Hazel McCallion, the trail-blazing mayor whose 36-year career oversaw Mississauga’s transformation into one of Canada’s largest cities, died Sunday. Here are five stories that best exemplified her extraordinary political life.
Hazel McCallion, the trail-blazing mayor whose legendary 36-year career oversaw Mississauga’s transformation from a handful of townships into one of Canada’s largest cities,McCallion broke into politics long before women were welcome in the corridors of power. But the former mayor’s iron will and ceaseless energy propelled her to become one of Canada’s most indomitable politicians — earning her the nickname “Hurricane Hazel” for her unstoppable drive.
In 1979, just one year after she became mayor, McCallion’s leadership would be put to the test when a CP rail freight train hauling over 100 cars and a payload of dangerous chemicals — including 90 tons of liquid chlorine — derailed in Mississauga. Under her leadership, the emergency relocation went smoothly with minimal panic and no injuries. Her actions drew international news coverage.In 2003, at age 82, McCallion faced down a 4,400-pound pickup truck — and won. At least, it was as much a victory as one could expect against a massive hunk of metal.
Given Hurricane Hazel’s reputation for toughness, some speculated that the truck came out more damaged than her.Hazel McCallion, Rob Ford, Julian Fantino, Walter Oster and Italo Labignan enjoy the day on the water when MacCallion lands a huge salmon!
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