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A Voice for all who live or work in Port Credit from
Seneca to Shawnmarr, south from CNR to the Lake

Port Credit is an historic port community, and an authentic village, within the urban context of the City of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

The Town of Port Credit Association (TOPCA) is the municipally recognized residents' association for the entire Port Credit District, located in Ward 1.  We want to enhance our village ambience and keep Port Credit a vibrant place to live, work, shop, dine and play.

This website is maintained as a resource for all Port Credit residents.  Visit this site often for upcoming events, and for information that affects us all.  Tell us what you think!

NEWS ALERTS (28)    See also the Quick Index in the News section.
                                      See also the Calendar section for list of events.

• SUMMER WALKABOUT:  Click here for a 75-slide photo album of points of interest in Port Credit this summer, which partly illustrates the items below.  Last updated July 30, 2010.

• 'BRIARWOOD' SITE DEVELOPMENT: Construction is completed for the first Stage of the project (Shoppers Drug Mart).  The Public Meeting concerning re-zoning for the second and third Stages has yet to be scheduled.  The City's Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) met on July 27, 2010 (click for Agenda -- item #6) to review the City Corporate Report: July 16, 2010 (click to view) entitled: Request to Remove Heritage Listed Building: Hill Gatehouse / Dudgeon Cottage, 305 Lakeshore Road West (Ward 1).  Click for further info, picture and ongoing updates.
  NEWSFLASH:  The HAC voted unanimously at their July 27 meeting to recommend that the Gatehouse/Cottage be designated as a heritage property and be retained on site, notwithstanding the City's Corporate Report which supported demolition.  This will go to Council for final approval on August 4, 2010.

• TOPCA PAINTED BICYCLE PROJECT:  We are very excited about our Association's public art project in honour of Port Credit's 175th Anniversary in 2010, with the support of our sponsors: Imperial Oil Limited and Sheridan Nurseries.  TOPCA has acquired, painted and displayed several painted bicycles around Port Credit and provided the baskets and flowering plants.  City Parks staff are doing the physical installations and the project is nearing completion for this phase.  TOPCA volunteers are watering and maintaining the flowers.  Here is a preliminary postcard:

  

  Click 'Postcard' to enlarge images.
  
  Click here for background info.  NOTE: There have been a lot of inquiries about the blue "Port Street bike" at the entrance to St. Lawrence Park, which was the City's pilot project initiated by Parks programmer Joanne Foote last year -- TOPCA has now adopted this bike. 

  SPECIAL NOTE: Some residents have been concerned about the purpose for these bikes.  These are NOT memorial bikes.  There is a world-wide custom to place painted all-white (or 'ghost') bikes at locations where cyclists have been killed: http://www.ghostbikes.org/.  The Port Credit bike project is to celebrate our walkable/bikeable community, and white paint has been avoided! 

• 2010 FALL/WINTER ACTIVE MISSISSAUGA GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE:  The Fall/Winter Active Mississauga Guide produced by Recreation  and Parks Services is now available online, and in hard copy in all community centres (e.g. Cawthra CC) and libraries (e.g. Cooksville branch).  Lists programs and activities for all ages.  Online Registration begins on Sat. August 14 and in-person Registration on Sat. August 21. 

• PUMPING STATION ADAPTIVE REUSE FOR HATCHERY:  There is a local initiative for adaptive reuse of the heritage pumping station buildings at J.C. Saddington Park, under the auspices of the newly formed Port Credit Salmon and Trout Association (website).  Click for the Mississauga News article (April 11, 2010): Baby salmon nurtured in pen which describes this year's project, proposed to expand to enable local hatching and imprinting of salmon fry in the pumping station facility (beginning Fall 2011) prior to release into local waters.  Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa addressed this issue (click for Statement) in the Ontario Legislature on May 17, 2010.  The buildings are now being evaluated as to potential design and remediation considerations in support of a formal proposal to the City.  The TOPCA Executive received a presentation about this proposal on June 6 and will be providing online updates.

• TOPCA CYCLING TOUR OF PORT CREDIT:
  Click here to view the map of the 20km Port Credit route
  (annotations to be added).  The Cycling Tour was designed as an informal outing by anyone with a bike in their garage who would like to try out a cycling route around Port Credit which can then be provided as a self-guided tour for anyone to take anytime.  This project is in honour of Port Credit's 175th Anniversary, and a way to promote our bikeable community and show off some of our lovely spots.  ROUTE: Approximately 20 km and takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to complete, including stops for photos and discussion.  The route includes a ride-past of the newly-installed painted bicycles with their flowering baskets which TOPCA has created with the installation support of the City of Mississauga.  There is thorough coverage of Port Credit parks, public art, landmarks, heritage spots, neighbourhoods and cycling paths, with forays into adjoining districts to the East, West and North: e.g. Lakeview (Adamson Estate) and Mineola.  Participants contributed to the fine-tuning of this Port Credit bike route for all to enjoy (including tourists) in the future. 

• COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT:  All residents' associations have received notification of the Draft Code of Conduct being proposed, which will govern the actions of Mississauga Council members.  There is a copy posted on the City's website (click here for 31p PDF), with public comment requested by August 18, 2010.  Click here for the City's July 9th Press release for further details, including contact info.  Mississauga News article (July 13): City seeks public review of ethics code.  

• NOXIOUS WEEDS:  National Post article (July 13, 2010): Giant [hog]weed that burns and blinds spreads across Canada.  The City issued a press release on July 15, 2010 concerning Giant Hogweed (click to view).  The Walk-About album: Summer 2010 (Slide 22) contains photos of the three signs the City is posting in various natural areas in regard to Giant Hogweed, Wild Parsnip (which looks a lot like hogweed) and Poison Ivy.  Wild Parsnip signs are now up at J.C. Saddington Park (also shown in the Walk-About album, slides 23 & 24).

• POOL CLOSURES:  All but one of the City's outdoor pools are closed this summer for renovations made possible by the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding (ISF) program with the provincial and federal governments.  This has attracted media coverage and resident complaints especially during the heatwave!  Good news for PC is that nearby Westacres outdoor pool is open, with extended hours to 9:30 p.m.  There are also 18 spashpads open (including the newly-upgraded one at Jack Darling Park) and 11 indoor pools that are open.  Click here for another listing of Splashpads.  See Mississauga News article (July 6, 2010): Pool closures have us steaming.   

• QEW CREDIT RIVER BRIDGE:  The QEW Credit River Bridge Rehabilitation Holding Strategy Study and QEW Credit River Bridge Class Environmental Assessment Study are in preparation for this very significant infrastructure project for Mississauga, with the potential to also improve pedestrian and cycling connectivity and create a more liveable city.  Many interested stakeholder groups and individuals are participating.  Details about the project: www.qewcreditriverea.ca.

• RENAMING OF LIONS PARK AND POOL:  The following park and facility name changes are now proposed: that Lions Park be renamed “Harold E. Kennedy Memorial Park” and that the Port Credit Outdoor Pool be renamed “Lions Club of Credit Valley Outdoor Pool”.  There is a 30-day review period, with public comments to be received by August 5, 2010.  Click here for the City Notice.
  NOTE rec'd: It was not mentioned in the City Notice, but Harold Kennedy was a member of the Mississauga Credit Valley Lions Club.  At the time he died he was First Vice President and would have been President just after he died (March 2009).  I just wanted to point out that the naming of the park after him was not entirely political.  The naming of the park for him has meaning to the Lions besides the owing to his efforts as City Councillor. -- Niles Shaw, The Lions Club of Mississauga Credit Valley. 
  E-mail: ruth.marland@mississauga.ca or call (905) 615-3200 x 5827. 

• MISSISSAUGA MARATHON 2010:  All responses about the Mississauga Marathon community experience this past May, given the new finish line in Port Credit this year, will comprise part of the review currently being undertaken by the City.  Residents' comments have been collected for feedback to both the City and the Marathon organizers by local residents' associations, including the Town of Port Credit Association (TOPCA).  See Mississauga News article (July 7, 2010): Merchants irked by marathon.  
  
  This year's 7th annual Mississauga Marathon and related events, was held on the weekend of May 15-16, 2010.  For the first time, the Finish Line was moved to Port Credit's Memorial Park (map) on Lakeshore Road by the Credit River.  There are now revised aerial maps of the Port Credit finishes and the complete routes to include Memorial Park.
  
            ► 5K/10K routes & finish (w/Port Credit detail)
            ► Full and half routes & finish (w/Port Credit detail)
  
  Local Residents' Associations were asked for their comments on making this change to have the Finish for the events in Port Credit.  Click here to view the letter sent to the Marathon organization and the City.

• PC 175 (1835-2010): The 175th Anniversary of Port Credit will be celebrated throughout 2010.  The Port Credit 175th Anniversary Committee is planning a variety of monthly events throughout 2010 to celebrate all that our community has become since 1835!  Click here for the Port Credit 175 website.  Click on PC 175 Calendar for a direct link to dates for all the monthly events planned, including details about the PC175 Photo Contest which is open for submissions.

• POWER PLANT DECISION: On Sept. 30, 2009, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) announced that the plant will be located in Oakville, which is still within the taxed Clarkson Airshed.  For information on the power plant decision and ongoing updates regarding Environmental Assessment, etc. go to www.MIRANET.ca.

• POWER PLANT FIGHT:  MIRANET's YouTube video asks Why Not Nanticoke?  Watch at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkk-I9YGDI   Then please pass it on to others!  A second MIRANET video focusing on the Clarkson-Oakville Airshed, further to the June 24, 2010 Action Plan of the provincial Air Quality Task Force, is now being produced.  Click here for access to the AQTF report and media coverage.

