Modern Mississauga Magazine - Spring 2017

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ISSUE SPRING 2017

ARTS Mississauga Culture: Buskerfest Artist Profile: The Mississauga Writers Group The MARTY Awards technology Mississauga’s new Advanced Traffic Management System travel Montreal’s 375th Birthday FEATURE Mississauga’s transformation into a Smart City TRANSPORTATION 2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 MONEY Modern Entrepreneur: Julie Bednarski The Mississauga Food Bank’s Aquaponics Farm lifestyle Golfing with the City of Mississauga The Bread and Honey Festival Transportation thoughts from John Murray Lewis Spring fitness tips 4 popular diets food & drink Restaurant Profile: Daal Roti Restaurant Guide

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Editor's Letter Welcome to the Spring issue of your city’s premier magazine!

As we finish shoveling a long winter away, we happily welcome the change of season and embrace spring in our city. Mississauga is constantly evolving with many exciting development projects, the upcoming LRT route, recently being awarded platinum status as a youth friendly community, attracting world-class businesses to call our city home, along with continuous support for small businesses to thrive in our multicultural community.

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In this issue, we explore how Mississauga is becoming a rapidly growing “smart city” through wi-fi ubiquity, smarter traffic management, streetlights and waterways.

We learn about the city’s busking program, the origins of The Mississauga Writers Group and what’s new with MARTY awards. Montreal celebrates their 375th birthday with plenty of food and activities and on the tech side, we walk you through the new Advanced Traffic Management System. Our Transportation section features the all-new 2017 MINI Cooper S Countryman, the biggest MINI to date! Our Modern Entrepreneur is the “Queen of Kale,” Julie Bednarski, and we share The Mississauga

Food Bank’s innovative Aquaponics system.

The warmer weather will see golf courses become alive again and we go through their great programs and activities. John Murray Lewis shares his colourful take on transit in the city, we give you spring fitness tips along with 4 popular diets for 2017 on the health side.Additionally, we’ve found a hidden gem in Daal Roti for our restaurant profile.

As always, thank you for the continued support! We promise to do our absolute best to keep delivering Mississauga’s premier magazine. Here’s to a spectacular spring!

~ Jay

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SAUGABUSKS IS BACK!

by lisa abbott

Due to the overwhelming success of our Busker Pilot in 2016 SaugaBusks is coming back in 2017!

Artists will be able to register to receive an official “Busker ID” and perform at any of five “Busk Stop” locations across the city. Stops can be found at Jack Darling Park, Celebration Square, Streetsville Village Square, Lake Aquitaine and in Port Credit. A sixth location will be piloted in Paul Coffey Park in Malton. Busking happens between May 1st and October 31st weather permitting.

The SaugaBusks pilot project exceeded everyone’s expectations: • 22 Mississauga-based artists performed 160 hours of music, song, dance, sketching and painting in 8 wards across the city.

• Over 400 surveys were collected with 95% of people saying this was a great way to support local artists.

• 74% of respondents said busking increased safety, decreased negative activity and increased access to arts, music and culture in the community.

Background Busking and street performance has a long history around the world however, the idea of street performance is still relatively new to our city. Busking is an important element of a thriving city where people want to live, visit, work and play. Busking contributes to a city’s culture, identity and spirit. It brings an energy and excitement to streetscapes. Busking provides opportunities for artists to showcase their art and community members’ opportunities to connect and appreciate local talent.

Port Credit’s Buskerfest brings artists from all over the world for a fabulous three day festival. Outside of those three days, local artists were looking for ways to turn city streets into new stages.

In 2016, the City of Mississauga launched “SaugaBusks” pilot project to see if the time was right to establish a formal busking program.

For more information, visit mississaugaculture.ca/saugabusks.

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Modern ARTIST: Mississauga Writers Group by jay kana | photo courtesy of ikon printing It’s quite fitting that the Mississauga Writers Group (MWG) was created in a place that showcases hundreds of thousands of writers.

In autumn of 2012, Elizabeth Banfalvi, Samna Ghani and Ian Stout attended a Mississauga Central Library book fest for local authors.

They spoke of other groups and workshops available for budding writers, the high cost of these and that many were out of town.

After an engaging conversation, Elizabeth suggested forming a local group minus membership fees to create openness and approachability for others. After a quick agreeance, they decided to move forward and contact other book-fest writers.

First up was finding a location and luckily the husband of Jasmine Sawant (one of their first members,) Nitin Sawant, offered them a home at The Open Space, which saw eight members attend the inaugural meeting. The Open Space was a temporary venue that had to change as of summer 2013.

Member Nicholas Boving, who was part of the “Friends of the Library” group, approached them and graciously coordinated a small space on the Central Library third floor, which evolved into a larger spot in the second floor Green Room, thanks to Marian Kutarna later in 2013. As the MWG picked up steam and with only 20 members only a few years ago, the first floor Program Room is their current home as they currently close in on 100 members.

Starting off with having members bring and present their writing pieces created the culture for celebrating and supporting other writers.

In 2014, Samna recommended the team do an anthology and Word

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Fest, “Celebrating Ideas”, which saw 65 entries from 16 different writers covering various topics be published. 2015’s Word Fest, “Celebrating our Journeys”, was published by the MWG with a theme of “Why We Write” which saw 79 entries via 15 writers. Carrying the momentum into 2016 Word Fest, “Celebrating the Holidays” saw nearly 100 entries through 19 writers. For Canada’s sesquicentennial anniversary, “Canada, Our Home” will be published with heritage life stories included.

In the past three years, the MWG have been invited to the Culture Days’ event to present writers’ workshops and 2016 saw their first anthology with the help of the “Friends of the Library” donations for promotional items, which is a thrill for members.

The team is looking at different ways to support members as they continue to expand and word spreads about what they’re doing, whether through different outlets, networking and having the Central Library connect them with other writing groups. They’re embarking on a “Mississauga Writers Group Road Show” later this year, where they’ll set up shop at local library branches to connect with other writers.

This group of writers who share knowledge, creative and mutual respect, have progressed quite well over the past few years, and with their awareness is increasing as a result of being passionate and dedicated to their craft. The MWG is looking to continue adding members to offer support to writers, regardless of experience.

For more information, visit mississaugawritersgroup.com

Is math only about “math”? by kimberley langen, CEO & co-founder, Spirit of Math

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Schools

My son was on the plane working on some math homework when the attendant walked by, stopped and asked him what he was doing.

Nathan said he was working on his math homework. The attendant then proudly announced, in a voice loud enough for many people to hear, “I was never any good at math”.

When people say that they were never any good at math, most often they are thinking that math is just about calculations and algebra. There is so much more to math – it is not just the content that a person learns.

Let’s have a look at some of the skills that are taught in a thoughtful math program – skills that go beyond a procedurally based focus.

1. Perseverance – the ability to stick to a problem until you finally get the answer. When a person has learned how to persevere through a deep thought-provoking question in mathematics, they will not have a new way to process their thoughts.

2. Learning how to ask the right questions to get to the solution to a complex problem.

3. Logical and creative thinking. When math is taught to children where they are forced to apply the procedures by using independent thought, then they develop logical and creative ways to think that go beyond mathematics.

4. Organizing a large amount of data and making sense of it.

Those students who have learned how to organize their data can make sense of the information that they have.

The thinking required of our future leaders must be grounded with a solid proficiency in mathematics, combined with excellent thinking.

Studying a mathematics program that is geared to just teaching procedures or how to do large calculations is not enough. There is so much to learn in such a short period of time. As a parent you will want to ensure that your child has the opportunity to learn, and love math at a meaningful depth so that other skills sets can also be developed.

Kimberley Langen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Spirit of Math® Schools.

For more information about Spirit of Math, and to find a campus near to you, go to www.spiritofmath.com.

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Jack agrees to work for one year and be paid $358 and a sports jacket. At the end of four months Jack quits, and is paid $38 and the sports jacket. What is the value of the sports jacket?

Answer: $122

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the 2017

MARTYS Awards The Mississauga Arts Awards, better known as the MARTYS, take over the Mississauga Convention Centre on Thursday, May 18. Be there for the city’s 23rd annual celebration to honour outstanding performances and contributions to the arts. This extravagant gala dinner and awards night recognizes and celebrates creative leaders transforming our communities through the arts.

The Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) are taking The 2017 MARTYS in new directions, first with the magnificent new trophy itself, breaking with the tradition of commissioning a different art award each year. This year, MAC has selected a brilliant trophy to become the permanent design for the award. Designed by the renowned Crystal Sensations company, who designed famous The Juno Award, has designed the new MARTY, which stands nearly a foot tall and weighs 5 pounds!

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by mike douglas

Secondly, MAC is introducing two new awards; one to recognize and emphasize the extraordinary contribution to our quality of life that the City’s Festivals bring with the Festival of the Year Award, and two, an award to honour the year’s Outstanding Arts Organization.

Anyone can nominate a Mississauga based or connected artist or performer, in both the emerging and the established MARTY categories in Literary Arts, Media Arts, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Music (Solo artist of the Year; and Group of the Year), Dance and Creative Community. Plus there are MARTYS for Lifetime Achievement, the Outstanding Patron and Volunteer.

For more information about the MARTYS, rules for nominating and deals for purchasing tickets, please visit mississaugaartscouncil.com See you on May 18 at the MARTYS!

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Mississauga’s new Advanced

Transportation Management System As Mississauga continuously marches forward with our transformation into a truly “smart” city, a key component is active traffic management in Canada’s sixth largest city.

Upon completion in 2020, we will have a state of the art $16.2 million Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) with 150 traffic monitoring cameras and 769 connected traffic lights to help ease congestion and proactively manage traffic.

After 30 years of use, the existing system is due for an upgrade. Now, real-time traffic conditions are monitored by the

staff through 15 interrelated monitors, along with feeds from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation site, CP 24 and the Weather Network to get a broad scope of traffic conditions in surrounding cities.

Additionally, the team will now be able to better react to possible adjustments of traffic signal timing.

In the past few months, 120 intersections have been transformed and nearly 40 cameras have been installed, which is a strong start to such an intensive project.

However, there’s still an abundance of work remaining.

Simply put by City of Mississauga CIO

by jay kana

Shawn Slack, “It’s like renovating a house while living in it.”

The physical creation of the Traffic Management Centre and installation of the enormous traffic screens saw completion in autumn 2015 as phase 1.

The bulk of the project falls in phases 2 through 4, with upgrading traffic signal communications by leveraging Mississauga’s Ethernet IP network (a hybrid of wired fibre, wi-fi and cellular technologies,) replacing the traffic control system and implementing intelligent transportation systems, with the final phase being to proactively explore future ATMS initiatives.

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Introducing your new electricity provider, Alectra Utilities At Alectra Utilities (formerly Enersource Hydro Mississauga), we firmly believe everyone needs an ally in this new world of choice.

Whether you are a Mississauga customer, community member, or employee, our promise is to help you benefit from the best of the new energy with an emphasis on value, service and simplicity.

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A Winning Combination for Mississauga Electricity Customers In case you haven’t heard, your local electricity company is now called Alectra Utilities.

Enersource, Mississauga’s former electricity distribution company, recently merged with two other utilities who also serve customers in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe Area – Horizon Utilities and PowerStream. Collectively they purchased another leading utility, Hydro One Brampton, creating the largest municipally-owned electricity utility in Canada, serving nearly one million homes and businesses.

How will this benefit customers?

You will continue to receive the safe, reliable delivery of electricity that Enersource always provided along with additional benefits as a result of the merger.

Over time, efficiencies gained by adapting best practices, consolidated systems and a larger employee knowledge base will result in reducing upward pressure on customer distribution rates, improved service, better system reliability and more robust emergency response capabilities.

Collectively, the companies that formed Alectra Utilities have an impressive history of innovation and are recognized as forwardthinking companies. The new company will use existing strategies developed by the former utilities to continue implementing innovative technologies to provide more choices for customers.

