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SAVE THE DATE
The Lorne Park Watercolours Residents' Association is now entering its 9th year as an organization. Over the years we have helped improve our community for the direct benefit of Watercolours residents.
We encourage you to come out and join us at our Annual General Meeting on:
Thursday February 27, 2014 at St. Luke School
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Join us and help make our little corner of the Earth greener.
Every year our beautification committee organizes our annual spring clean up in cooperation with the City of Mississauga's Parks and Recereation Department and team of volunteers. This year we are looking for one or two volunteers to oversee the event.
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UPDATE (January 25, 2013) : We are pleased to announce the ice rink is now ready for your enjoyment!
As you may have noticed, the area in the park was recently re-graded to properly accommodate an ice rink, as was the original intention of the space.
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This year's Mississauga Artisan Studio Tour is taking place October 20 & 21, 2012 (Saturday 10 am to 5 pm | Sunday 10 am to 5 pm)
The tour provides a unique opportunity to visit artisans in their working environments. We are very pleased to hear fellow Watercolour resident and member of the LPWRA, Gillian Sych (622 Canyon Street) is participating again this year. For more information visit http://artisanstudiotour.ca/
The Mississauga Artisan Studio Tour was founded in 2010 by a group of South Mississauga area artisans to highlight professional craftspeople, living and working in the area.
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Every year our beautification committee organizes our annual spring clean up in cooperation with the City of Mississauga's Parks and Recereation Department and team of volunteers.
This is great opportunity to meet some of your neighbours while helping clean up our community. This event is also perfect for teens looking for volunteer hours! To register as a volunteer, please email
Saturday April 21, 2012 (Rain Date: Sunday April 22, 2012)
Registration and supplies at park on Canyon between 9:00 - 12:00. | Students need to register to get community hours.
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Every year our beautification committee organizes our annual spring clean-up in cooperation with the City of Mississauga's Parks and Recreation Department and team of volunteers.
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When we learned about the plans for Watercolours' resident Abhey Sur to climb Mount Kilimanjaro we were compelled to share the news. We join Abhey's parents, LPWRA members Smeeksha Sur & Shiv Singh in supporting this great initiative.
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We are pleased to introduce you to a brand new website to mark the beginning of our 6th year as an association. This new site brings with it some new features and more are on the way. Besides the fresh look we will be rolling out the return of our forum/bulletin designed to spark some great conversations amongst our members. We also have a photo gallery of past events waiting in the wings and will continue to add more sections exclusively for members.
One significant aspect to this site as compared to our previous ones over the years is the introduction of a user account/login feature. This user account is tied to your membership status and will allow you to manage your own profile (on a household basis as opposed to individual). The profile will contain your contact information, forum postings and association event registrations among details. As as long as your membership remains active, you will continue to have access the member only section of our site and be permitted to participate in member events, discounts and promotions.
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Last year we rolled out some new features of our website to improve communication to resident members This site reintroduced a members only forum/bulletin board to foster a dialogue between members and be better informed about our community.
In order to access the member only area you will need to set up or login to your household members account. This user account is tied to your membership status and will allow you to manage your own profile (on a household basis as opposed to individual). The profile will contain your contact information, forum postings and association event registrations among details. As as long as your membership remains active, you will continue to have access the member only section of our site and be permitted to participate in member events, discounts and promotions.
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The Lorne Park Watercolours residents' Association is celebrating its 6th anniversary - and what an amazing 6 years it has been! We have changed school boundaries, cleaned up our pond, prevented hydro poles from going up along our berm, participated in the movement to prevent power plants in our area and much more. During all this, we have also come together for many fun social events.
We encourage you to come out and join us at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 26th at St. Luke School. The meeting will take place at 7:30 pm in the library.
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A dinner event at the new Posta Italbar in Port Credit is being planned for Friday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in going, please RSVP by February 16th! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Mark your calendars for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
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Come Out and join the celebration!
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Mark your calendars for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
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Come Out and Join the Celebration!
EVENT LOCATION: In our Park
EVENT DATE: Sunday, December 21st
EVENT TIME: 10:30 - 11:30 am
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Mark your calendars for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
EVENT DATE: Saturday, April 9, 2014
LOCATION: Our Park
TIME: 10:30 am - 11:30 am (Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in)
The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance! We look forward to seeing you there.
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Join us for a night under the stars for our very first outdoor movie night. We are featuring the comedy Parental Guidance starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei and Tom Everett Scott. For more information about the film visit the movie site. We are also presenting a short cartoon before the main show.
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The Social Committee would like to invite all members invites you to join us for appetizers and an evening out to catch up with neighbours and friends.
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The LPWRA Social Committee would like to invite you to this year's holiday event on Sunday, December 16, 4:00-5:30 pm. The event will be held in our neighbourhood park.
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The Lorne Park Watercolours Residents’ Association is delighted to announce that our park will be re-graded this fall and an ice rink will be built this winter for all residents to enjoy. The LPWRA has agreed to contribute financially to have this work completed. As a result, we are undertaking a number of fundraising initiatives to offset this expense with the first one being the upcoming Bowling Night. This year we will have our Annual General Meeting followed by a fun evening of bowling.
