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July 23, 2025

Prisoners of War at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga: Silk Scarves, Dances, & Bootleggers

July 23, 2025/ Zoe Arruda
Prisoners of War at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga: Silk Scarves, Dances, & Bootleggers

Despite legal restrictions, people connected with the POWs and built all kinds of relationships with them.

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July 23, 2025/ Zoe Arruda/
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July 16, 2025

Mississauga’s and the Loss of the Maggie Hunter

July 16, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Mississauga’s and the Loss of the Maggie Hunter

The Maggie Hunter was not a large ship, even judged by the standards of her time, but she was a big vessel for Port Credit, and much larger than the other stonehookers.

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July 16, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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July 09, 2025

Welcome to Britannia in Mississauga

July 09, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Welcome to Britannia in Mississauga

The area around Britannia began to draw colonial-era settlers as early as 1819, shortly after the signing of Treaty 19 between the Indigenous Mississaugas and The Crown in 1818.

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July 09, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 25, 2025

The History of Tecumseh in Mississauga

June 25, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The History of Tecumseh in Mississauga

There are multiple name references to Shawnee chief and warrior Tecumseh (1768-1813) on our landscape, with some differences to how they appear (and how they are spelled.)

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June 25, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 18, 2025

Learn About National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 in Mississauga

June 18, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
Learn About National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 in Mississauga

A night of rhythm, roots and recognition happens on June 21st, 2025 at Mississauga Celebration Square.

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June 18, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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June 18, 2025

Remembering Maungwudaus of the Mississaugas

June 18, 2025/ Madeleine Henry
Remembering Maungwudaus of the Mississaugas

Maungwudaus led an influential and multifaceted life, which allowed him to significantly impact his community.

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June 18, 2025/ Madeleine Henry/
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June 11, 2025

Mississauga's Friendship Agreements

June 11, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Mississauga's Friendship Agreements

The common thread between the three friendship agreements is to continue to foster a spirit of friendship and cooperation between Mississauga residents and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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June 11, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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June 03, 2025

Remembering Nahnebahwequay, and announcing “The Legend of Nahnee” from Heritage Mississauga

June 03, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Remembering Nahnebahwequay, and announcing “The Legend of Nahnee” from Heritage Mississauga

With the support of her community, Nahnee was eventually called on by the Rama First Nation band council to petition Queen Victoria in England and to advocate for the rights of First Nations peoples.

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June 03, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 28, 2025

Ships in Bottles to Silk Scarves – Prisoners of War at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga

May 28, 2025/ Zoe Arruda
Ships in Bottles to Silk Scarves – Prisoners of War at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga

What was even more interesting, to the Department of Defence’s dismay, were the connections the POWs had formed with the Cooksville community and beyond.

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May 28, 2025/ Zoe Arruda/
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May 23, 2025

Remembering Mississauga's Charles Cameron

May 23, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Remembering Mississauga's Charles Cameron

Part of the Sheridan Homelands subdivision today is located on a former 200-acre farm property, previously belonging to Charles Cameron.

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May 23, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 17, 2025

The Best Free Things to do in Summer at Mississauga's Celebration Square

May 17, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
The Best Free Things to do in Summer at Mississauga's Celebration Square

Enjoy these sweet summer events that are free from May to October!

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May 17, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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May 17, 2025

Mississauga Launches New Parking Stations for Shared e-bikes and e-scooters

May 17, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
Mississauga Launches New Parking Stations for Shared e-bikes and e-scooters

Installing more than 100 parking stations will help organize the shared e-bikes and e-scooters while keeping regular bike racks available for personal devices.

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May 17, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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May 17, 2025

Your 2025 Guide to Mississauga’s Spray Pads and Pools

May 17, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
Your 2025 Guide to Mississauga’s Spray Pads and Pools

Your 2025 Guide to Mississauga’s Spray Pads and Pools.

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May 17, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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May 13, 2025

Mississauga Remembers the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands

May 13, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Mississauga Remembers the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands

Mississauga Remembers the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.

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May 13, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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May 13, 2025

Remembering Mississauga’s Mary Louise Clarke

May 13, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
Remembering Mississauga’s Mary Louise Clarke

Mary Louise had A.R. Clarke Memorial Hall built in Port Credit and dedicated to the memory of her late husband.

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May 13, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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April 30, 2025

The History of Mississauga’s Madill Boulevard

April 30, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
The History of Mississauga’s Madill Boulevard

The story of Ben Madill, a much beloved and passionate advocate of the preservation and our stories, local history, and of his home community of Britannia.

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April 30, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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April 30, 2025

Mississauga's Magnificent & Modern Marina Park Reopens May 3, 2025

April 30, 2025/ Jay Kana
Mississauga's Magnificent & Modern Marina Park Reopens May 3, 2025

The new and improved Marina Park in Port Credit has gone from bland to grand and reopens on May 3rd, 2025.

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April 30, 2025/ Jay Kana/
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April 22, 2025

The Flight through historic Mississauga – Part 2

April 22, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga
 The Flight through historic Mississauga – Part 2

Like many fascinating stories from our history, the events of 1837 were not the end of Mackenzie’s story.

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April 22, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga/
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April 17, 2025

The Flight Through Historic Mississauga – Part 1

April 17, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga & Jay Kana, Owner of Modern Mississauga Media
The Flight Through Historic Mississauga – Part 1

The Flight Through Historic Mississauga – Part 1.

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April 17, 2025/ Matthew Wilkinson, Historian at Heritage Mississauga & Jay Kana, Owner of Modern Mississauga Media/
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April 16, 2025

Learn About Mississauga's Newest Festival, Canada Day #INThePort

April 16, 2025/ Modern Mississauga
Learn About Mississauga's Newest Festival, Canada Day #INThePort

When one can of red paint closes, another one opens.

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April 16, 2025/ Modern Mississauga/
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