Peel Weekly News 28 January 2018

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Week of Feb. 28, 2018
‘Media coverage’
- sponsored ad or
fake news?
NEWS Page 3
Local author in as
Mississauga’s
Ward 1 interim
councillor
NEWS Page 4
Loblaws launches
“Groceries on the
GO” with Metrolinx
BUSINESS Page 8
With Brown quitting, Doug Ford talks jobs, puts
elites in crosshairs Steelheads Keep
by Marco Patrone
Playoff Hopes
Doug Ford speaks to a crowd of supporters and guests during a campaign rally at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Scarborough on Feb.
Alive
25, 2018. (Submitted Photo)
With Patrick Brown dropping out of The race for leader began under a backbone in a leader. There’s nothing
the race for Ontario PC leader, Doug cloud of controversy following allega- wrong with my opponents being lib- SPORTS Page 9
Ford tells Peel Weekly News he’s ready tions of sexual misconduct against for- eral but I’m Conservative. I worry
to take the helm and steady the ship mer leader Patrick Brown. about the bottom line. I worry about
ahead of the June provincial election. With the Mar. 10 leadership decision putting money back in the taxpayer’s Sports Complex
"This is not about a leadership race; day approaching, Ford believes he’s pocket,” Ford said.
Rebrands for 20th
it’s not about an election. The people gaining momentum, speaking in front With that in mind, he has set out an
have decided Kathleen Wynne is of packed houses full of disenfran- economic and political set of priorities.
Anniversary
going. This is a movement,” he said. chised Ontarians drawn by the mes-
Besides Ford, the remaining candi- sage of stripping power from the elites Continued on Pg 4
dates include Christine Elliot, Caroline and returning it to regular people. LIFESTYLE Page 11
Mulroney and Tanya Granic Allen. "There has to be a credibility and
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Hardball anti-protectionist bill risks trade war with U.S, business warns Wynne
by Marco Patrone
Ontario’s Chamber of vide Ontario with the oppor- Americans.
Commerce is warning the tunity to reciprocate if we “When it comes to trade,
Wynne government not to felt we needed to. It’s about our members have told us
play hardball with the U.S being prepared and deliver- they want our government
on trade for fear it’ll spark a ing a strong message that to aggressively advocate on
trade war. says, ‘we want to trade, we their behalf. However, we
“We are concerned with want it to be fair, we believe need to do that in a cooper-
any approach that risks es- we can compete and win but ative manner to ensure
calation of trade barriers, es- if you’re going to mess with prosperity and competitive-
pecially when it is taken only Ontario’s workers, with On- ness for Ontario businesses.
by Ontario,” says chamber tario’s economy, we’re going We will continue to work
CEO Rocco Rossi. He's to fight for the people we with both the Government
worried the Wynne govern- represent'.” of Ontario and our Ameri-
ment’s retaliatory measures Del Duca says Ontario’s can neighbours to advance
against the “Buy American” tough talk can be backed up positive economic coopera-
laws could backfire. by billions of dollars in lu- tion and positive trade rela-
“With the Fairness in Pro- crative provincial infrastruc- tions.”
