August 15th, 2021 commemorates the 76th anniversary of the end of the Second World War for Canada but did you know there are a few significant dates that mark the end of the War for different countries around the world? May 2, 1945 marked the end of the war in Italy and the Mediterranean. May…
Durie Road in Streetsville has an indirect connection to the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. But we have to follow the thread a bit to knit the story together. Alexander Durie was born in Toronto in 1866, and in 1886 he married Mary (Minnie) Armstrong. In 1896, they moved to Clarkson along with their…
We have to stretch back a bit into the fogs of history for this one, and there remains a bit of uncertainty. Lot 7, Concession 2, SDS was granted by The Crown to James Glennon in 1810, who promptly sold the 200-acre property to Oliver Grace. Oliver Grace (the elder) was a retired British Naval…
Join us on Saturday April 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. on our YouTube channel for our presentation of “Our Boys: Mississauga Remembers The First World War & The Battle of Vimy Ridge”. April 9th, 2021 marked the 104th anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge and in recognition of this momentous event in our history,…
Welcome to our 44th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson on our YouTube channel for a special episode of “Ask A Historian” on Friday April, 9 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This week Matthew welcomes Greg Carraro, Vice President of the Heritage Mississauga Board of Directors who is an educator, history enthusiast, and…
Vimy is a name that rings proudly through Canadian history. Even for those who may not know the story of what, when and why, most connect the word Vimy with remembrance and sacrifice, even 104 years later. The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place from April 9 to 12, 1917, as part of the Arras…
Continuing our theme of late in looking at early industries brings us to Barbertown Road, south of Streetsville. Barbertown Road is an early mill-access route and Credit River crossing point. A trip down Barbertown Road today will bring you to the ADM Milling Company, formerly the Toronto Woollen Mills and operated by the Barber brothers…
Welcome to our 27th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Every week Heritage Mississauga will be taking questions about the history and heritage of Mississauga which our Historian, Matthew Wilkinson, will answer on Thursday afternoons. #ApartTogether, Heritage Mississauga is the source for inquiries and curiosity about our beautiful city as we continue our mandate to research,…
Welcome to our 26th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Every week Heritage Mississauga will be taking questions about the history and heritage of Mississauga which our Historian, Matthew Wilkinson, will answer on Thursday afternoons. #ApartTogether, Heritage Mississauga is the source for inquiries and curiosity about our beautiful city as we continue our mandate to research,…
Welcome to our 25th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Every week Heritage Mississauga will be taking questions about the history and heritage of Mississauga which our Historian, Matthew Wilkinson, will answer on Thursday afternoons. #ApartTogether, Heritage Mississauga is the source for inquiries and curiosity about our beautiful city as we continue our mandate to research,…