Former Mississauga Mayor and visionary Hazel McCallion passes away at 101 years of age. Her legacy is one that will live on forever. Thank You Hazel  Hazel McCallion (1921-2023) has left her mark on Mississauga. She will forever be linked to our city and her name is imprinted on the landscape like no other. Arguably no other person in our long history has shaped Mississauga – politically, socially and physically – quite like Hazel. Her image and voice were the recognizable face of Mississauga for decades, and our city grew exponentially and came of age under her guiding hand as mayor for ..read more

Written By: Matthew Wilkinson Walking into The Grange today, I have the distinct feeling of walking in the footsteps of past occupants. If only these walls could talk! Decorating for Christmas leads me to reflect and wonder about Christmases past. What must Christmas at The Grange have been like for young Harriet, Richard and Wolston Dixie? Were stockings hung with glee on the mantle, while they gathered around the roaring fire to listen to their father’s Christmas tales of St. Nicholas? It seems most likely that the first family to observe Christmas here at The Grange was that of Dr. Beaumon ..read more

When filling out your holiday cards this year, take one card and send it to this address: Any Canadian Forces Member PO Box 5140 Stn Forces Belleville ON K8N 5W6 If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful, special people, who have sacrificed so much would get. Please feel free to pass it on ..read more

Puts Heritage at Risk! Get your comments in – deadline today 11:59pm. To whom it may concern, Heritage Mississauga has reviewed the Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2002) and the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and to heritage planning. In consideration of Mississauga’s unique heritage context, Bill 23 presents some significant concerns and does not adequately suit the needs of our growing, evolving, and diverse population. Mississauga’s cultural diversity offers both opportunities and challenges in terms of heritage conservation. The many ethnic communities that have establi ..read more

London Bridge is down. Queen Elizabeth II has passed. This is the end of the second Elizabethan age. Flags are lowered, and countless tributes and condolences are being shared.   People around the world are remembering a remarkable life well lived in the service of others. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne of Great Britain and the Commonwealth in 1952. In 1953, through the Royal Stiles and Title Act, Elizabeth II was formally conferred as the Queen in right of Canada. Think a moment on that. She served as Queen for a remarkable 70 years – the longest re ..read more

This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson explores the world of 1812 re-enactment with a special episode that features interviews on the battlefield. Matthew interviews re-enactors as they train for the many battle re-enactments ahead, including Heritage Mississauga’s very own 2nd Regt. of York Militia – Thompson’s Coy who are preparing for the 2022 Engagement at Bradley. Discover the world of re-enacting, why people are drawn to the popular hobby, and what life was like for women during the conflict. The 2nd Regiment of York Militia – Thompson’s Company, is a group of living history ent ..read more

This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew welcomes Jesse de Jager, Manager of Capital Projects at Credit Valley Conservation, as they discuss the future of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. Jesse reflects on the industrial past of the landscape and the plans and processes for reclaiming and repairing the natural landscape. Jesse de Jager is the Manager of Capital Projects at Credit Valley Conservation. He has worked at CVC for the past 15 years to manage conservation lands and provide public access to greenspace through the planning and development of high-quality public realm. Jesse is pa ..read more

The former Barker General Store in Erindale was built in 1921-22, following the great Erindale fire of 1919. It served, originally, as both the family home of Marjorie and Delmar Barker  (my grandparents), and the Barker General Store. The square “tower” portion was added in 1938 for expanded living space. The building was built on the site of Catherine and John M. Barker’s family home and general store which had burned in 1919. John and Catherine moved into a new house on Mindemoya Road, which they were in the process of building at the time of the fire. The building we see today once ..read more

This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew welcomes Justine Lyn, Resource Centre Assistant, and Melissa Toste, Collections Assistant, as they discuss the necessity for preserving historic collections at Heritage Mississauga and the future of on-line exhibits. Melissa and Justine are currently at work photographing, cataloguing, and researching many historic items that will soon be available for our followers to explore on-line! We encourage you to send in your questions about the people, places, events, and landmarks that are a part of the history of Mississauga to history@heritagemississauga.org ..read more

The former Lions Park in Port Credit (located at 20 Rosewood Avenue) was officially renamed Harold E. Kennedy Memorial Park in 2011 in honour of the long-serving and beloved City Councillor Harold Kennedy, who passed away in 2009. For most of his 27 years on City Council, Harold Kennedy represented the residents of Ward 1 for 26 years, retiring in 1994. In 1997 he returned as an interim councillor for Ward 5 when Councillor Frank McKechnie passed away. Harold Elgie Kennedy (or “Hal” as he was known to those close to him) was active in many facets of the community, and always looked to give bac ..read more