Runway rehabilitation project starting in spring 2022
In April, 2017, the Residents of Rockwood were under siege from what felt like unrelenting aircraft noise.  It came without any warning and stole the quiet enjoyment from our community.  It lasted almost 2 months, but it seemed like an eternity.

Five years later, and following 2 years of bliss where there was barely any activity at the airport, GTAA has announced that major construction on the 06L/24R, the second busiest runway will commence in April with a scheduled completion in October.   In other words, all the traffic that normally would be handled on this runway will be diverted.  It is not yet known how much traffic will be diverted to the north/south runways, right over our neighbourhood.  for the next 6 months.  
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For details, please visit:  www.torontopearson.com/runwayrehab

We have been informed by Virginia Kalapaca, Project Leader, of Park Development at the City of Mississauga, that construction for the spraypad in Garnetwood Park will start this week (July 30th)! 
Since the construction is delayed, this means the use of this amenity will be unusable until the Summer of 2022.  It is safe to say that we are disappointed about this.  With that said, we have sent a letter to Councillor Fonseca, Ms. Kalapaca, and Acting Commissioner of Community Services Jodi Robillos about our disappointment about the delay and the fact that there was no communication about this delay to our community. 
If, per chance, you are also disappointed with this news, we encourage you to do the same.  

Here are the contacts:
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Spraypad Project Manager:
   Virginia Kalapaca
      Project Leader, Park Development
      T 905-615-3200 ext.4813 | M 905-937-1714
      virginia.kalapaca@mississauga.ca

Councillor:
   Chris Fonseca,  
      Councillor Ward 3 Mississauga
      905-890-5300
      chris.fonseca@mississauga.ca

Commissioner
    Jodi Robillos
       Acting Commissioner of Community Services
       905-615-3200
       jodi.robillos@mississauga.ca

​Things are moving quickly! Trillium and Osler have been phoning those over 80 to re-book appointments and are now ready to open the bookings for  anyone who received Pfizer or Moderna Vaccines prior to April 18th. 

THP and Osler will be sending new dates for appointments via email for those who had the first dose in Peel.  We are therefore suggesting that you regularly check for messages!   All other bookings will have to be made on the Provincial site which will open at 8 a.m on.Monday June 7th however, expect it to be very busy.  If you want to book directly: covid-19.ontario.ca

You can also call some of the local Shoppers Drug Marts.  A call may get you an appointment for a Pfizer shot within a few days.  Those looking for a 2nd AstraZeneca shot should consult their physician or wait for instructions  from the initial source of vaccination.
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If you have questions, we will do our best to source the information you  require or at least provide you information on where you can get the answers.  
RHA

Good Afternoon,
The Ontario Government Announced Friday that at 8:30 a.m. on May 31, those over 80 who have had their first vaccine can re-book their second doses for an earlier date.  Those 70 plus can book on June 14th.  For further details of the full rollout plan visit peelhealth.ca/vaccines.   Here are some suggestions from Peel Health:

• Your second dose must be the same vaccine type as your first dose.
• If possible, get your second dose at the same location as your first dose.
• If you can’t attend the same location as your first dose, consider getting your second dose from your primary care provider or a pharmacy.
• Once you’ve booked your new second dose appointment, cancel your original appointment.

RHA

Good Afternoon Rockwood Residents and Members of the RHA,
Unfortunately there has been a rash of break ins in our neighbourhood.  Nobody has been hurt but the thieves are brazen and even faced into ring doorbells, using no mask.  Just a reminder to not only lock your doors but also your cars, and never leave your keys in the car, locked or unlocked.  While the breeze is tempting, shut your windows and lock them in the evenings.   We will be reaching out to our Councillor and the police to increase traffic patrols. 
And remember: if you see something, say something.

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Thank-you for your attention on this.
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Rockwood Homeowners' Association
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Anyone 18+ living in Rockwood Village can book an appointment for the vaccines,
starting TODAY at 8:00am.

Click to book an appointment:  trilliumhealthpartners.ca/

RHA

AstraZeneca vaccines are now available at local Shoppers Drug marts for those 40+.
​For locations and to book your appointment visit: 
     https://peelregion.ca/coronavirus/vaccine/book-appointment/default.asp#40 

If you need an at-home vaccine, please visit the same site for more information.

