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PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 1 Week of Feb. 21, 2018 Brampton will have to “fight” for its “fair” share of federal cash, says Liberal MP NEWS Page 3 Riverstone Golf Club unveils renovation plans to public NEWS Page 6 Former gang leader is Peel’s latest murder victim Suspicions, bills mount amidst clean up after NEWS Page 7 ‘sketchy’ Cooksville blast Beast Fall 3-1 To by Marco Patrone Adirondack Hydro and construction workers continue to excavate the area near the corner of Hurontario and Agnes Street, where an explosion Thunder rocked the area on Feb. 11. (Submitted Photo) The bills from the Cooksville plies. “There was a lot of meat, “It seems sketchy. We have gas blast on Feb. 11 are just starting we weren’t allowed here for stoves. It didn’t seem like it was SPORTS Page 9 to come in, and storeowner safety reasons until [last] Tues- a regular pilot issue. It seems Ayman Shams can only shake his day.” like it was on purpose, like some- head in disgust. A gas leak is suspected of caus- one just cranked up the gas.” Brampton girl stages “Business-wise, we were closed ing the explosion the morning of After the explosion, a fire for five days. We lost about Sunday, Feb. 11, which destroyed burned steadily for much of the “princess protest” to $3000 worth of meat,” he said. a plaza, damaged a high school day due to a broken natural gas raise money for cancer Police and emergency crews and sent five people to hospital line that fuelled the blaze. cordoned off the area and busi- with injuries. ness owners were not allowed in Shams says his first instinct Continued on Pg 4 LIFESTYLE Page 11 to try and salvage food and sup- was that it wasn’t an accident. PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 2 PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 3 3 NEWS| PEEL DAILY NEWS | Feb. 21, 2018 Brampton will have to “fight” for its “fair” share of federal cash, says Liberal MP by Marco Patrone Brampton will have to Reddit, Jeffery blasted those but she didn’t report to us “fight” to get its “fair share” same local MPs for not doing why she was going,” Moore of funding from Ottawa, ac- enough to push for federal said. cording to Liberal MP Ruby transit funding. The upcoming federal Sahota. "As for funding on Queen budget comes on the heels of In a tweet welcoming LRT,” wrote Jeffrey, “hold a dismal jobs report in which Brampton Mayor Linda Jef- accountable the many Fed- Canada lost the most num- frey to Ottawa Thursday eral / Provincial Liberal MPs ber of jobs in nine years, ahead of Jeffrey’s meetings / Ministers in our region. with the biggest hit on with Finance Minister Bill They are good at door record in part-time jobs. Morneau, Sahota said, “Wel- knocking during elections, Ontario's Economic Devel- come back to Ottawa. Bring but don't appear to be visible opment Minister Steven Del on the fight for our fair in championing benchmark Duca told Peel Daily News share, we’re with you every Brampton projects. Missis- last week, the drop could not step of the way!” sauga seems to get govern- be attributed to the provin- The message was in re- ment funding at ease, while cial hike in the minimum sponse to Jeffrey’s tweet, Brampton voter base is wage given the job losses saying she was in Ottawa for taken for granted.” were spread across the coun- meetings with ministers Jeffrey’s meetings with try including provinces in ahead of the federal govern- federal ministers in Ottawa which there was no adjust- ment’s next budget on Feb. caught some of her council ment to the minimum wage. 27. colleagues by surprise. Del Duca says the drop Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey speaks to a participant during a meeting with Finance Minister Bill Sahota’s message appears Regional Councillor Elaine could be seasonal following Morneau last week in Ottawa. (Submitted Photo) to suggest Jeffrey will have a Moore says the mayor didn’t the holiday retail season. A battle on her hands just to tell all councillors why she year earlier in January 2017, bonuses for millions of Given Canada’s reliance on Morneau’s fall fiscal state- get what’s “fair.” was going to Ottawa nor did statistics Canada reported workers in the U.S. trade with the U.S, the ment predicted a deficit of Jeffrey responded by she consult with all council- "part-time employment was In this country, Justin Trump tax cuts may have a $18.4 billion in 2017-18 and tweeting, “Know we are well lors ahead of those meetings up on a year-over-year Trudeau has thus far resisted negative impact on this a $15.6-billion shortfall in represented.” with the feds. basis.” calls for similar steps aimed country’s competitiveness. 2018-19. But last week, in a live on- "She mentioned she was The Trump tax cuts have at reducing the tax and reg- Canada is also dealing with line question and answer going to Ottawa late yester- given the U.S economy a ulatory burden on business. stubborn federal deficits. session with residents on day (Wed) at our meeting boost, leading to corporate “Peacemaker” Tovey's death could “derail” waterfront development, says project advocate by Marco Patrone A planned redevelopment about entitlements, how blocking residents’ view of the tives Trust), DiamondCorp, of Mississauga’s waterfront you’re proceeding, and ap- lake. and Fieldgate, bought the could be “derailed” unless a proval of master plans, if they The plan was that only six land from Imperial Oil. suitable replacement for de- go into summer and they’re buildings will be 15 storeys or When the project is com- ceased councillor Jim Tovey unresolved, you come into fall higher, with one reaching as pleted, the development will is found, says a supporter of with an imminent election. high as 26-storeys. The plan stretch from Lakeshore Rd. the West Village project. That could cost a year.” is for 5,000 people to live W. to the lakefront, and Pine Don McVie, who may run Tovey’s skill was as inter- within the new development Ave. to Mississauga Rd., and for the Ward One seat this mediary, navigating between and 1,000 retail and service will serve as a pedestrian- fall, says Tovey’s sudden the communities he served, jobs will be generated. friendly public space. death in January could lead to City staff and developers “Already, the pressure is to McVie says he feels great delays in plans to redevelop while ensuring everyone’s change the heights to go more pride in what he’s been part of the former 72-acre Imperial voice was heard, understood conventional,” said McVie of up to now. Oil site. and respected. the “vacuum" left in the wake “Ward One got on a roll With a summer break and a “The peril is the commu- of Tovey’s death. with Jim Tovey. It is vital that fall election on the way, criti- nity and the developer are on “On a project like West Vil- we keep the forward momen- cal decisions may not get a trajectory,” McVie said. “I lage that is visionary, it’s hard tum into the future,” he told made, pushing the project think that a guy like Jim op- without an advocate, because Peel Weekly News. back a year. McVie had been erated at various times as the it always sounds like the peo- Tovey’s Ward 1 spot on working with Tovey to make City’s advocate, as the com- ple rushing to get it done are council is being filled by ap- sure the community had a munity’s advocate, as the de- carpetbaggers and that’s not pointment. strong voice in planning the veloper’s advocate and at any true,” he said praising devel- There are 23 people vying huge development. given time, he was attempting oper FRAM as having “been for the position with the un- “The unfortunate timing of to make peace,” McVie told here for a long time." derstanding they will not run Jim’s passing, in a way, could- Peel Weekly News. In Dec. 2016, a consortium in the coming general election candidates with strong re- He’s not cheering for any- n’t have been worse because Before his sudden death at of developers made up of in October. The applicants sume’s but hopes the winner one in particular and is still cities don’t get very much age 68, Tovey assured the FRAM Building Group Ltd., include former councillors, is someone who “gets it” weighing his options ahead of done in election years,” he community that West Village Kilmer Group, Dream business owners, academics when it comes to being a the coming municipal elec- said. would not become a ‘concrete (Dream Unlimited Corp. and and community activists. strong community voice on tion this fall. “If decisions aren’t resolved jungle,’ with skyscrapers Dream Hard Asset Alterna- McVie says there are good projects like West Village. WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 4 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS4 STAY IN Cooksville blast causes uncertainty for residents TOUCH Continued from Pg 1 calculations for business lost and the window,” he said, PEEL WEEKLY NEWS Shams say the heat was in- pointing to the storefront cov- 264 Lakeshore Rd. E. tense inside the store. “It was ered with a huge sheet of ply- extra hot here. At one point, it wood. Mississauga, Ontario felt like there was a hole in the The storefront window L5G 1K3 ozone layer.” alone could take another Direct: 905-990-0932 A security officer near the three to four weeks to fix last scene said the insurance given it’s a special order from www.peeldailynews.com company is pouring over rub- the supplier far the damage to ble looking for evidence. his family business amounts PUBLISHER Compensation for the busi- to four days lost traffic into Peter Whitaker ness owners, injured people the store, lost meat and the and overall damage will be in blown out window. The dam- [email protected] the millions of dollars. age could exceed $15,000. The family’s specialty food Insurance should cover the VP OPERATIONS takeout restaurant has been cost of fixing the window, but Carol Ann Nichols in that location for 20 years Shams is looking at getting and has a clientele of loyal possible grants or other [email protected] customers. It was one of 104 sources of financial help. businesses affected by the ex- Shams, a social-media NEWS/INFO DESK plosion, along with 24 resi- savvy photographer, has been [email protected] dential units. chronicling the ordeal to hit Several businesses in the Hurontario/Dundas area, including Bahar Jewellers (above) remained Business is almost back to the neighbourhood, using his closed through Tuesday while cleanup continues from the Feb. 11 explosion. (Submitted Photo) where it was before the explo- Twitter account to post secu- EDITOR’S DESK: sion, but the final bills have rity video from inside his ried about them tearing this of us,” though he’s getting lowed forced the closure of [email protected] yet to come in. store. He’s grateful no one plaza down because all the tired of looking at the moun- Hurontario Street between [email protected] “When the first of the was killed. windows were blown out, but tain of garbage piling up be- Dundas and Hillcrest. It re- [email protected] month comes, that’s when There was talk that the Toronto Fire and Rescue said hind the store, where opened last Friday with three we’ll know