curement Act, we under- ture contracts over the next President Donald Trump
stand that the Government’s dozen years or so. won ‘blue states’ like Michi-
intention is to respond to “They need us,” he said. gan and Wisconsin in 2016,
barriers rather than escalate “Nine million U.S jobs rely promising to put Americans Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO Rocco Rossi speaks to the Ont. Chamber Network during
them,” he said. on trade with Canada, with first in any trade deal,
Queen’s Park Advocacy Day on Feb. 26, 2018. (Submitted Photo)
In an interview at a Mis- Ontario. Ontario alone has threatening to scrap the
sissauga Board of Trade an infrastructure plan north NAFTA agreement and then
event this month, Economic of $160b, that’s a lot of pro- passing tax reform aimed at adding his "America First" wrote to state chambers in The province has already
Development Minister curement.” encouraging businesses to agenda would allow for bi- Texas, Oregon, California, tabled the Fairness in Pro-
Steven Del Duca told Peel Business leaders are con- grow in the U.S rather than lateral trade agreements as Ohio, Colorado, New York, curement Act, which would
Weekly News, the province cerned the government may abroad. Last month he told long as they favour Ameri- Kentucky, Michigan, and In- give Ontario’s government
must defend its interests, try to overplay its hand with World Economic Forum to can workers. diana, asking them to work power “to take responsive
the interests of business the Trump administration rail against globalization. Rossi has already taken with us in pursuing bilateral action to address unfair gov-
owners and workers. and states like New York. "There has never been a bet- steps to begin working out agreements through our re- ernment procurement prac-
“We wanted to prepare They favour a more concilia- ter time to do business in bilateral deals with a num- spective state and provincial tices.”
legislation that would pro- tory approach with the America," Trump said, ber of U.S states. “Today, we governments,” Rossi said.
‘Media coverage’ - sponsored ad or fake news?
by Marco Patrone
It may look like a sponsored “Exciting to see all the media and in a serious gaffe, includ-
ad, but a splashy front page coverage of our trip to #India ing a convicted Sikh terrorist
newspaper photo welcoming with Prime Minister Justin on the invitation list for two
Justin Trudeau to India is ac- Trudeau as we wait for our engagements with Trudeau.
tual “media coverage,” ac- flight at Amritsar Airport.“ The PM has also taken heat
cording to a spokesperson for Right below Trudeau’s pic- for the large entourage ac-
MP Ruby Sahota. ture, there is a paid advertise- companying him on the trip.
"The cover story you are in- ment thanking the Canadian The bill to the taxpayers for
quiring about was in a popular High Commission for issuing the India trip are expected to
Hindi newspaper, ‘Dhanjal thousands of student visas, by be substantial.
Baskar’. It was not an adver- Vinay Hari, an Overseas Edu- The Trudeau family’s use of
torial or sponsored advertise- cation Consultant who helps traditional clothes was widely
ment. Media in India have secure visas for students in lampooned as having pre-
been very welcoming to the countries like Canada, the U.S sented a caricature of Indian
Prime Minister and MP Sa- and Australia. culture. Nearing the end of
hota,” wrote Karen Gill, Exec- Despite the Vinay Hari ad, the gaffe-filled trip, the PMO
utive Assistant to Brampton Sahota’s office insists it’s real responded to the heavy criti-
North MP. news, not an ad, suggesting cism with an announcement
In a Tweet during her trip to there was no intent to mislead Trudeau “today met with the
India, Brampton North MP social media followers about Prime Minister of India,
Ruby Sahota posted a photo the media reception given the Narendra Modi, and an-
of herself with fellow Liberal PM during his trip. nounced a wide range of new
MPs Randeep Sarai and Anju International news coverage initiatives and agreements be-
Dhillon reading a newspaper of the PM’s trip has included tween both countries that
at the Amritsar airport. The stories mocking his clothes, an span education, security, sus-
cover of the paper includes a apparent snub by the Indian tainable development, trade
large picture of Trudeau. government, an itinerary and investment, and women’s
In the tweet, Sahota writes, heavy on vacation activities health and empowerment.”
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Ford talks trade and taxes in PDN interview
TOUCH
Continued from Pg 1 Ford points to what’s hap-
pening in the US where the
PEEL WEEKLY NEWS “First of all, we’re going to unemployment rate is the
264 Lakeshore Rd. E. clean out all the political in- lowest it’s been for 20 years
Mississauga, Ontario siders, the establishment 1 because good paying jobs
per centres that have been are returning to that coun-
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controlling this province,” try.
Direct: 905-990-0932 he said, vowing to give “Manufacturing jobs are
grassroots Ontarians a coming back into the U.S,
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voice. trillions of dollars are com-
“That’s all done, the sole ing back into the U.S.”
