Remembering Mississauga’s Oscar Peterson
/Oscar Peterson was a world-renowned Canadian jazz pianist and composer whose remarkable talent made him one of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century.
Read MoreOscar Peterson was a world-renowned Canadian jazz pianist and composer whose remarkable talent made him one of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century.
Read MoreWithin the typical 19th-century household, the family was considered the most basic economic unit. Men, women, and children all played crucial roles in the structure and success of the family.
Read MoreDecisions made in almost every historic survey that I have referenced in Mississauga can still be seen in some fashion on our landscape today – in some cases over 200 years later.
Read MoreDespite legal restrictions, people connected with the POWs and built all kinds of relationships with them.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThere 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.)
Read MoreA night of rhythm, roots and recognition happens on June 21st, 2025 at Mississauga Celebration Square.
Read MoreMaungwudaus led an influential and multifaceted life, which allowed him to significantly impact his community.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreWhat was even more interesting, to the Department of Defence’s dismay, were the connections the POWs had formed with the Cooksville community and beyond.
Read MorePart of the Sheridan Homelands subdivision today is located on a former 200-acre farm property, previously belonging to Charles Cameron.
Read MoreEnjoy these sweet summer events that are free from May to October!
Read MoreInstalling more than 100 parking stations will help organize the shared e-bikes and e-scooters while keeping regular bike racks available for personal devices.
Read MoreYour 2025 Guide to Mississauga’s Spray Pads and Pools.
Read MoreMississauga Remembers the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.
Read MoreMary Louise had A.R. Clarke Memorial Hall built in Port Credit and dedicated to the memory of her late husband.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe new and improved Marina Park in Port Credit has gone from bland to grand and reopens on May 3rd, 2025.
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2026 Honda Prelude - No Introduction Necessary.
Around 1923, the family moved to Lakeview, now in Mississauga’s southeastern corner. By 1931, he was known to be working for Canadian National Railway.
2026 Lexus NX 450 PHEV - Dollars & Sense.
Whether it’s in a local club, a summer festival or a room across the ocean, he’s focused on keeping things honest and guitar-driven.
Toronto Pearson moves millions of travellers each year — but its impact goes far beyond travel. Here’s why it matters to Mississauga and all of Canada.
“We want people to recognize the traditional elements and feel at ease enjoying them in a modern dining setting, so the food can connect cultures and bring people together.”
When we open these fragile pieces of paper, we are not just reading history, we are witnessing the beginnings of lives that helped shape Mississauga today.
A new kind of women’s event is coming to Mississauga and it’s not about fixing, hiding, or “aging gracefully.”
2026 Toyota bZ - More Range & Power.
Bree Taylor shares a transparent look at her evolution and the hard-won wisdom that defines her current chapter.
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