if everyone’s damage to the plaza was bad the building is safe.” Enbridge repaired the gas lanes northbound and one catching up to their bills. enough it might face the Shams says the city has lines and are now cleaning up. lane southbound. PRODUCTION Right now we’re doing the wreckers ball. “We were wor- done a good job “taking care The blast and fire that fol- [email protected] PEEL DAILY NEWS Riverstone unveils renovation plans to public MANAGING EDITOR Marco Patrone by Alex Gregory DIGITAL MEDIA/WRITER Brampton residents had a ity on the east side of the the cost of the facility is mil- Alex Gregory chance to learn more about city. lions of dollars less then the Vernon Baney renovation plans for the The club has courted con- costs of a new building. Riverstone Golf Club during troversy since being ap- Council unanimously ap- SPORTS a community consultation proved by Council in proved this year’s capital held last week. December of last year. Orig- budget that included the CONTRIBUTORS Visitors to the club, lo- inally pitched as a seniors' funds for this acquisition,” Dave Robinson cated at the corner of Don complex, the project at- she said. Benedict Rhodes Minaker Drive and tracted criticism from coun- “The beauty of this pur- Brendan Lang Ebenezer Road, had the cillors who said the chase is that very little tax chance to talk with city staff approval was done "behind dollars will be used, because SENIOR ACCOUNT about their plans for the closed doors". development charges and site, which will be converted "I’m surprised how last cash in lieu of parkland MANAGER into a 34,000 square-foot year, some of the councillors (funds from development) Catherine Stryker community centre and fea- who were not in favour, and will fund the purchase.” ture a host of amenities, in- all the sudden they changed LIFESTYLE EDITOR cluding an expanded pool their mind. So I don’t know Alex Gregory area and additional fitness what happened, how it all rooms. turned around," Councillor "I don't think anyone can Pat Fortini said during an CONTRIBUTORS walk into this building and interview with Peel Weekly Heather Doyle not say 'wow' ... it can be News earlier this month. used for any kind of activity Council subsequently the public wants to get in- passed a 6-4 vote to buy and volved in," said Councillor renovate the site, which will Gael Miles, who was on also include the naturaliza- hand to answer questions tion of the surrounding about the project. area, in a deal worth $11.6 While the facility is in- million. tended to serve an all-ages The Parks and Recreation demographic, staff say that Master Plan adopted by an emphasis will made to- Council highlighted a need wards holding programs for a second seniors’ centre, geared towards seniors. said Miles in a statement The centre is expected to earlier this month, and that offer options similar to the initiating a new build would Flower City Seniors Recre- take 5 to 7 years. ation Centre and fill a need “This purchase is a win- for a mixed-use fitness facil- win for the community as WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 5 Opinion Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS5 Tory gong-show will only benefit Wynne As bad a job as hating member of may even get some of their his government is the PC elites was media friends to question the perceived to be spotted lurking legitimacy of the new PC doing, the man’s ominously behind leader given Brown’s insis- confidence is not the grassy knoll. tence he’s been unfairly Napoleon Bonaparte, who entirely mis- It all just adds to treated. knew a few things about bat- placed. The PCs the confusion and 'The other guys are a mess. tlefield tactics, once said, have shown a uncertainty. Ontar- They can’t get their act to- “Never interrupt your enemy knack for blowing ians don’t like that gether. The PCs not worth the when he is making a mistake.” big leads. and they don’t need risk and Horwath is…well, we It’s a philosophy the Ontario The name Tim it. brought in a key part of the Liberals appear to be execut- Hudak is now syn- So who benefits NDP labour policies anyway.' ing flawlessly as the PCs quar- onymous with from all this? It’s The polls may still be rel amongst themselves in the making bonehead certainly not the favouring the PCs and there’s wake of the Patrick Brown political pro- Tories who want still time to put a cohesive abuse scandal. nouncements Brown to shut up election campaign together In a speech at a Mississauga about laying off and go away which under a new leader. Board of Trade event recently, 100,000 govern- is why they expelled But the more this situation Economic Development Min- ment employees, him from caucus. degenerates into a reality ister Steven Del Duca spoke thus turning a It’s certainly not show, the more Ontarians may confidently about his party’s huge poll advan- CTV, which is pray- resign themselves to another coming victory in the June tage into a dismal ing Brown’s accus- Liberal government. election. electoral defeat. ers don’t change Wynne could win, certainly Sure, you could dismiss it as Ontarians ap- their story again. not by virtue of her govern- bravado by a guy whose party pear ready to vote The NDP might ment’s performance, but by actually lost ground to the PCs for anybody lead- possibly get a sec- default (again). All they have after the Patrick Brown ouster. ing the PC party if ond look by liberal to do is take a page out of Almost 70% of Ontarians it’ll mean getting rid of the as leader, and then registering Brown’s vehement denials of voters who were poised to vote Napoleon’s playbook though think Kathleen Wynne has Liberals, but there’s a prob- to run as leader. wrongdoing, his accusers PC this time, but Horwath is not the Waterloo one of done a poor job as premier. lem. The PCs have gone from Yes, we have a leadership changing story, the lawsuit like warmed-over (vegan) course. They’ll leave that one The same survey found just 17 appearing like a government- campaign populated with can- launched against CTV and al- meatloaf. for the PCs. per cent of the population in-waiting to a circus act. didates, some of which appear legations Brown was the vic- No the real winners, as think favourably of Wynne. The media appears only too better-liked and more popular tim of an “inside job.” Napoleon would tell you, is For those numbers to be ac- happy to help instigate a Tory than Brown. Conservative MP Alex Nut- Wynne, that bastion of stabil- curate, even Liberals them- civil war, by giving Patrick There’s a plan in place to tall has jumped into the fray, ity in the midst of Ontario’s Marco Patrone is the manag- selves would have to think her Brown a platform on which to choose a new leader Mar. suggesting Brown was the vic- political maelstrom. ing editor of Peel Daily News. a failure and want her gone. attack his accusers, harshly 10th, enough time to contest tim of a political hit from Yes, I can almost hear them And yet, there’s Steven Del criticize CTV's reporting, decry the election. within his own party. say, ‘we know many of you [email protected] Duca telling a business audi- his treatment by the PC party, The campaign, however is Evidence? Who needs it? don’t like us, but you really ence a Wynne victory in June insist he hasn’t even resigned being waged under a cloud of Nuttall knows a conspiracy have no other choice.’ They is a done deal. acrimony surrounding when he sees one. A Brown- WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 6 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS6 Brampton residents ok with paying higher property taxes, says mayoralty candidate by Marco Patrone A real estate lawyer hop- ing they’ll have to pay main- Jackson says council is ing to become Brampton’s tenance fees on top of hous- preoccupied with improving next mayor says most peo- ing and property taxes, Four Corners rather than ple don’t mind paying proves they’re willing to pay improving Brampton. He higher property taxes. more taxes. says other parts of the city “When it comes to prop- “Because, they directly ap- including Heart Lake con- erty taxes, you get what you preciate the value they’re tinue to be ignored. pay for,” says Wesley Jack- getting for their condo fees. “I’m sorry, but most peo- son. "As long as you get In the city of Brampton, if ple in Brampton don’t live what you pay for, people property taxes were a dollar, in Four Corners. We’ve won’t object to taxes. would there be transit, spent over $600m in Four They’ll object to not getting would there be parks and Corners over the last 20 value for their dollar,” he rec?” years.” told the Peel Weekly News. Asked if he’d hold the line Jackson says the money Jackson attended the on year over year increases, spent there has failed to in- open house at the River- Jackson says, “Brampton crease density or bring jobs, stone Golf and Country has challenges. Brampton “so where are we going to Club, a facility purchased by has a long list of needs and build the university? Four the City of Brampton. wants. The hospital’s not Corners. Nobody is asking He was going to run in going to build itself.” why?” 2014 but says he decided Last December, Brampton Linda Jeffrey is planning not to oppose Linda Jef- councillors approved a to run again. She's come frey’s push for change and budget that raised property under criticism by some reform. taxes, user fees and added over the often contentious, “I sat in the background debt to finance major proj- divided council and over for a few years and I don’t ects in 2018. controversial decisions like like the way the city’s being At the time, Mayor Linda councillor pay hikes and run, so I decided to throw Jeffrey said, “Brampton is Riverstone. my hat in this time. I don’t investing for long-term im- The next municipal elec- see that there has been a pact.” tions in Ontario will be held change.” The budget included a res- Monday, Oct. 22. Jackson Jackson says he can prove idential property tax rate has worked as a lawyer in people are willing to pay hike totalling 2.7 per cent Brampton since 2003 and higher taxes even though for 2018, $126 extra for the specializes in the area of they may be resistant to average homeowner includ- business, civil litigation and such “proof.” ing Region of Peel portion of real estate and estate law. He says the fact people are the bill and the province’s Wesley Jackson (above) spoke about his plans if he were to be elected Mayor of Brampton during willing to buy condos know- education amount. an open house at Riverstone Golf & Country Club on Feb. 16, 2018. (PDN Staff Photo) WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 7 7 NEWS| PEEL DAILY NEWS | Feb. 21, 2018 Peel Public Health confirms measles in Brampton by Alex Gregory Peel health officials are including sore eyes, red that they have been in con- asking residents to be vigi- rashes, small spots on the in- tact with someone who has lant after confirming a case side of the mouth, cough and measles. of measles at a Brampton runny nose, and a high fever. For more information and clinic last week. Those who think they may further updates about Officials at Peel Public have measles are also ad- measles