
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2021


At 9:00 a.m. on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, the Japanese Instrument of Surrender was signed between representatives of the Japanese Empire and the Allied forces, formally bringing to an end the hostilities of the Second World War (although, in terms of international diplomacy, a State of War continued between…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson welcomes back Richard Collins, Past President, Mississauga South Historical Society, Interpreter, and local Historian, as they explore Port Credit’s marine heritage. Richard and Matthew delve into the key historic figures who had dreams for the future of Port Credit, both realized and lost, as well as the…
As Remembrance Day approaches on November 11th, we take pause to recognize the freedoms that we enjoy here in Canada and the vital contributions our servicemembers have made throughout history fighting for freedom, and peace. November 9, 2021 is World Freedom Day and recognizes the historic day on November 9, 1989 when the Berlin Wall…
It was Monday, October 31, 1910. And for over three hours a fierce engagement took place between two armies – one advancing eastward from Hamilton, the other, in defence of Toronto, advancing westward along Dundas Street, determined to hold the bridge over the Credit River. The armies met at Mississauga Road. The engagement involved over…

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