Mayors of Alectra Inc.’s shareholder communities gather to launch the new company name. (L-R: Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton; Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga; Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham; Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of Vaughan; Jeff Lehman, Mayor of Barrie; Walter Sendzik, Mayor of St. Catharines)

Preparing customers for change Although the new company is still in its infancy, Alectra Utilities’ employees have been working to ensure a seamless transition for customers.

For those who followed Enersource online and on social media, the old enersource.com website will continue to be active until customers are better acclimatized to the new site – www.alectrautilities.com. The Twitter account @enersourcenews has been changed to @alectra_Sauga and the company’s new Facebook account is alectranews.

All correspondence and billing information will be co-branded with the Alectra Utilities and Enersource logos to allow customers to familiarize themselves to the new brand.

If you have any Customer Service needs, you can still visit the Derry Road office or call 905-273-7425.

Continued focus on customers and community We anticipate many new and exciting services for our customers with the creation of Alectra Utilities but our primary focus will continue to be the safe, reliable and customer centric delivery electricity to the communities we serve.

Shareholders of Enersource Corporation attend the launch of Alectra Inc. (L-R: Peter Gregg, President, Alectra Energy Solutions; Annesley Wallace, Director, Alectra Inc. Board of Directors; Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga and Director, Alectra Inc. Board of Directors; Norman Loberg, Chair, Alectra Inc. Board of Directors)

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Happy Birthday

Montreal!

| photos courtesy of frédérique ménard aubin & benoit rousseau

On May 17, 1642, a small colony called Ville-Marie was founded by a small group of 50 explorers from France. The little colony would soon be known as Montreal and 375 years later, a city of 1.7 million is ready to celebrate their big birthday as a premier Canadian destination to visit in 2017 thanks to an exciting line-up of festivals and events, which include:

Cité Mémoire Brings History to Life

Every night throughout 2017 and beyond except April 10 to May 10 Cité Mémoire illustrates Montreal's history through multimedia projections around Old Montreal - on buildings, cobblestone streets and trees. Download the free "Montreal en Histoires - Cite Memoire" app as it includes a map and best viewing times for each projection. Installations include "Suzanne", on the Clock Tower Quay set to matching Leonard Cohen song, and "The Face of Montreal", featuring projections on trees along Jacques-Cartier Quay.

bridge will display a different colour and the design of lights will be changed to reflect things such as the weather, special holidays, and big sports wins.

Pointe-à-Callière Opens New Fort Ville-Marie Pavilion

May 17 and onwards Pointe-à-Callière Museum is built where Montreal was originally founded and offers visitors an archaeological circuit combined with cutting-edge technology and makes the birthplace of Montreal accessible to the public for the first time. The museum is also restoring the Collector Sewer, which connects the pavilion to the main museum facility underground.

New Open-Air Museum: La Balade pour la Paix

May 29 to October 27 Sherbrooke Street will turn into an openair museum, inviting everyone to join in a "walk for peace" through artworks reflecting Expo67. Created by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in collaboration with the McCord Museum, Concordia May 17 and onwards University and McGill University, this Montreal's exact birthday is May 17 and the Jacques-Cartier Bridge will be lit in celebration exhibition showcases 67 works of art carrying via thousands of LED lights! Each month, the a message of peace.

Jacques-Cartier Bridge Lights Up

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Leonard Cohen Exhibit at Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montréal

November 9 to April 1, 2018 Well before his passing in 2016, the Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montréal was preparing a retrospective to pay homage global star and famous Montrealers life; Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything and will feature a collection of new works created by artists who were inspired

by Cohen's works.

No celebration is complete without food, so we’ve put together a list of wonderful dining options we highly recommend for you to enjoy during your visit to Montreal.

Le Quartier Général

Le Quartier Général‘s ultra-charming restaurant was listed as a hot spot to discover in EnRoute’s 2010 issue. They encourage guests to bring their own wine to personalize their meal and contribute to the culinary creativity provided.

The menu smartly omits lengthy descriptions to encourage engagement and have the staff explain what exactly their meal choice will consist of.

Kitchen Galerie

The duo behind this intimate galley eatery are executive chef and owners, Matthieu Cloutier and Matthieu Bourdages, firing up mouthwatering meals in their open concept kitchen. We love that guests can see first-hand the work and passion involved in these intricate dishes. From tartar to foie gras richness, they succeed with culinary mastery and their accomplished sommeliers will take you on a winery voyage that perfectly compliments each meal.

Brasserie T!

Located in the heart of Montreal’s cultural district, Brasserie T! offers guests refined dishes that exudes the creativity of Executive Chef André Sterling.

With menu items including garlic escargot, mouth-watering duck rillettes to savoury Coquille St-Jacques, patrons are spoiled by the level of attention that Chef Sterling and his brigade give to their guests and are served with a level of sophistication that Montreal is known for.

Ikanos

This modern Greek restaurant takes diners on a Mediterranean voyage with their palatable and distinctive dishes. Chef-owner Constant Mentzas offers a plethora of fresh seafood dishes that leave you salivating for more. Ikanos’ hospitality and impeccable marriage of wine pairings is the perfect recipe for an establishment that honours its deep rooted culture. Chef Mentzas consistently exhibits the eateries mantra: ‘where treasures of the sea are honoured with care’.

Chez Chose

Just outside of the downtown district is Chez Chose, a favourite neighborhood restaurant with a wonderful menu, complete with diverse dishes will satisfy a wide variety of palettes. Definitely not a typical “greasy spoon” joint, they focus on locally sourced products and combine delicious flavours and intricate French cuisine.

The upbeat hospitality that we received from the restaurant staff was not only engaging but also provided the right amount of interaction to compliment our dining experience.

Bistro Le Balmoral

Situated in the heart of downtown Montreal, the Balmoral bistro attracts lovers of exquisite French food set in the most casual of settings. The level to which the epicurean delights are being delivered to patrons, provides guests the opportunity to travel to France through their taste buds! During the MEL festival, the likes of pâté en croute au foie gras and pan fried whole trout served tableside are just a few of the delicious entrées that you can look forward too at the Bistro.

