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Stavebank Florist in search of new Cultivator
Stavebank Florist opened its’ doors in 1963 at the corner of Lakeshore Rd. and Stavebank Rd. Current owner, Linda Edwards, began working part-time at the shop in 1976.
“I started at the bottom,” Edwards says, “scrubbing buckets, and cutting stems.” Under the tutelage of the late Tom Aymer, Edwards learned floral design, attending workshops and seminars to improve her craft. Along the way, she wrote for FTD’s FLORIST magazine, stories involving the lighter side of the industry.
In 1986, Edwards took over as owner. In 1992 the business was relocated to 120 Lakeshore Rd. E. Since then, the shop has grown and evolved into the showplace it is today. Stavebank Florist’s main focus is on floral design. However, Edwards has incorporated her love of antiques, collectibles and handmade items to make the showroom a true delight. From the one horse sleigh to the cast iron bathtub to the hand knitted items for babies, it is a place where the customer takes pleasure at every turn.
Winner, on several occasions, of the “White Lights” window contest, Edwards takes great pride in doing interesting and unique displays.
Over the years, Stavebank Florist designs have grace the home of many, including the Late Oscar Peterson, former Premier Bill Davis and hockey legend Ti Domi.
From births to engagements to weddings and, sadly, funerals, Stavebank Florist has served the community with excellent product and service.
Edwards attributes her success to: hard work, a dedicated staff, the support of family and friends and her ongoing sense of humour. Now in her sixties, she feels it is time to retire.
Dagmar Prugler owner of Shoreline Realty Corp., and a long time Port Credit REALTO® has been commissioned to pass the torch to a new generation of energetic entrepreneurs that can carry on with the traditions upon which this venerable business was built and to maintain the legacy of Stavebank Florist of Port Credit. 905-891-3300.
Website: http://www.shorelinerealty.ca
Email: dprugler@trebnet.com
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Life Management Clinic
Life Management Clinic in Port Credit opened its doors at their last Open House to give everyone the opportunity to check out the great services they provide. The community was invited to interact and gather information on Blood Pressure, Chinese Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis, Homeopathy consultation, Acupuncture Treatments, Neurological Testing, Hypnosis, Ionic Detoxification and Bowen Therapy.
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Credit Valley Conservation - Save the Leopard Frog
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) today announced the launch of its 'Save the Leopard Frog' campaign. This public education program will promote environmental awareness among Sheridan and Cooksville Creek residents about the important role they play in the protection and preservation of local wildlife and water resources.
Human impact and pollution continue to harm wildlife and water quality in the community and threaten the health and habitat of local species, including the Northern Leopard Frog. Once hardy in numbers, the leopard frog population has been significantly reduced in the Sheridan and Cooksville Creek areas over the last few decades.
'It's time we recognize that we are all part of an ecosystem, that our actions have consequences on the plants, animals and water resources that surround us,' said Pat Mullin, Chair of the Board of Directors of Credit Valley Conservation and Councillor for the City of Mississauga . ?If we want to protect the leopard frog and begin improving and preserving the natural resources we are so privileged to have in our community, we must act now.
The 'Save the Leopard Frog' campaign will use a variety of community-based advertising and marketing initiatives to educate residents about the effect their everyday household tasks have on local water sources. The first wave of the program will promote awareness for greener alternatives for three common seasonal activities including: fertilizer use, pool draining and the use of melting snow agents including sodium chloride.
'We are confident the 'Save the Leopard Frog' campaign will help residents realize they can have a very real and significant impact on the state and health of our local water resources and the species that inhabit them,' said Rae Horst, CAO of Credit Valley Conservation. 'We want to demonstrate that it really can be easy to be green.'
A survey of more than 300 residents in the Sheridan and Cooksville Creek area captured benchmark attitudes and awareness toward common household activities and their impact on local water sources. Of the eight behaviours measured, residents rated not picking up pet waste and the use of pesticides as the most serious threats to their local environment. They rated water use behaviours, including lawn watering, pool draining and car washing among the least serious offenses.
Conservation Authorities are a provincial/ municipal partnership. The CVC was established by an Act of the province in 1954 with a mandate to protect all natural resources other than minerals in the area drained by the Credit River . We have been working for over 50 years with our partner municipalities and stakeholders to protect and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed for present and future generations.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Fernandez,
Communications Specialist
905-670-1615 ext 240
Website: http://www.creditvalleycons.com/
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| TUESDAY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly!)
