Remembering the “one of a kind” Eva Ardiel, former Schoolmistress at the Old Britannia Schoolhouse in Mississauga.

As for Emily herself, it is not known for certain when she passed away, although one reference in connection to her son indicates that Emily died around 1896.

Edna dedicated decades of persistent, energetic and positive effort to support anti-poverty initiatives, and to develop supports for women, children and families in our city who had limited life opportunities.

Charlotte Schreiber and the Mississauga Connection.

It is always fascinating and curious how things from home, over the years, find their way to other places. Oh, the stories they could – and do – tell!

The history of this landmark building in Port Credit that’s currently for sale.

It all was a bit confusing, as there was an intersection of Mississauga Road with Mississauga Road, where the old road met the new Erin Mills Parkway.

Happy 50th Anniversary to our city and all who call it home, and best wishes for the new year and beyond as we begin our next 50 years!

James John “Jack” Darling (1921-1969) was an a very active community resident. Originally from St. Catharines, he was a veteran of the Second World War.

Heritage Conservation in Streetsville, Mississauga.

The establishment of Erindale, like many other settlement era villages, can be linked to three main factors: the influx of people, the presence of major routes of transportation, and an available source of natural waterpower.

The History of the Name Behind Mississauga’s Rattray Marsh.

Although Sergeant Joe Selley’s name does not appear on any known Mississauga memorials or historic honour rolls, the Selley family had connections to both Brampton and to Lakeview here in historic Mississauga.

Some of our earliest settlers were veterans – or the children of veterans – of the American Revolution (1775-83) who settled here as Loyalists and refugees.

Exploring Streetsville Public Cemetery in Mississauga.

Just west of Erin Mills Parkway lies the intersection of Dundas Street West and Fifth Line West. Ponder that for a moment. How do two “west” roads intersect?

he roots of this road, and the residential lots along its route, trace back to 1924. But what (or who) is Wilcox Road named after?

Down that road again in Mississauga - More History on Hurontario Street.

1812 Hidden in Plain Sight in Mississauga.