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on the road to becoming

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Smart City by shawn slack

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The City of Mississauga, with population rapidly approaching 800,000, is home to the busiest airports in North America, home to over 50 Fortune 500 global head offices and over 60 Fortune 500 US head offices. Mississauga has quietly emerged as one of the world’s most noteworthy and innovative smart cities using technology and internet connectivity to create an efficient city and be increasingly responsive to citizens.

Much of this success is the result of a clear vision that was established through the city’s Strategic Plan, a strong business plan and budget process which aligned priorities and ultimately provided the right investments in technology that support all city services that have made Mississauga a leading Smart City.

What exactly is a Smart City?

It’s one that finds partners, uses innovation and proven concepts, tries new technologies and then fine tunes them resulting in the best possible outcome. There is much to be learned from other great cities such as Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates, Yinchuan in China, Milton Keynes in the UK, as well as Barcelona and Boston.

In the early 90’s, Mississauga became one of the first cities to install a fiber infrastructure for voice and data services to connect a handful of facilities. That network now comprises more than 150 sites, with enough strand fiber to circle the planet! Over the past 20 years, Mississauga has based its strategy on collaborating with companies and innovators on the cutting edge. We’re generating excitement at home and abroad, attracting international investment, serving on advisory panels for the federal government and welcoming global partners.

The best strategy is to not over-specify our connected community vision but rather to watch what companies like Apple, Bell, Cisco, Google, Microsoft and others can do before figuring out how that fits within our broader goals. Following that path over a number of years, we now find ourselves in the midst of a number of progressive

initiatives that make Mississauga a better place to live, work and play, supported by the services that the city provides. These services are now heavily reliant and enabled by technology, which has introduced many opportunities, efficiencies and better customer service levels Four exciting projects that are putting Mississauga on the map are: Free Wi-Fi The bedrock for any aspiring smart city, ubiquitous high speed Wi-Fi is what holds it together. Mississauga offers free Wi-Fi across the city in arenas, libraries, campuses, and many other buildings. There are plans to introduce it in streets, corridors, and parks as well. Citizens are using this service 25,000 times each month (290,000 hours of service) and it’s having a notable effect on tourism, including events like The Pan American Games and The Ontario Summer Games, as well as in local businesses, post-secondary schools, all while improving the quality of city services.

Smart traffic management & transit Our population is expected to increase significantly over the next 30 years with the construction of the $1.4 billion Light Rail Transit system and continued development in the city’s downtown and business corridors. A key challenge this level of growth brings is maintaining efficient transit. Today, with the pressures of GTA-wide traffic congestion, 6 million people can travel through and around our city every day—if you’re one of those 6 million, you understand the challenge. Implementation of the Advanced Traffic Management System is well underway with a network of 750 traffic light sensors linked to the traffic management center. This investment enables real-time adjustments in response to traffic issues identified by the system. It also creates the opportunity for efficiencies like priority access (automatic green lights) to snowplows and sanders during the winter.

Mississauga’s Transitway system is a dedicated road for priority bus services connected by transit stations around the city, each with fully automated bus signage, security, and Wi-Fi. This is the Internet of Things foundation, which opens up a new world of possibilities in location intelligence. Mississauga already publishes its real-time bus locations as a live open data set, which creates opportunities for others to create apps or solutions. A bus app that’s connected to our real-time open data feed could, among other things, tell you about an art exhibit at the next stop or update you with pinpoint accuracy on when the next bus will arrive. So real-time next bus signage and information is already here – the exciting part what can happen next!

Smart streetlights The cloud-based city-wide network of LED streetlights includes radios and sensors that determine when they should be brighter or dimmer and alert the city when the lights need replacing.

It’s a great way to cut light pollution as well as equipment and maintenance costs. It also significantly reduces the cost of electricity and helps reduce our overall carbon footprint.

Smart waterways Some areas of Mississauga are prone to major flooding but a sensor network in waterways detects any threats from heavy rainfall or pipe leaks and sends automated alerts. This gives city workers and emergency responders the time and information they need to prepare and limit the impact as much as possible.

The City of Mississauga has a vision to be a connected and engaged city and has made many achievements in gaining a reputation globally as a Smart City leader. Many new initiatives and partnerships are in progress that will continue to position Mississauga as a world class, progressive and innovative Smart City.

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MINI by jay kana

In the premium crossover market, the previous generation MINI Countryman proved to be a decent debut from our jolly friends across the pond. For 2017, that market has exploded in popularity and the all-new MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 (Countryman) has received a much needed makeover and notably, grown in size.

While still unmistakably being a MINI product, the 2017 model sees a more athletic stance, squar-ish headlights, stronger design lines, a length increase of nearly 8 inches, it’s a full inch wider and a wheelbase that’s been upped by close to 3 inches.

The Countryman is better suited for a family of four due to the increased dimensions and expect to see this particular offering (versus the base and mid-trim models) as the top volume seller.

Best of all is how the design team infused the spirit of this iconic brand with utilitarianism

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2017 Cooper S Countryman ALL4

and style to become quite competitive with other luxury offerings. And yes, there’s a powerful John Cooper Works model coming soon for the enthusiasts out there.

Pop the Countryman’s bonnet to find a 2.0L four-cylinder twin power turbocharged engine blending a powerful 189 horsepower with 207 lb-ft. of torque, routed through a crisp and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission. For the traditionalists, standard fare sees a six-speed #savethemanuals gearbox.

In typical MINI fashion, you can select your drive mode between Green (maximizing fuel economy) Mid (for everyday driving with enough gusto to reach highway speeds) and my favourite, Sport, providing a boost in responsive acceleration and handling. Regardless of mode, the high “fun to drive” factor that’s made the MINI brand so successful is always present.

Fuel consumption for this little/big crossover is impressive at 10.5/7.4/9.1 for city/ highway/combined through the standard L/100 km test.

Coming later this year to the Countryman lineup is MINI’s first ever Plug-In-HybridElectric offering , so you can diminish your carbon footprint as you visit all of Canada’s Parks this year at no charge.

