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April 15, 2025

The new "One Mississauga" Campaign Aims to Combat Racism, Discrimination and Hate

April 15, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
The new "One Mississauga" Campaign Aims to Combat Racism, Discrimination and Hate

The City of Mississauga launches their “One Mississauga” campaign encouraging all to face and understand the racism, discrimination and hatred experienced in our community.

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April 15, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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April 09, 2025

Remembering Mississauga’s Emerson Taylor

April 09, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Remembering Mississauga’s Emerson Taylor

Emerson Taylor was one of the early, prominent citizens and businessmen who helped to put Erindale Village (and Mississauga) on the map.

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April 09, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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April 01, 2025

The History of Ships in Bottles in Mississauga

April 01, 2025/ Zoe Arruda
The History of Ships in Bottles in Mississauga

The History of Ships in Bottles in Mississauga.

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April 01, 2025/ Zoe Arruda/
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March 28, 2025

Controlled Burns Happening at Mississauga's Jack Darling Park & Lorne Park Prairie this Spring

March 28, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
Controlled Burns Happening at Mississauga's Jack Darling Park & Lorne Park Prairie this Spring

Controlled burns are needed every three to four years to help regenerate tallgrass prairies and remove invasive plants.

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March 28, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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March 26, 2025

Remembering Eva Ardiel, former Schoolmistress at the Old Britannia Schoolhouse in Mississauga

March 26, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Remembering Eva Ardiel, former Schoolmistress at the Old Britannia Schoolhouse in Mississauga

Remembering the “one of a kind” Eva Ardiel, former Schoolmistress at the Old Britannia Schoolhouse in Mississauga.

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March 26, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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March 20, 2025

The Mississauga Legend of Emily Blower

March 20, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The Mississauga Legend of Emily Blower

As for Emily herself, it is not known for certain when she passed away, although one reference in connection to her son indicates that Emily died around 1896.

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March 20, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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March 11, 2025

Remembering Mississauga’s Edna Toth

March 11, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Remembering Mississauga’s Edna Toth

Edna dedicated decades of persistent, energetic and positive effort to support anti-poverty initiatives, and to develop supports for women, children and families in our city who had limited life opportunities.

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March 11, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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March 06, 2025

Charlotte Schreiber and the Mississauga Connection

March 06, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Charlotte Schreiber and the Mississauga Connection

Charlotte Schreiber and the Mississauga Connection.

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March 06, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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March 03, 2025

Here's How Mississauga is Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

March 03, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
Here's How Mississauga is Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

Here's How Mississauga is Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

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March 03, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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February 25, 2025

20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 4

February 25, 2025/ Justine Lyn
20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 4

The stories of our past should be collected, explored and written inclusively, utilizing the knowledge and experiences from all of those who call Mississauga home.

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February 25, 2025/ Justine Lyn/
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February 23, 2025

20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 3

February 23, 2025/ Justine Lyn
20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 3

By the 1970s, Malton was at the centre of Mississauga’s race relations.

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February 23, 2025/ Justine Lyn/
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February 12, 2025

Celebrating Valentine's Day in South Peel and historic Mississauga in the 1960’s

February 12, 2025/ Karine Soobroydoo
Celebrating Valentine's Day in South Peel and historic Mississauga in the 1960’s

In the late 1960s, Valentine’s Day was a widely recognized occasion in the South Peel, celebrated with a blend of traditional and emerging modern customs.  

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February 12, 2025/ Karine Soobroydoo/
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February 10, 2025

20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 2

February 10, 2025/ Justine Lyn
 20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 2

Today, Mississauga’s Black population is incredibly diverse. Black immigrants in Mississauga trace their roots to a variety of places across the globe.

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February 10, 2025/ Justine Lyn/
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February 05, 2025

20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 1

February 05, 2025/ Justine Lyn
20th Century Black History in Mississauga – Part 1

In 2006, Heritage Mississauga undertook an arduous task trying to trace our earliest Black residents on the landscape of what we would now call Mississauga. This initial research and subsequent projects have been able to give us a robust understanding of Black history in historic Mississauga in the 19th century.

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February 05, 2025/ Justine Lyn/
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January 29, 2025

Finding Mississauga Away from Home in London and Windsor, Ontario

January 29, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
 Finding Mississauga Away from Home in London and Windsor, Ontario

It is always fascinating and curious how things from home, over the years, find their way to other places. Oh, the stories they could – and do – tell!

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January 29, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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January 23, 2025

The History of the Portuguese in Mississauga

January 23, 2025/ James Walker
The History of the Portuguese in Mississauga

The Leaver Mushroom farm in the Lakeview area of Mississauga was the first steppingstone for Portuguese immigrants to Mississauga. It provided them with work, steady income, community, and more importantly, room and board.

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January 23, 2025/ James Walker/
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January 16, 2025

The History of Mississauga's 100+ Year Old Skinner and Middlebrook Funeral Home

January 16, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The History of Mississauga's 100+ Year Old Skinner and Middlebrook Funeral Home

The history of this landmark building in Port Credit that’s currently for sale.

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January 16, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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January 08, 2025

Mississauga Road: What to call it?

January 08, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Mississauga Road: What to call it?

It all was a bit confusing, as there was an intersection of Mississauga Road with Mississauga Road, where the old road met the new Erin Mills Parkway.

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January 08, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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January 07, 2025

Mississauga Libraries to go Mostly Cashless in 2025

January 07, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
Mississauga Libraries to go Mostly Cashless in 2025

Mississauga Libraries to go Mostly Cashless in 2025.

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January 07, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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January 01, 2025

Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Mississauga’s 50th

January 01, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Mississauga’s 50th

Happy 50th Anniversary to our city and all who call it home, and best wishes for the new year and beyond as we begin our next 50 years!

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January 01, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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Modern Mississauga is about exploring Mississauga through the lens of the 21st century. We cover everything from a uniquely Canadian perspective - culture, style, living, technology, arts, entertainment, and community - and aim to represent the diverse blend of interests and experiences of Canada's sixth-largest city.

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Last year’s Symphony int he Park attracted an audience of over 2,000 people. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking and a prime spot.

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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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Follow my Peterborough path or use it as an inspiration to choose your own adventures in this vibrant, artistic and culture-rich city.

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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 5, 2026
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Through this no-cost pilot program, residents will now be able to borrow free sports equipment, including items like basketballs and soccer balls.

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2026 Honda Civic Hatchback - Rolling Along.

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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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A delightful day of food and wine in Northern Virginia’s Loudon County.

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