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September 10, 2026

The History of Mississauga's Meadowvale Village’s Schoolhouse

September 10, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The History of Mississauga's Meadowvale Village’s Schoolhouse

The old schoolhouse is one of only a few historic schoolhouses that survive in Mississauga and is a celebrated reminder of the early days of established education in our city.

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September 10, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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September 03, 2026

The Proud Canadian History of Lake Ontario

September 03, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The Proud Canadian History of  Lake Ontario

The name has been in use for hundreds of years and countless generations of people. Thousands of years of Indigenous history have taken place along the shores and on the water of Lake Ontario.

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September 03, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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August 27, 2026

Celebrating the “Landing” of the AVRO Arrow in Mississauga

August 27, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Celebrating the “Landing” of the AVRO Arrow in Mississauga

The AVRO Arrow replica has landed back home, where it all began more than 70 years ago.

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August 27, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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August 20, 2026

The AVRO Arrow Comes Home Again to Mississauga

August 20, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The AVRO Arrow Comes Home Again to Mississauga

The AVRO Arrow – the plane, the story, the legend, the myth – has come back to where it all began more than 70 years ago.

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August 20, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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August 06, 2026

Making Mississauga Connections in Niagara

August 06, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
 Making Mississauga Connections in Niagara

While there are only two flying Lancasters left in the world today – one in Canada and one in England – 430 Lancaster Bombers were built by Victory Aircraft in Malton.

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August 06, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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July 30, 2026

The Cheesy History of Mississauga

July 30, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The Cheesy History of Mississauga

Cheese making also came here to Mississauga many years ago. A number of individuals, listed as Cheese Makers by profession, have come to light in research over the years.

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July 30, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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July 24, 2026

Learn About The Compass Food Bank's 20th Annual Walk The Walk Fundraiser

July 24, 2026/ Modern Mississauga
Learn About The Compass Food Bank's 20th Annual Walk The Walk Fundraiser

The Compass Food Bank's 20th Annual Walk The Walk fundraising event takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

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July 24, 2026/ Modern Mississauga/
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July 22, 2026

The Royal Canadian Legion in Mississauga

July 22, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The Royal Canadian Legion in Mississauga

Legions regularly lead the way in terms of community remembrance activities, Remembrance Day ceremonies, the Poppy Campaign, and youth education initiatives to ensure the stories and sacrifices of veterans are not forgotten.

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July 22, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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July 16, 2026

Mississauga and the Poltroonery Scoundrel

July 16, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Mississauga and the Poltroonery Scoundrel

Many roads laid out and named under Dennis’ surveys remain part of our city’s streetscape today.

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July 16, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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July 08, 2026

Creating Community in Mississauga Through Cookbooks

July 08, 2026/ Amy Ghuman
Creating Community in Mississauga Through Cookbooks

Community cookbooks were and are a large part of historical and modern Mississauga, a rich archive of our city’s residents.

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July 08, 2026/ Amy Ghuman/
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July 01, 2026

Canada Day Thoughts in Mississauga

July 01, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Canada Day Thoughts in Mississauga

Wishing everyone a very Happy Canada Day on this 159th Anniversary of Confederation.

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July 01, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 26, 2026

A Personal History of Mississauga's 2nd Line West by Tom Herstad

June 26, 2026/ Tom Herstad
A Personal History of Mississauga's 2nd Line West by Tom Herstad

Perhaps the best journeys begin by looking back.

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June 26, 2026/ Tom Herstad/
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June 19, 2026

Canada Day in Port Credit Returns on July 1, 2026

June 19, 2026/ Modern Mississauga
Canada Day in Port Credit Returns on July 1, 2026

This free, family-friendly celebration will transform Lakeshore Road into a vibrant festival destination featuring live entertainment, a 40-foot Ferris wheel, amusement rides and more!

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June 19, 2026/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 19, 2026

Remembering Fallen Officers and Mississauga

June 19, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Remembering Fallen Officers and Mississauga

Our community and our province is in mourning as we reflect on the lives lost in the service of others.

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June 19, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 13, 2026

When Auto Polo came to Mississauga

June 13, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
When Auto Polo came to Mississauga

I inadvertently opened a book to a chapter of the Cooksville Fair where it highlighted a story about the “Auto Polo Contest” in 1922. Think of a combination of polo, car racing, and a demolition derby!

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June 13, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 05, 2026

These are Mississauga's Four Farmers Markets to Support

June 05, 2026/ Modern Mississauga
These are Mississauga's Four Farmers Markets to Support

Come early for the best selection and stock up on seasonal produce, fruits, cured meats, cheeses, homemade favourites like jams and baked goods, artisan crafts and more.

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June 05, 2026/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 03, 2026

Mississauga Remembers Decoration Day

June 03, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Mississauga Remembers Decoration Day

While we no longer, generally, observe Decoration Day, as veterans of the Fenian Raids of 1866 we remember their brave service.

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June 03, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 28, 2026

The Story behind Mississauga’s Glengarry

May 28, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The Story behind Mississauga’s Glengarry

The road was simply referred to as the “Road Allowance Between Lots 8 and 9” in Range 2, in the Racey Tract, Credit Reserve. It doesn’t quite roll off the tongue.

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May 28, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 22, 2026

Meandering in Mississauga’s Old Malton

May 22, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Meandering in Mississauga’s Old Malton

Malton is a fascinating part of Mississauga – it truly has some stories that make it unique amongst the founding villages of Mississauga.

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May 22, 2026/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 20, 2026

The Price is Right for these Free Summer Attractions in Mississauga

May 20, 2026/ Modern Mississauga
The Price is Right for these Free Summer Attractions in Mississauga

Fantastic free events and attractions in Mississauga make the price right for fun.

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