In recognition of the 104th anniversary of #Vimy Ridge on April 9, 2021, we will continue to #RememberVimy with profiles on the soldiers connected to Mississauga who served, were wounded, and fell at Vimy. Today we remember: Lt-Colonel Agar Adamson (1865-1929), Commanding Officer, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Agar Stewart Allan Masterton Adamson was born in…
June 19th is the official day formally established by the Ontario Government to commemorate and celebrate our Loyalist heritage. That heritage is one that belongs to all citizens of Ontario, of all cultural backgrounds, whether their ancestors were Loyalists or not. An Act (Bill 150) proclaiming June 19 as United Empire Loyalists’ Day in Ontario was granted Royal Assent on…
February 22, 2021 is #WorldThinkingDay. Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship. It is an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect young women and fundraise for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 150 countries. In recognition of #WorldThinkingDay, we take a look at the Former O’Brien…
The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. The Canadian Labour Congress established April 28th as the Day of Mourning in Canada in 1984, and was chosen to coincide with the 70th anniversary of…
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