On the road, the higher seating position of the Countryman yields to a more traditional SUV/CUV feel, which is a welcome change and the higher roofline will give occupants a “bigger than it seems” dynamic.

The drive quality is noticeably improved over the outgoing model with a smoother ride, spirited handling/performance and a quieter cabin. There’s still that exciting “go-kart” feel balanced with the added size and weight, resulting in a rousing driving experience.

maximizing fun in the biggest M INI ever

On the storage side, the 2017 Countryman provides 450 litres of cargo space with the 40/20/40 split rear seats up and an impressive 1,390 litres with those seats folded. There’s also an automatic trunk opening option, where a kicking motion beneath the boot sees the tailgate open hands free.

Rear seating, as is the case with nearly all three-seater options, are very comfortable for two and a squeeze for three. Good thing the rear seats are adjustable so those in the rear seats can enjoy additional legroom.

Up front, the available 8.8” MINI Connected infotainment system sees touchscreen technology for the first time and is still easy to operate through either fingertips or MINI’s version of BMW’s iDrive system behind the gearshift.

Thankfully, there are still toggle switches for the ignition, interior lights and ambient lighting, traction control, sunroof and the automatic start/stop feature to save fuel.

The balance are through buttons and dials, which are nicely laid out and easy to operate.

The interior is jammed full of premium

soft touch materials, top grain optional leather seats and an optional piano-black finish, all of which contribute to giving the Countryman a distinguished upscale look and feel, which is just what it needs to be competitive against other luxury offerings.

It would easily be in my top 6 choices of cars to take on a longer road trip, given the comfort, convenience and connectivity.

While not quite as high-end as big brother BMW’s lineup (interestingly, the Countryman shares architecture with the BMW X1 compact SUV,) this big MINI will both surprise and impress buyers, showing just how grown up this playful brand is by balancing strong and refined looks, a well-built and classy interior, more than ample power and my favourite aspect, functionality.

With the first generation Countryman selling over 500,000 units, the current generation will catapult off that momentum and should earn a strong amount of market share. Priced at a very competitive $31,990 out of the box sans option sheet ticks, there’s a lot of value in the biggest MINI ever.

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Modern Entrepreneur:

Julie Bednarski by jay kana With the health movement continuously moving forward, the “Queen of Kale” Julie Bednarski is one of the drivers through her wildly successful Healthy Crunch Company that produces artisanal kale foods in Mississauga. She has created a smart, healthy and delicious alternative to make healthy snacking accessible and easy for people on the go.

With a BA from the University of Guelph in applied nutrition, a Masters of Food Science from Ryerson and a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, Julie was constantly searching for a great tasting kale chip. With no decent option on the market, she decided to create a solution.

She tinkered with various recipes in 2014 at The Cake Collective in Mississauga, a shared kitchen space that’s rented by the hour and provides tools and equipment, with members having to only bring the ingredients. As there are tremendous up-front costs for starting in the food industry, this was a smart option that reduced the risk as she was developing her product.

In just over a year, she’d created the recipe for what is now arguable the best kale chip on the market, developed a strong customer base, had great sales through smaller channels and in March 2016, opened the doors to her manufacturing plant in mid-town Mississauga to meet the growing demand. In fact, she’s nearly doubling her production facility this year through the adjacent unit since she absolutely loves our city.

As of August 2016, she was available at Starbucks (not bad for a major retailer debut!) and now, she’s in Loblaws, Metro, Winners, Whole Foods Market, Healthy Planet, and Cineplex Theatres, to name

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a few. She will enter the US market later this year, which is another huge step forward for this intelligent and ambitious entrepreneur.

There have been several learning curves through her journey, from it taking over a year to find the perfect packaging, managing cash flow effectively, staffing, the financial side and many others. Being determined to succeed, Julie learned all of these aspects and advises others that “there’s no straight line to becoming an entrepreneur.”

She goes on to say “you have to go slow to go fast. The early days saw me make quick decisions, jump at every opportunity to get my name out there. My advice is to be very thorough with every decision and to avoid the analyze/paralyze syndrome because it’s very hard to undo a decision without repercussions.”

Her products are quite remarkable as it’s certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, tree-nut and peanut free, vegan, raw, paleo-friendly, soy-free and corn free, free of preservatives with all natural, nutrient dense ingredients, so nearly anyone can enjoy this healthy snack. With six different flavours, the product has a wide appeal and changing the way we snack through a healthy alternative.

Her motto of “if you can’t read it, don’t eat it” for ingredients makes for a very short list on the packaging, which results in putting better fuel in your body.

Looking forward, Julie’s hard work and dedication has taught her that everything she has and will experience on her journey is a learning lesson and to “always take a positive out of every situation.”

With tremendous success over a relatively short time frame, she knows it’s a marathon, not a sprint and is carefully and excitedly planning for the future, as all smart entrepreneurs should.

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AQUAPONIC FARMING by jay kana

The Mississauga Food Bank (TMFB) is home to Canada’s first aquaponics food bank farm as of September 2016, which is both impressive and more importantly, a strong step forward in providing users of the TMFB with healthy options.

What exactly is aquaponics?

“AquaGrow Farms is a combination of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (the soil-less growing of plants) that grows fish and plants in one integrated system. Using a minimum amount of water and space (aquaponics uses 95% less water than traditional agriculture,) this system will organically grow fish and vegetables for our hungry neighbours,” according to their website.

Speaking with Meghan Nicholls, Director of Marketing and Development; “the process starts with fish and we have Tilapia (closed school fish) in two tanks. The only item added is fish food. Through the beauty of nature, the waste that the fish produce is converted into nitrate, which is a key component in fertilizer. From there, a pump system takes the nutrient-rich water and moves it to the floating grow beds where the lettuce grows in various stages. Then, the plants filter the water and clean water is returned to the fish tank.” In total, it takes approximately 60 days to go from “seed to salad” as Nicholls says. The seeds are planted prior to entering the floating grow beds and once the roots are long and strong enough to absorb water, they’re transplanted to the aquaponics farm.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation funded the entire system with a grant for $150,000, which covered everything including setup, the farm supervisor’s salary for two years to ongoing support from the manufacturer Nelson & Pade in Wisconsin and all points in between.

