Mississauga fire service reminds condo and apartment residents of new CO alarm rules
Updated Ontario Fire Code rules now require carbon monoxide alarms in many condo and apartment units, and landlords are responsible for installing them.
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Mississauga proposes fines for golf courses that let balls fly into neighbourhoods
A staff report heading to general committee would require golf courses and driving ranges near homes to keep balls on their property, with fines starting at $305.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Seven charged in 2024 Mississauga home invasion that left a man dead
Peel police say a lengthy investigation into the October 2024 killing of Ruo Zhou Wei near Central Parkway West has led to charges against seven Toronto men.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Pearson logs coldest morning of the winter as cold warning holds over Mississauga
The week-long deep freeze peaked Friday with the winter's coldest morning at Pearson, and a meteorologist says sub-zero weather could last into late February.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Deep freeze grips Mississauga, with wind chills near -35 forecast
Cold warnings have come and gone all week. Environment Canada says wind chills of -30 to -35 are likely Thursday night, with more bitter nights to follow.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Mississauga digs out after record snowfall as parking tickets top 1,700
About 45 cm of snow fell on Mississauga on Sunday. Plows worked around the clock, and council heard Wednesday that more than 1,700 parking tickets were issued.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 3 min read
Hit-and-run near Hurontario and Elm leads to $200,000 drug seizure, Peel police say
Police say a driver fled a crash on foot and threw away bags holding suspected fentanyl, cocaine and meth. A 23-year-old man faces drug and driving charges.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Extreme cold and heavy shovelling can strain the heart, Mississauga warns
With wind chills near -30 and a possible weekend snowstorm, the city is urging residents to watch for frostbite, hypothermia and heart strain.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 3 min read
Markham digs out from 45 cm storm as deep cold and more snow follow
The Jan. 15 storm left about 45 centimetres of snow in Markham, double the forecast, and closed schools. A new snowfall warning followed during a long cold snap.
By Markham Voice Staff · 3 min read
Markham man charged with criminal harassment after incident at Pan Am Centre
York Regional Police allege the 54-year-old repeatedly attended another person's swimming lessons over several months. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Stay off the ice: 6 winter safety tips from the City of Mississauga
Frozen ponds and creeks may look solid, but the city says no natural ice is safe. Here is what to know, and what to do if someone falls through.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Mississauga council presses Ottawa on lithium-ion battery fires after 122 per cent jump
Council endorsed letters from Mayor Carolyn Parrish asking two federal ministers for tougher rules on uncertified lithium-ion batteries after local fires more than doubled.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read