Building Suburbia

Moving In

This episode of We Built This City explores the history of communities and immigration west of Toronto, focusing on Cooksville and the surrounding areas like Mississauga and Port Credit. From Mississauga's Welcome Wagon, a company that welcomed new residents to neighbourhoods across Canada, active from 1930, to the influx of immigrants from Italy, Croatia, Ireland, and Poland to Cooksville, because of its famous brickyard that operated from 1913 to 1991, Mississauga was founded on and continues to stand tall because of immigrants from all over the world who work and live and make Mississauga what it is today. To learn more visit: https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/ [https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/]

Leaving Our Mark

Today we reflect on the fascinating local history, of people, their names now marked on headstones, who have left an incredible mark on Canadians and who have left a lasting legacy on Mississauga. We remember Kate Aiken, a pioneering broadcaster and Canadian tastemaker; George Hunter a prolific documentary photographer, who captured iconic images of Canada over a seven-decade career; and Ruth Hussey, a British-born veterinarian and environmental advocate, who played a crucial role in preserving Rattray Marsh, the last remaining wetland on Lake Ontario's western side. To learn more visit: https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/ [https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/]

Into the Skies

This episode revolves around Canada's significant contributions to aviation history, from its early beginnings to its current status as a global leader. Key players, events, and technological advancements are highlighted, including the development of the CANADARM, the establishment of Toronto Pearson International Airport, and the airport's ongoing evolution and expansion. We pay tribute to Canada's innovative spirit and its commitment to advancing the field of aviation. To learn more visit: https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/ [https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/]

Building Suburbia

In the 1930s, Ontario built the first intercity-divided highway in North America. Harold Ship revolutionized suburban development in Toronto in the 1950s and transformed what is now known today as Mississauga with innovative developments! Today's episode revolves around the history and significance of the joining of neighbourhoods in Clarkson and Lauren Park, Marigold Crescent and Applewood Acres. We explore the visions of the minds who lead the development of Mississauga, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to shaping the city's future. We also discuss the rapid growth of the city fuelled by the opening of Square One shopping mall in 1973 and see how suburbia was birthed. To learn more visit: https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/ [https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/]

To our Health and Happiness!

The transformation of healthcare in Mississauga has been shaped by community involvement and philanthropy. From attaching bells onto horses to transport the sick so they can receive medical care, to multibillion-dollar healthcare centre developments in 2024, the growth of Mississauga's health industry is largely due to its community support and fundraising efforts. Community engagement and philanthropy have always played a crucial role in shaping the city's healthcare infrastructure and will continue to do so in the future. In this episode, we explore the cornerstones of Mississauga's decades of supporting healthcare and we cheer to many more decades of health and happiness! To learn more visit: https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/ [https://www.visitmississauga.ca/we-built-this-city/]