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You don‘t have time to read through endless volumes of history books, you want to be a historic know-it-all now! Heritage Bytes explores the history, heritage, and culture, of Canada‘s 6th largest city. Each episode gives you a byte sized slice of the history of Mississauga from the beginnings over 10,000 years ago through milestones in history such as the War of 1812, the World Wars, and the development of a city through the amalgamation of lost villages. We look at the historic people, places, and events, that define our city today, including peering into the Darker Side of our history. Join us as we explore the historic connections to Mississauga and each other.
Episodes
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart, however moving to another country and starting a business adds its own set of joys and challenges.
Delve into the world of Vinod Kumar Jain and his family who have been importing exotic spices and dry foods to the Toronto-area for over 50 years. Family interviews give you insight into the highs and lows this family faces as business owners and new immigrants.
Thanks to the Jain family for sharing their story and to Ontario Trillium Foundation, who provided funding for this project.
Executive Producer: Jayme Gaspar
Director: Meghan Mackintosh
Assistant Director: Kayla Choi
Production Assistant: Karim Ebrahim
Audio & Post Production: Sanborg Production, Gabriella Bank & Sandor Bank
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
From the Philippines to Mississauga: The Story of the Natnat Family and Edal’s Kitchen
Growing up poor, surrounded by rice fields in rural Philippines, Alma could never have imagined that one day she would be happily settled in Canada surrounded by her large family. But life has a way of surprising us!
Listen and you meet Alma Natnat and learn about her incredible story of dreaming big and how she keeps her Filipino roots alive in her Mississauga home.
Thank you to the Natnat family for sharing their story and to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, who provided funding for this project.
Executive Producer: Jayme Gaspar
Director: Meghan Mackintosh
Research Assistants: Kayla Choi and Karim Ebrahim
Audio Production: Sanborg Production, Gabriella Bank & Sandor Bank
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Join us as we field several history questions this week. We will explore the namesake of Harold Kennedy Park in Port Credit, the Korean War Memorial in Meadowvale Cemetery, and the former location of the Dixie Arena Gardens.
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Join us this week for Ask A Historian with Royal historian Carolyn Harris to discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles III.
Dr. Carolyn Harris is an instructor in history at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. She received her Ph.D in European history from Queen’s University in 2012. Her writing concerning the history of monarchy in the UK, Europe, and Canada has appeared in numerous publications including the Globe and Mail, Ottawa Citizen, Smithsonian Magazine, Reader’s Digest and the BBC History Magazine. She also provides historical and royal commentary for television and radio.
She is the author of 3 books: "Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada", "Queenship and Revolution in Early Modern Europe: Henrietta Maria and Marie Antoinette", and "Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting".
Do you have a question about Mississauga's heritage? Email us at history@heritagemississauga.org
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Join us as we respond to a question about what are the oldest stores in Mississauga. We will explore the history of the Franklin House in Streetsville, the McClelland-Copeland Store in Cooksville, and the Montreal House in Streetsville.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Join us as we welcome local historian Richard Collins and explore the former Long Branch Rifle Ranges, which operated in the Lakeview area of Mississauga between 1891 and 1957.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Join us as we answer a question about early doctors in historic Mississauga and explore the stories of Dr. Joseph Adamson, Dr. John Crumbie, and the Suttons.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Mississauga Confidential: Case 14 - Night Moves, Part Two: The Three Trials of Peter Demeter
Welcome, dear listeners, to another tale of murder, scandal and crime from Mississauga’s darker side.
Today, we continue unraveling the twisted criminal tale of Peter Demeter.
At the end of his trial for the murder of his wife, Christine, Peter Demeter was found guilty, and became the most notorious jailbird in Canada. For most criminals, his story would have ended there. But Peter was the industrious sort who wouldn’t let a little prison time keep him down.
Peter had more murders to plan.
From the case files of Heritage Mississauga, this is… Mississauga Confidential.
The Season 3 Finale, Episode 14. Night Moves, Part Two: The Three Trials of Peter Demeter.
As always, dear listeners, thank you for listening and for your support!
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Want more tales from the city’s darker side?
We, at Mississauga Confidential HQ, are pleased to announce the publication of the Mississauga Confidential book. It contains 24 shocking tales of true crime, including stories not included in the podcast, as well as photos from each case.
Coming in Spring 2023, you can bag your own copy of the Mississauga Confidential book through the Heritage Mississauga website, at heritgemississauga.com.
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“Mississauga Confidential, A True Crime Podcast” is a Heritage Bytes podcast produced by Heritage Mississauga.
Written by Bryan Ho and Nicole Mair.
Research by Bryan Ho and Nicole Mair.
Video Production Team: Bryan Ho, Nicole Mair and Ryan Parks.
Mississauga Confidential is a Heritage Mississauga production. Heritage Mississauga is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to researching, recording and celebrating the history of the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Your support helps create programming just like this.
For more information about Heritage Mississauga, and to become a member, please visit heritagemississauga.com and follow us on youtube, instagram and twitter.
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Music Credits:
“Fast Talkin” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
“Bass Walker” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Welcome, dear listeners, to another tale of murder, scandal and crime from Mississauga’s darker side.
Without mincing words, today's case is the most notorious murder in Canadian history. Christine and Peter Demeter were the epitome of post-war Canadian dreamers: Stylish, good-looking and rich.
The expansive Demeter mansion in Erindale was the epitome of the post-war Canadian dream home: A five-bedroom split-level bungalow backing out onto an in-ground pool with a scenic view of the Credit River.
On a quiet summer’s night, Peter Demeter lifted the home’s two-car garage door to reveal a scene that would turn the dream into a nightmare: Christine’s battered and lifeless body.
Police didn’t need to search far for a prime suspect, and zeroed in on the dead woman’s husband. The only problem? He had an airtight alibi.
From the case files of Heritage Mississauga, this is… Mississauga Confidential.
Season 3, Episode 13. Night Moves, Part One: The Murder of Christine Demeter.
As always, dear listeners, thank you for listening and for your support.
Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion to our story coming to Heritage Bytes on November 7, 2022.
. . .
Want more tales from the city’s darker side? We, at Mississauga Confidential HQ, are pleased to announce the publication of the Mississauga Confidential book. It contains 24 shocking tales of true crime, including stories not included in the podcast, as well as photos from each case. Beginning in December 2022, you can bag your own copy of the Mississauga Confidential book through the Heritage Mississauga website, at heritgemississauga.com.
. . .
“Mississauga Confidential, A True Crime Podcast” is a Heritage Bytes podcast produced by Heritage Mississauga.
Written by Bryan Ho and Nicole Mair.
Research by Bryan Ho and Nicole Mair.
Video Production Team: Bryan Ho, Nicole Mair and Ryan Parks.
Mississauga Confidential is a Heritage Mississauga production. Heritage Mississauga is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to researching, recording and celebrating the history of the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Your support helps create programming just like this.
For more information about Heritage Mississauga, and to become a member, please visit heritagemississauga.com and follow us on youtube, instagram and twitter.
. . .
Music Credits:
“Fast Talkin” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
“Bass Walker” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/