As of Friday, April 9 at 8:00 a.m., all vaccine clinics in Peel Region will be accepting bookings for individuals 50 years or older within select postal codes to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
 
The select communities include:

• L4T, L4W, L4X, L4Z 
• L5A, L5B, L5C, L5K, L5L, L5M, L5N, L5R, L5V, L5W 
• L6P, L6R, L6S, L6T, L6V, L6W, L6X, L6Y, L6Z 
• L7A, L7C 

 
This eligibility expansion also marks our progression into phase 2 of the vaccine roll-out, offering vaccines to more residents and made available in more accessible ways. All vaccine clinics in Peel region will be taking bookings for the following groups who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine:

• Adults 50 years and older within select postal codes
• Eligible Health Care Workers – Check eligibility for a more detailed list of who falls within that group
• Indigenous Adults and their household members 18 years of age or older
• Active health care workers
• People with highest and high-risk health conditions
• Adult recipients of home care

 
Book an appointment online. The fastest way to book is online. Residents without internet access who need assistance booking can call 905-791-5202.
Information on how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect at a clinic is available at peelregion.ca/COVID19vaccine. This is a one-stop spot for Peel residents to book an appointment to get vaccinated at the clinic of their choice when it’s their turn.
 
Adults 65 years or older and people of any age who have transportation barriers can use TransHelp, free of charge, to get to their vaccine appointment.
You don't need to be a TransHelp client to use this service. Call 905-791-1015 at least 48 hours before your appointment to make your booking.

The City is proposing changes that will have a significant impact on our community.   Before the plan is rubber stamped, we want to ensure that every resident knows exactly how some of the measures to be taken will impact our neighbourhood.
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What at first appeared to be repaving and some upgrading to boulevards and curbs has morphed into a plan to insert cycle paths at the expense of right turn lanes and traffic management.  Cycle lanes are planned on Rathburn from Dixie to the dead end at the creek, and on Ponytrail from Rathburn to Burnhamthorpe. 
We all need to question whether the “active lifestyle” the City has envisioned for Rockwood Village will put the safety of our children and families at risk.
Currently, Rockwood Village has two cycling trails - Shaver and Mitoff - on either side of Ponytrail.  Both of these are within the community and provide a safe place for families to ride or walk.  An additional trail will be completed this spring along the Hydro corridor from Audubon to Dundas and will intersect with the Shaver Trail.  The City plan proposes additional cycle lanes along busy roads.  It does nothing to offer cyclists safe passage across Ponytrail from one of the existing trails to the other.

The plan also includes stop signs in places that have relatively little traffic and which might be better suited to crosswalks.  
The complete proposal can be viewed on line at:  www.mississauga.ca/rathburn-ponytrail.  While many of you may have already sent your individual response to the City, we need a measurable community response to issues that have been identified. 

We urge you to use the link below to make your voice heard.  The results will be used by RHA to respond to the City’s proposal, the same way we did with the Bough Beeches proposal.

Survey to closed on February 8, at 9:00 p.m.

Warning:
During the winter months, the City does not maintain any of the trails along the Etobicoke Creek. 
The northern part of the trail is treacherous on a good day, but snow and ice can and will provide additional hazards. 
Please ensure that you and your children do not access these trails until it is safe to do so. 

​Late last year, the City requested submissions from Rockwood residents of their ideas for Rathburn Road, east of Ponytrail.  When construction of watermain work on Ponytrail was completed last year, the curbs and islands were temporarily repaired in light of resurfacing and other changes to be undertaken in 2021.  This timing allowed for residents to have some input on changes to the area of Ponytrail and Rathburn. 
At the AGM on October 21, Rory O’Sullivan, Transport Engineer, and Jeremy Blair, Manager of Transportation Infrastructure Management put forward the current proposal for the area.  
Prior to the meeting, residents were asked once again to send their ideas.  Many residents did, along with questions and even detailed plans.  Several comments addressed the speeding issues along Rathburn and the desire to have the plan incorporate the challenge of eliminating speeding and racing along this stretch of roadway.
Unfortunately, time constraints did not allow for this topic to be fully discussed.   Another Zoom meeting will be held as soon as possible.  If you are interested in attending this meeting, please make sure you are on our e-mail list to receive the details.  
​Rha.executive@gmail.com or go to our website: rockwoodvillage.ca

In response to the Covid-19 situation, the RHA (Rockwood Homeowners’ Association) held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) via Zoom on October 21, 2020.
Turnout exceeded expectation, with requests for attendance exceeded our capacity of 100, several residents were unfortunately denied request for a link.
Councillor Fonseca was the keynote speaker.

​For details, see December 2020 Newsletter

A natural ice rink is being built in Beechwood Park! 
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Weather permitting, it will be open on December 15th from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. 
Beechwood Park is located at 4139 Ottewell Cres., east of Rockwood Mall, it is also accessible from Bryce Rd.  

Our thanks to those neighbours who have volunteered their time to maintain the rink for the benefit of the community.  
If you can donate some time to assist with the maintenance please sign up at:
 Parks.CommunityDevelopment@mississauga.ca