A non-profit weight loss support group meets every Tuesday at Erin Mills Church Centre, 3535 South Common Court.
Weigh-in from 6-7 pm, meeting from 7-8pm.
Call 905-276-7607.
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Ways to Save with Green Machines
Trendsetters:
We are going 'green', and not just to save the planet, but to save money. So what's the best way to do both? The answer is not difficult, not expensive, and not what you think.
There is definitely a spectrum of green: everyone is not driving a Prius, recycling cereal boxes, or taking cloth bags to the supermarket. While some green things take a large amount of commitment and can require massive lifestyle changes, not all things green are interruptive. What most of us need are green machines that will work for us while we sleep or work and take little time commitment. What's even better is that these things are money savers. In this way, people are beginning to realize that 'green' really means saving green.
There are two basic ways to save in your home. One, use less electricity and less water. Two, the machines in your home will last longer and you won't have to replace them as often. The Green Machines below are the best ways to save, and they are also great for helping do your part.
Energy-Efficient Washing Machines: The average washing machine uses 50 gallons of water per load. Families with several children can quickly rack up the water bill, not to mention the energy bill from washing loads in hot water. An energy-efficient machine will often cut the water consumption in half, which not only saves water, but also saves electricity. In addition, your water heater will last longer because it is not being used as hard or as often.
Energy-Efficient Dishwasher: Dishwashers use an average of 25 gallons of water per load, yet energy-efficient models will use half that. Typically, 50 percent of energy bills are dedicated to heating water for clothes, dishes, and showers. Reduce the water, and you'll reduce the energy needed to heat it.
Whole House Fans: Whole house fans basically remove all the hot air in the summer and the cold air in the winter, by exhuming it through a quick air flush. Once the unwanted air is removed, your HVAC unit can heat or cool more quickly. This will keep your HVAC unit from working harder than it has to, and it will keep you from needing to replace the unit sooner than normal. Of course, it will also save on energy bills.
Solar Panels: Solar panels are not for everyone, and for the longest time they have been about the ugliest thing a person could attach to her house. But if your green goes beyond your thumb, this is free energy. You'll only need to pay for the cost of installation and maintenance, but there will be no energy bills, plus you'll be eligible for government subsidies for having solar heating. Some homes with solar panels have been known to actually put energy back into the grid, which means the electric meter actually ran backwards.
Brass Tacks
While there is no less than one million things people can do to reduce stress on the environment, green machines are the best way to stay green and to keep the green in your pocket. These green machines are not changing your life, but instead they are taking your normal processes and making them more efficient. All you need to do is have them installed. They'll do the rest.
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| LAC Hosts Juried Art Exhibition
Are you an artist looking for an opportunity to showcase your work?
The Living Arts Centre (LAC) is proud to host a juried art show in Laidlaw Hall Gallery in 2008.
The LAC is accepting submissions from new and emerging artists for a juried art show.
Selected works will be exhibited in the centre`s on-site gallery, Laidlaw Hall, from May 3-25th, 2008.
Eligible artists must be living, working or attending school in Mississauga or Peel.
Works in all media will be considered.
Works must be original and completed in the last 2 years.
Submission information should include an artist statement, current CV, and 2 images ( jpegs on CD) of submission plus title, medium, size, date and the artist`s name.
A non-refundable application fee of $20 must be submitted with the package.
A selection committee comprised of a local artist, a gallery professional and a resident artist from the LAC will review submissions.
Deadline for submissions is Jan 31, 2008, by 5.00 pm.
Submissions maybe mailed to the LAC or dropped off at reception.
Artists will be notified by phone or email on Feb 18th if their piece has been selected for exhibition.
Accepted artists will receive details pertaining to the exhibition, including delivery of artwork, opening reception and awards.
For more information about the Living Arts Centre, visit livingartscentre.ca and sign up for our e-newsletter, LACnews.
Stay connected!
For more information about the juried art show , email at the below indicated email address, or call 905-306-6161.
