For the thirteenth year, the Kingsway Business Improvement Area (KBIA) is proud to present the 2010 Taste of the Kingsway Festival on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12! This annual community event attracts over 200,000 visitors to the Kingsway, the west end jewel of Toronto. Some...
The action was fast and furious during the 2010 Founders Cup, which was held at the Mastercard Centre for Hockey Excellence and Long Branch Arena on August 16-22. The tournament, hosted by the Mimico Mountaineers, saw 12 teams from across Canada compete for lacrosse supremacy in round-robin matc...
The Taste of Streetsville is back - and it's bigger and better than ever! From September 14 – October 8, indulge your appetite with special dinner menus at 9 great restaurants in the village of Streetsville. Mondello Ristorante, Enzo's Two Guys from Italy, Cantina Mexicana, Nawab Indian Cuis...
Port Credit's annual blues and jazz festival, The 12th annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle, returns on September 10-12 with a number of surprises in store for fans of all ages! Canada's Living Legend, Ronnie Hawkins (and the Hawks), will headline this year's festival when he performs on Septemb...
Timothy’s, the generous pub on Brown's Line, has a long track record of supporting the community – and this summer was no exception. Timothy’s tenth annual Canada Day party raised $2,780 for the...
For the thirteenth year, the Kingsway Business Improvement Area (KBIA) is proud to present the 2010 Taste of the Kingsway Festival on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12! This annual community...
I always enjoy finding great new items to sell at Impressionable Gifts. I truly love the hunt, knowing that I can find some rare or exclusive items. Having just returned from a gift show, I feel I hit...
It's the most wonderful time of the year! By now, we've all probably had our fill of hot, sticky and hazy weather. Soon, though, the days of skimpy clothing and carefree loose outerwear will turn to...
The Grand and Player Grand Piano Sale is now on at Forte Music! New grand pianos are now on sale from $7,500, and new player grands are on sale from $11,900 (available in 4' 8"; 5', 5' 4", 5' 7" and...
Port Credit's annual blues and jazz festival, The 12th annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle, returns on September 10-12 with a number of surprises in store for fans of all ages! Canada's Living Legend,...
I mentioned in the last issue that, after 16 years, I was moving the shop to a new location. Well, we survived – but the job was tougher than I thought! For the past two years, I've been praising the...
Would you like to get in touch with your inner child? Sing Music Studio, located in Port Credit, allows children (from newborn to age 7) and adults to take part in voice and piano lessons that are designed...
Last column, we discussed that wealth was not a cure for angst. That often acquired wealth becomes the source of much angst for many people. Individuals may be unable to make sense about what they hold...
P.C. 175 Council Meeting The City of Mississauga held a special commemorative council meeting at Clarke Hall (formerly known as Port Credit's old Town Hall) on June 23 to celebrate Port Credit's 175th...
The Taste of Streetsville is back - and it's bigger and better than ever! From September 14 – October 8, indulge your appetite with special dinner menus at 9 great restaurants in the village of Streetsville....
Get ready for the "sweetest" event of 2010! Now in its 38th year, the Streetsville Founders' Bread & Honey Festival returns on June 4-6 with bigger and better live entertainment and free events. Since...
The first weekend in May was a very special time for a Streetsville family, who has learned that their support network is far greater than they ever imagined. Jon Clipperton, one of Streetsville's greatest...
Summer is finally upon us...and so is the summer sunshine! If you're looking for some fun things to do with your friends and family this summer, why not check out two of Mississauga's premier summer celebrations...
My friend JP Tesolin and I don't handle rejection very well. It can make us cross, impulsive, and temporarily insane – not a pretty combination. However, we found out that rejection can also be a great...
Mark your calendar, because you're in for a treat this July and August! Four restaurants in Clarkson have come together to offer the residents and surrounding areas four very special menus at a fabulous...
Summer Concert Series Benares Historic House will hold their summer concert series, On The Verandah, every Friday night from June through August. Bring your blankets and lawn-chairs, and enjoy a series...
While it might feel like August in southern Ontario, the countdown is still on for the summer to officially begin. Let's ring it in with a bang in Clarkson! There's no better way to do that than with some...
After 13 years, its time to hang up the hangers & shut the closet door at Think Twice. Nancy & Mac are retiring, Elizabeth has finally convinced her husband to retire and travel more, and Michele...
The kids will be out of school in just a few weeks, and that means families are planning summer vacations. My childhood friend calledme the other day to say that she found out it was less expensive to...
Small businesses, service groups and community organizations in South Etobicoke were honored for their contributions to the community on May 10 during the fourth annual Gems of the Lakeshore recognition...
June/July The Waterfront Trail Artists Community Art Centre will hold Life Drawing classes for adults and seniors every Tuesday from 7:30 – 10 p.m. Admission is $10 per session (pay-as-you-go). For...
Over 200 lanterns and glow sticks lit up the sky on June 5 as South Etobicoke residents proudly celebrate the opening of Mimico Square, a new open space surrounded by park and trail that extends from...
This year, one of Mimico's longest-running sports institutions turns 120 years old. With a club that has a rich history of many former players and builders in the Ontario and Canadian Lacrosse Hall of...
Recently, Iinvited local residents to complete a survey on my website and provide their input on issues in our ward. I will be publishing the complete results on our website (www.markgrimes.ca) shortly....