PUBLISHER source deals, the backroom Meantime says Ford, On-
Peter Whitaker deals. No one out there can tario’s “tax you to death”
[email protected] influence me, or buy me. policies with the "highest
The only people who can in- hydro rates, property taxes,
fluence me are the grass- then hit you with carbon
VP OPERATIONS roots people. The taxes. That’s why businesses
Carol Ann Nichols establishment, the 1 per are leaving.”
[email protected] centers, they’re done,” said Ford is also promising a
Ford. less confrontational ap-
The other major priority is proach with the U.S, sug-
NEWS/INFO DESK bringing back prosperity by gesting trade war with that
[email protected] creating an environment country wouldn’t help any-
where business wants to re- body.
EDITOR’S DESK: turn. Economic Development
“We’re going to make sure Minister Steven Del Duca
[email protected] we attract good paying jobs, recently told Peel Weekly India. We need a
[email protected] to make sure this province News his government was strong leader, a princi-
[email protected] gets turned around and ready to play hardball with pled leader with back-
make it the most prosperous U.S states that adopted ‘Buy bone who can stand up
region in North America to America’ policies. The to the Americans, and
PRODUCTION do business in.” province would use its eco- stand up to the rest of
[email protected] Ford says bringing back nomic muscle to retaliate the world.”
jobs means attracting busi- against protectionist states. Ford also says paying
PEEL DAILY NEWS ness to the province once “I don’t believe in fighting hundreds of millions in
MANAGING EDITOR again by ditching the carbon our biggest trading part- carbon credits is a
tax. ner,” Ford said. “I think we waste of money. “$469
Marco Patrone “That’s a terrible tax for can work with them but we million is going to Cali-
not only the residents of On- can’t be weak. On NAFTA, fornia and Quebec in
DIGITAL MEDIA/WRITER tario, but for businesses. It’s we have a weak leader in carbon credits and I’m
Alex Gregory a job killer. We’re losing Justin Trudeau. He basi- thinking, you’ve got to
300,000 manufacturing cally got slapped down in be kidding me. That’s Ford sees the announced are running for the exits.
Vernon Baney jobs under the China and told to go home. $469 million that could be resignation of Health Minis- “It’s the rats jumping off a
McGuinty/Wynne Liber- He got slapped down in the going to hospitals and edu- ter Eric Hoskins as a sign sinking ship right now."
SPORTS als.” U.S, had a disastrous trip in cation, infrastructure.” Liberals know it’s over and
CONTRIBUTORS
Dave Robinson
Benedict Rhodes
Local author in as Ward 1 interim councillor
Brendan Lang
by Alex Gregory
SENIOR ACCOUNT
MANAGER Former councillor David terms between 1980 and developments that will need
Catherine Stryker Cook was sworn as Missis- 1988, made a verbal pledge to be addressed, including
sauga’s Ward 1 interim not to run in the October the Inspiration and Lake-
Councillor during a Council municipal election, and en- view and Inspiration Port
LIFESTYLE EDITOR
meeting last week. couraged everyone who Credit waterfront redevel-
Alex Gregory
Cook assumes the seat, nominated themselves to opment projects, and hig-
which was left vacant after run again. way expansion concerns
CONTRIBUTORS the sudden passing of Coun- "It's really encouraging to facing the nearby Orchard
Heather Doyle cillor Jim Tovey on Jan. 15. see people come forward" Heights and Applewood
He also became a member for the job, said Cook, who communities.
of Peel Regional Council in noted that the area cur- The next Mississauga mu-
tandem with the appoint- rently has a number of up- nicipal election is slated for
ment. coming initiatives and Oct. 22, 2018.
19 candidates vied for the
position, which will be filled
until the end of the current
Council term on Nov. 30,
2018. Candidates ranging
from city-builders to local
advocates submitted nomi-
nation forms and support-
ing documents and each
presented their case at last
Wednesday’s meeting.
