April 9th marks #VimyRidgeDay, a day during which we remember the thousands of Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the Battle of #VimyRidge. 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…
Join us today at 4:00 p.m. for Ask A Historian as we explore the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the connections to Mississauga. On today’s episode, Justine Lyn interviews Historian Matthew Wilkinson as they delve into the history of World War One, the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the fallen soldiers from Mississauga, and what it…
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…
April 9th marks the 104 anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge. Throughout the month we will be sharing some of the stories of the Battle as well as the historic and heroic figures that fought during this iconic battle in Canadian history. Our contributions to World War War creates a sense of pride in Canadians…