For context - I grew up in Mississauga, have been gone a few decades, just moved back here from NYC.

I'm astonished at how ridiculously low the voter turnout is in Mississauga. And it had me thinking about how Mamdani won, in part, not by getting all the voters to switch to vote for him, but by connecting with the disenfranchised working class.

Well really it was the community groups that were composed of those folks who created the conditions for Mamdani, who selected Mamdani, and then worked with their community to vote for Mamdani - ensuring that he represented *them*.

But the point is, it was the brown aunties and uncles, the taxi drivers, and so many more people who didn't vote because they saw a bunch of middle of the road folks who once elected, didn't care about them at all. Mamdani was like "No I will be YOUR mayor.. so take a chance and vote".

And it is pretty amazing how *in it* he is. I had never seen any previous NYC mayor (it's a big city), and I saw Mamdani speak once at our local park, my friend saw him at a little rally she was at where he spoke, etc. He's a person who's out there "where the people are", to quote the Little Mermaid.

Mississauga has a few mayoral candidates that, from my point of view, are all more or less the same. Yes some are a tiny bit more conservative or a tiny bit more progressive, but if I were to draw them on a graph they'd all be around the center. And they're all doing the same ol' same ol' to make their platform and market and connect with community.

It feels like given the 80% who don't vote here, a candidate who is *completely different* and shakes things up and tries to get the *other* 80% would really succeed here. Heck, they'd only need to get like.. 20% of that 80% to believe that maybe they won't be yet another status quo, and they'd win.

Nighttime temperatures are consistently below 10⁰ and our building's manager still has not turned on the heat. Its a hot water system that takes a couple of days to heat up.

I think our building manager is sadistic.

Mississauga, not Toronto in this case

Looking to add a washroom in my basement laundry room and after recommendations for someone who can both help with design and permit drawings for this small residential project. Will involve HVAC and plumbing.

Would want an onsite visit rather than online, if you have any recommendations or advice, would love to hear.

Need to get some body work done on my bmw anyone have any experience with collision repair shops that are decently priced?

Spotted this one and thought a few people here might be interested, especially if you've been curious about Buddhism or looking for something reflective to do this weekend.

Buddhist History and Core Teachings is happening at Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto on October 18. It's a talk covering the history of Buddhism alongside its core teachings, so it sounds like a good entry point whether you're new to the subject or just want a deeper look.

Worth a visit if that kind of thing interests you, the temple itself is a nice space too.

More details here: https://ma.to/events/mississauga?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mato_event_sync&utm_content=mississauga

I would take either over nothing but I think between the two the answer is pretty obvious

Take a moment to visit the link and share it with others. Canada's only motor oil producer is facing retirement despite being a viable business. Let's make sure people hear the story and understand what's at stake.

Hey all,

Just looking for some insight on passenger levels for Lakeshore go train service to Union on a weekday morning.

Is it packed during the 8:00AM period?

Thanks!

Hello, fellow neighbours,

Every year, on Halloween night or the next day, I see posts with disappointment that few children knocked on their doors. Others are surprised how quickly they ran out of candy.

I have observed:

1. Word gets around. Kids talk to each other. For very young children, parents talk to each other.
2. Trick-or-treaters choose streets, not individual houses. Unless your house has an amazing reputation or decorations that draw people to the entire street, the number of trick-or-treaters depends on how popular your street is for trick-or-treating. A street with history of several well decorated houses or good candy givers is more likely to attract trick-or-treaters this year.

So one house may run out of candy early while another wonders where the children went.

If you want to attract more trick-or-treaters, start putting out pumpkins or Halloween decorations early. The reverse also applies. 😄

If you have put in all that effort and turnout is still slow, I suggest that you leave a bowl of candy outside and walk around your neighbourhood. Enjoy the decorations. Halloween is a great time to enjoy the neighbourhood in a good light and Christmas is almost 2 months away.

Happy Halloween in advance!

iPhone 16 promax running ios27 and this week my mobile data has been TERRIBLE. Slow or no load webpages, not sure if it’s the iPhone or the rogers mobile data network (everything else on the phone works 🤔)

Ruby went missing from her back yard today. Last seen in her backyard on Mississauga Road near Sheridan Way

If you have seen her or have any information about where she could be, please DM me, contact her vet Southeast Oakville Veterinary Hospital or Mississauga Animal Services

Hi folks. I'm sick of Signet incompetence where I live, and after some research, 1315 Silver Spear Road came across my feed. It has no Google Maps reviews, which are always a great source of tenant information, but there are none. Does anyone live or has anyone lived there? I'm eager to hear what you have to say. tks

Hi all! I have a ring that i’m wanting to swap the stone out for a different stone. I have the original ring and also have the new stone I want, but don’t know of a good place to take the ring and the stone for this modification. I understand is not as simple as swapping stones and will require some re-doing of parts of this ring.

Any recommendations?

Venue: Huron Park Community Centre

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Number of candidates attending: 13 out of 17

I have 2 paid volunteer days from work that I'd like to use but, I'm brand new to Mississauga and don't know the city well enough to know where to go. The city website wasn't helpful for short term opportunities.

need help to find a personal trainer

I met someone recently who’d memorized every postal code in the GTA. I’d name a street and they’d instantly tell me the first three characters. So I made a map to learn them, and Mississauga had a few surprises:

All 22 Mississauga codes run from L4T (Malton) to L5W (Meadowvale Village)

L5M (Churchill Meadows) has 106,468 people, more than any code in Toronto. Toronto’s biggest, M2N, has 75,100

L4V is basically Pearson Airport, with 5 residents

Hurontario & Burnhamthorpe is where three codes meet: L5B, L4Z and L5A

You can tap any code to see its neighbourhoods and the streets on its edges, search any address or intersection, and quiz yourself: torontopostalcodes.ca

How many Mississauga codes can you place without looking?

Good Morning,

Does anyone here use the carpool lot at QEW/Erin Mills Parkway and if so is it always full weekday mornings or will I be able to find a spot without any issue?

Thank you!