prevention, visit Health issued a release last vised not to go to any med- Peelregion.ca/health, or call week noting that residents ical facility without calling in Peel Public Health at 905- who were at several locations advance and telling them 799-7700. within Brampton on Feb. 9, including the Guardian Sheridan Pharmacy at 373 Steeles Ave. (from 2 - 5 p.m.), the Route 104 Express Brampton Transit bus (4 - 7 p.m.) and the library at Sheridan College’s Davis Campus (12 - 5 p.m.) may have been exposed to the virus. Residents who have been exposed to measles are ad- vised to look for symptoms up to 21 days after exposure, Former Gang Leader Becomes Peel’s Latest Murder Victim A former gang leader old victim was seriously by visiting www.peel- died after a shooting inci- wounded in a separate crimestoppers.ca. dent Monday afternoon in shooting incident in the Brampton. Vanderpool Crescent Peel Police’s Homicide and Almond Street Bureau responded to re- area. The injured man ports of shots fired in the was later transported Vodden Court and Vodden to a trauma centre. Street area around 2:40 Police are looking p.m., and located a vicim for witnesses who may who had sustained multiple have seen anything gunshot wounds and was suspicious, and are pronounced dead at the asking them to call the scene. Homicide and Missing The victim was later iden- Persons Bureau at tified as 37 year-old Oliver (905) 453-2121, ext. Augustas Willis of Bramp- 3205. ton, who was known to po- Information may lice as a faction leader with also be left anony- the Toronto Crips in the mously by calling Peel early 2000’s. Crime Stoppers at 1- Later that day, a 37 year- 800-222-TIPS (8477), or Oliver Augustas Willis (Photo Courtesy of Peel Police) WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 8 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS8 Where do wind turbines go? EllisDon promotes new health & safety VP by Duane Sharp Ontarians who have been 2013 report entitled "Wind supported by academic liter- pay for de-commissioning, by Alex Gregory saddled with wind turbines Turbine De-commissioning ature. the cost of which will increase on their properties, some for in Ontario," by Alex Stecky, Topics for the evaluation of over time. Mississauga-based Ellis- ture, great people and fan- over 15 or more years, may modern wind turbines may the DPR involve the founda- Other municipalities re- Don has upped Steve Chap- tastic work environment. As well be wondering what hap- last up to 20 years, at which tion removal, removal of the quire a letter of intent from lin as their new we continue to grow as an pens to these turbines - over point the facilities must be re- infrastructure, site remedia- wind turbine companies to vice-president of health, organization, I am commit- 7000 have been installed in empowered or de-commis- tion, abandonment, financial ensure they will be responsi- safety and environment, ef- ted to ensure we uphold our the province - when they sioned, if economic or social assurance, depiction of facility ble for decommissioning, fective immediately. core values and entrepre- reach the end of their useful circumstances no longer sup- lifespan, and repairing dam- while still others have no Chaplin, a former VP of neurial spirit." lives. port the project. age caused during de-com- agreement or contract for the Quality, HSE and Sustain- Chaplin brings over 30 Based on the experience of In 2009, along with the missioning. process. ability at Acciona, will lead years of operational experi- European countries and other Green Energy Act, the While some critics point out Based on current decom- EllisDon’s HSE depart- ence in resource based and jurisdictions, with much more province of Ontario intro- that the cost of the eventual missioning projects around ment, ensuring compliance heavy industries, including wind turbine history, there duced the Renewable Energy tear-down of a turbine is as- the world, as noted above, it through training reporting previous work with organi- are two possible options for Approvals Regulation which tronomical, the actual cost can cost $30,000 to and program implementa- zational design, environ- aging or unused wind tur- requires wind energy devel- would be in the $30,000 to $100,000 to dispose of a tion. He will report directly mental management, bines - de-commissioning or opers to complete a De-com- $100,000, per turbine, and wind turbine. Of course, that to president & CEO Geoff stewardship plans and re-empowering - each of missioning Plan Report since all turbines in a wind price goes up over time, and Smith. working with non-govern- which has its pros and cons. ((DPR) prior to approval of farm would not need to be de- decommissioning of all tur- "After learning more ment organizations. The mechanics of the first their development program. commissioned at the same bines would not necessarily about EllisDon, I was very He was responsible for option, 'de-commissioning,' The largest segment of wind time, these costs would be take place at the same time. excited to see a company the strategic direction and vary depending on the unique The company has indicated that shares similar values continuous improvement of site characteristics, the extent that it plans to re-empower and beliefs and really cares the company's sustainabil- to which parts can be recov- and re-contract the wind tur- about its people," Chaplin ity objectives and HSE ered for resale or scrap value, bines when the current con- said in a statement earlier management systems as well as the cost of the tracts expire. this week. across EllisDon’s Canadian process. One of the questionable "I am proud to be part of infrastructure division. Typically, this involves a benefits some wind develop- a team that has a strong cul- careful reversal of the con- ers offered to land-owners struction process, removing whose property was selected all recoverable materials, as a site for their wind tur- which can be a lengthy and bines, was the scrap value that costly exercise. would accrue from the even- If the elements of the tur- tual decommissioning. bine are not recoverable, Land-owners were told that rapid de-construction is the it was to their benefit to de- next approach, and nothing is commission the turbines saved. themselves as there is so Globally, de-commission- turbine development in On- spread out over time. much scrap value in the tur- ing is viewed through differ- tario are developer-owned More importantly, who will bines; unfortunately, this was ent lenses, depending on the turbines on leased private and pay for the process? a false promise due to the jurisdiction and the accept- crown land. Although Canadian experi- quality of metal being used, ance of wind turbines, but it is The DPR included concep- ence in de-commissioning is and also to the other costs of costly no matter where. tually linking de-commission- limited and because contracts decommissioning such as One of the most infamous ing to broader planning for with municipalities are often crane rental, disposal of the de-commissionings, which wind energy development confidential, it is difficult to toxic components, trans- provides an indication of the and land use regulatory know what contractual agree- portation and labour costs, cost of the process, involved frameworks, as well as a set of ments are in place. and re-establishing the prop- 37 decrepit turbines in Hawaii criteria for evaluating wind Unless they have a binding erty to its original condition. that stood unused for six turbine DPRs. agreement with the wind As Ontario wind turbines years before they were taken According to Stecky's re- power company, municipali- age, the issue of de-commis- down in 2012, at an estimated port, eight evaluation DPR ties are on the hook to ensure sioning or re-empowering will take-down cost of $30,000 criteria were developed from that de-commissioning is become significant consider- per turbine, or over $4 mil- a review of existing wind en- done in an environmentally ations for many Ontario mu- lion. ergy planning ordinances in safe manner. nicipalities with wind While wind turbine compo- forty-two states and munici- Some municipalities de- turbines in their jurisdictions nents are often recyclable, palities in both the United mand that wind turbine com- and then it will be important regulations must ensure that States and Canada. panies pay on-going for contractual agreements, if the site is adequately re-me- In addition to being current payments into protected (or they exist, to be implemented. diated after de-commission- best practices, each of the escrow) accounts or bonds to ing. In Ontario, according to a eight evaluation criteria is set money aside annually to Steve Chaplin (Submitted Photo) WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 9 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | SPORTS9 Beast Fall 3-1 To Adirondack Thunder by Benedict Rhodes The Brampton Beast Sholl stopped all 6 he game at one goal apiece hosted the Adirondack faced, and the opening for the Beast, redirecting Thunder on Family Day, period ended 0-0. a shot past Tomas Sholl falling 3-1 to their North The scoring started at 3:48. At 4:46, Ter- division rivals. less than a minute into rence Wallin restored There was no scoring the second period, as the lead for the Thunder, in the first period but a Adirondack's James before an empty-netter fight between Beast cap- Henry slotted home a re- sealed a 3-1 victory for tain Brandon Marino bound for the opening the visitors. and Adirondack’s Brian goal. Brampton's next game Ward excited the crowd. After two periods, the is on Friday, Feb. 23 at Beast starter Chris Thunder had a 19-17 ad- 7:05 p.m., when they Driedger stopped all 7 vantage on shots but just visit the South Carolina shots he faced and a 1-0 lead in goals. Stingrays. Adirondack's Tomas Jackson Leef tied the Photo Courtesy of Brampton Beast Steelheads Shut Out the Firebirds in 4-0 Stunner by Brendan Lang The Mississauga Steel- Michnac scored in the first shots in the second period, with the score knotted at advantage on both the score ice in front of their crowd on heads started off a four- period, a powerplay goal but the frame concluded one. The Petes would add and shot boards. Family Day. Fans were also game week by hosting a that put the trout up one. with no new score. A come- two in the stanza to take a The next period begun encouraged to bring canned school day game against the However, the Rangers back was needed if they three to one lead, but at the with another Battalion goal food to help out the Com- Kitchener Rangers on Feb. would come storming back would look to secure a win end of the second, the Fish and they led by two. Owen pass Food Bank. 11. to net three unanswered in the school day game. lead on the shot chart 24- tippet scored his second of The first period contained The students were given goals to end the period. In the third, Nicholas 22. the game to get the Trout many penalties but not an early treat as Albert The Fish poured on some Canade took a penalty for Mississauga was right back to within one and the much in the way of offense, tripping but as he left