Heather Christine is an award‑winning vocalist, songwriter, and community arts advocate from Mississauga whose radiant stage presence and genre‑spanning musicality have made her a celebrated figure in Mississauga’s cultural landscape. Known for her warm, expressive voice and her ability to connect deeply with audiences, she has performed across Canada in concert halls, performing arts centres, civic venues, and major cultural events.

Heather has appeared on prominent stages including Living Arts Centre, Mississauga Celebration Square, Mel Lastman Square, The Rose Theatre, Hammerson Hall, The Toronto Centre for the Arts, and numerous municipal and festival stages throughout Ontario. She has performed for audiences of over 25,000, captivating crowds at large‑scale civic celebrations, Canada Day festivals, and televised events.

Her performance history includes appearances for political dignitaries, including mayors, city councillors, Members of Provincial Parliament, and Members of Parliament, as well as performances at municipal galas, cultural showcases, and high‑profile community events. Heather has collaborated with celebrated Canadian musicians throughout her career including Grammy Award-winning Liberty Silver, Patti Jannetta and Bill King who produced her sophomore album in 2025. Their musical collaboration blends jazz, soul, and Latin influences, and includes their  recording of “C’est Magnifique.”

Heather is the recipient of multiple honours, including Mississauga Music Awards and a MARTY Award, recognizing both her artistic excellence and her contributions to community arts. Her work has been featured by the Mississauga Arts Council, City of Mississauga, regional media outlets, and arts organizations across the GTA.

A dedicated community builder, Heather is the founder and host of West Vocal Jam, Mississauga’s inclusive jazz vocal jam that brings singers together to explore improvisation, collaboration, and vocal expression. She has led workshops, mentorship programs, seniors’ music sessions, and youth arts initiatives, helping expand access to music education and performance opportunities. Her community work includes partnerships with the Mississauga Arts Council, City of Mississauga Culture Division, local libraries, arts collectives, and numerous grassroots organizations committed to strengthening the city’s cultural fabric.

A central part of Heather’s artistic and community work is River North, her collaborative folk-roots project with her partner, award-winning singer-songwriter Matt Zaddy. Together, they blend harmony-rich vocals, acoustic instrumentation, and storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. River North performs original music alongside reimagined classics, and the duo has become known for their engaging, accessible performances at festivals, concert series, seniors’ programs, and community events across Ontario. Zaddy and Heather also co-wrote with several colleagues “We Are the North,” Mississauga’s official anthem for Canada 150, a project that brought together diverse voices to celebrate community pride and cultural identity.

Heather Christine continues to be a driving force in Mississauga’s artistic community—uplifting audiences, mentoring emerging artists, and championing accessible, inclusive music programming.

“Heather beautifully done!” – Gloria Estefan, Grammy Award Winning Musician

 “Heather hits all the right chords!!!” - Terry Trouyet, WHFC 91.1 FM - Bel Air, Maryland, USA / www.whfc911.org

“Beautiful and crystalline voice; classic jazz sound.” -  El Cantor de Jazz - Granada, España

 “Warm and welcoming vocals” -  David Moyle & Paul Gardner - Joy 94.9 FM - Melbourne, Australia

Photo above by Susan Ksiezopolski.