News & Events
Taste of Cooksville 2025
Mark your calendars! Taste of Cooksville is happening on
Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Join us on Dundas Street East, between Hurontario Street and Camilla Road, for an exciting weekend filled with street food, live performances, kids activities, and family fun. Bring your friends, bring your family, admission is free and everyone is welcome to celebrate the vibrant spirit of our Cooksville community!
Safety Education Session
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 2B, Hazel McCallion Central Library
Join the Cooksville BIA for an important Community Safety Education Session in partnership with Peel Police and Safe City Mississauga. This in-person event is designed to help local businesses and property owners protect their storefronts, understand local crime trends, and get connected with real-time safety tools.
Peel Police will present key crime statistics and answer your questions. Safe City Mississauga will showcase a new app that connects businesses across the BIA to share live safety updates. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your business and your community.
Free to attend. RSVP through Eventbrite or email us directly.
Operation Clean Sweep
Join us for Operation Clean Sweep, a community cleanup initiative in partnership with Safe City Mississauga! Let’s come together to keep Cooksville clean, safe, and beautiful. Whether you're a student looking to earn volunteer hours or a resident who cares about the neighbourhood, your help makes a difference. Gloves and supplies will be provided, just bring your energy and community spirit!
Location: Cooksville (3025 Hurontario St, Suite 104B meeting point)
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Let’s roll up our sleeves and show pride in our community — we’ll see you there!
Business Excellence Awards
Celebrating Business Excellence in Ward 7
The Cooksville BIA proudly congratulates all the winners of the Ward 7 Business Excellence Awards, hosted by Councillor Dipika Damerla.
The event took place at Orchard Family Restaurant, bringing together business owners, community leaders, and residents to celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses across Ward 7.
We were honoured to attend and show our support for the businesses that make our community stronger, more vibrant, and full of opportunity. Congratulations once again to all the award winners!
Congratulations to all the winners:
Long Serving Business Award: Glance Optical
Best Printing Shop: A1 Copy & Print Service
Best Hair Salon/Barber: Luis Hairstyling
Best Nail Salon: Vicky’s Nail & Body
Best New Business Award: Damas Skincare Inc
Best Bakery: Lazar Bakery
Best Restaurant: BB.Q Chicken
Best Independent Grocery Store (Non-Chain/Ethnic): The Apple Market
We also congratulate all the nominated businesses for their hard work and contributions to making Ward 7 a vibrant place to live, work, and grow.
We look forward to continuing to support and celebrate the success of our local businesses!
Annual General Meeting:
A Focus on Safety and Security within Cooksville
On February 20, 2025, Cooksville BIA hosted its Annual General Meeting, shining a spotlight on the crucial topic of Safety and Security. The event was an invaluable opportunity for property owners and business operators to engage directly with Peel Police. They shared insightful information and practical safety tips on securing properties and robbery prevention. Attendees were introduced to new tools and resources, such as the interactive presentation available here, designed to enhance our community's security and well being. A special thank you to Superintendent Harry Dhillon, Contstable Michael Wood, and the teams from both 11 and 12 Divisions for taking the time to meet and educate our community.
The meeting was not only a platform for sharing valuable safety tips and resources but also highlighted our community's ongoing efforts in beautification and event planning, as remarked by Ward 7 Councillor, Dipika Damerla and Executive Director, Anna Mikus. Their insights emphasized the importance of enhancing our neighborhood's aesthetic and vibrancy through active community engagement.
Our board chair, Tony Nguyen, encouraged members of our community to get more involved within the Cooksville BIA by joining various subcommittees. Whether your interest lies in events, beautification initatives or safety and security; there are lots of opportunities for you to get involved within the BIA. Participation in these committees is open to everyone, not just board members. The Cooksville BIA is a welcoming space for all, where we celebrate collaboration, inclusion, and diversity.
We encourage all interested individuals to stop by our office at 3025 Hurontario St, Suite 104B, to meet Anna, our Executive Director, to learn more about how you can make a significant impact within Cooksville. Together, we can continue to foster a safe and thriving environment for all our members and the broader community.