Why is the TMFB doing this? Nicholls explains that it’s become increasingly difficult to source enough donated fresh produce for their users. Yes, they’re currently

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providing 46% of fresh or frozen products as opposed to boxed and canned food, but the goal is to boost that number in order to provide more healthy food and meals. Gone are the days of small food banks providing minimal dry good offerings to just a few people. Through the aquaponics system, TMFB is changing the perception of food banks by delivering better quality food. By offering this healthy alternative, the strain on other public services like health care is reduced. People want to eat healthy, regardless of where their meal comes from.

The farm was installed in the summer of 2016 and the first harvest happened in autumn of that year.

Harvesting a portion of the crop weekly, the farm yields approximately 40 heads of lettuce per week.

The tilapia are harvested twice a year (end of March is the next planned harvest) and are sent back to TMFB as frozen fillets for users and yields close to 650 servings of fish a year. The lettuce, on the other hand, will provide close to 11,000 yearly servings.

When they hit full speed later this year, the “seed to salad” process will take only 45 days.

Every two dollars donated provides five meals and through aquaponics, there can be a higher amount of fresh vegetables provided. While nonperishable foods are always welcome as donations, financial donations help TMFB provide a fresh food component. There was 1.5 million pounds of food distributed in Mississauga in 2016 alone, so there is certainly a need for donations.

Nicholls says that the three main objectives of aquaponics at the TMFB are to raise awareness of the need for fresh food, provide an additional source of fresh food and to educate people about where their food comes from. To make a donation and or to learn more, visit aquagrowfarms.ca.

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Golf in the City A T B R A E B E N G O L F C OUR S E Mississauga is home to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Greater Toronto Area, the BraeBen Golf Course. It offers several scenic views of our Mississauga, is easily accessible from all points of the city and has several offerings, regardless of age or ability.

On the instructional side, BraeBen offers the following services: • Clinics • Private and semi-private lessons • Custom group clinics • Full day and half day junior camps They’re hosting a Golf Instruction Open House on Saturday, April 29th that is open to everyone of all ages and skill levels.

The event will include demonstrations, free instruction and tips through their private lessons, registered programs and camps.

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existing skills. With professional instructors on-site in an inviting and comfortable environment, it’s a great outing with family and friends. To be a part of this open house, call 905-615-GOLF For those of you with busy schedules but still want to get some green time in, the BraeBen 9 Hole Course is a great option that will suit beginners, intermediate or advanced players. This par 3 course will give you the chance to sharpen your iron play in a short amount of time and when it is convenient for you! If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional golf, this course offers the popular game of Foot Golf, which is simply golf played with a soccer ball. So instead of kicking a soccer ball into a net, the objective is to kick the ball into an oversized golf hole. This new take on an old sport is great for team building, a day out with friends and or family and a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors.

The BraeBen 9 Hole Course is also very

by tim sullivan affordable, with green fees from Monday to Thursday at only $20 and $25 from Friday to Sunday, with prices including HST. BraeBen is also involved with the education system as they’ve been visiting local schools over the past several months to introduce/reintroduce students to the game of golf and build excitement for the upcoming season. Students receive professional instruction through certified PGA of Canada instructors as well as experiencing field trips to the course itself.

Tuesday, June 6th is Women’s Golf Day and offers complimentary lessons, food and a round of golf on the BraeBen 9 Hole Course. Building upon the success of the 2016 event that saw over 100 women in attendance, the BraeBen team is looking forward to hosting this event once again and having even more women come out for a memorable day. For more information, please visit womensgolfday.com

THREE EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSES. ONE MAGNIFICENT CITY.

BraeBen Golf Course 5700 Terry Fox Way

BraeBen 9 Hole Golf Course 5750 Terry Fox Way

Lakeview Golf Course 1190 Dixie Road

Nestled in the centre of Mississauga’s Heartland community, the 18 Hole Championship Course provides stunning views from one of the highest land viewpoints in the city.

Our 9 Hole Par 3 course offers a great variety of challenging shot-making tests for the avid or new golfer. Join us for 9 holes or one of our unique offerings of FootGolf or FlingGolf.

Considered one of the “gems” of Ontario’s golf scene, this historical and traditional, parkland style layout is 6,340 yards in length with a par of 71.

For more information and to book a tee time:

mississauga.ca/golf (905) 615-GOLF

Come & Celebrate THE STREETSVI LLE FOUNDER S' BREAD & HONEY FESTI VAL !

Join us for a fun-filled family weekend celebrating 45 years of traditions, culture and community spirit, all while giving back to our community!

June 2nd-4th, 2017 Memorial Park, Streetsville $5.00 ADMISSION www.breadandhoney.ca • info@breadandhoney.ca • 335 Church Street

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For whom the r o a d t o lls

by john murray lewis

I sat down recently with Craig Rodriguez, civil engineer and selfproclaimed "fancy man," to chat about the future of transportation in Mississauga.

We meet again, Craig.

Happy to be here.

Nobody asked you. So, did you read the op-ed that Bonnie Crombie wrote for the Toronto Star in January?

Bonnie was reacting to Premier Wynne's decision to scuttle John Tory's road toll plan. Tory wanted to use the money to pay for Toronto's infrastructure and transit needs, and even though Bonnie doesn't agree with road tolls, per se, her point was that municipalities should have more control over how they fund the essential services that...

Excuse me, Craig, but are you telling me that John Tory is seriously entertaining the idea of letting bloodthirsty gangs of hideous road trolls roam our highways in a relentless pursuit of carnage and human flesh?

What? Did you say "trolls"? Do you really think John Tory was proposing mythological creatures...?

No, of course not. Moving on. What about subways? Is there a future for subways in Mississauga?

Subways are an ideal solution, but they are expensive and time-consuming to build. Think about how much trouble Toronto has had expanding the TTC. I can't imagine that Mississauga would fare much better.

