Thomas Nightingale opened his brick yard in Port Credit in 1891. Port Credit bricks were used extensively for building in the area. In those days, the brick business was labour-intensive. A shortage of labour around 1900 resulted in a large influx of European immigrant labourers, many of them Italians, who were recruited to work at the brick yard. ... Continue Reading
The Port Credit Marina in the Balance?
Mississauga residents have their doubts about the proposed re-establishment of Port Credit Marina. The City is looking at the opportunity to "fill in parts of the lake to create better park land" as well as keeping the port. Residents are concerned about traffic congestion and fast motorist in the small village. Narrow streets and outdoor patios leave very little walking ... Continue Reading
Telecom Giants Refuse Huawei 5G
3 Canadian Telecommunication Giants Refuse Huawei's 5G Network Canada’s top three telecom giants have already excluded Huawei from their 5G networks. Earlier in June, Bell Canada selected Ericsson as its 5G network partner and Telus Mobility will use both Ericsson and Nokia as its 5G service providers. Rogers Communications had already chosen Ericsson in 2018. Huawei ... Continue Reading
Canadian Detainees Still Held Hostage in China
Canadian detainees Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig still held hostage in China Nineteen former federal cabinet ministers, parliamentarians, and diplomats signed an open letter urging the federal government to intervene in the extradition case against Meng in exchange for the release of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who have been arbitrarily detained in China ... Continue Reading
Van de Velo Bike Shop in Clarkson
It's no wonder the Lakeshore bike path is one of the best in the GTA. It weaves along Lakeshore Road meandering along the waterfront from East to West. As I made my way along the Lakeshore bike path, I spotted Van de Velo in the heart of the Clarkson Village business district. Peeping through the window, I realized, oh, it's a bike shop. Before visiting the shop, I ... Continue Reading