the there going into the third score would remain that as both teams fired 9 shots box he got the puck and but their game was quickly way until the end of the pe- at the net and neither team scored to put the Steelheads derailed as Peterborough riod. cracked the scoreboard. back within one. added three more tallies in There was no scoring In the second, Owen Tip- Mississauga would pull the final frame. Peterbor- through the majority of the pet gave the Fish an advan- their goalie Jacob Ingham ough would go on to win 6- third, but with 4:32 left in tage on his 26th goal of the in the last minute, but 1. the game and the Steel- campaign. The second con- couldn’t finish off the come- It was two down and two heads trailing by only one cluded and Mississauga was back. They lost a tough one to go for the Steelheads as goal, Cole Carter gave them looking for more offense as by a 3-2 score. they took on the North Bay a tally and the game was they held a very slim 1-0 Game two of four took Battalion at home on Feb. tied. Regulation could not lead. place on Thursday and was 18. decide a winner so it was up In the third period, Flint played inside Hershey Cen- North Bay opened the to three on three overtime. was penalized for delay of tre against the Peterbor- scoring, but didn’t hold the Overtime began with a game and Mathieu Foget ough Petes. lead for an extended period fast pace, both teams gener- potted his 18th on the year. The game started out fast of time before Owen Tippet ating chances. but ulti- Mississauga would tack and the Steelheads cracked found the back of the net to mately Battalions’s Brad on two more goals from the scoreboard first, Math- tie the game at one. With Chenier got one past Adam Varga and Michael ieu Foget scored to make it thirty five seconds left on Emanuel Vella to win it for Little to finish the game 1-0. Peterborough would tie the clock, North Bay’s North Bay. with a 4-0 win, as they fin- the game as the first frame Justin Brazeau gave them After three losses, Missis- ished the week with a disap- ended. the lead. The period ended sauga needed a win against pointing 1-3 record. The second period started with North Bay holding the the Flint Firebirds on home WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 10 10 SPORTS| PEEL DAILY NEWS | Feb. 21, 2018 Kirstin Schwass grew up in school every day, even if they pleted the Boston Marathon Streetsville with an active were within walking distance. together, but Mississauga re- family. She began a walk-to-school mains one of their favourite Her mother constantly re- program to encourage stu- races. minded Kirstin and her sib- dents and parents to get ac- “We would occasionally lings that, “Exercise is tive, and even began training drive down to Port Credit in beneficial,” whether it was to run the 21.5 kilometres to the evening and get ice skiing, canoeing, biking or school herself! cream. It is a pretty course running. Kirstin and her son, and it is a fast course. In fact, Although Kirstin never Nicholas, who was 12 years both Rick and I got our [per- considered herself a “run- old at the time, trained all sonal bests] on the Missis- ner,” she was inspired by her summer leading up to Inter- sauga Marathon course,” says Mhusbanids, Rsicki, swhso awasungatioanal Wmalk to aSchroola DaythKirostin.n a family affair for the Schwasses training for his first on Oct. 3 – the day after Kirstin is a physical educa- marathon, soon after they Nicholas’ 13th birthday. tion teacher at SouthFields met in high school. The journey took two Village Public School in Cale- After moving to Caledon to hours, but both Kirstin and don, where staff believe in the raise three children, Kirstin Nicholas achieved their goal, importance of giving children and Rick remained active, ul- and decided to sign up for the the opportunity to participate The Schwass family, who have participated in several Mississauga Marathon events. (Submitted timately getting their chil- Toronto Half Marathon the in sports, intramurals and ex- Photo) dren involved as well. When following year. ercise. the kids played baseball in In 2005, both completed SouthFields Village stu- farther and farther without Mississauga last year. Looking ahead to this year, the neighbouring town, ei- their first Mississauga Half dents participate in the Mis- taking walk breaks, and they “Growing up, our daughter, Kirstin said she looks forward ther Kirstin or Rick would Marathon, with Kirstin com- sissauga Marathon’s learn to challenge themselves Erika, wasn’t very interested to running again with her drive one way while the other pleting the event 12 times and MaraFun Program, where and set new goals,” she said. in running, though she would family and the household ran the 5 kilometre trip to the Nicholas ten times. In 2017, they complete 40 kilometres On the importance of chil- occasionally ride her bike to buzz the morning of the race. baseball diamond, switching Nicholas achieved a personal of physical activity in the six dren being active at an early carry my water for me on my “It is wonderful to be able on the way home. best time of 1:14:02. weeks leading up to the Mis- age, Kirstin says, “physically long runs. After the univer- to participate in a sporting Their sons both expressed In 2007, Rick challenged sissauga Marathon on May 6. literate children will have the sity rowing season ended, she event with my husband, my an interest in running home Kirstin to run a full They completed the final 2 confidence and competence independently began running children and their significant one day, and thus the desire marathon, to which she kilometres on the Full to engage in a variety of activ- and training [and] she told others. It is the greatest feel- to continue running was replied, “I will if you do.” Marathon course, ultimately ities and will be most likely to me she was interested in run- ing ever!” born. They trained together and completing a marathon dis- continue to be physically ac- ning a half marathon,” says The 2018 Mississauga While the Schwass family both qualified for the Boston tance of 42.2 kilometres. Stu- tive throughout their lives.” Kirstin. Marathon is scheduled to regularly engaged in physical Marathon, running it three dents and even teachers also When asked about her Five members of the take place from Friday, May activity, Kirstin, then a phys- years in a row. The next step take part in training at favourite family memory at Schwass family, in addition 4 to Sunday, May 6.For more ical education teacher at was to have one of their chil- school. the marathon, Kirstin recalls to Erika’s boyfriend, also ran information or to register, Morton Way Public School in dren qualify for Boston, “It all creates a positive at- her daughter, Erika, running the Mississauga Half visit www.mississaugama- Brampton, noticed that stu- which Nicholas did in 2010. mosphere. Students get ex- her first half marathon at Marathon in 2017. rathon.com. dents were being driven to All three Schwass’ com- cited as they find they can run Mayfield student and teacher fulfill a dream come true Dave Greszczyszyn had tastic to set your goal on with no guarantee of it hap- kinds of serious sacrifices. not training in Calgary. "It Skeleton cathlete. heard the comments over achieving something, work pening, still meant a great "I had been fascinated with wasn't until I turned 27 years "I know people thought I and over again on why he very hard at it, overcome in- deal to him. this level of sport for years," old, that I had this chance, was absurd leaving my job, shouldn't, despite wearing a jury and setbacks – and then He knows there are others said Greszczyszyn, who re- this desire, to become a and Mayfield was a positive helmet, be riding down a hill see it all come about." not prepared to make those sides in Brampton when he's Canadian Skeleton athlete , experience for me, but this head first, and lying face A multi-sport athlete as a compete for Canada and go kind of international compe- down, on a flat sled at a rapid student at Mayfield Second- as far as I could." tition won't last forever. I speed. ary School , Greszczyszyn It was only a year later, continue to find time to com- Nicknamed "Grizz" and once played the trombone at physically and mentally plete the minimum number "Canada Dave", likely be- Mayfield while also compet- pumped, that Greszczyszyn of days required to remain as cause people have botched ing with the school team on a was good enough to compete a supply teacher hoping that up pronouncing his last Scottish Rugby Tour. in a series of North American I could return to fulltime in name, and not just through- He's officiated amateur Cup races. Peel." out his impeccable career as hockey, and in Alberta train- Temporarily left behind In 2012, Greszczyszyn a winter sport athlete, ing, faced with scarce fund- was his fulltime science and could have packed in Greszczyszyn is adamant ing, turned to driving school physical education teaching Olympic hopes after suffer- that he is fulfilling a dream- buses to try make ends meet. job. ing a torn hamstring while come-true. A Kinesiology graduate Since then, he has pro- over-training. Despite excru- At 38 years of age, compet- from Brock University , with gressed in a grueling sport to ciating pain, he focused on ing in the demanding and his Teacher's Certification in the European Cup, Intercon- rehabilitation and therapy. A dangerous sport of Skeleton , Australia, Greszczyszyn tinental Cup, and now as a year later, there were some is not something the average taught in Korea. He was also three-time Canadian champ, bad races, he was taken off person would pursue – espe- fortunate to secure a teach- is ranked among the Top 10 the Canadian World Cup cially going through the one ing opportunity that would Skeleton athletes in the team, and depression was and a half kilometres course lead to a fulltime job with the world. taking over. clocked at more than 120 Peel District School Board. In Dec. 2017, he had his "I kept pushing myself, I kilometres an hour. Fascinated with a sport he first taste of major interna- feel young and am healthy," Greszczyszyn will also be had watched as a teen on tel- tional success after winning he said. "My inner confi- the oldest individual compet- evision, it was 10 years later a World Cup bronze medal in dence tells me that as long as ing in the Skeleton event at that he took the leap to train- Winterberg, Germany. I am a top Canadian, I'm the Winter Olympic Games ing and competition – and "You have to trust your in- going to keep competing at in Pyeongchang, South that required a hiatus from stincts and I had this desire the elite level because one Korea. the classroom. to make the National team day I am not going to keep "I am a risk-taker and not His focus on seeking an op- where I could compete for up. The goal is always to be one to give up," said portunity to try represent his Canada," said the current the best - or the best I can Greszczyszyn. "It's just fan- country at the Olympics, No. 1-ranked Canadian be." WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com

