Mississauga, Ontario. Why would you go there? If you’re from outside the Greater Toronto Area, what is Mississauga, Ontario? Mississauga was incorporated in 1974 and is a suburb of Toronto, butted up against the western edge of Canada’s largest city. Mississauga has a population of over 700,000 and is Canada’s sixth largest city. If you…Continue reading Mississauga, Ontario City Centre: Compare 2013 Photos to 2017 Video
Trans Canada Airways: A Look Back at 1939
I went searching through old newspaper archives online, looking for something quite different than what I found. I wanted to find travel ads from the 1960’s or 1970’s to see how far the industry has come. What I found was a pretty cool advertisement in the Winnipeg Tribune from November 1, 1939 that was sort…Continue reading Trans Canada Airways: A Look Back at 1939
Cuba: How Things Have Changed And How They’ve Stayed The Same
My parents are approaching their 90’s and it’s at that stage where it’s not too difficult to swallow the fact they won’t be around forever. There’s a probably a decent inheritance somewhere but when you get to be in your 90’s, your kids have most likely are well past the point when they really need…Continue reading Cuba: How Things Have Changed And How They’ve Stayed The Same
The American Alligator
Listed as an endangered species in 1973, the American Alligator was pulled off that list in 1987 and is more abundant than ever today. In South Florida, the Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve ensure the Gator has a safe habitat to thrive in. The seeminly docile reptile is, of course, cold blooded…Continue reading The American Alligator