By Lisa Marie Brennan The sweet sound of hooves galloping through valleys and deserts. The sight of equestrian beauty at every turn. The thrill of watching theatrical effects that push the limits in every sense of the word. This and so much more is what you can expect from Odysseo by Cavalia in its debut run [...]
By Lisa Marie Brennan When presented with unlimited dining options, it can be hard to narrow down a place to choose from in the large city of Mississauga. And if you have special dietary needs, or just want to consume healthier foods in general, your options may be even more limited. Luckily, there are lots of [...]
By Lisa Marie Brennan To truly appreciate what a city has to offer in the present, it’s important to delve into its past. Who lived here? What experiences did they go through as the city rose to its status of sixth-most populous municipality? Some of Mississauga’s rich history has been preserved through the city’s museums and [...]
By Lisa Marie Brennan The city of Mississauga is no stranger to excitement. There are lots of ways to enjoy the warmer weather, spend next to nothing, and have lots of fun in the process. Check out some of the activities slated for spring and early summer. Carassauga (May 26th to May 28th) This three-day festival [...]
By Lisa Marie Brennan You can live in the same city for 50 years and still discover new and wonderful things at every turn if you just look. This is not always easy because stepping outside of our comfort zones can be difficult. We have our usual coffee stops, shopping, and parks we like to frequent. [...]
By Lisa Marie Brennan At quick glance, Mississauga appears to be like any big city -- congested and bustling. Simply put, a concrete jungle. But this city of more than 700,000 people has a lot of tranquil nature escapes if you know where to look. Here’s just a glimpse of how much greenery one can find. [...]
I have never been a fan of hotel settings. They’re noisy, bustling, and if you’re unlucky enough to have a family with children in the room next to you, you’re in for a sleepless night. Given the nature of my work, I frequent hotels more than I’d like. I’m an entrepreneur and am back and forth [...]
As a small business owner, I had set my sights on Mississauga as the city to increase my chances of entrepreneurial success. This jewel of the Greater Toronto Area is a diverse hub of business opportunities and getting to know what the city had to offer before planting roots was essential. When planning a stay in [...]
Accommodation Isn’t Always “Business Travel Ready”. As an entrepreneur, I take several business trips a year around Ontario. Recently, my travels brought me to Mississauga - the city just West of Toronto, and using Airbnb for my accommodations seemed to be a smart option. For those who aren’t familiar with it, Airbnb is an online community [...]
When disaster in the home strikes – whether it’s a manmade or natural catastrophe -- the first place to turn to should be your insurance adjudicator. Chances are, you’re devastated, and maybe even hysterical. Rightly so. This is the time you need to be heard and guided in the right direction. You’re relying on your insurance [...]
A few days ago, your family’s lives changed forever when falling trees from a bad storm caused extensive damage to the interior and exterior of your Greater Toronto Area home. With massive renovations needed, you and your husband decided the best thing was to stay elsewhere while your home was repaired. It certainly was not a suitable living [...]
Your entire career rides on the fact that you have access to a fully functional kitchen. After all, you’re a freelance recipe tester and your “office” is your kitchen. Last week, an electrical fire caused your entire Mississauga bungalow to be destroyed. You not only lost a lot of your precious belongings, but your beautiful workspace [...]
You chew the end of your pen in frustration and look around you. The kids have cabin fever and are tearing the place apart in boredom. Your creativity as a writer has been completely stifled working in these cramped conditions. With deadlines looming over your head, all you need is a little bit of peace to [...]
Picture it – you arrive home in a panic to find your apartment building, or home, engulfed in flames. Most of your belongings – some of which you have spent years accumulating – are destroyed. These kinds of situations happen often, and, of course, without warning. Within hours, your peaceful way of life is turned [...]
Divorce. Death. Moving. These are all major stressors in one’s life. But there’s one missing: renovations. Yes, renovations are considered by some experts to be among the top 5 stressful events in life. Life during a reno is plain awful. Sure, you could tough it out and stay in your home while it’s been fixed up, [...]
It was a moment in time we won’t soon forget. The heavy rains falls in Toronto and Mississauga in June, 2013, flooded many people’s homes. The Greater Toronto Area received a record 126 mm of rain, setting an all-time one-day rainfall record. The inclement weather backed up sewers and left drivers stranded in their vehicles in [...]
For the first time in your life, not having your driver’s license is a real concern. Up to now, you’ve always managed to live in a convenient, accessible and walkable neighbourhood in Mississauga. You rarely have to ask family or friends for rides because grocery shopping and plazas are close by. If you ever needed to [...]
2016 will be memorable for a lot of not-so-great reasons, but if you lived in Mississauga, Ontario, there was an event that locals will always remember: The day a whole city block shook to its foundations. One house exploded on Hickory Drive, a quiet suburban street, in a blast that sent debris flying high into the [...]
I found out about Platinum Suites too late. When I first came to Canada, I decided to stay in Mississauga for a while, as many newcomers to Canada do. So for the first 6 months, I rented the basement of a house that I found online. It made sense at the time I booked it, but [...]
Nothing beats the experience of residing in Mississauga extended stay suites. Nevertheless, if you are still into that thinking mode of, ‘should I or should I not’, here’s a lowdown on everything related to extended stay suites which can get rid of all your preconceived notions about it. Read on. Myth #1: Furnished rentals are [...]
