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Last month, a couple of gourmets from west Mississauga chose to revisit a heritage site and report on this charming restaurant’s succulent offerings.
Words by Tara Pepper
Many years ago, Bobby and I enjoyed a great dinner at The Elliott House restaurant. We wondered recently whether we would have a similar experience considering the business has been around for so many years.
Continue readingYou’ve probably seen by now that Erin Mills Town Centre is undergoing a massive $100-million renovation – its first since it opened back in 1989.
Continue readingWelcome to Spirit of the City – Mississauga Life’s Weekly Hot Picks Powered by Yelp!
Every week, we’ll be bringing you top picks for virtually anything in the city! These reviews are from real reviewers on Yelp – these people know what they’re talking about. From the best brunch spots to great hair salons, you name it, we got it! Want to see something featured? Comment below or tweet us @mississaugalife with our pal, @YelpGTA!
Continue readingRise and shine! Here are five great places for breakfast and brunch!
Continue readingThese true stories were found on r/AskReddit.
Coarse language, violent imagery and more ensue. You have been warned.
Welcome to Spirit of the City – Mississauga Life’s Weekly Hot Picks Powered by Yelp!
Every week, we’ll be bringing you top picks for virtually anything in the city! These reviews are from real reviewers on Yelp – these people know what they’re talking about. From the best brunch spots to great hair salons, you name it, we got it! Want to see something featured? Comment below or tweet us @mississaugalife with our pal, @YelpGTA!
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A taste of Europe without leaving home.
Words by Trish Dugan
Photography by Mike Douglas
It’s World Cup 2014 and I’m visiting the patio at The Open Cork Eatery & Lounge. The place is filled to capacity with new Canadians and the Canadian-born of every descent. It looks like a party at the United Nations.
Continue readingMaintenance is important to ensure the trimmer will start easily and operate properly when needed. Change the air filter and spark plug annually, use fresh gas (less than three months old) and ensure you use the proper mix of oil and gas.
Continue readingCanadian teens need to increase their physical exercise every day for a lifetime of good health. Research from ParticipACTION, the national voice for physical activity and sport participation in Canada, shows that only four per cent of Canadian kids aged 12 to 17 get enough heart-pumping exercise on a daily basis. Are you concerned about the teens in your life?
Continue readingOur Weekend Warrior reminisces about the chainsaw.
Words by Don McVie
I was only 13 the summer Dad brought home our first chainsaw. Pioneers of a sort, our family was toiling away trying to clear the steep and heavily treed lot for our future family cottage using only axes, a bucksaw and the old two-man saw Dad found at the general store. It was futile.
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