Website: http://livingartscentre.ca
Email: exhibitions@livingarts.on.ca
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Holiday Charity from Amica
Every December residents and staff devote their time on filling holiday baskets with warm clothing and non-perishable foods to distribute to non-profit organizations such as the Salvation Army, churches, and seniors centers.
This year Amica at Erin Mills alone raised over $3, 000 which has allowed us to get items for 90 Holiday Baskets this year to give out to the community.
Amica Mature Lifestyles community has 19 other communities currently participating in this fundraising venture.
For more information contact Amica Erin Mills at 905-816-9163
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| The National Post Prints Front Page Article On Port Credit Declaring It 'The 905's Hippest Spot'
Opening his article by describing Port Credit as 'the most happening area in the 905', Peter Kuitenbrouer of The National Post discovered what Port Credit residents and visitors already know: Port Credit is the place to be.
The area boasts 64 restaurants … making it the best place to eat in Mississauga , if not all of the 905.
—Peter Kuitenbrouer,
The National Post
Unguided and uncoached, the writer objectively strolled through town, visiting the restaurants and shops, getting a feel for the people and the place. 'Along with its dramatic setting and marina for 600 boats, Port Credit surprises with quirky little enclaves; it's a warm and friendly place to spend a day. And if I have fun in this port on a blustery day in February, I can only imagine the glory of July.' And the glory of July will soon be upon us!
It was wonderful to read in one of Canada's national newspapers that the ambience of Port Credit is unique and inviting. Mr. Kuitenbrouer visited numerous restaurants and shops, and interviewed a variety of local residents. He seemed to come away with the feeling that Port Credit has much to offer, it's rich history, it's lakeside location and it's plethora of wonderful shops and services, reasonably priced.
'We will have to come back in the summer. The town plans 13 festivals and events between May and September, including Moonlight Madness in July, the Busker Festival in August and the Blues and Jazz Festival in September, which all sound like fun,' he writes. 'But maybe the true beauty of the town is that there's no highway, railway or wall of condo towers separating the street scene from the shores of lovely Lake Ontario.'
We couldn't have said it better ourselves!
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| Volunteers Required!
The Mississauga Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society needs Steering Committee members for the Relay for Life event to be held in June 2008.
Monthly evening meetings start in January 2008. The role of `Team Recruiter & Event Promoter` is our biggest priority. After all, the event is only successful if people know about it and attend!
Interested candidates should be confident, reliable, proactive, and community minded.
Marketing or sales experience would be useful but not mandatory. If you enjoy being part of a team and having fun while making a difference in the lives of those living with cancer - then give us a call.
Contact Sarah Hurst at 905-608-8411 x 222 or email her at the indicated email address.
Email: shurst@ontario.cancer.ca
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| Can you volunteer some of your time?
The Mississauga Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to make approximately 8 hours of phone calls from their home between Jan 7-31, in the evening or on the weekend.
These calls are to existing volunteers to confirm that they will participate again in 2008 and to record their response.
These are not cold calls. You should enjoy talking to people and be organized with your time.
All orientation provided. If interested. call 905-608-8411 x 222 or email to the indicated email address.
Email: shurst@ontario.cancer.ca
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| The Mississauga Woodcarvers
Meet every Tuesday - 7-10 pm in the Carpenter Shop, room #115, at Father Michael Goetz Secondary School,
330 Central Parkway W.
Call: 905-270-4666
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| The Mississauga Stitchery Guild
Meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Port Credit.
Call: 905-277-0252
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| The Canadian Federation of University Women, Mississauga Club
Invites all university women graduates to their 2007/2008 season on the first Monday of every month at 7.30 pm at the Church of St.Brides, 1516 Clarkson Rd.N. The CFUW-Mississauga is a great place to meet women with similar interests and take part in a variety of fun and interesting activities. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Jill at 905-279-5726 or visit their website.
Website: http://www.cfuwmississauga.ca
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| The Mississauga Parent Support Group
Member of Association of Parent Support Groups of Ontario - meets every Wednesday at 7 pm. Support is offered to parents of acting out pre-teens, teens adn young adults. For more information call: 1-800-488-5660, or visit their website.
Website: http://www.apsgo.ca
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| The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 582
Hosts a dinner and dance every Friday night, Tickets cost just $8!
Typical dinner include a choice of pork, chicken or beef as well as potatoes, vegetables, dessert and coffee. Dinner starts at 6.30 pm. Music and dancing follows dinner.
