This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson welcomes back Richard Collins, Past President, Mississauga South Historical Society, Interpreter, and local Historian, as they explore Port Credit’s marine heritage. Richard and Matthew delve into the key historic figures who had dreams for the future of Port Credit, both realized and lost, as well as the…
This article might pose more questions than answers. There is a street (or a court to be precise) in northwest Mississauga named for Bishop John Strachan (pronounced “Strawn”). Bishop Strachan Court was developed in the early 1990s as part of the Trelawny subdivision development in Meadowvale, which in itself is a unique part of Mississauga’s…
Spring has arrived and the Garden of Remembrance at the Grange is now flourishing. The Garden of Remembrance at the Grange was created by Heritage Mississauga and the City of Mississauga’s Parks Department. It is a place where residents are invited to pay their respects to those who answered the call to action throughout our…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson follows up on inquiries he received about the historic significance of some of the streets that run through Mississauga from visitors to The Grange over the weekend. Matthew takes viewers on an exploration of the people, events, and geography that influenced the names of streets in Mississauga….
June 1st kicks off #PrideMonth2022! Pride month raises awareness about the inequities, homophobia, and barriers faced by the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada and recognizes that we all have a role in creating a more inclusive society. Pride Month is held in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots which began on June 28,1969 in response to…
On May 29th, Ronnie Hawkins, famed Canadian musician, died at the age of 87 to the sadness of many fans across the country. Hawkins was born in Huntsville, Arkansas, on January 10, 1935, later making a life for himself north of the border. Known affectionately over the years as “Mr. Dynamo,” “Sir Ronnie,” “Rompin’ Ronnie,”…