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August 16, 2023

The History of Mississauga’s Minstrel Past

August 16, 2023/ Rachel McCallum
The History of Mississauga’s Minstrel Past

Large scale blackface performances continued in Mississauga until the early 1970s. Only a single generation has passed since blackface was performed in Mississauga’s public spaces that remain in operation.

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August 09, 2023

The History of Gateposts and Mississauga’s Glen Eden Park

August 09, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The History of Gateposts and Mississauga’s Glen Eden Park

Glen Eden Park in northwest Mississauga is home to some seemingly out-of-place concrete posts. If you have not seen them, it might be worth a visit.

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August 09, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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August 02, 2023

The History of the Oldest Tree in Mississauga

August 02, 2023/ Denise Choppin, Turtle Creek Books
The History of the Oldest Tree in Mississauga

Although there might be an older tree in town, the white oak tree growing just off Clarkson Road North is likely one of the most ancient.

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August 02, 2023/ Denise Choppin, Turtle Creek Books/
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July 26, 2023

Girl Guides of Canada: Femininity and Community in Mississauga

July 26, 2023/ Justine Lyn and Emily Owen
Girl Guides of Canada: Femininity and Community in Mississauga

The movement spread to Canada the next year when the first Girl Guide Company was formed in St. Catharines, Ontario under the leadership of Mary Malcolmson.

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July 26, 2023/ Justine Lyn and Emily Owen/
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July 20, 2023

The History of The Beatty Caravan and Mississauga

July 20, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The History of  The Beatty Caravan and Mississauga

The History of The Beatty Caravan and Mississauga.

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July 20, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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July 16, 2023

Finding Mississauga Again in Bayfield, Ontario

July 16, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
 Finding Mississauga Again in Bayfield, Ontario

Finding Mississauga Again in Bayfield, Ontario.

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July 16, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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July 05, 2023

The History of The Queen Elizabeth Way and the Credit River Bridge: Not the Queen You Think

July 05, 2023/ Denise Choppin, Turtle Creek Books
The History of The Queen Elizabeth Way and the Credit River Bridge: Not the Queen You Think

The History of The Queen Elizabeth Way and the Credit River Bridge: Not the Queen You Think.

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July 05, 2023/ Denise Choppin, Turtle Creek Books/
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July 01, 2023

Cooksville to host inaugural Pop-Up Market & Gathering

July 01, 2023/ Modern Mississauga
Cooksville to host inaugural Pop-Up Market & Gathering

Cooksville to host inaugural Pop-Up Market & Gathering.

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July 01, 2023/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 28, 2023

The History of Moon Rocks in Mississauga

June 28, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The History of Moon Rocks in Mississauga

The History of Moon Rocks in Mississauga.

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June 28, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 27, 2023

Where to Celebrate Canada Day 2023 in Mississauga

June 27, 2023/ Modern Mississauga
Where to Celebrate Canada Day 2023 in Mississauga

Where to Celebrate Canada Day 2023 in Mississauga.

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June 27, 2023/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 26, 2023

Learn About Cycling Safety, Rules and Etiquette in Mississauga

June 26, 2023/ Modern Mississauga
Learn About Cycling Safety, Rules and Etiquette in Mississauga

Learn About Cycling Safety, Rules and Etiquette in Mississauga.

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June 26, 2023/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 19, 2023

Learn about the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day in Mississauga

June 19, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Learn about the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day in Mississauga

Learn about the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day in Mississauga.

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June 19, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 15, 2023

This History of Owenwood and Mississauga’s Porcupine

June 15, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
This History of  Owenwood and Mississauga’s Porcupine

This History of Owenwood and Mississauga’s Porcupine.

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June 15, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 13, 2023

Nominations Open For Mississauga's 2023 Civic Awards of Recognition

June 13, 2023/ Modern Mississauga
Nominations Open For Mississauga's 2023 Civic Awards of Recognition

Nominations Open For Mississauga's 2023 Civic Awards of Recognition.

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June 13, 2023/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 08, 2023

Mississauga Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi Receives Fire Chief of the Year Award

June 08, 2023/ Modern Mississauga
Mississauga Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi Receives Fire Chief of the Year Award

The prestigious award is presented by the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association.

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June 08, 2023/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 08, 2023

The Connected History of Strawberries, Farm Markets and Mississauga

June 08, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
 The Connected History of Strawberries, Farm Markets and Mississauga

The Connected History of Strawberries, Farm Markets and Mississauga.

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June 08, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 02, 2023

Mississauga's 2023 Outdoor Pool Season to Start Saturday, June 17

June 02, 2023/ Modern Mississauga
Mississauga's 2023 Outdoor Pool Season to Start Saturday, June 17

Mississauga's 2023 Outdoor Pool Season to Start Saturday, June 17.

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June 02, 2023/ Modern Mississauga/
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May 31, 2023

A Story from Mississauga's Darker Side

May 31, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
A Story from Mississauga's Darker Side

The story of the robbery at the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Clarkson on November 16, 1954.

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May 31, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 24, 2023

The Naming History behind Mississauga’s Gordon Drive

May 24, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The Naming History behind Mississauga’s Gordon Drive

South of The Queensway, and to the west of Hurontario Street, you will find an area known as Gordon Woods, and a road called Gordon Drive.

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May 24, 2023/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 23, 2023

Here Are The 2023 Mississauga Farmers Markets

May 23, 2023/ Modern Mississauga
Here Are The 2023 Mississauga Farmers Markets

Here Are The 2023 Mississauga Farmers Markets.

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May 23, 2023/ Modern Mississauga/
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