Call 905-272-9693.
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| Talk Shop for Women
Is a group designed to help women gain self-awareness and understanding of their lives.
A trained facilitator leads this authentic assertive communication group. Eight sessions.
Call Christine - 905-278-2501.
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| Ontario Heartland Chorus
Meets every Tuesday nights - 7.30 - 10 pm. at Square One Older Adults Centre.
OHC offers the opportunity to sing, to women who are looking to make friends and improve their musical excellence. OHC is an award-winning chorus that enjoys performing in the community.
Call: 905-270-6293
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| Registrations Open - The Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga
The association is accepting registration for their winter programs. Starting the week of Jan 13, 2008 for children aged 8-16 in teh following programs:
Positive Conflict
Resolution Training (anger management)
Social Skills Training
KeyboardingTraining
Orton Gillingham
Training and Academic Support (tutoring)
These programs are offered for 10 or 12 week one hour sessions.
For Parents and Adults we have our monthy Parent & Adult support groups as well as your LD child and Parenting LD/ADHD children.
For more information on exact dates, times and cost of programs contact LDA Mississauga at 905-272-4100 or visit their website.
Website: http://www.ldapeel.com
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| COSTI - Build your confidence!
Do you need help building your confidence? Want to learn effective communication and assertiveness strategies?
COSTI offers a free four-week part-time program - Pathway to Success for Women.
This is a program for immigrant women and visible minority women. New program begins on Jan 7th, 2008.
Call: 905-567-0482 for more information.
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| Seniors - Love to Dance??
Join a friendly group at Clarkson Community Centre, 2475 Truscott Drive, Wednesdays from 1.00 to 3.00 pm.
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| The Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel
Is looking for women to serveon its volunteer Board of Directors. They are ideally looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds and with the following skill sets:
Finance/Accounting, legal, human resources, public relations/marketing, fund raising for non-profit, with prior supervisory /management experience and from both the corporate and social service sectors.
Applicants must be 21 years old and able to volunteer 15-20 hours a month for at least one year.
If you are interested e-mail at the indicated address for more information or contact - 905-273-3337.
Email: board@sarccp.org
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| Should I Sell or Not?
Press release
To Sell or Not to Sell? That is the question!
What should I do with Mom's and Dad's things? 'Should I enjoy the emotional attachment to the items I have boxed up in an all ready cluttered basement or garage?' Maybe the question should be 'Where could I sell these items and get good value and make Mom/Dad proud of me?' Dennis Ogilvie at Goodfinds Galleries ( Mississauga) has some idea's for you.
(1) Start selling some of the items before the Seniors become 20% of the population and there is a flood of product coming on the market.
(2) So many Seniors are downsizing even right now that the Antique, Collectible market is being stuffed with merchandise and prices are being driven down.
(3) It is a buyers market now and only getting worse as the bulk of the buyers have now become the sellers. This generation is not buying the quantity of Antiques and Collectibles that the last generation did. This is why you have seen so many antique stores go out of business.
(4) You need to get consultation as to what you should sell now and what you should hold on to. The value of so many items is going down fast as there is a changing demand in a shrinking market place.
(5) For example; The older generation highly valued silver plated tea sets, trays and related items and the younger generation has no time to clean them and are not buying. Fine china is not safe to put in the dish washer and the price of it including cups and saucers is falling rapidly.
(6)You will save yourself a lot of money if you begin to sell off some of your inherited items before the price drops even more. I suggest you contact an Antique, Collectible evaluator/appraiser and de-clutter yourself while there still is a chance of getting a reasonable price.
(7) Having to sell valuable items at a garage sale is not a very good option. Most people at garage sales really don’t appreciate the value of Antiques and Vintage items and will not give you a reasonable price. You need to get advice from someone who has been well established and presently active in the market place to give you the counsel you need.
(8) You could have an expert do an Estate/Contents sale for you at your home. This is the best way to get the highest value at the lowest cost. Goodfinds Galleries have the Experts and Appraisers who can spot high value items that could be sold to collectors who will pay you the highest value. An Estate/Contents sale can be held at the residence on a commission basis. That way you avoid the costs of shipping items to an auction which will just about eat up any profit you hope to make.
