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SOMETHING TO BRUNCH ON: A Sweet and Savoury Christmas Morning
Picture Christmas morning: a relaxing time with family, opening gifts in front of the tree, and sharing delicious food and drinks—with many excited kids…
THE MAGIC OF SNOWFLAKES…AND THE SCIENCE BEHIND THEM
Love it or loathe it, you can’t deny the beauty of fresh fallen snow. And perhaps no other weather element has been romanticized more…
CELEBRATE THE JOY OF WINTER: First-ever Mississauga Festival of Trees showcases pride of local artists
We asked organizers of the first-ever Mississauga Festival of Trees to tell us a little bit more about this groundbreaking showcase of local artisans,…
YOUR HOLIDAY BEST: Staying Healthy and Sane this Festive Season
After two years celebrating without friends and family, the holiday season ahead will be a blend of enjoying time-honoured traditions and finding new ways…
Welcome Home! Making Your House Hospitable for Friends and Family
During the holidays—especially this year, after too many celebrations spent apart—we can safely look forward to parties, turkey dinners, endless trays of baked goods…
WOOLLY BE A HARSH WINTER? Look to this fuzzy creature to find out!
These remarkable creatures come fully equipped with a unique seasonal superpower. Woolly Bears nearly freeze solid during hibernation. Their bodies produce a chemical called…
Turkey Barley Soup
This soup is rich with the flavour of roasted Ontario turkey. You can make this hearty soup with a fresh turkey leg or leftover…
A HOME THAT SAYS HELLO: Boosting Curb Appeal
There’s nothing like coming home to a place that, well, feels like home—and that all starts from the outside. When you pull into your…
PUMPKIN, PRETTY PLEASE!: Fresh Ideas for this Pantry Staple
It’s officially autumn, and for some reason, our tastebuds just seem to start craving the earthy, sweet flavour of pumpkin. Sure, you can buy…
LIVING THEIR BEACH LIFE: Local entrepreneurs bring a chill vibe to Port Credit
In a time of tumult and uncertainty—and a return to business and busyness—Diana Olsen and Tom Paterson are inviting you to loosen up a…
Small Changes, Big Impact: 4 Simple Ways to Make Your Life Greener
I think it’s a safe bet to say that many of us have connected with nature more because of the pandemic. This connection has…
Quick and Simple Pickling: How To Make Your Own Delicious Refrigerator Pickles
Are you like us: intrigued/intimidated by all those beautiful social media images of ordinary people happily displaying jar upon jar of homemade, yummy-looking pickled…
THE JOY OF THRIFTING: Create A Look That’s Truly One-Of-A-Kind
Call it what you want: secondhand chic, furniture upcycling, vintage repurposing or simply thrifting, the practice of buying used furniture and home décor is…
FARM TO FORK
Now more than ever, the demand for food grown locally is on the rise, as is our interest in knowing where our food originates….
The Inside Scoop – Your summer bucket list for the best ice cream in the city
Why do we think of ice cream as the perfect summer treat? Is it because a big scoop can cool you down on a…
What SUP? Test your balance on the water, Mississauga
SUP, of course, stands for Stand Up Paddleboarding, and it’s evolved into a legitimate sport that has experienced explosive growth over the last few…
What’s The Dilly-O with Pickleball ? Your guide to this red-hot racquet sport
Have you noticed pop-up pickleball games erupting on tennis courts near you? By all accounts, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America, but…
THE PERFECT PICNIC
Tips & tricks for your next al fresco adventure Are there two words that go together better than “summer” and “picnic”? We didn’t think…
GIVING CREDIT: Our mighty Credit River connects us to Nature and History
There is a diverse and rich history that flows—literally!—through our region. The natural strength and beauty of the mighty Credit River has helped shape…
HOMEGROWN: Create a raised vegetable garden for a happy harvest
In the summertime, there is nothing more satisfying than savouring a fresh slice of a juicy, ripe red tomato or biting into a cool,…