This was the Great Depression, a time when families in Clarkson, Cooksville, Port Credit, Streetsville and elsewhere in historic Mississauga, were finding as many ways as possible to save money where they could.

Christmas of 1917 also saw 70 soldiers from the Port Credit area receive Christmas care boxes courtesy of the Port Credit Women’s Patriotic League and the Red Cross.

In places like historic Mississauga, which was developing and expanding during the late Victorian era, settlers brought their cherished practices with them.

Six sweet spots to go tobogganing in Mississauga.

Enjoy winter outdoors with these outdoor skating rinks in Mississauga.

At the end of the day or the year or the century, Christmas to Canadians is what Canadians make of it. Road or no road, sea access or none, war or peace, Christmas has been finding a way for over 200 years.

Lights are one of the brightest parts of Christmas and here, there are plenty of places to see Christmas lights in Mississauga.

Here are a few tips to keep our neighbourhoods, shopping areas and public spaces safe for everyone.

Despite the eventual decline of the hamlet of Elmbank, and the eventual construction of an international airport, the Elmbank Cemetery still exists.

In conversation with singer-songwriter, Andy Colonico.