(9) What is left over can be sold at a Garage sale, Auction or liquidated by a broker or given to a Charity. An itemized written evaluation based on fair market value can be provided which can be submitted to a Charity.
(10) If you want to sell an item or two at a time I suggest you contact a local store who deals in related merchandise and have them give you an offer. I do not suggest you deal with someone who operates with just a phone number. Be careful who you invite into your home.
(11) Small items can be taken to an internet seller provided they have a credible history. Larger items can be sold on the internet and then your seller and buyer can meet at your home to finalize the deal to every ones satisfaction. This is usually done on a commission basis.
Goodfinds Galleries (Mississauga) are able to provide you with the above services and are available for free consultation at 905-271-8966 or http://www.goodfindsgalleries.com
Website: http://www.goodfindsgalleries.com
Email: goodfindsgalleries@rogers.com
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Clarkson-Lorne Park
Here's some cool info from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clarkson Village is a community located in the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, within the Greater Toronto Area. The community is located in the south west corner of Mississauga, along the banks of Lake Ontario. The community is bordered by Lake Ontario to the south, Oakville to the west, Erindale and Erin Mills to the north, and Lorne Park to the East.
History
In 1808, fifteen year old Warren Clarkson and his brother Joshua left their home in Albany, New York to seek their fortune in Canada. They had been invited to come work for a friend of the family who had bought land near Lake Ontario. Warren liked the area very much and decided to stay. He worked hard so that someday he would be able to own property. When he was twenty-six he had saved enough money to buy land and build a home. Warren married and began to raise a family. As the years went by Warren bought more land. He built the community's first store along the stagecoach trail. Fifteen years later the town council named this trail Clarkson Road.
A post office was opened in the family store and William Clarkson, Warren's son became the postmaster. For the next forty five years a member of the Clarkson family would run the post office. Clarkson community never grew very large. It had a few houses and shops along Clarkson Road, a railway station, a school, and a church. Less than one hundred people lived in this quiet community.
In 1856, Captain Edward Sutherland (1794-1885) moved to Clarkson with his seven children. A widower, he purchased 'Bush's Inn,' a former inn and coach house that was the halfway point between Hamilton, Ontario and Toronto (this building, a private residence, still stands on Clarkson Road South). Here, he is said to have introduced both strawberry and raspberry cultivation to the area. Clarkson eventually became the 'Strawberry Capital of Ontario,' and commercial fruit farming expanded in the area through the rest of the 19th and into the early 20th century. In 1915, a sign was erected at the Clarkson railway station declaring 'Through this station passes more strawberries than any other station in Ontario.' The Sutherlands later became connected by marriage to the Harrises of Benares (see 'Sites of Interest' below).
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Port Credit
The following information was provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Overview
Port Credit (pop. 10,260 - 2001 Census) is found at the mouth of the Credit River on the north shore of Lake Ontario, within the city of Mississauga. Port Credit's boundaries are the Canadian National Railway tracks (where the Lakeshore West GO Transit trains run) to the north, Seneca Street and the western edge of the Adamson Estate to the east and Godfrey's Lane and the townhome complex located on the west side of Shawnmarr Road to the west.
History
The name 'Port Credit' came from its roots as a trading post where goods were traded or bought on credit. The earliest reference is on a map drawn in 1757 by La Broquerie at Fort Frontenac, a fort built by the French at the mouth of the Cataraqui River, the site of the city of Kingston.The story of Port Credit is told in the book, 'Port Credit, A Glimpse of Other Days' by Verna Mae Weeks, self published.
The heart of Port Credit is its harbour at the mouth of the Credit River. Once a working fishing port and a regional trading centre for grain and other agricultural products, the Port Credit Harbour has seen many roles in the community.
The first permanent structure to be built in the village was the Government Inn (1798-1861), once located on the east bank of the River. Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe had ordered construction of the Inn to serve as a way station for travelers by land and lake, and it was leased to a succession of residents until its destruction by fire. The village plan was laid out in 1834 and for several years, Port Credit was a thriving harbor community. It acquired the status of 'police village' in 1909, town status in 1961.
