When Mississaugas of the Credit ancestors arrived in southern Ontario in the late 17th century, they found themselves stewards of approximately 4 million acres of land at the western end of Lake Ontario. The erosion of their land base, a declining population, and the continual encroachment of settlers threatened the very existence of the people,...

A municipal candidates meeting hosted by the WCRA (Willowdale Central Ratepayers Association) will take place on Wednesday Oct 5th at the John McKenzie Historic House (34 Parkview Ave) from 7:00 - 9:00pm.  The meeting will feature Willowdale candidates Markus O'Brien-Fehr, Daniel Lee and Lily Cheng. The meeting will start with a moderated discussion on the key issues facing the city and our...

“The Price Of Loyalty” — Presentation by Gail Copeland I am pleased to be able to share my writing journey with you. My fourth great-grandfather was a United Empire Loyalist who left New Jersey at the age of fifteen, along with his older brother, to find land in what is now Thorold, Ontario. I'd like...

Explore the counterculture of Queen West from ’77 to ’83 with a storytelling tour seen through the eyes of Cree Métis artists Rebecca and Kenny Baird. Delve into the history of this tumultuous and flourishing vanguard arts hub as told by the Baird siblings. You’ll hear their contributions to punk, queer, street and magazine subcultures, ground-shifting...

Explore the counterculture of Queen West from ’77 to ’83 with a storytelling tour seen through the eyes of Cree Métis artists Rebecca and Kenny Baird. Delve into the history of this tumultuous and flourishing vanguard arts hub as told by the Baird siblings. You’ll hear their contributions to punk, queer, street and magazine subcultures, ground-shifting...