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PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 1 Week of Feb. 21, 2018 Brampton will have to “fight” for its “fair” share of federal cash, says Liberal MP NEWS Page 3 Riverstone Golf Club unveils renovation plans to public NEWS Page 6 Former gang leader is Peel’s latest murder victim Suspicions, bills mount amidst clean up after NEWS Page 7 ‘sketchy’ Cooksville blast Beast Fall 3-1 To by Marco Patrone Adirondack Hydro and construction workers continue to excavate the area near the corner of Hurontario and Agnes Street, where an explosion Thunder rocked the area on Feb. 11. (Submitted Photo) The bills from the Cooksville plies. “There was a lot of meat, “It seems sketchy. We have gas blast on Feb. 11 are just starting we weren’t allowed here for stoves. It didn’t seem like it was SPORTS Page 9 to come in, and storeowner safety reasons until [last] Tues- a regular pilot issue. It seems Ayman Shams can only shake his day.” like it was on purpose, like some- head in disgust. A gas leak is suspected of caus- one just cranked up the gas.” Brampton girl stages “Business-wise, we were closed ing the explosion the morning of After the explosion, a fire for five days. We lost about Sunday, Feb. 11, which destroyed burned steadily for much of the “princess protest” to $3000 worth of meat,” he said. a plaza, damaged a high school day due to a broken natural gas raise money for cancer Police and emergency crews and sent five people to hospital line that fuelled the blaze. cordoned off the area and busi- with injuries. ness owners were not allowed in Shams says his first instinct Continued on Pg 4 LIFESTYLE Page 11 to try and salvage food and sup- was that it wasn’t an accident. PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 2 PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 3 3 NEWS| PEEL DAILY NEWS | Feb. 21, 2018 Brampton will have to “fight” for its “fair” share of federal cash, says Liberal MP by Marco Patrone Brampton will have to Reddit, Jeffery blasted those but she didn’t report to us “fight” to get its “fair share” same local MPs for not doing why she was going,” Moore of funding from Ottawa, ac- enough to push for federal said. cording to Liberal MP Ruby transit funding. The upcoming federal Sahota. "As for funding on Queen budget comes on the heels of In a tweet welcoming LRT,” wrote Jeffrey, “hold a dismal jobs report in which Brampton Mayor Linda Jef- accountable the many Fed- Canada lost the most num- frey to Ottawa Thursday eral / Provincial Liberal MPs ber of jobs in nine years, ahead of Jeffrey’s meetings / Ministers in our region. with the biggest hit on with Finance Minister Bill They are good at door record in part-time jobs. Morneau, Sahota said, “Wel- knocking during elections, Ontario's Economic Devel- come back to Ottawa. Bring but don't appear to be visible opment Minister Steven Del on the fight for our fair in championing benchmark Duca told Peel Daily News share, we’re with you every Brampton projects. Missis- last week, the drop could not step of the way!” sauga seems to get govern- be attributed to the provin- The message was in re- ment funding at ease, while cial hike in the minimum sponse to Jeffrey’s tweet, Brampton voter base is wage given the job losses saying she was in Ottawa for taken for granted.” were spread across the coun- meetings with ministers Jeffrey’s meetings with try including provinces in ahead of the federal govern- federal ministers in Ottawa which there was no adjust- ment’s next budget on Feb. caught some of her council ment to the minimum wage. 27. colleagues by surprise. Del Duca says the drop Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey speaks to a participant during a meeting with Finance Minister Bill Sahota’s message appears Regional Councillor Elaine could be seasonal following Morneau last week in Ottawa. (Submitted Photo) to suggest Jeffrey will have a Moore says the mayor didn’t the holiday retail season. A battle on her hands just to tell all councillors why she year earlier in January 2017, bonuses for millions of Given Canada’s reliance on Morneau’s fall fiscal state- get what’s “fair.” was going to Ottawa nor did statistics Canada reported workers in the U.S. trade with the U.S, the ment predicted a deficit of Jeffrey responded by she consult with all council- "part-time employment was In this country, Justin Trump tax cuts may have a $18.4 billion in 2017-18 and tweeting, “Know we are well lors ahead of those meetings up on a year-over-year Trudeau has thus far resisted negative impact on this a $15.6-billion shortfall in represented.” with the feds. basis.” calls for similar steps aimed country’s competitiveness. 2018-19. But last week, in a live on- "She mentioned she was The Trump tax cuts have at reducing the tax and reg- Canada is also dealing with line question and answer going to Ottawa late yester- given the U.S economy a ulatory burden on business. stubborn federal deficits. session with residents on day (Wed) at our meeting boost, leading to corporate “Peacemaker” Tovey's death could “derail” waterfront development, says project advocate by Marco Patrone A planned redevelopment about entitlements, how blocking residents’ view of the tives Trust), DiamondCorp, of Mississauga’s waterfront you’re proceeding, and ap- lake. and Fieldgate, bought the could be “derailed” unless a proval of master plans, if they The plan was that only six land from Imperial Oil. suitable replacement for de- go into summer and they’re buildings will be 15 storeys or When the project is com- ceased councillor Jim Tovey unresolved, you come into fall higher, with one reaching as pleted, the development will is found, says a supporter of with an imminent election. high as 26-storeys. The plan stretch from Lakeshore Rd. the West Village project. That could cost a year.” is for 5,000 people to live W. to the lakefront, and Pine Don McVie, who may run Tovey’s skill was as inter- within the new development Ave. to Mississauga Rd., and for the Ward One seat this mediary, navigating between and 1,000 retail and service will serve as a pedestrian- fall, says Tovey’s sudden the communities he served, jobs will be generated. friendly public space. death in January could lead to City staff and developers “Already, the pressure is to McVie says he feels great delays in plans to redevelop while ensuring everyone’s change the heights to go more pride in what he’s been part of the former 72-acre Imperial voice was heard, understood conventional,” said McVie of up to now. Oil site. and respected. the “vacuum" left in the wake “Ward One got on a roll With a summer break and a “The peril is the commu- of Tovey’s death. with Jim Tovey. It is vital that fall election on the way, criti- nity and the developer are on “On a project like West Vil- we keep the forward momen- cal decisions may not get a trajectory,” McVie said. “I lage that is visionary, it’s hard tum into the future,” he told made, pushing the project think that a guy like Jim op- without an advocate, because Peel Weekly News. back a year. McVie had been erated at various times as the it always sounds like the peo- Tovey’s Ward 1 spot on working with Tovey to make City’s advocate, as the com- ple rushing to get it done are council is being filled by ap- sure the community had a munity’s advocate, as the de- carpetbaggers and that’s not pointment. strong voice in planning the veloper’s advocate and at any true,” he said praising devel- There are 23 people vying huge development. given time, he was attempting oper FRAM as having “been for the position with the un- “The unfortunate timing of to make peace,” McVie told here for a long time." derstanding they will not run Jim’s passing, in a way, could- Peel Weekly News. In Dec. 2016, a consortium in the coming general election candidates with strong re- He’s not cheering for any- n’t have been worse because Before his sudden death at of developers made up of in October. The applicants sume’s but hopes the winner one in particular and is still cities don’t get very much age 68, Tovey assured the FRAM Building Group Ltd., include former councillors, is someone who “gets it” weighing his options ahead of done in election years,” he community that West Village Kilmer Group, Dream business owners, academics when it comes to being a the coming municipal elec- said. would not become a ‘concrete (Dream Unlimited Corp. and and community activists. strong community voice on tion this fall. “If decisions aren’t resolved jungle,’ with skyscrapers Dream Hard Asset Alterna- McVie says there are good projects like West Village. WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 4 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS4 STAY IN Cooksville blast causes uncertainty for residents TOUCH Continued from Pg 1 calculations for business lost and the window,” he said, PEEL WEEKLY NEWS Shams say the heat was in- pointing to the storefront cov- 264 Lakeshore Rd. E. tense inside the store. “It was ered with a huge sheet of ply- extra hot here. At one point, it wood. Mississauga, Ontario felt like there was a hole in the The storefront window L5G 1K3 ozone layer.” alone could take another Direct: 905-990-0932 A security officer near the three to four weeks to fix last scene said the insurance given it’s a special order from www.peeldailynews.com company is pouring over rub- the supplier far the damage to ble looking for evidence. his family business amounts PUBLISHER Compensation for the busi- to four days lost traffic into Peter Whitaker ness owners, injured people the store, lost meat and the and overall damage will be in blown out window. The dam- [email protected] the millions of dollars. age could exceed $15,000. The family’s specialty food Insurance should cover the VP OPERATIONS takeout restaurant has been cost of fixing the window, but Carol Ann Nichols in that location for 20 years Shams is looking at getting and has a clientele of loyal possible grants or other [email protected] customers. It was one of 104 sources of financial help. businesses affected by the ex- Shams, a social-media NEWS/INFO DESK plosion, along with 24 resi- savvy photographer, has been [email protected] dential units. chronicling the ordeal to hit Several businesses in the Hurontario/Dundas area, including Bahar Jewellers (above) remained Business is almost back to the neighbourhood, using his closed through Tuesday while cleanup continues from the Feb. 11 explosion. (Submitted Photo) where it was before the explo- Twitter account to post secu- EDITOR’S DESK: sion, but the final bills have rity video from inside his ried about them tearing this of us,” though he’s getting lowed forced the closure of [email protected] yet to come in. store. He’s grateful no one plaza down because all the tired of looking at the moun- Hurontario Street between [email protected] “When the first of the was killed. windows were blown out, but tain of garbage piling up be- Dundas and Hillcrest. It re- [email protected] month comes, that’s when There was talk that the Toronto Fire and Rescue said hind the store, where opened last Friday with three we’ll know if everyone’s damage to the plaza was bad the building is safe.” Enbridge