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Even though Mississauga and Toronto may be far from the Middle East, authentic Arabic food doesn’t have to be, too! Check out the list below for the top four Arabic restaurants in Mississauga. Tarboosh Restaurant For almost 30 years, Tarboosh Restaurant has been serving up a variety of homestyle [...]

Sometimes, not everything is as it appears from the outside.  A casual observer looking at some of Mississauga’s most popular restaurants and inns may never even consider that the location may be haunted. But upon hearing the history surrounding these sites, you may think again the next time you visit them! [...]

 Even though you live in an apartment setting, you can still celebrate Halloween to its fullest! With only a little bit of planning, you’ll soon be enjoying everything that’s great about the upcoming holiday.   Here are four fun ways to get into the Halloween spirit while living in an [...]

As the sixth largest city in Canada, Mississauga has a lot to offer its residents. One of my favourites? The city’s multiculturalism. I love walking through our city’s downtown or one of our neighbourhood parks and hearing the various languages being spoken! When you consider the city’s diversity, plus [...]

When visiting another city, my favourite part is going to bed each night excited about what the following day will bring. There’s nothing like waking up in a different city each morning, looking out the window and seeing a day full of possibilities! Whether the day ahead will be [...]

I grew up on a staple diet of meat, potatoes and vegetables – and still cook that way most of the time. A few years ago, a friend introduced me to vegan food. She quickly made me become aware that vegan food is not boring and bland; in fact, [...]

Summer may be over, but the festivities at Celebration Square are still very much underway! Over the following month, three different cultural events are happening at Celebration Square: Viet Summer Fest, Dragon Lion Dance Festival and Diwali RazzMatzz – Canada Diwali. Wondering what to expect from each of these [...]

Britannia Farm is soon going to be back in operation again – but not as a farm this time. Instead, future plans for Britannia Farm, a 200-acre green space bordered by Hurontario Street, Bristol Road, McLaughlin Road and Matheson Boulevard, include an educational urban farm, wetlands, observation decks and [...]

As Canada’s fifth largest city, it’s no surprise that Mississauga has plenty of business professionals. But in a city this big, it can be difficult to know where the best place is for completing your client meeting, freelancing work or other business opportunity. Check out the list below to [...]

On paper, a certain short term rental property may seem like the perfect fit for you. Unfortunately, sometimes the short term rentals that seem the best initially can turn out to be the biggest scam once you move in. Here are four warning signs that will help you spot [...]

As a beautiful province with a strong economy and plenty of culturalism, it’s no wonder that Ontario is where half of all Canadian immigrants choose to settle. Here are the top ten reasons why newcomers call Ontario home after they move to Canada. 1. Multiculturalism Being the most multicultural [...]

When it comes to Indian cuisine in Mississauga, the city doesn’t disappoint! By offering numerous Indian restaurants both in the city itself and nearby in Toronto, visitors have plenty of options to choose from when craving Indian food. Trust me, selecting only four Indian restaurants to feature in this [...]

As a visitor in Mississauga, there’s plenty to do in the city to keep you and your family busy. But after visiting some of the shopping malls, museums and indoor amusement centres, you may be craving some time in the great outdoors. If so, you’re in luck! Mississauga has [...]

Are you new to Mississauga and looking to meet people of similar interests? If so, you’re in luck because the city has plenty of special interest clubs and programs available to join! Ontario Early Years Centres For parents with small children, the Ontario Early Years Centres offer free programming [...]

The arrival of summer brings with it fun-filled days spent enjoying the great outdoors. Luckily for us in Mississauga, Celebration Square offers a wonderful location to enjoy the nice weather. Many different free activities and events are offered throughout the summer at Celebration Square. Check out our list below [...]

When you’re hungry late at night, the last thing you want to do is wait in line for some mediocre food. Luckily for me, this never has to be a concern in Mississauga – where there are plenty of great restaurant choices! If you are staying (or living!) in [...]

As a diehard soccer fan, I've been eagerly anticipating the 2018 FIFA World Cup. If you have been, too, then there’s good news – the wait is almost over! Running from June 14 – July 15, this exciting championship will be held in Russia, following this schedule. If you’re [...]

To me, springtime in Mississauga is unlike any other time of the year. After hibernating inside for most of the winter, I’m ready to get outdoors, meet new people and have new experiences. Lucky for me, one event that provides all that and more is Carassuaga, held May 25 [...]

What better way to celebrate your loving, hardworking mother than taking her out to brunch? With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the time is now to make a reservation at one of the following top brunch spots in Mississauga! Breakwater Restaurant Located within The Waterside Inn, Mississauga’s award-winning [...]

Moving to a new country is one of the most exciting, yet stressful times of someone’s life. The uncertainty of living somewhere new, the finances required to make such a big move and the challenge of learning a new language all contribute to the stress of the experience. One [...]