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May Two Four means Safe Planting!
The wait to plant your annuals is over! It’s Victoria Day long weekend, which means it’s time to beautify your garden with these flowering…
Local Hero, Sandy Pitts – Helping Feed Mississauga during the pandemic
Yes, she’s had to pivot the direction of her formidable volunteer efforts due to the pandemic, but local hero Sandy Pitts is working extra…
Royal Rhubarb – The Versatile Vegetable
When you visit your local farmer’s market or grocery store this spring, you’ll likely come across leafy bundles of fresh rhubarb. The graceful, crimson…
Discover Mississauga’s – Independent Grocery Stores
Every day, we have a choice between grabbing groceries at one of the large supermarket chains or instead, supporting one of Mississauga’s diverse independent…
Restore, revitalize, recycle – Chalk-based paints give your furniture new life
Do you own a piece of furniture that has seen better days? Don’t toss it just yet! There’s a great, easy way to upcycle…
A Walk in the Park – Mississauga’s Best Dog Parks
Keeping man’s best friend healthy and active means daily exercise and outdoor time. Having a safe place to run, play, and socialize with other…
April’s Ambassadors Abound! Enjoy our front-row seat to an amazing avian show
It’s here! Spring, at long last! With longer days and shorter nights, that cozy spring sunshine beams sweeter than Easter chocolate and does wonders…
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Superbowl Sunday = Succulent Wings
Sure, you’ve heard of Tom Brady. Who hasn’t? But Patrick Mahomes? Tyreek Hill? Mike Evans? The short answer is: who cares, as long as…
Forest Bathing – An antidote to Chaos
The idea that spending time in nature is good for our health is not new. Most of human evolutionary history was spent in environments…
Deck the Halls – Transform Your Home into a Holiday Haven
Is there anything more cheerful than holiday décor? Whether your style is minimalist chic, or you prefer to fully deck the halls, transform your…
A World of Flavour – Order in delicious dishes for a unique New Year’s Eve
Like so many celebrations this year, New Year’s Eve will look a lot different than it has been in years past. Most of us…
O Christmas Tree—Tips for bringing home the right tree for your family
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COVID made our distribution strategy challenging and we’ve been away for a long time! But our dedication to supporting and celebrating local Mississauga businesses…
The Craft – Find Your New Favourite Brew
In 1985, there were 10 breweries in Canada—and three companies owned those 10 breweries. In 2019, according to Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB), there were…
Conquer That Wall – Climbing challenges both body and mind
As you gaze up at the 35-foot indoor “rock” wall, with its angled overhangs and dangling ropes, you wonder how anyone can actually hang…
What’s the craic? Celtic Roots celebrates everything Irish
“Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling, from glen to glen, and down the mountain side, the summer’s gone, and all the…
Baby it’s Cold Outside – You Can Help Those in Need Keep Warm this Winter
Have you ever stepped out into what seems like the most bone-chilling temperature you’ve ever experienced and wondered what it must be like to…
Rise and Shine! Your eggs-cellent Guide to Mississauga’s Best Specialty Breakfast Spots
Why do we love breakfast so much? Maybe it’s because the first meal of the day is a fresh start, or possibly because breakfast…