This week, Matthew welcomes Lindsay Doren, Coordinator of Education and Engagement with the Museums of Mississauga, as they discuss one of Matthew’s favorite events, Maple Magic. In this episode, Lindsay and Matthew explore the history of maple syrup, the introduction of birch tree syrup, and the potential effects of climate change on maple syrup harvesting…
This week, Matthew welcomes back Omar El Sharkawy as they discuss Mississauga’s Council decision to keep the name Dundas in Mississauga and the historic, present, and future impact of this decision. Matthew and Omar explore the history of the naming of the street, the controversy around renaming Dundas, and the possible implications of renaming such…
This week, Matthew welcomes Professor Anna Thomas, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Drama at UTM with a special focus on African American Literature and Diaspora Studies. Matthew and Professor Thomas will explore how early African American literature reflected and impacted changing attitudes towards slavery and what roles these literary works played…
This week, Justine welcomes Zalika Reid-Benta as they discuss Caribbean Canadian culture and identity in the GTA, and literary representation. Zalika Reid-Benta is a Toronto-based writer. Her debut short story collection Frying Plantain is a coming-of-age story centered around a young Jamaican Canadian girl, Kara Davis, living in Toronto’s Little Jamaica neighborhood. Frying Plantain won…
This week Matthew welcomes Dr. Carolyn Harris as they discuss the unprecedented Platinum Jubilee and the connections of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family to Mississauga. Dr. Carolyn Harris is an instructor in history at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. She received her Ph.D in European history from Queen’s University in…
This week Matthew welcomes Heritage Mississauga Resource Centre Assistant Justine Lyn, who has embarked on an extensive project to research Black History in Mississauga. Justine discusses some of the challenges, and errors, that she has encountered while researching census records and archives as well as explores the records and literature left by settlers themselves that…
This week Matthew answers questions about the birthday of the city of Malton, the naming of Shaw Drive, sweet businesses that existed in Port Credit, and a historic fence found around the city. Heritage Mississauga is the source for Mississauga’s heritage and we receive many inquiries about historic, people, places, milestones, and curiosities from historic…
This week Matthew welcomes back Richard Collins as they continue to explore the impact of railways in historic Mississauga. Richard journeys through history and looks at four of Mississauga’s infamous railway accidents and catastrophes including the Desjardins Canal Train Accident, the Horseshoe Curve Accident, the Chicago Flyer Wreck, and the Port Credit Train Derailment. We…
This week Matthew welcomes Gurth Pretty, Director of HMS Psyche Canadian Maritime Heritage Society, as they explore the fascinating history of the War of 1812, the iconic vessels that fought during the conflict, and the battles that occurred right here on Lake Ontario. HMS Psyche Canadian Maritime Heritage Society is a registered not-for-profit corporation dedicated…
This week Matthew welcomes Samantha Thompson, as they explore the fascinating history of the Whitehead brothers who served in the First World War. Samantha discusses the journey she had taken to research the story of these three brothers and their different experiences while serving during the First World War. Their incredible story is featured in…