agreement so our customers can now resume using our Accessible Transportation services,” said Damian Albanese, Transportation Director. “Accessible Transportation services are important to making our community accessible to residents who require specialized transit services.”

The Red Cross is contracted by the Region to deliver the Region’s Passenger Assistant Program and Dialysis Transportation. The Region was not involved in the negotiations. Questions relating to the negotiations should be directed to the respective parties involved.

Accessible Transportation customers can contact the Region’s Accessible Transportation office at 905-791-1015 for more information.

"The draft code proposes rules respecting Members of Council that will work with the Municipal Act, 2001; Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, 1996; Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; Municipal Elections Act, and the Criminal Code of Canada," said City Solicitor Mary Ellen Bench. "The role of the Integrity Commissioner is to provide advice, assistance, and training to Council and investigate and assess complaints regarding an alleged breach of the code. The report was presented to Council in May, and recommends the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner on a part-time basis, and appointed by bylaw to a five year term."

Bench explained the report and code, based on the Municipal Act, 2001 outline various elements found in other codes of conduct from other Ontario cities. Ward 5 Councillor Eve Adams, Ward 8 Councillor Katie Mahoney and Ward 11 George Carlson served on the committee to develop the draft code.

Draft Code and Contact Information:

The draft code of conduct is posted on the City's website at www.mississauga.ca.

The deadline for public input is August 18, 2010. Comments and questions on the code are to be sent to the Office of the City Clerk by:

Telephone:
3-1-1 (or 905-615-4311 if calling outside City limits)

TTY:
905-896-5151 (teletypewriter)

Fax:
905-615-4081

Email:
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Mail:
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON
L5B 3C1

Six (of seven) outdoor pools closed for season in order to qualify for matching federal and provincial funding

The Toronto Star is reporting "All but one of Mississauga’s outdoor pools are closed for repairs for the entire season."

According to the report, "Parks and recreation director John Lohuis has said it was either do the work this summer or lose the $12 million offered by senior governments."