And let's not forget about the mole people.

What?

Easy now, Craig. An interview is not a two-way street. And speaking of streets, there's nothing I hate more than when two streets cross each other at right angles. Haven't we figured that one out yet?

Are you talking about intersections? Well, Natural Resources Canada estimates that every 10 minutes of idling in your car wastes over 1 cup of fuel. Now think about how much time you spend idling at stop lights every day. It's crazy! That's why roundabouts, like the one at Duke of York and Square One Drive, are a great way to keep city traffic moving.

Point taken, but what if everyone just telecommuted?

Well, telecommuting isn't practical for everyone. And people still need to get to the supermarket, the doctor's office, school...

Can we just pause for a minute to regret this intensely dissatisfying world we live in? A world where poor suckers like me and you have to actually leave the house to fulfill our societal obligations? A world where the promise of teleportation and continuous, instantaneous gratification of our every whim remains far off and elusive?

[One minute later] OK. Follow-up question. Do you see any other way to reduce congestion in our city? Helicopters? Drones? What if every family gave up its least favourite child to the dread lord Gibboreth in exchange for a shorter commute? That's probably a solution you could get behind, right, Craig? You monster!

I'm not sure what you're getting at there. Transit and infrastructure and driving habits are thorny problems with no easy solution. But I think we're starting to take the right steps. Like Bonnie says, municipalities across the GTA will need to work together for a future that benefits the entire region.

What if we dug up all the parking lots and replaced them with underground garages, or mixed-use parking tower/community art spaces?

Well, actually, that's not the worst idea I've ever...

Ha ha, out-civil-engineered by some hack who writes humour pieces for Modern Mississauga. How embarrassing for you. ...OK, sure.

Well, Craig, we're out of time. You are, as always, more disappointing than Justin Trudeau's back-pedalling on electoral reform. Now get out of my basement.

Thanks, I guess. I... I assume you'll be editing this for print? You're not going to call me a fancy man again, are you?

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6 Ways to spring Clean Your Health and Wellness Plan by julie cropper If you’re one of many who have let your diet and exercise habits slip over winter, spring is a reminder that it’s time to focus on shedding some of that winter weight and get ready for summer. Instead of jumping into a “difficult to sustain” rapid weight loss program, here are a few simple strategies you can incorporate now that are sustainable and will give you results in time for the warmer weather: Reduce comfort foods While it’s still chilly outside, you don’t have to stick with the comfort foods you’ve been loving for the past few months. Cut some unwanted calories by replacing pasta with spaghetti squash or enjoy a cauliflower crust pizza, which is delicious and still comforting.

Time to tone If your exercise routine has become a little relaxed, now is time to get back at it. Try hitting the gym a few times per week and

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remember, there are plenty of workouts you can do from home, which can also help you lean out and tone.

Get outdoors With the warmer spring weather, try moving your fitness activities outdoors. Whether it’s walking, running or joining an outdoor boot camp, being outdoors will make you feel better and motivate you to burn more calories.

Spring clean your cupboards Getting back to the gym and finding ways to be active are important but your food choices are crucial. Take a close look at what’s inside your cupboards and start tossing anything detrimental to your weight loss goals. Packaged cookies, processed goods, anything made from white flour and those bags of chips should go. Replace them with healthier alternatives like almonds, homemade granola and kale chips.

Focus on fresh Now that the cupboards have been cleaned, let’s focus on the fridge. Stock up with fresh, colorful ingredients. Put the most nutritious foods at the front and less nutritious foods at the back making it easier for you to make smart decisions.

Log your food consumption Logging what you eat can easily help you stay on track. It increases awareness of your choices and will usually cause you to think twice before making an unhealthy choice.

Most people will cut down their calories and will be smarter about what they eat, when they see it in writing.

With summer sun just around the corner, don’t be lured into the latest and greatest diets for weight loss. Healthy, sustainable and manageable weight loss takes time and is a lifelong investment in your health and wellness.

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4 Popular Diets in 2017 by samantha briann

As we become comfortable with 2017 and the “new year, new me” shenanigans begin to fade, we realize that our resolutions are increasingly difficult to maintain. Gym memberships go unused, eating habits suffer and some of us slowly but surely return to our old ways. That being said, the diet industry in Canada continues to rapidly expand and these 4 diets seem to be the hottest fads of the year:

The Whole 30

Main Idea: Eat real food such as meat, veggies, some fruit, seafood and pretty much anything that either grows in the ground or makes a farm animal noise. Avoid sugar, legumes, alcohol, dairy, grains and any kind of preservative (MSG and sulfites). And you do this for 30 consecutive days.

Pros: Reset your digestive system by consuming real foods and lose weight while eating what you enjoy.

Cons: You must read the ingredients of everything you buy.

Companies tend to sneak sugar and preservatives into foods that you might least expect. Opt for foods with 4 ingredients or less and names that you can pronounce.

80/20

Main Idea: Not exactly a “diet” but rather a way of life. By following the 80/20 rule you eat real, fresh and nutritious food 80% of the time, while splurging and eating whatever you want the other 20% of the time.

Pros: You won’t really experience cravings and can enjoy certain foods that you might normally feel guilty about eating.

Cons: You must monitor the 20% and ensure that you consistently stick to it.

The Ketogenic Diet

Main Idea: A low carb diet that is designed to result in Ketosis – a metabolic state in which the body burns fat as energy, in the form of Ketones.

Pros: Weight loss is inevitable as the body becomes a fatburning-machine.

Cons: Low energy and fatigue are common during the first few days of the Ketogenic Diet.

Weight Watchers

Main Idea: Weight Watchers does not restrict any foods. By using a point system, food and activity levels are monitored and strategically calculated.

Pros: If desired, group support is available. The program is designed to increase the intake of fruits, veggies and lean protein.

Cons: A fee is required to participate in the program. There are two separate prices – one for the group support approach and one strictly for online participation.

If you are considering trying one of the Fad Diets of 2017, thoroughly do your research first and choose the option that best suits your lifestyle to set yourself up for success.