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Our 7th Annual Summer Barbecue on Saturday, June 16, 2012, was a success.
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Mark your calendars for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
EVENT DATE: Saturday, April 7, 2012
LOCATION : Our Park
TIME: 10:30am (Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in)
The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance! We look forward to seeing you there. This is a members only event. To join our association, please register online.
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The Social Committee would like to invite all members to their next social event on Friday, Jan 27, 2012, 7:30-11 pm
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Good news! We have secured plans for Santa to visit Watercolours this December 18th. We welcome all to drop by our park to witness his arrival. Back again this year is the Horse and Carriage ride for all members to enjoy. We will have hot chocolate on hand and don't forget about our Tree Lighting ceremony!
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In case you missed the postcard that was sent to you in the mail, we're sharing information about a federal government initiative aimed at raising awareness about the risks associated with Radon Gas.
The only way to know the levels of Radon (an invisible and odourless gas) is to test for it. The testing device monitors your home for 3-12 months.
Below are a series of links we've compiled to provide you with additional information.
| WEBSITES |
| Government of Canada Information |
| Government of Canada Publication |
| Take Action on Radon Website |
| Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program |
| C-NRPP Radon Map |
| Government of Canada Data Map |
| USEFUL DOCUMENTS |
| Radon Gas Brochure (PDF) |
| Test Instructions (PDF) |
| Consumer Report (PDF) |
| VIDEOS |
| Informational Video (YouTube) |
| Canadian Lung Association Video (YouTube) |
| Mike Holmes on Radon (YouTube) |
Some of the suppliers offer bulk discounting if homeowners want to order together. For example alphatracker.ca or accustarcanada.com
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We're sharing some Safety Tips courtesy of Safe City Mississauga, who manage the Neighbourhood Watch Program that Lorne Park Watercolours participates in.
Avoid Package Theft This Winter
Snowy months can mean more online shopping for convenience, but unattended packages can be easy targets for thieves. Here’s how to keep your deliveries safe:
- Use a Secure Delivery Option: Request packages be delivered to a back door, side door, or a secure location out of sight from the street.
- Opt for Pick-Up: Use parcel lockers or request packages be sent to a nearby pick-up location for added security.
- Install a Video Doorbell: A visible doorbell camera can deter thieves and provide evidence in case of theft.
- Coordinate with Neighbours: If you’re away, ask a trusted neighbour to collect packages promptly.
- Track Deliveries: Use tracking apps to monitor delivery times and bring packages inside as soon as possible.
By taking these proactive steps, you can protect your deliveries and deter porch thieves this winter.
Deter Criminal Activity with Clear Walkways and Driveways
Snow and ice can be more than just a hazard to your footing—they can also signal to criminals that a home is unoccupied. A neglected, snowy driveway or walkway can suggest that no one is home, making your property a more likely target for criminal activity.
What can you do?
- Keep walkways and driveways clear of snow and ice to give the impression that someone is actively caring for the property.
Regularly shovel or salt your driveway and pathways to avoid creating a potential target for crime. - Ensure that your home is well-lit at night, especially along walkways, to discourage criminals from approaching.
- A clear, maintained property shows that someone is present and vigilant, making it less attractive to those with bad intentions.
By staying on top of snow and ice removal, you can make your home less inviting to criminals and protect your property this winter.
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f you could not attend our recent Neighbourhood Watch Activation Meeting you can access the contents of the meeting on Safe City's Mississauga Portal in a course named "Neighbourhood Watch Core Curriculum" (click left image to see larger view).
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We are holding our Neighbourhood Watch Activation Meeting virtually on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be hosted by Gerald Adad, Neighbourhood Services Manager for Safe City Mississauga. The meeting will include a demonstration of the Crime Reporting Portal set up for Lorne Park Watercolours residents.
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Following our Safety & Security Meeting on April 9th we are ready to take our next steps to help make Watercolours a safer community.
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MEETING FOR RESIDENTS OF LORNE PARK WATERCOLOURS
The Lorne Park Watercolour Residents' Association is hosting a safety and security meeting on:
Tuesday April 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:45 PM)
Location: St. Luke School Gym
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Councillor Alvin Tedjo is hosting a community safety meeting with Safe City Mississauga and Peel Regional Police for residents of Ward 2 on
Thursday December 7, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: St. Luke School
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The city has received reports that residents may be leaving food accessible to wildlife prompting the delivery of a hand-delivered envelope containing information about the danger of such a practice. PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WILDLIFE.
"Feeding wild animals and birds can become habit forming making them dependent on a food source or unwilling to forage naturally which can lead to illness, disease or injury"
"Feeding wild animals can interfere with natural instincts and behaviours and could lead to human/wildlife conflicts.
- excerpts from the information package from the city
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A new law came into effect earlier this month designed to protect consumers from some door-to-door sales solicitors. As of March 1, 2018, Ontario laws ban unsolicited, door-to-door sales of certain household appliances to better protect consumers from aggressive and misleading contracting at home.