Cook, a former City Coun-
cillor who served three
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Make ballooning Ontario public sector salaries
a campaign issue, says Fraser Institute
have no impact on services.
"It’s just pay that is benefit-
ting a certain group of workers
at the expense of others.”
The impact on the economy
With an Ontario election a of disproportionally higher
few months away, an eco- public service salaries may
nomic think tank wants bal- also be a concern.
looning public sector salaries “There’s an indirect effect
to be a campaign issue. when you have more govern-
“100% it should be a topic,” ment debt, that could have a
says Charles Lammam, Direc- chilling effect on the economy.
tor of Fiscal Studies with the Investors look at a jurisdiction
Fraser Institute. and the shortfalls and deficits
“If you’re considering the governments run, increased
Progressive Conservatives, debt burden is an indicator of
they’ve outlined a plan, look- higher taxes in the future.
ing for savings to help manage Debts today are just deferring
the budget. Here’s a great area taxes into the future.”
to look for those savings,” he “By having larger pay pack-
said from his office in Vancou- ages, it is driving up the total
ver. tax bill. It is driving up gov-
Lamman notes the govern- ernment spending. There is
ing Liberals have “greatly in- research that finds, higher
creased government debt, taxes and increased govern-
nearly doubling it in the cut 100,000 public sector jobs, ernment pay issue right be- higher than those in the pri- ment finally managed to elim- ment spending can have a
course of the last decade. including teachers, and prom- cause its half of what the vate sector. They also gener- inate its deficit after a decade dulling effect on economic
Here’s an area where they can ised to get rid of “gold-plated” provincial government spends ally include more generous of shortfalls. The provincial performance,” Lamman said.
rein in government spending.” civil service pension plans in each year. pension and vacation pack- debt continued to rise how-
One could forgive the Tories order to get the provincial fi- "Given the significant pay ages. ever and is projected to grow
for wanting to steer clear of nances in order. differential (between public In Ontario, more than half to $336 billion by 2019-2020.
Marco Patrone is the managing
the issue in this coming elec- The campaign promise and private salaries), they can of government spending goes Aligning government
tion. proved unpopular and the PCs save a lot of money without towards paying government salaries to something closer to editor of Peel Daily News.
The matter of public sector went on to lose the election to hurting the services Ontarians workers. It’s a huge part of the private ones would save bil- [email protected]
workers was a landmine for Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals. value and want to maintain.” provincial budget. lions of dollars. The Fraser In-
the PCs in 2014 when then Despite that, Lamman says Public service salaries are on In last year’s provincial stitute says getting a handle on
leader Tim Hudak vowed to it’s “important to get the gov- average, around 11 per cent budget, the Liberal govern- those public salaries would
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One man in custody after bank robbery Multiple Weapons Stolen in Residential
by Alex Gregory Break-and-Enter
An Oakville man is in cus-
11 Division’s Criminal the break-and-enter is ing Peel Crime Stoppers at
tody after a brazen bank
Investigation Bureau is ap- asked to call 11 Division at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or
robbery in Mississauga last
pealing for the public’s help [phone], ext. 1133. by visiting www.peel-
week.
in regards to tthe ongoing Information may also crimestoppers.ca.
On Thursday, Feb. 15, a
investigation of a residen- be left anonymously by call-
man entered a CIBC branch
tial break and enter last
in Clarkson, and handed a
week.
note to a teller demanding
The homeowners of a
money. The teller complied
residence in the Rathburn
with the demand before the
Road West and Mavis Road
suspect left the bank in an
area in Mississauga re-
unknown direction, being
ported a break-and-enter
caught on video in the
on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
process.
A subsequent investiga-
Peel Police’s Central Rob-
tion revealed that in the
bery Bureau began an inves-
evening hours, the home-
tigation into the incident
owners discovered that a
and received several tips
safe within their home
from the public, which
(which was undergoing ren-
helped to identify the sus-
ovations) had been stolen.
pect.
