Iron Maiden
Over her 30-plus years as Mississauga’s mayor, Hazel McCallion has bounced back from more scandals than the royal family. And, yes, she plans to run again in 2010. Here, the political highs and lows of an impenetrable icon By Courtney Shea
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1979
She has them at hello
After Hazel narrowly edges out the incumbent for Mississauga’s top slot in ’78, she hits an approval ratings jackpot when a massive chemical spill occurs on her turf. Hobbling around on a sprained ankle, she evacuates 200,000 residents, earning their lifelong loyalty.
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