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We were pleased with the turnout at the Security Fair last month. Thanks to Constable Cannon for presenting the subject of Home Security to attendees, where she shared some informative tips to help make our homes safer.
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The Lorne Park Watercolours Residents’ Association together with St. Luke School are pleased to present a Security Fair featuring a presentation from the Peel Regional Police’s Crime Prevention Unit. The focus of the 45-minute presentation will be on Home Security.
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Due to a double booking by the Peel District School Board, the location of the COYOTE INFORMATION NIGHT has been relocated to a new venue. The Board has provided an alternate location:
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Watercolours is one of the safest communities in Mississauga, in part, because of our strong sense of community involvement, awareness of safety issues and information sharing tools.
Now that school is back and more children are roaming the neighbourhood, the importance of obeying speed limits and stop signs cannot be stressed enough.
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Please note that Gear Shift Productions Inc will be filming interior scenes for a TV commercial “Hatchimals” at 622 Canyon Street on:
August 12 from 7:00am – 10:00pm
A permit has been issued to allow parking on:
One side of Canyon St from Infinity St to Gladwyne Crt/ Sienna St/ Vermillion Crt (no parking within 15m of the intersection and through the curves)
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Please note that there will be filming of exterior scenes for an upcoming TV pilot currently entitled "Incorporated" for the SyFy Channel. "Incorporated" is an espionage thriller set in the future.
Filming will be on August 18, 2015 | 7:00am until 11:00pm
A temporary road closure has been permitted on Cobalt St from Indian Road to Canyon St between the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm only. Peel Regional Police will be on site at all times to assist with road closure and traffic control.
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Watercolours is one of the safest communities in Mississauga, in part, because of our strong sense of community involvement, awareness of safety issues and information sharing tools. To that end, we are sharing the following information, in an effort to make our neighbourhood safer:
We were informed of a number of break-ins, the details of which we hope you find useful.
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Learn about coyotes in Mississauga, how to keep pets safe and what you can do to prevent conflicts with wildlife
Tuesday March 24, 2015
7:00 - 9:00pm
Clarkson Community Centre
2475 Truscott Road, Mississauga
For more information:
Call Animal Services: 9005-896-5858 or Click: mypetmississauga.ca
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Many of you may have undoubtedly seen the row of pylons stretching out along the north end of Canyon Street. After we made calls to City and Regional offices, we were informed that Rogers Communications has a permit to complete some conduit work, related to fiber optic upgrades. The permit is scheduled until April 30 but may be extended.
The affected streets are Canyon, Infinity, Sienna, and Indian Road. Please be especially careful when driving in these areas as work vehicles will affect visibility and increase congestion.
Did you know, the spray paint colours indicate which service is being marked?
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November 28, 2012
Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: St. Luke School
Please join us for an LPWRA Safety and Security Meeting. Members from Crime Prevention Services, a member from the Peel Police 11th Division Break and Enter Unit and the Community Liaison Officer will be in attendance. Ms. Wakefield, the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator will also be attending.
The Police will provide us with a Safety Workshop and take time to answer questions from the community. In addition, we will hear from the Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator.
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Watercolours residents have expressed a serious safety concern regarding the routine shortcut that teens have been making across the train tracks which poses a serious safety risk to them. The area in question is at the southwest end of the community. Recently LPWRA Executive Committee members met with officials from the City and the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) committee. The purpose of this meeting was to follow up on the CPTED's recommendations as they too are concerned that with the speed of the trains on 3 tracks someone is going to get seriously injured or killed.
When the LPWRA approached the CPTED to draw attention to this issue, they concluded that the illegal crossing was a significant risk.
As a result, we are pleased to announce that despite CN & CP refusing to share costs the City has agreed to implement all of CPTED's recommendations. The City has committed to the following:
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As a result of the reported sightings of coyotes and the unfortunate loss of pets in our community, the City of Mississauga will be posting warning signs at the pond.
Foxes and coyotes are a necessary and important part of our City's ecosystem. In the last few years a mange pandemic has drastically reduced coyote and fox populations throughout Ontario and as a result rodent and rabbit populations have increased dramatically.Recently, however, sightings of both foxes and coyotes have increased in Mississauga which indicates that they are making their natural comeback. As winter approaches natural prey such as mice and rabbits become scarce which means both coyotes and foxes must increase their hunting activity. Although, coyotes or foxes do not normally pose a risk to humans, coyotes will attack or prey upon unattended, unleashed or outdoor pets.
CAN COYOTES OR FOXES BE TRAPPED AND RELOCATED?
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Social Activities
TOGETHER WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN. The social committee was without a doubt one of the devoted group of volunteers we are privileged to have in our association. Every year they spearhead a number of events and activities designed to provide an open and welcoming environment for our neighbours. The importance of nurturing our sense of community makes Watercolours one of the safest and enjoyable neighbourhoods in the GTA. When sufficient volunteers allow, we help to organize the events, some of which are listed below:
Safety and Security
Please report suspicious activity to police (905-453-3311)