The homeowners were not
49 year-old Randall
present at the residence
McLellan, of Oakville, was
during the renovatins.
eventually arrested and
Several weapons within
charged with one count of
the safe, identified as a
robbery early Tuesday
Honeywell-brand 500-
morning.
pound model, including
He was held for a bail
three shotguns, a full rifle
hearing in Brampton later
and an undetermined
that day.
amount of ammunition.
Witnesses who have addi-
The firearms were
tional information regard-
stored correctly, as per
ing the incident are asked to
Criminal Code require-
call the Central Robbery Bu-
ments.
reau at [phone], or
Anyone who may have
anonymously by calling Peel
information in regards to
Crime Stoppers at 1-800- Photos Courtesy of Peel Police
222-TIPS (8477).
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Caution urged by Caledon Fire after recent flooding
by Alex Gregory
In the wake of recent flood- levels. that there have also been nu-
ing concerns throughout the Residents are also cau- merous instances of wet or
Town, Caledon Fire and tioned that if their basement flooded basements.
Emergency Services is urging floods, they should not enter Residents that notice any
residents stay clear of creeks, it until professionals arrive. areas around the Town that
ponds and other bodies of Drivers are cautioned to are affected by high/rising
water that pose flooding avoid travelling through water levels are asked to call
risks. flooded roads, and to not Service Caledon at (905)
High water levels and drive around road barriers. 584-2272, ext. 7750.
flooding were recorded in Caledon Fire also reports
several areas last week, in-
cluding Bolton, Inglewood
and the Humber and Credit
River watershed areas.
Chief Darryl Bailey urged
residents to be vigilant and
keep children and pets away
from areas like lakes, ponds
and creeks which could pose
a danger due to high water
Mississauga approves Vision Zero framework
by Alex Gregory
Mississauga Council ap- of timing. Saito also noted that city
proved a motion last week “Mississauga roads are staff will begin examining
to adopt a framework that different than those in other major roadways for prob-
aims to reduce motor vehi- municipalities, so it makes lem areas, noted Saito, and
cle collisions, a growing sense that we give ourselves that the process may cause
concern in the city core. time to evaluate the pro- delays for drivers that “want
The Vision Zero Road gram instead of choosing an to zip through a community
Safety Framework was arbitrary number of fatality without any consideration
unanimously passed after and injury reductions that for pedestrians or cyclists.”
being brought forward by we hope to see in coming “I am enthusiastic that we
the recently-reinstated years,” she said. can move forward and make
Road Safety Committee. Transportation commis- our roads much, much
Ward 9 Councillor Pat sioner Geoff Wright said safer,” added Saito.
Saito, who chairs the com- that in addition to the city’s Other areas suggested by
mittee, said that safety on recently initiated road city staff as part of the safety
the roads is the city’s re- safety program, staff will framework include reducing
sponsibility. She also added also be looking to develop a impaired driving, improv-
that there is a difference be- plan on how Vision Zero can ing road infrastructure, im-
tween the City’s motion and be achieved through the plementing lower speed
a like-minded framework city’s engineering, enforce- limits and increasing pedes-
approved by the Region of ment and educational re- trian and cyclist safety.
Peel, pointing to the nature sources.
Witnesses Sought in Mississauga Shooting
12 Division’s Criminal the area. the details of the inci-
Investigation Bureau are Police are searching for dent.
asking for the public’s two suspects. The first is Investigators are also
help in relation to a a male Middle Eastern looking for witnesses
shooting that occurred in man, approximately 5’8” who may have seen the
Mississauga this past with a medium build, altercation or recorded
weekend. black hair and beard, dashboard video of the
Police responded to re- who was wearing a incident
ports of a shooting early parka-style jacket. Those with information
Saturday morning in the The second suspect is regarding the shooting
Queen Frederica Drive male Black, approxi- are asked to contact 12
area, around 6 a.m. Upon mately 6” with a medium Division’s Criminal In-
reaching the scene, offi- build, who was wearing a vestigation Bureau at
cers were unable to lo- green bomber-style (905) 453-2121, ext.
cate any victims. jacket, a blue toque and 1233.
