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,”…
Heritage Mississauga is very saddened to hear the news of the passing of the legendary Ronnie Hawkins, who was 87 years old. Born in Huntsville, Arkansas, Ronnie Hawkins, known affectionately as “Mr. Dynamo” and “The Hawk” came to the Toronto area in 1958 for a gig and never went back. His hits “Hey Bo Diddley”…
Heritage Mississauga and Legends Row invite you to the live stream of the 2019/2020 Legends Row Induction Celebration on Saturday November 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. on our YouTube channel. Legends Row began back in 2012 and was led by Mississauga resident Ron Duquette and a small group of dedicated volunteers. Legends Row held its…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our latest episode of Ask A Historian, Mississauga Legends: the Story of Legends Row today on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew interviews Ron Duquette, President & Founder of Legends Row, as they take a look back at the beginning of Mississauga’s Walk of Fame and all of the phenomenal…
Heritage Mississauga and Legends Row are pleased to announce Jill Heinerth as one of the 2020 inductees into Legends Row: Mississauga’s Walk of Fame. Jill Heinerth is a Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, writer, photographer and film-maker. From the most dangerous technical dives deep inside underwater caves, to searching for never before seen ecosystems. Jill’s…