The port was supplanted as a trading centre for shipping by the coming of the railway, but it has always changed with the times. Later in the 19th century, it became known for its stonehooking [2]trade. For years, a unique craft called a 'stonehooker' plied the waters of Lake Ontario, near t he shore, collecting stones for use in local building trades. Other industries such as the St. Lawrence Starch Works (1889-1989) [3] and the Port Credit Brick Yard (1891-1927) provided employment for many local residents.
In 1932 an oil refinery was built on the old brick yard site and operated by a succession of operators culminating in its' purchase by a division of Texaco who operated it until its closing in 1985, when Texaco opened a new much larger facility at Nanticoke on Lake Erie. [4] The only remnant is the gas station on the south west corner of Lakeshore and Mississuaga Roads. Even the Texaco name is gone as Esso purchased all the Canadian assets of Texaco in 1989.
Starting in the 20th century, particularly after the paving of the Lakeshore Highway in 1915, Port Credit had become an attractive location for business, travelers and people wishing to leave the city of Toronto in summer.
Port Credit did not amalgamate with its neighbouring settlements in southern Peel County when the Town of Mississauga was created from the former Toronto Township in 1968. Port Credit maintained its independence until the City of Mississauga was incorporated in 1974.
Today the harbour has been redeveloped into a marina on the east bank and a charter fishing centre and public boat launch facility on the west bank under the lighthouse. Formerly the home of the Port Credit Yacht Club, it is now the heart of a tourist and recreation centre. Port Credit Harbour Marina is the largest public marina in the region. The RIDGETOWN (launched June 24, 1905 as WILLIAM E. COREY, a Lake Bulk freighter) has been a signature structure of Port Credit. Since June 21, 1974, when the she was loaded with stone and, with her cabins and stack still in place, sunk as a breakwater for the Port Credit Harbour. She remains on guard there today.
The tallest structure in Port Credit used to be a 320 foot tall smokestack at the St Lawrence Starch plant which has since been demolished. The felling of the stack drew a very large crowd numbering in the hundreds.
Some feel the stack falling was the beginning of the corporatization of Port Credit. The status as prime Port Credit landmark for the boaters on Lake Ontario has been taken by apartment and condominium buildings.
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Tourism
With the closing of the St Lawrence Starch Plant in 1990, Port Credit has evolved from an industrial centre into a hub for commerce and tourism.
Port Credit is commonly referred to as Mississauga's 'Village on the Lake' along Lake Ontario. The area hosts several festivals and events, notably:
Waterfront Festival which occurs at the end of June
In the Water Boat Show in August.
Southside Shuffle, a Blues and Jazz festival in September
News of activities is events are now available on the net. Port Credit has numerous shops and restaurants lining Lakeshore Road, in addition to lakeside parks, family neighbourhoods, condominiums and apartments. The majority of the residences are within walking distance of the Port Credit GO Station just north of the intersection of Lakeshore and Hurontario Street. This transportation hub of Southern Mississauga, linking both the city's bus system and GO Transit, is a busy place for rush-hour commuters during the weekday peak hours.
Notable Persons
Port Credit was the birthplace or home of many accomplished people, including;
Anthony Adamson architect, educator, descendant of the Adamson family
Winnie Roach Leuszler (first Canadian to cross the English Channel)
Professional ice hockey player Matt Stajan,
Actor Christian Potenza
Actor Kyle Schmid.
Professional Boxer Dave Hilton Jr.
Olympic bobsledder Michael Young
Musician Matthew Barber
Musician Jill Barber
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Clarkson - Lorne Park
Overview
Information provided below is from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Clarkson Village is a community located in the city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, within the Greater Toronto Area. The community is located in the south west corner of Mississauga, along the banks of Lake Ontario. The community is bordered by Lake Ontario to the south, Oakville to the west, Erindale and Erin Mills to the north, and Lorne Park to the East.
History
In 1808, fifteen year old Warren Clarkson and his brother Joshua left their home in Albany, New York to seek their fortune in Canada. They had been invited to come work for a friend of the family who had bought land near Lake Ontario. Warren liked the area very much and decided to stay. He worked hard so that someday he would be able to own property. When he was twenty-six he had saved enough money to buy land and build a home. Warren married and began to raise a family. As the years went by Warren bought more land. He built the community's first store along the stagecoach trail. Fifteen years later the town council named this trail Clarkson Road.