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Daal Roti Indian Tadka House Tucked away in the north part of town on Hurontario just north of Matheson is where you’ll find Daal Roti Indian Tadka House, which serves some of the best tasting Indian food in the city. Owner and head chef Hitesh Rana blends delicious and authentic flavours through traditional methods to provide a memorable meal. As the husband and wife team are on the verge of opening their second location in Meadowvale, they prove that consistency, high quality and determination pay off.

Signature food items Paneer Butter Masala, Chana Tikka Masala, Paneer Tikka, Malai Kofta. The signature dish is, as the name says, Daal Tadka and Roti.

Signature drink Mango Lassi and Chaas, which is buttermilk.

SHORT description Clean, fresh, affordable and high quality food.

Seating capacity 72 inside their elegant and modern dining room.

Type of food Authentic Indian Tadka food made with traditional methods.

Chef’s bio Chef Hitesh Rana has been cooking for over 20 years. He refined his trade in Bombay in the mid-90’s and received his two-year diploma from the local culinary college.

Full of ambition and determination, he was ready to follow his dream of starting his own restaurant one day.

As a young boy, his early introduction to cooking stemmed from his mother’s kitchen and he learned there, with her guidance. Chef

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Hitesh loved making omelets, okra with eggs and other traditional Indian dishes.

Armed with an already strong understanding of the culinary world prior to his education, he knew in order to succeed, he had to further his knowledge and get a full understanding of what is involved in owning a restaurant, including the administrative side, financials, staffing, purchasing, etc.

After graduating, he worked with the Mars Hospitality Group in Bombay where he continuously honed his craft both in and out of the kitchen.

He was part of the Mars team that helped open restaurants in Bombay, with each project taking four to five months, ensuring that everything flowed smoothly towards continued success.

He came to Canada in 2006 with plenty of support from family that was already here in Mississauga and in 2010, with a five month old son and loving wife supporting him, he opened the doors of Daal Roti.

He proudly says that quality is his number one rule for cooking.

Every day, week, month, year that you visit; the quality is absolutely consistent.

What can customers expect?

Consistently high quality food at an affordable price along with great, welcoming service.

TAKEOUT/CATERING Yes and yes.

Price range Mid-range price for top quality, authentic Indian food.

Specials & Events Their approach is to have every visit to be treated as “special” and as an “event”.

However, a big event upcoming this summer is the grand opening of their new location in Meadowvale. The food quality will remain excellent and the dining room will be slightly larger with two different rooms.

Name origin In Bombay, two staple foods are daal and roti (similar to some people’s bread and butter), so the name “Daal Roti” pays homage to his heritage.

Type of clientele In mirroring Canada’s approach to the world, Daal Roti welcomes guests from all walks of life.

There is more of a business-esque crowd for lunches (based on their location) and families, couples and groups come in for dinner.

905.696.0055 | daalroti.ca 25 Watline Avenue, units 15 & 16 6990 Financial Drive (opening this summer)

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Restaurant Guide

WHERE TO EAT IN MISSISSAUGA

Mississauga boasts a wide array of dining options to suit nearly any taste. Our Restaurant Guide features remarkable local restaurants that are ready to welcome you and provide a memorable dining experience.

BROWNS SOCIALHOUSE

Browns Socialhouse Erin Mills offers the upscale ambiance of a premium casual restaurant coupled with a delicious and creative menu that’s loaded with value. Perfect for late nights, date nights, or any occasion, this is the place to grab amazing food with a West Coast style menu.

Browns is more than a restaurant; it’s the place to be welcomed, remembered and indulged, with a standard for service and food that will leave you feeling exceptional and satisfied, every single time.

2525 Hampshire Gate Unit 2B 905.829.2727 brownssocialhouse.com/erin-mills

THE APRICOT TREE CAFÉ

The Apricot Tree Café was founded in 1993 by Franz and Esther Hochholdinger as a quaint Café in Sherwood Forest Village.

Nearly doubling their square footage in December 2016, they’ve increased seating capacity for their guests and can now host private functions.

Happy guests enjoy their everchanging array of lunch and dinner specials, which are made only using the freshest ingredients.

With an expanded menu, it’s even easier to indulge in Chef Edrian’s delightful creations. From mouthwatering mains to delectable desserts, there is something for everyone!

1900 Dundas St. W. | 905.855.1470 apricottreecafe.com

INDIAN CUISINE BY THE LAKE

Indian Cuisine By The Lake is a new generation Indian restaurant that offers a casual dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Their expertise, ambition and talent ensures your dining experience is memorable as they utilize the freshest ingredients and serve aromatic spice infused curries from different regions in South Asia. You can also easily order online!

56A Lakeshore Rd. E. • 905.891.3333 • indiancuisinebythelake.com

KATE’S TOWN TALK BAKERY

With the best butter tarts in the city, exceptional service and a variety of delicious baked goods, Kate’s Town Talk is the go-to bakery in the city to indulge your sweet tooth as well as enjoy home-style lunches. They also offer top notch catering services for any sized event.

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Do Your Homework Explore the life and legacy of Hazel McCallion As part of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Museums of Mississauga will present an exhibition honouring former Mayor Hazel McCallion that captures the most captivating moments of her political career.

The exhibition explores the life and legacy of Hazel McCallion and showcases her contributions as a compassionate leader, sports enthusiast, Canadian icon and legacy maker. Artifacts and archival material from the Museums of Mississauga collection, as well as personal items from Hazel McCallion herself will be on display.

On April 12, join Hazel McCallion in Council Chambers for an intimate “In Conversation with Hazel” where she discusses leadership lessons and learnings from building the sixth largest city in Canada.

The exhibition is open daily and runs from April 12 to April 26 in the Mississauga Civic Centre.

Opening Reception: April 12, 2017 5 pm–7 pm Exhibition Viewing 7 pm–8:30 pm “In Conversation with Hazel” Guided Tours Available: Mississauga Civic Centre 300 City Centre Drive Monday to Saturday noon-4 pm

FREE!