repaired the gas lanes northbound and one catching up to their bills. enough it might face the Shams says the city has lines and are now cleaning up. lane southbound. PRODUCTION Right now we’re doing the wreckers ball. “We were wor- done a good job “taking care The blast and fire that fol- [email protected] PEEL DAILY NEWS Riverstone unveils renovation plans to public MANAGING EDITOR Marco Patrone by Alex Gregory DIGITAL MEDIA/WRITER Brampton residents had a ity on the east side of the the cost of the facility is mil- Alex Gregory chance to learn more about city. lions of dollars less then the Vernon Baney renovation plans for the The club has courted con- costs of a new building. Riverstone Golf Club during troversy since being ap- Council unanimously ap- SPORTS a community consultation proved by Council in proved this year’s capital held last week. December of last year. Orig- budget that included the CONTRIBUTORS Visitors to the club, lo- inally pitched as a seniors' funds for this acquisition,” Dave Robinson cated at the corner of Don complex, the project at- she said. Benedict Rhodes Minaker Drive and tracted criticism from coun- “The beauty of this pur- Brendan Lang Ebenezer Road, had the cillors who said the chase is that very little tax chance to talk with city staff approval was done "behind dollars will be used, because SENIOR ACCOUNT about their plans for the closed doors". development charges and site, which will be converted "I’m surprised how last cash in lieu of parkland MANAGER into a 34,000 square-foot year, some of the councillors (funds from development) Catherine Stryker community centre and fea- who were not in favour, and will fund the purchase.” ture a host of amenities, in- all the sudden they changed LIFESTYLE EDITOR cluding an expanded pool their mind. So I don’t know Alex Gregory area and additional fitness what happened, how it all rooms. turned around," Councillor "I don't think anyone can Pat Fortini said during an CONTRIBUTORS walk into this building and interview with Peel Weekly Heather Doyle not say 'wow' ... it can be News earlier this month. used for any kind of activity Council subsequently the public wants to get in- passed a 6-4 vote to buy and volved in," said Councillor renovate the site, which will Gael Miles, who was on also include the naturaliza- hand to answer questions tion of the surrounding about the project. area, in a deal worth $11.6 While the facility is in- million. tended to serve an all-ages The Parks and Recreation demographic, staff say that Master Plan adopted by an emphasis will made to- Council highlighted a need wards holding programs for a second seniors’ centre, geared towards seniors. said Miles in a statement The centre is expected to earlier this month, and that offer options similar to the initiating a new build would Flower City Seniors Recre- take 5 to 7 years. ation Centre and fill a need “This purchase is a win- for a mixed-use fitness facil- win for the community as WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 5 Opinion Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS5 Tory gong-show will only benefit Wynne As bad a job as hating member of may even get some of their his government is the PC elites was media friends to question the perceived to be spotted lurking legitimacy of the new PC doing, the man’s ominously behind leader given Brown’s insis- confidence is not the grassy knoll. tence he’s been unfairly Napoleon Bonaparte, who entirely mis- It all just adds to treated. knew a few things about bat- placed. The PCs the confusion and 'The other guys are a mess. tlefield tactics, once said, have shown a uncertainty. Ontar- They can’t get their act to- “Never interrupt your enemy knack for blowing ians don’t like that gether. The PCs not worth the when he is making a mistake.” big leads. and they don’t need risk and Horwath is…well, we It’s a philosophy the Ontario The name Tim it. brought in a key part of the Liberals appear to be execut- Hudak is now syn- So who benefits NDP labour policies anyway.' ing flawlessly as the PCs quar- onymous with from all this? It’s The polls may still be rel amongst themselves in the making bonehead certainly not the favouring the PCs and there’s wake of the Patrick Brown political pro- Tories who want still time to put a cohesive abuse scandal. nouncements Brown to shut up election campaign together In a speech at a Mississauga about laying off and go away which under a new leader. Board of Trade event recently, 100,000 govern- is why they expelled But the more this situation Economic Development Min- ment employees, him from caucus. degenerates into a reality ister Steven Del Duca spoke thus turning a It’s certainly not show, the more Ontarians may confidently about his party’s huge poll advan- CTV, which is pray- resign themselves to another coming victory in the June tage into a dismal ing Brown’s accus- Liberal government. election. electoral defeat. ers don’t change Wynne could win, certainly Sure, you could dismiss it as Ontarians ap- their story again. not by virtue of her govern- bravado by a guy whose party pear ready to vote The NDP might ment’s performance, but by actually lost ground to the PCs for anybody lead- possibly get a sec- default (again). All they have after the Patrick Brown ouster. ing the PC party if ond look by liberal to do is take a page out of Almost 70% of Ontarians it’ll mean getting rid of the as leader, and then registering Brown’s vehement denials of voters who were poised to vote Napoleon’s playbook though think Kathleen Wynne has Liberals, but there’s a prob- to run as leader. wrongdoing, his accusers PC this time, but Horwath is not the Waterloo one of done a poor job as premier. lem. The PCs have gone from Yes, we have a leadership changing story, the lawsuit like warmed-over (vegan) course. They’ll leave that one The same survey found just 17 appearing like a government- campaign populated with can- launched against CTV and al- meatloaf. for the PCs. per cent of the population in-waiting to a circus act. didates, some of which appear legations Brown was the vic- No the real winners, as think favourably of Wynne. The media appears only too better-liked and more popular tim of an “inside job.” Napoleon would tell you, is For those numbers to be ac- happy to help instigate a Tory than Brown. Conservative MP Alex Nut- Wynne, that bastion of stabil- curate, even Liberals them- civil war, by giving Patrick There’s a plan in place to tall has jumped into the fray, ity in the midst of Ontario’s Marco Patrone is the manag- selves would have to think her Brown a platform on which to choose a new leader Mar. suggesting Brown was the vic- political maelstrom. ing editor of Peel Daily News. a failure and want her gone. attack his accusers, harshly 10th, enough time to contest tim of a political hit from Yes, I can almost hear them And yet, there’s Steven Del criticize CTV's reporting, decry the election. within his own party. say, ‘we know many of you [email protected] Duca telling a business audi- his treatment by the PC party, The campaign, however is Evidence? Who needs it? don’t like us, but you really ence a Wynne victory in June insist he hasn’t even resigned being waged under a cloud of Nuttall knows a conspiracy have no other choice.’ They is a done deal. acrimony surrounding when he sees one. A Brown- WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:17 AM Page 6 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS6 Brampton residents ok with paying higher property taxes, says mayoralty candidate by Marco Patrone A real estate lawyer hop- ing they’ll have to pay main- Jackson says council is ing to become Brampton’s tenance fees on top of hous- preoccupied with improving next mayor says most peo- ing and property taxes, Four Corners rather than ple don’t mind paying proves they’re willing to pay improving Brampton. He higher property taxes. more taxes. says other parts of the city “When it comes to prop- “Because, they directly ap- including Heart Lake con- erty taxes, you get what you preciate the value they’re tinue to be ignored. pay for,” says Wesley Jack- getting for their condo fees. “I’m sorry, but most peo- son. "As long as you get In the city of Brampton, if ple in Brampton don’t live what you pay for, people property taxes were a dollar, in Four Corners. We’ve won’t object to taxes. would there be transit, spent over $600m in Four They’ll object to not getting would there be parks and Corners over the last 20 value for their dollar,” he rec?” years.” told the Peel Weekly News. Asked if he’d hold the line Jackson says the money Jackson attended the on year over year increases, spent there has failed to in- open house at the River- Jackson says, “Brampton crease density or bring jobs, stone Golf and Country has challenges. Brampton “so where are we going to Club, a facility purchased by has a long list of needs and build the university? Four the City of Brampton. wants. The hospital’s not Corners. Nobody is asking He was going to run in going to build itself.” why?” 2014 but says he decided Last December, Brampton Linda Jeffrey is planning not to oppose Linda Jef- councillors approved a to run again. She's come frey’s push for change and budget that raised property under criticism by some reform. taxes, user fees and added over the often contentious, “I sat in the background debt to finance major proj- divided council and over for a few years and I don’t ects in 2018. controversial decisions like like the way the city’s being At the time, Mayor Linda councillor pay hikes and run, so I decided to throw Jeffrey said, “Brampton is Riverstone. my hat in this time. I don’t investing for long-term im- The next municipal elec- see that there has been a pact.” tions in Ontario will be held change.” The budget included a res- Monday, Oct. 22. Jackson Jackson says he can prove idential property tax rate has worked as a lawyer in people are willing to pay hike totalling 2.7 per cent Brampton since 2003 and higher taxes even though for 2018, $126 extra for the specializes in the area of they may be resistant to average homeowner includ- business, civil litigation and such “proof.” ing Region of Peel portion of real estate and estate law. He says the fact people are the bill and the province’s Wesley Jackson (above) spoke about his plans if he were to be elected Mayor of Brampton during willing to buy condos know- education amount. an open house at Riverstone Golf & Country Club on Feb. 16, 2018. (PDN Staff Photo) WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 7 7 NEWS| PEEL DAILY NEWS | Feb. 21, 2018 Peel Public Health confirms measles in Brampton by Alex Gregory Peel health officials are including sore eyes, red that they have been in con- asking residents to be vigi- rashes, small spots on the in- tact with someone who has lant after confirming a case side of the mouth, cough and measles. of measles at a Brampton runny nose, and a high fever. For more information and clinic last week. Those who think they may further updates about Officials at Peel Public have measles are also ad- measles prevention, visit Health issued a release last vised not