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VIDEO: Callout for the 2013 MARTY Award Nominations!

Hello, art lovers! Above is a video from the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) calling out to everyone for submissions for this year’s MARTY Awards! This is the 19th year for the MARTY Awards, which honour and support established and emerging… Continue Reading →

CVH to Host LOL Fundraiser on February 9!

Betty Birmingham (centre) with cancer survivor and physician Dr. Alexandra Ginty (left) and daughter Jennifer (right). Long-time supporter Mrs. Betty Birmingham has made a pledge to match up to $1 million in funds being raised to launch a surgical robotics… Continue Reading →

Streetsville Christmas Window Decorating Contest!

The Annual Christmas Window Decorating Contest kicks off on November 15 (that’s in 2 days!) in Streetsville. Come take a walk in the Village and see the festive window displays in various businesses along Queen Street South, Maiden Lane, Thomas… Continue Reading →

Pilates: Stretching Youth?

Mississauga welcomes Miss Teen Canada

  In July, Mississauga welcomed contestants for the Miss Teen Canada International TM Pageant at the Oasis Convention Centre. This week long pageant encourages young women between the ages of 13 – 18 to make a real difference in their… Continue Reading →

Community leadership: Volunteer John Huether finally honoured

  John Huether, through his career and volunteer work, has touched thousands of lives. Words by Carol Kotacka On June 30, members of the Fair Share for Peel Task Force gathered at the Mississaugua Golf and Country club to honour… Continue Reading →

From Cruelty to Grace

Overcoming disadvantage to reach unforeseen heights, rewrites the scope of one young man’s potential. Words by Laura Schober “I just wish today’s kids would be a little more tolerant,” says David Thompson, whose son Andrew was teased, taunted and beaten… Continue Reading →

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