A post office was opened in the family store and William Clarkson, Warren's son became the postmaster. For the next forty five years a member of the Clarkson family would run the post office. Clarkson community never grew very large. It had a few houses and shops along Clarkson Road, a railway station, a school, and a church. Less than one hundred people lived in this quiet community.
In 1856, Captain Edward Sutherland (1794-1885) moved to Clarkson with his seven children. A widower, he purchased 'Bush's Inn,' a former inn and coach house that was the halfway point between Hamilton, Ontario and Toronto (this building, a private residence, still stands on Clarkson Road South). Here, he is said to have introduced both strawberry and raspberry cultivation to the area. Clarkson eventually became the 'Strawberry Capital of Ontario,' and commercial fruit farming expanded in the area through the rest of the 19th and into the early 20th century. In 1915, a sign was erected at the Clarkson railway station declaring 'Through this station passes more strawberries than any other station in Ontario.' The Sutherlands later became connected by marriage to the Harrises of Benares (see 'Sites of Interest' below).
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Today
Although the community and the surrounding area consists mostly of a mix of upper and middle class homes, some of the last major industrial sites in Mississauga outline the community, including:
a Petro-Canada Oil Refinery, which produces lubricants
a St. Lawrence Cement Terminal, which distributes [[cement[[via truck throughout Toronto.
Clarkson Secondary School, grades 9 through 12.
CFRB 1010 AM Radio Transmitter, with 4 identical guyed masts which stand approximately 550-600 ft tall, making them the tallest structures in Mississauga, and used for navigation by small aircraft and watercraft. Located at the intersection of Southdown Rd. & Lakeshore Rd.
1050 CHUM AM Radio Transmitter, a smaller transmission facility, located along the waterfront, located adjacent to St. Lawrence Cement factory
Orion Bus Industries. A major manufacturer of buses for public transportation.
Electrovaya A manufacturer of portable computers and batteries and an assortment of small farms
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Sites of Interest
Clarkson is home to both of the City of Mississauga's historic museums: Bradley Museum and Benares House.
The Bradley Museum provides a window into the everyday life of early settlers in Ontario, and hosts Sunday teas, rotating exhibits, and special events. The museum grounds include the original farmhouse built in 1830 by Lewis and Elizabeth Bradley, a United Loyalist couple who lived in the house with their seven children. The Anchorage, a Regency-style cottage built in 1837, was moved from its original location on the shores of Lake Ontario to the Bradley grounds in 1978. The Anchorage was the retirement home of Royal Navy Officer John Skynner (1762-1846), and remained derelict after being moved to the museum grounds until sufficient funds for its rehabilitation were raised in 1991.
Benares House, located on the border between Clarkson and the neighbouring community of Lorne Park, was built in 1918 and inhabited by four generations of the Harris and Sayers families. Rumored to be the inspiration for Canadian author Mazo de la Roche's famous 'Whiteoak Chronicles' (or 'Jalna series') novels, the Benares estate and most of its contents were donated to the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1968 by the great-grandchildren of Captain Harris.
The site was fully restored and opened to the public in 1995. Benares now houses an interpretive gallery and hosts special events including monthly screenings of Hollywood classics, including the 1935 movie 'Jalna' based on the first novel in Mazo de la Roche's popular series. Within the Clarkson/Lorne Park community, there are numerous streets dedicated to Ms. Roche, namely 'Jalna Ave.' and 'Mazo Cres.', located in Lorne Park, and Clarkson, respectively.
In addition to discovering these historic sites, visitors may also explore Rattray Marsh. This ecologically sensitive wetland is the last remaining lakefront marsh between Burlington, Ontario and Toronto, and provides superb opportunities for bird watching while strolling along boardwalks and well-maintained trails. Amazingly abundant displays of white trilliums, the floral emblem and provincial flower of Ontario, may be seen in late April and early May.
Transportation
Although Lakeshore Road passes right through Clarkson Village, the area is one of Mississauga's transportation hubs with a commuter rail and bus station as well as two major highways crossing nearby: The Clarkson train station GO Transit and the bus terminal Mississauga Transit. The train trip takes 29 minutes from Clarkson to downtown Toronto.
Clarkson also has quick access to the provincial freeways Queen Elizabeth Way and Highway 403, 5km further to the north.
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