• COYOTES: There are coyotes in the Port Credit area, and warning signs are posted in the waterfront parks.  Are coyotes a threat?  What is the City doing about them?  How can pets be protected?  Mississauga Animal Services and representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources provided information at a public meeting about urban-dwelling coyotes on Feb. 23 at the Central Library.  Click here for the FLYER.  Click for the City's article: The Urban Coyote.
  Mississauga News article (Feb. 23, 2010): Get the dish on coyotes.
  Mississauga News article (Feb. 24, 2010): Please, don't feed the coyotes.

• 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: The Municipal Election in Mississauga is underway, with candidates able to register with the Clerk's Office as of January 4, 2010.  The City's official Vote 2010 website maintains the list of registered candidates for each Ward and a record of the 2006 election results (the most recent election) along with the 2006 financial statements of the candidates.  Additional information about the election, including the voters' list and how and where to vote is all found at Vote 2010.  Click for a Map of all the Municipal Wards in Mississauga (Port Credit is in Ward 1).  BE SURE TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY: Monday, October 25, 2010. 

• PORT CREDIT POST OFFICE: Local architect Michael Spaziani (MSAi) has generously consulted pro bono with TOPCA to help articulate a community-driven vision for the Post Office redevelopment.  A meeting was called by Mayor Hazel McCallion on January 28, 2010 to enable Canada Post Corp management to receive the presentation regarding the citizen-driven vision for redevelopment of the Port Credit Post Office.  Also present were Councillor Carmen Corbasson, Planning and Building Commissioner Ed Sajecki and Community Services Commissioner Paul Mitcham along with representatives of the TOPCA Executive.  Click for background and links.

• PORT CREDIT LIBRARY: A $3.1M renovation of the Port Credit Library is now underway and the Library is closed.  Click for background on the renovation including images, media coverage and citizen visioning compiled by the Port Credit Village Project (PCVP).  NOTE: When the Library re-opens (late 2010), it will commence with new Sunday hours and be open 6 days a week.  NOTE: Lakeview Library and Lorne Park Library are also closed and will reopen in late 2010.  Bookdrops at all three branches are presently shut down.  Borrowed items can be returned to any other Mississauga Library System location.  The nearest alternate library locations for Port Credit are the Cooksville Library and Clarkson Library.  City Press Release (Feb. 2, 2010): South Mississauga Branch Libraries Close for ISF Renovations.

• PORT CREDIT GO STATION: A public consultation will take place in early 2010 regarding plans to build a multi-level parking structure at the GO Station, which would free up surface space for possible mixed use development.  Potential sites include the south or north parking lots, the former bowling green site, or some combination.  Click here to view the Minutes of the Port Credit Local Advisory Panel meeting on October 20, 2009, where GO Transit made a Presentation about these plans.  Post Card from Port Credit: October 2009 shows a Walkabout of various projects including the parking lot sites (slides #18-21 --might take a few seconds to load).

• LIONS PARK, HALL AND POOL: A $7M redevelopment of Lions Park, Hall and Pool is planned, starting in Spring 2010.  Click for background and links including the Letter from the City regarding preliminary public input received, and the January 5, 2010 Letter from the Commissioner of Community Services regarding the community's request for on-site public washrooms for park users.  NOTE: The entire facility, including the Outdoor Pool, will be closed for the 2010 season.

• LAKESHORE/STAVEBANK INTERSECTION: Click for background and links including the City's online presentation of the four (4) options, a summary of public comments received, and the final decision to realign the intersection.

• 'NO FRILLS' DEVELOPMENT: The Planning Dept. advised on January 15, 2010 that additional information requested from the developer is currently being reviewed by City staff, with some requested materials still outstanding.  "Until all the items we had requested are submitted, reviewed and satisfactorily addressed, a Supplementary Report will not be prepared.  As such, we have not scheduled a date to go back to the Planning and Development Committee."  Click for background and links including the developer's visual presentation and VIVA Port Credit's citizen response.

• PORT CREDIT ARENA: The Port Credit Memorial Arena will be renovated in keeping with its heritage and landmark status.  The City's PCMA webpage will provide updates on the status of the project, and provides access to the visual presentation of the plans.  Renovations began on March 15, 2010 -- the Arena will reopen in March 2011.  Click for background which includes pictures from the 50th Anniversary celebrations on October 4, 2009. 

• PC ADVISORY PANEL: The Planning Dept. has created the Port Credit Local Advisory Panel, which includes reps from all the local stakeholder groups (including TOPCA).  The Panel meets monthly to advise Planning Dept. staff on the creation of the new District Policies.  Click for background.

• BRUECKNER RHODODENDRON GARDENS: On Sept. 30, 2009, Council passed the following recommendation: "That the Realty Services Section of the Corporate Services Department be authorized to enter into negotiations regarding the acquisition of 50 Godfrey's Lane."  This acquisition would serve as an essential addition to Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens as it will unite the park parcels which it currently divides.  Click for background.

• WATERMAIN PROJECTS IN WARD 1: The Region of Peel has provided a listing of ISF (Infrastructure Stimulus Fund) projects in 2009 and 2010, including Port Credit.  Click for listing.  Click for map.

  
  

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