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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
Jun 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
14 min
This week’s episode of Ask A Historian is a Question and Answer, featuring questions relating to Ship’s Fever in Streetsville, the Infant’s Haven Hospital in Lakeview, and an historic house in Streetsville. Please keep sending in your questions to history@heritagemississauga.org
May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023
31 min
Join us for an exciting episode of Ask A Historian as we welcome Bryan Ho and Nicole Mair as we explore our new book, “Mississauga Confidential”, which officially launches on May 31 at the Heritage Mississauga Annual General Meeting. The book explores the darker side of crime and punishment in historic Mississauga. Pre-order yours at The Grange today!
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
7 min
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
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
6 min
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
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
8 min
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.
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
25 min
May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
36 min
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
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
13 min
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.
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
25 min
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.
Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
12 min
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.