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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, here’s what’s closed and open in Mississauga today (4:00 pm on March 25, 2020).

What’s closed in Mississauga due to COVID-19:

The following locations are closed to the public, and programs and activities at these locations are cancelled.

Active living centres

Arenas

City Hall

Community centres

Fitness centres

Indoor pools

Libraries

Living Arts Centre

Meadowvale Theatre

Mississauga Seniors’ Centre

Museums (Benares and Bradley)

Outdoor rinks (Burnhamthorpe, Celebration Square, Woodhurst)

Paramount Fine Foods Centre

Riverwood Conservancy

Small Arms Inspection Building

The Provincial Offences Court

The following Region of Peel services are closed:

EarlyON Child and Family Centres

2020 income tax preparation clinics

All Oral Health clinics

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

Healthy Sexuality Public Health clinics in Brampton, Bolton, Meadowvale, Malton, and Hope 24/7

Peel Youth Village community - use of gym equipment will not be available

Peel Living - all party rooms and common rooms in Peel Living buildings are closed (all related programming cancelled)

Cancellations and service changes (Region of Peel)

Ontario Works and Employment workshops are cancelled

Peel Living - only emergency work orders will be completed for Peel Living buildings

Adult prenatal classes, Healthy Start program, and the Teen prenatal supper club are cancelled. Online options are available

Community Recycling Centres are no longer accepting cash payments

Province-wide closures

Movie theatres

Concert halls

Live performance theatres

Sports arenas

Nightclubs, lounges and bars that do not serve food that can be purchased via takeout or delivery have been ordered to close

All restaurants have been ordered to suspend dine-in service. Restaurants are still allowed to provide take-out and delivery services

Gyms and fitness studios

Clothing stores, hair salons, nail salons and spas are closed

Square One is closed and mall access is restricted to essential services only

Erin Mills Town Centre is closed and mall access is restricted to essential services only

Heartland Town Centre stores may be closed, so call retailers ahead of time to be sure

Dixie Outlet Mall is closed and mall access is restricted to essential services only

What’s open in Mississauga:

MiWay has cut down on its service hours and implemented new boarding rules

Grocery stores

Shoppers Drug Mart and other pharmacies

The LCBO, but at reduced hours (and all LCBO stores will be closed on Mondays due to the pandemic)

The Beer Store, but at reduced hours

Only restaurants that offer take-out and delivery services exclusively

The Region of Peel says garbage and recycling collection will not be affected, but Community Recycling Centres will no longer accept cash (debit and credit are fine)

Most medical clinics are still open, but call ahead to be sure (dental and other clinics offering cosmetic or non-essential treatments could be closed)

Most veterinary clinics and pet stores are still open, but call ahead to be sure

Peel Regional Police will continue to patrol and respond to all emergency calls as usual, but smaller community stations have closed and residents are urged to file reports online whenever possible

The city says the following will remain operational:

Fire

Transit (with reduced service)

Works Operations & Maintenance

Maintenance 311 Contact Centre

Animal Services

Regulatory Services

Building Permits/Inspections

Site Plan Applications

OPAs & Rezoning Planning Applications

Rezoning Planning Applications Security Services

Administrative/technical functions related to preserving safety and public trust

Residents are reminded to practice good hygiene, wash hands frequently, avoid contact with those who are sick, and stay home if becoming sick.

“Given the rise of cases of COVID-19 here at home and around the world, we are taking pro-active measures as a City to ensure the health and safety of our residents,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie.

“Closing all City recreation, library and culture facilities to the public for three weeks is the right decision and is aligned with measures being taken in public schools and in other jurisdictions.”

To stay updated on COVID-19 in Peel, visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus.