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Love Where You Live

This is the first of a series introducing the organizations and individuals that are shaping a legacy of distinct and unique communities in our City. Words by Mike Douglas The Daniels Corporation is an award-winning development company whose philosophy is… Continue Reading →

Spirit of the City Hits Ribfest

On this sunny breezy day, Spirit of the City staff ventured out of the office to hit up the Rotary Ribfest to get hot and sticky—and we don’t mean from the weather! After making two rounds to see all the… Continue Reading →

Farmers’ Markets this Summer

“Shopping at the Farmers’ Market is a healthy decision not only for you, but for your community’s economy as well.  For every dollar spent at the Market, another two dollars ripple through the provincial economy. In Ontario alone, sales at… Continue Reading →

Restaurant Review: Browns Socialhouse Erin Mills

Warning: The following review may trigger an urge to drop everything and visit Browns Socialhouse right now. We are not responsible for any consequential weight gain. Words by Jordan Villanueva It’s no surprise that the Spirit of the City—MississaugaLife team… Continue Reading →

Big Ideas

What happens when 300 Mississauga residents gather in a room? The birth of five “Big Ideas” to help shape the future of our city. Words by Carol Kotacka Every city has its challenge and ours is no different. Increasing poverty, unemployment,… Continue Reading →

The Community Connected Garage Sale

Billed as a timely opportunity to bring spring cleaning to a practical point, the garage sale was much appreciated by those who chose to participate in it this year. Congratulations and comments were forwarded to SHORA for taking the lead,… Continue Reading →

Safe Centre of Peel Reveals Regional Assessment for a Peel CYAC

Evidence suggests that the criminal, social, health and legal systems do not always work as effectively as they could in serving the best interests of children who have been a victim of, or a witness to a crime. A Child… Continue Reading →

’Twas the Bite Before Christmas: A Growing Success

Words and photography by Mike Douglas “We’re in year six and still growing,” says Dan Meadowcroft, founder and chair of ’Twas the Bite Before Christmas, with festivities that include a number of popular events that, in only a few years,… Continue Reading →

Meadowvale’s Historic Village: fights to retain remnants of a bygone era

Heritage village originals keep history’s spirit alive in Old Meadowvale. Words by Barb MacDonald Photography By Mike Douglas with archival images courtesy of Heritage Mississauga. Tucked in between highways 401and 407, sprawling subdivisions and big box stores, a small coterie… Continue Reading →

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