to go to any med- Peelregion.ca/health, or call week noting that residents ical facility without calling in Peel Public Health at 905- who were at several locations advance and telling them 799-7700. within Brampton on Feb. 9, including the Guardian Sheridan Pharmacy at 373 Steeles Ave. (from 2 - 5 p.m.), the Route 104 Express Brampton Transit bus (4 - 7 p.m.) and the library at Sheridan College’s Davis Campus (12 - 5 p.m.) may have been exposed to the virus. Residents who have been exposed to measles are ad- vised to look for symptoms up to 21 days after exposure, Former Gang Leader Becomes Peel’s Latest Murder Victim A former gang leader old victim was seriously by visiting www.peel- died after a shooting inci- wounded in a separate crimestoppers.ca. dent Monday afternoon in shooting incident in the Brampton. Vanderpool Crescent Peel Police’s Homicide and Almond Street Bureau responded to re- area. The injured man ports of shots fired in the was later transported Vodden Court and Vodden to a trauma centre. Street area around 2:40 Police are looking p.m., and located a vicim for witnesses who may who had sustained multiple have seen anything gunshot wounds and was suspicious, and are pronounced dead at the asking them to call the scene. Homicide and Missing The victim was later iden- Persons Bureau at tified as 37 year-old Oliver (905) 453-2121, ext. Augustas Willis of Bramp- 3205. ton, who was known to po- Information may lice as a faction leader with also be left anony- the Toronto Crips in the mously by calling Peel early 2000’s. Crime Stoppers at 1- Later that day, a 37 year- 800-222-TIPS (8477), or Oliver Augustas Willis (Photo Courtesy of Peel Police) WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 8 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | NEWS8 Where do wind turbines go? EllisDon promotes new health & safety VP by Duane Sharp Ontarians who have been 2013 report entitled "Wind supported by academic liter- pay for de-commissioning, by Alex Gregory saddled with wind turbines Turbine De-commissioning ature. the cost of which will increase on their properties, some for in Ontario," by Alex Stecky, Topics for the evaluation of over time. Mississauga-based Ellis- ture, great people and fan- over 15 or more years, may modern wind turbines may the DPR involve the founda- Other municipalities re- Don has upped Steve Chap- tastic work environment. As well be wondering what hap- last up to 20 years, at which tion removal, removal of the quire a letter of intent from lin as their new we continue to grow as an pens to these turbines - over point the facilities must be re- infrastructure, site remedia- wind turbine companies to vice-president of health, organization, I am commit- 7000 have been installed in empowered or de-commis- tion, abandonment, financial ensure they will be responsi- safety and environment, ef- ted to ensure we uphold our the province - when they sioned, if economic or social assurance, depiction of facility ble for decommissioning, fective immediately. core values and entrepre- reach the end of their useful circumstances no longer sup- lifespan, and repairing dam- while still others have no Chaplin, a former VP of neurial spirit." lives. port the project. age caused during de-com- agreement or contract for the Quality, HSE and Sustain- Chaplin brings over 30 Based on the experience of In 2009, along with the missioning. process. ability at Acciona, will lead years of operational experi- European countries and other Green Energy Act, the While some critics point out Based on current decom- EllisDon’s HSE depart- ence in resource based and jurisdictions, with much more province of Ontario intro- that the cost of the eventual missioning projects around ment, ensuring compliance heavy industries, including wind turbine history, there duced the Renewable Energy tear-down of a turbine is as- the world, as noted above, it through training reporting previous work with organi- are two possible options for Approvals Regulation which tronomical, the actual cost can cost $30,000 to and program implementa- zational design, environ- aging or unused wind tur- requires wind energy devel- would be in the $30,000 to $100,000 to dispose of a tion. He will report directly mental management, bines - de-commissioning or opers to complete a De-com- $100,000, per turbine, and wind turbine. Of course, that to president & CEO Geoff stewardship plans and re-empowering - each of missioning Plan Report since all turbines in a wind price goes up over time, and Smith. working with non-govern- which has its pros and cons. ((DPR) prior to approval of farm would not need to be de- decommissioning of all tur- "After learning more ment organizations. The mechanics of the first their development program. commissioned at the same bines would not necessarily about EllisDon, I was very He was responsible for option, 'de-commissioning,' The largest segment of wind time, these costs would be take place at the same time. excited to see a company the strategic direction and vary depending on the unique The company has indicated that shares similar values continuous improvement of site characteristics, the extent that it plans to re-empower and beliefs and really cares the company's sustainabil- to which parts can be recov- and re-contract the wind tur- about its people," Chaplin ity objectives and HSE ered for resale or scrap value, bines when the current con- said in a statement earlier management systems as well as the cost of the tracts expire. this week. across EllisDon’s Canadian process. One of the questionable "I am proud to be part of infrastructure division. Typically, this involves a benefits some wind develop- a team that has a strong cul- careful reversal of the con- ers offered to land-owners struction process, removing whose property was selected all recoverable materials, as a site for their wind tur- which can be a lengthy and bines, was the scrap value that costly exercise. would accrue from the even- If the elements of the tur- tual decommissioning. bine are not recoverable, Land-owners were told that rapid de-construction is the it was to their benefit to de- next approach, and nothing is commission the turbines saved. themselves as there is so Globally, de-commission- turbine development in On- spread out over time. much scrap value in the tur- ing is viewed through differ- tario are developer-owned More importantly, who will bines; unfortunately, this was ent lenses, depending on the turbines on leased private and pay for the process? a false promise due to the jurisdiction and the accept- crown land. Although Canadian experi- quality of metal being used, ance of wind turbines, but it is The DPR included concep- ence in de-commissioning is and also to the other costs of costly no matter where. tually linking de-commission- limited and because contracts decommissioning such as One of the most infamous ing to broader planning for with municipalities are often crane rental, disposal of the de-commissionings, which wind energy development confidential, it is difficult to toxic components, trans- provides an indication of the and land use regulatory know what contractual agree- portation and labour costs, cost of the process, involved frameworks, as well as a set of ments are in place. and re-establishing the prop- 37 decrepit turbines in Hawaii criteria for evaluating wind Unless they have a binding erty to its original condition. that stood unused for six turbine DPRs. agreement with the wind As Ontario wind turbines years before they were taken According to Stecky's re- power company, municipali- age, the issue of de-commis- down in 2012, at an estimated port, eight evaluation DPR ties are on the hook to ensure sioning or re-empowering will take-down cost of $30,000 criteria were developed from that de-commissioning is become significant consider- per turbine, or over $4 mil- a review of existing wind en- done in an environmentally ations for many Ontario mu- lion. ergy planning ordinances in safe manner. nicipalities with wind While wind turbine compo- forty-two states and munici- Some municipalities de- turbines in their jurisdictions nents are often recyclable, palities in both the United mand that wind turbine com- and then it will be important regulations must ensure that States and Canada. panies pay on-going for contractual agreements, if the site is adequately re-me- In addition to being current payments into protected (or they exist, to be implemented. diated after de-commission- best practices, each of the escrow) accounts or bonds to ing. In Ontario, according to a eight evaluation criteria is set money aside annually to Steve Chaplin (Submitted Photo) WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 9 Feb. 21, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | SPORTS9 Beast Fall 3-1 To Adirondack Thunder by Benedict Rhodes The Brampton Beast Sholl stopped all 6 he game at one goal apiece hosted the Adirondack faced, and the opening for the Beast, redirecting Thunder on Family Day, period ended 0-0. a shot past Tomas Sholl falling 3-1 to their North The scoring started at 3:48. At 4:46, Ter- division rivals. less than a minute into rence Wallin restored There was no scoring the second period, as the lead for the Thunder, in the first period but a Adirondack's James before an empty-netter fight between Beast cap- Henry slotted home a re- sealed a 3-1 victory for tain Brandon Marino bound for the opening the visitors. and Adirondack’s Brian goal. Brampton's next game Ward excited the crowd. After two periods, the is on Friday, Feb. 23 at Beast starter Chris Thunder had a 19-17 ad- 7:05 p.m., when they Driedger stopped all 7 vantage on shots but just visit the South Carolina shots he faced and a 1-0 lead in goals. Stingrays. Adirondack's Tomas Jackson Leef tied the Photo Courtesy of Brampton Beast Steelheads Shut Out the Firebirds in 4-0 Stunner by Brendan Lang The Mississauga Steel- Michnac scored in the first shots in the second period, with the score knotted at advantage on both the score ice in front of their crowd on heads started off a four- period, a powerplay goal but the frame concluded one. The Petes would add and shot boards. Family Day. Fans were also game week by hosting a that put the trout up one. with no new score. A come- two in the stanza to take a The next period begun encouraged to bring canned school day game against the However, the Rangers back was needed if they three to one lead, but at the with another Battalion goal food to help out the Com- Kitchener Rangers on Feb. would come storming back would look to secure a win end of the second, the Fish and they led by two. Owen pass Food Bank. 11. to net three unanswered in the school day game. lead on the shot chart 24- tippet scored his second of The first period contained The students were given goals to end the period. In the third, Nicholas 22. the game to get the Trout many penalties but not an early treat as Albert The Fish poured on some Canade took a penalty for Mississauga was right back to within one and the much in the way of offense, tripping but as he left the there going into the third score would remain