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September 08, 2016

Mississauga's 18th annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and BBQ Festival

September 08, 2016/ Jay Kana
Mississauga's 18th annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and BBQ Festival

All you need to know about Mississauga's 18th annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and BBQ Festival, happening this weekend, September 9th to 11th.

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Music, Live Music, Arts
September 02, 2016

Modern Music: Alessia Cohle

September 02, 2016/ Jay Kana
Modern Music: Alessia Cohle

The talented, ambitious and driven singer/songwriter Alessia Cohle is a proud native of Mississauga. Our "city girl with a country heart" is putting her own stamp on country music, one heartfelt song at a time. 

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September 02, 2016/ Jay Kana/
Arts & Culture, Local
August 29, 2016

Modern Getaway: Dawson City, Yukon

August 29, 2016/ Ron Duquette
Modern Getaway: Dawson City, Yukon

Mississauga's iconic Ron Duquette shares his account of being immersed in Canadian history during a recent adventure into the Yukon.

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August 26, 2016

MuslimFest 2016 is coming to Celebration Square on August 27 & 28

August 26, 2016/ MuslimFest 2016/ Modern Mississauga
MuslimFest 2016 is coming to Celebration Square on August 27 & 28

Get ready for another fun-filled weekend of arts, entertainment, and delicious food as MuslimFest returns to Celebration Square for what is sure to be their best year yet!

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August 25, 2016

"Life With A Baby" crafts workshop event at Studio 89

August 25, 2016/ Jay Kana
"Life With A Baby" crafts workshop event at Studio 89

This Saturday, August 27th, Life With A Baby (a registered charity and a peer to peer network of parents) is putting on an exciting event in Mississauga at Studio 89  where they will be hosting a back to school inspired craft workshop for kids aged 3-6.

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August 25, 2016/ Jay Kana/
Arts & Culture, Local
August 19, 2016

Port Credit’s 11th annual Buskerfest August 19-21

August 19, 2016/ Jay Kana
Port Credit’s 11th annual Buskerfest August 19-21

In its eleventh year, the exciting and entertaining Port Credit Buskerfest happens this weekend in - you guessed it - Port Credit!

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August 15, 2016

A sneak peak at 'Seeds of Sophrosyne' by Canadian author Sandy Yousef

August 15, 2016/ Jay Kana
A sneak peak at 'Seeds of Sophrosyne' by Canadian author Sandy Yousef

In this creative narrative, Sandy Yousef gives her readers a glimpse into the struggles of mental illness at odds with a cultural backdrop that often ignores these issues.

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Arts & Culture
August 11, 2016

5 Great drives and destinations in Ontario

August 11, 2016/ Modern Mississauga
5 Great drives and destinations in Ontario

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In the lazy days of August, people can find themselves with time on their side and an inclination to go for a drive to explore beautiful Ontario. Here are some truly unique destination ideas.

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August 10, 2016

TALA Night at Benares Historic House, August 19th

August 10, 2016/ Modern Mississauga
TALA Night at Benares Historic House, August 19th

An exciting array of sounds and moods from South Asia comes to Benares Historic House at the Museums of Mississauga on August 19th, 7:30 pm.
 

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August 02, 2016

Mississauga Legends Row Class of 2016 nominations now open

August 02, 2016/ Modern Mississauga
Mississauga Legends Row Class of 2016 nominations now open

Nominations are now open for the next group of Mississaugans who will be selected as recipients of the 2016 crystal Legends Row Award on Saturday, November 5th, 2016.

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Arts & Culture
August 01, 2016

6 Things You Don’t Want To Miss at The 2016 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival, August 4-7

August 01, 2016/ Jay Kana
6 Things You Don’t Want To Miss at The 2016 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival, August 4-7

The Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF16) returns for its fifth year and takes place August 4 to 7, 2016.

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August 01, 2016/ Jay Kana/
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June 21, 2016

'Nina is not OK' by Shappi Khorsandi is a dark and unusual coming of age tale

June 21, 2016/ Ashley Bergart
'Nina is not OK' by Shappi Khorsandi is a dark and unusual coming of age tale

Shappi Khorsandi’s first novel swiftly masters the art of manipulating her readers to feel emotions that can change suddenly, surprisingly, and often unnervingly.

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June 21, 2016/ Ashley Bergart/
Arts & Culture
Book Review
June 17, 2016

CBC to broadcast the final Tragically Hip concert, Saturday, August 20th

June 17, 2016/ Jay Kana
CBC to broadcast the final Tragically Hip concert, Saturday, August 20th

Late breaking story on the CBC /
A nation celebrates having the final show on TV

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June 17, 2016/ Jay Kana/
Arts & Culture
June 15, 2016

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mississauga Waterfront Festival, June 17-19, 2016

June 15, 2016/ Port Credit Memorial Park/ Jay Kana
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mississauga Waterfront Festival, June 17-19, 2016

With the first official day of summer on the horizon, the  Mississauga Waterfront Festival is our unofficial kick off to summer here in Mississauga. 

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June 15, 2016/ Port Credit Memorial Park/ Jay Kana/
Local, Arts & Culture
Festivals, Events
June 14, 2016

Experience Polish Culture on June 25 at Celebration Square

June 14, 2016/ Modern Mississauga
Experience Polish Culture on June 25 at Celebration Square

Mississauga Polish Day is a new cultural festival offering a full day of attractions and activities. Highlights include live music, exhibits, activities and traditional cuisine.

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June 09, 2016

Modern Arts: In depth with River North, Mississauga's masterful musical duo

June 09, 2016/ Jay Kana
Modern Arts: In depth with River North, Mississauga's masterful musical duo

Local musicians Heather Christine and Matt Zaddy make up the talented, humble and exciting duo River North.
 

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Arts & Culture, Local
Musicians
June 08, 2016

'The Nest' by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a jumbled mess of mud, twigs, leaves and feathers

June 08, 2016/ Ashley Bergart
'The Nest' by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a jumbled mess of mud, twigs, leaves and feathers

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's debut novel is an empathetic tale that mirrors the lives and struggles of many, but does it succeed in the delivery of its core message - if there is one at all?

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June 08, 2016/ Ashley Bergart/
Arts & Culture
Book Review
June 02, 2016

'Blackass' by A. Igoni Barrett is a complex, meandering exploration of identity and race

June 02, 2016/ Ashley Bergart
'Blackass' by A. Igoni Barrett is a complex, meandering exploration of identity and race

A. Igoni Barrett's debut novel repurposes the primary conceit of Kafka's Metamorphosis to deliver a biting, witty satirical commentary on identity, race, and privilege.

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June 02, 2016/ Ashley Bergart/
Arts & Culture
Book Review
June 01, 2016

7 things you may not know about the Streetsville Founders' Bread and Honey Festival

June 01, 2016/ Modern Mississauga
7 things you may not know about the Streetsville Founders' Bread and Honey Festival

Everything you need to know about  the 44th annual Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Festival, June 3-5, 2016.

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Festivals
May 26, 2016

Travel the world without leaving the city at Carassauga, May 27-29

May 26, 2016/ Modern Mississauga
Travel the world without leaving the city at Carassauga, May 27-29

Carassauga Festival of Cultures is now celebrating its 31st anniversary, with 28 Pavilions representing 70 countries. Proudly the largest multicultural festival in Ontario, this year's event takes place in Mississauga on May 27th, 28th and 29th, 2016.

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May 26, 2016/ Modern Mississauga/
Local, Arts & Culture
Festivals, Carassauga
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