This week in our #ThenAndNow Tuesday, we are looking at the Skinner and Middlebrook Funeral Home. A landmark in every sense of the word, Skinner and Middlebrook Funeral Home in Port Credit has been a cornerstone of the community for generations. The building that houses the funeral home was originally built, in part, in 1923-24….
June 20th kicks off the start of #NationalPollinatorWeek which is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. It’s a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Want to help out our local pollinators? Here are a few ideas: Start a pollinator garden Host a nature…
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”…
Today the City of Mississauga became the first Canadian city to raise the #EveryChildMatters flag permanently! The flag was raised by Gimaa (Chief) Stacey Laforme, Grandmother Kim Wheatley, and Mayor Bonnie Crombie. We are so proud to witness our great city becoming the first to raise the flag to symbolize the commitment to #TruthandReconciliation. Heritage…