that as both teams fired 9 shots box he got the puck and but their game was quickly way until the end of the pe- at the net and neither team scored to put the Steelheads derailed as Peterborough riod. cracked the scoreboard. back within one. added three more tallies in There was no scoring In the second, Owen Tip- Mississauga would pull the final frame. Peterbor- through the majority of the pet gave the Fish an advan- their goalie Jacob Ingham ough would go on to win 6- third, but with 4:32 left in tage on his 26th goal of the in the last minute, but 1. the game and the Steel- campaign. The second con- couldn’t finish off the come- It was two down and two heads trailing by only one cluded and Mississauga was back. They lost a tough one to go for the Steelheads as goal, Cole Carter gave them looking for more offense as by a 3-2 score. they took on the North Bay a tally and the game was they held a very slim 1-0 Game two of four took Battalion at home on Feb. tied. Regulation could not lead. place on Thursday and was 18. decide a winner so it was up In the third period, Flint played inside Hershey Cen- North Bay opened the to three on three overtime. was penalized for delay of tre against the Peterbor- scoring, but didn’t hold the Overtime began with a game and Mathieu Foget ough Petes. lead for an extended period fast pace, both teams gener- potted his 18th on the year. The game started out fast of time before Owen Tippet ating chances. but ulti- Mississauga would tack and the Steelheads cracked found the back of the net to mately Battalions’s Brad on two more goals from the scoreboard first, Math- tie the game at one. With Chenier got one past Adam Varga and Michael ieu Foget scored to make it thirty five seconds left on Emanuel Vella to win it for Little to finish the game 1-0. Peterborough would tie the clock, North Bay’s North Bay. with a 4-0 win, as they fin- the game as the first frame Justin Brazeau gave them After three losses, Missis- ished the week with a disap- ended. the lead. The period ended sauga needed a win against pointing 1-3 record. The second period started with North Bay holding the the Flint Firebirds on home WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com PDN February 21_Layout 1 2018-02-21 1:18 AM Page 10 10 SPORTS| PEEL DAILY NEWS | Feb. 21, 2018 Kirstin Schwass grew up in school every day, even if they pleted the Boston Marathon Streetsville with an active were within walking distance. together, but Mississauga re- family. She began a walk-to-school mains one of their favourite Her mother constantly re- program to encourage stu- races. minded Kirstin and her sib- dents and parents to get ac- “We would occasionally lings that, “Exercise is tive, and even began training drive down to Port Credit in beneficial,” whether it was to run the 21.5 kilometres to the evening and get ice skiing, canoeing, biking or school herself! cream. It is a pretty course running. Kirstin and her son, and it is a fast course. In fact, Although Kirstin never Nicholas, who was 12 years both Rick and I got our [per- considered herself a “run- old at the time, trained all sonal bests] on the Missis- ner,” she was inspired by her summer leading up to Inter- sauga Marathon course,” says Mhusbanids, Rsicki, swhso awasungatioanal Wmalk to aSchroola DaythKirostin.n a family affair for the Schwasses training for his first on Oct. 3 – the day after Kirstin is a physical educa- marathon, soon after they Nicholas’ 13th birthday. tion teacher at SouthFields met in high school. The journey took two Village Public School in Cale- After moving to Caledon to hours, but both Kirstin and don, where staff believe in the raise three children, Kirstin Nicholas achieved their goal, importance of giving children and Rick remained active, ul- and decided to sign up for the the opportunity to participate The Schwass family, who have participated in several Mississauga Marathon events. (Submitted timately getting their chil- Toronto Half Marathon the in sports, intramurals and ex- Photo) dren involved as well. When following year. ercise. the kids played baseball in In 2005, both completed SouthFields Village stu- farther and farther without Mississauga last year. Looking ahead to this year, the neighbouring town, ei- their first Mississauga Half dents participate in the Mis- taking walk breaks, and they “Growing up, our daughter, Kirstin said she looks forward ther Kirstin or Rick would Marathon, with Kirstin com- sissauga Marathon’s learn to challenge themselves Erika, wasn’t very interested to running again with her drive one way while the other pleting the event 12 times and MaraFun Program, where and set new goals,” she said. in running, though she would family and the household ran the 5 kilometre trip to the Nicholas ten times. In 2017, they complete 40 kilometres On the importance of chil- occasionally ride her bike to buzz the morning of the race. baseball diamond, switching Nicholas achieved a personal of physical activity in the six dren being active at an early carry my water for me on my “It is wonderful to be able on the way home. best time of 1:14:02. weeks leading up to the Mis- age, Kirstin says, “physically long runs. After the univer- to participate in a sporting Their sons both expressed In 2007, Rick challenged sissauga Marathon on May 6. literate children will have the sity rowing season ended, she event with my husband, my an interest in running home Kirstin to run a full They completed the final 2 confidence and competence independently began running children and their significant one day, and thus the desire marathon, to which she kilometres on the Full to engage in a variety of activ- and training [and] she told others. It is the greatest feel- to continue running was replied, “I will if you do.” Marathon course, ultimately ities and will be most likely to me she was interested in run- ing ever!” born. They trained together and completing a marathon dis- continue to be physically ac- ning a half marathon,” says The 2018 Mississauga While the Schwass family both qualified for the Boston tance of 42.2 kilometres. Stu- tive throughout their lives.” Kirstin. Marathon is scheduled to regularly engaged in physical Marathon, running it three dents and even teachers also When asked about her Five members of the take place from Friday, May activity, Kirstin, then a phys- years in a row. The next step take part in training at favourite family memory at Schwass family, in addition 4 to Sunday, May 6.For more ical education teacher at was to have one of their chil- school. the marathon, Kirstin recalls to Erika’s boyfriend, also ran information or to register, Morton Way Public School in dren qualify for Boston, “It all creates a positive at- her daughter, Erika, running the Mississauga Half visit www.mississaugama- Brampton, noticed that stu- which Nicholas did in 2010. mosphere. Students get ex- her first half marathon at Marathon in 2017. rathon.com. dents were being driven to All three Schwass’ com- cited as they find they can run Mayfield student and teacher fulfill a dream come true Dave Greszczyszyn had tastic to set your goal on with no guarantee of it hap- kinds of serious sacrifices. not training in Calgary. "It Skeleton cathlete. heard the comments over achieving something, work pening, still meant a great "I had been fascinated with wasn't until I turned 27 years "I know people thought I and over again on why he very hard at it, overcome in- deal to him. this level of sport for years," old, that I had this chance, was absurd leaving my job, shouldn't, despite wearing a jury and setbacks – and then He knows there are others said Greszczyszyn, who re- this desire, to become a and Mayfield was a positive helmet, be riding down a hill see it all come about." not prepared to make those sides in Brampton when he's Canadian Skeleton athlete , experience for me, but this head first, and lying face A multi-sport athlete as a compete for Canada and go kind of international compe- down, on a flat sled at a rapid student at Mayfield Second- as far as I could." tition won't last forever. I speed. ary School , Greszczyszyn It was only a year later, continue to find time to com- Nicknamed "Grizz" and once played the trombone at physically and mentally plete the minimum number "Canada Dave", likely be- Mayfield while also compet- pumped, that Greszczyszyn of days required to remain as cause people have botched ing with the school team on a was good enough to compete a supply teacher hoping that up pronouncing his last Scottish Rugby Tour. in a series of North American I could return to fulltime in name, and not just through- He's officiated amateur Cup races. Peel." out his impeccable career as hockey, and in Alberta train- Temporarily left behind In 2012, Greszczyszyn a winter sport athlete, ing, faced with scarce fund- was his fulltime science and could have packed in Greszczyszyn is adamant ing, turned to driving school physical education teaching Olympic hopes after suffer- that he is fulfilling a dream- buses to try make ends meet. job. ing a torn hamstring while come-true. A Kinesiology graduate Since then, he has pro- over-training. Despite excru- At 38 years of age, compet- from Brock University , with gressed in a grueling sport to ciating pain, he focused on ing in the demanding and his Teacher's Certification in the European Cup, Intercon- rehabilitation and therapy. A dangerous sport of Skeleton , Australia, Greszczyszyn tinental Cup, and now as a year later, there were some is not something the average taught in Korea. He was also three-time Canadian champ, bad races, he was taken off person would pursue – espe- fortunate to secure a teach- is ranked among the Top 10 the Canadian World Cup cially going through the one ing opportunity that would Skeleton athletes in the team, and depression was and a half kilometres course lead to a fulltime job with the world. taking over. clocked at more than 120 Peel District School Board. In Dec. 2017, he had his "I kept pushing myself, I kilometres an hour. Fascinated with a sport he first taste of major interna- feel young and am healthy," Greszczyszyn will also be had watched as a teen on tel- tional success after winning he said. "My inner confi- the oldest individual compet- evision, it was 10 years later a World Cup bronze medal in dence tells me that as long as ing in the Skeleton event at that he took the leap to train- Winterberg, Germany. I am a top Canadian, I'm the Winter Olympic Games ing and competition – and "You have to trust your in- going to keep competing at in Pyeongchang, South that required a hiatus from stincts and I had this desire the elite level because one Korea. the classroom. to make the National team day I am not going to keep "I am a risk-taker and not His focus on seeking an op- where I could compete for up. The goal is always to be one to give up," said portunity to try represent his Canada," said the current the best - or the best I can Greszczyszyn. "It's just fan- country at the Olympics, No. 1-ranked Canadian be." WEEKLY Get your Peel Weekly News subscribe at www.PeelDailyNews.com

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