This episode of We Built This City explores the history of communities and immigration west of Toronto, focusing on Cooksville and the surrounding areas like Mississauga and Port Credit.

From Mississauga's Welcome Wagon, a company that welcomed new residents to neighbourhoods across Canada, active from 1930, to the influx of immigrants from Italy, Croatia, Ireland, and Poland to Cooksville, because of its famous brickyard that operated from 1913 to 1991, Mississauga was founded on and continues to stand tall because of immigrants from all over the world who work and live and make Mississauga what it is today.

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Today we reflect on the fascinating local history, of people, their names now marked on headstones, who have left an incredible mark on Canadians and who have left a lasting legacy on Mississauga.

We remember Kate Aiken, a pioneering broadcaster and Canadian tastemaker; George Hunter a prolific documentary photographer, who captured iconic images of Canada over a seven-decade career; and Ruth Hussey, a British-born veterinarian and environmental advocate, who played a crucial role in preserving Rattray Marsh, the last remaining wetland on Lake Ontario's western side.

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This episode revolves around Canada's significant contributions to aviation history, from its early beginnings to its current status as a global leader.

Key players, events, and technological advancements are highlighted, including the development of the CANADARM, the establishment of Toronto Pearson International Airport, and the airport's ongoing evolution and expansion. We pay tribute to Canada's innovative spirit and its commitment to advancing the field of aviation.

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