Investigators subse- black pants. Information may also
quently video surveil- Both suspects were be left anonymously by
lance footage and seen leaving the area in a calling Peel Crime Stop-
witnessed an altercation red Dodge Caliber. pers at 1-800-222-TIPS
between three individu- Police are concerned (8477), or by visiting
als, which ended with the for the victim’s well- www.peelcrimestop-
victim being shot. All being and would like pers.ca.
three participants fled speak to him regarding
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Astra-Zeneca’s severe asthma treatment approved by Health Canada
by Alex Gregory
Mississauga-based As- manage their symptoms, The Health Canada ap-
traZeneca Canada an- which can lead to consid- proval is based on results
nounced Monday erable side effects," he from the WINDWARD
afternoon that Health said. "Fasenra's approval clinical program, includ-
Canada had approved means physicians have a ing the pivotal Phase III
Fasenra, which is in- new option for severe exacerbation trials.
tended to treat patients asthma patients.” Astra-Zeneca’s VP of
with severe asthma. Eosinophils are a type Scientific Affairs, Dr. Neil
The move was heralded of white blood cell that Maresky, said that the
by Dr. Mark Fitzgerald, are a normal part of the approval marks a signifi-
the director of the Centre body's immune system. cant milestone for pa-
for Heart and Lung Elevated levels of tients with severe
Health in Vancouver, eosinophils, seen in asthma.
B.C., who was the princi- about half of severe "Fasenra is our first
pal investigator for trials asthma patients, impact respiratory biologic indi-
related to severe, airway inflammation and cation in Canada, bring-
eosinophilic asthma airway hyper-responsive- ing us another step closer
(CALIMA). ness, resulting in in- to our goal of transform-
"Treatment options for creased asthma severity ing respiratory treatment
patients with severe and symptoms, de- for Canadian patients,
eosinophilic asthma are creased lung function, particularly of severe dis-
limited, with many rely- and increased risk of ex- ease."
ing on oral steroids to acerbations.
Loblaws launches “Groceries on the GO” initiative with Metrolinx
The Clarkson GO Sta- ing customer appeal for order by midnight that
tion in Mississauga is ordering groceries online day will get the choice of
among the first transit and picking them up which station they want
hubs to take part in a new when it's most conven- to pick it up from, which
initative spearheaded by ient. also includes Bronte,
Loblaw Companies Lim- “We're giving customers Oakville, Rouge Hill and
ited, in partnership with and commuters the best Whitby GO stations in ad-
Metrolinx. brands and products we dition to Clarkson.
The grocery retailer will have to offer, easy online Depending on location,
offer a new PC Express ordering, and some time the groceries will come
service at five GTA-based back in their day," he said from nearby Fortinos or
GO stations, which will in a statement last Mon- Loblaws stores and will be
allow riders to pre-order day evening. placed in a special deliv-
groceries and pick them This new service is ery truck, in lockers or in
the next day during their being heralded as an evo- an enclosed kiosk.
commute. The initiative is lution in the grocer's Loblaw Companies
expected to expand in click-and-collect model, Limited, headquarted in
phases to additional sites where customers can Brampton, is the coun-
in the region. order online and pick up try’s largest retailer, with
Loblaw e-commerce their groceries from one nearly 2,500 corporate,
senior vice-president Je- of more than 200 stores franchised and Associate-
remy Pee said that the nationwide. owned locations and
partnership is a logical During the spring roll- nearly 200,000 full- and
extension of their serv- out, customers who place part-time employees.
ices, and reflects a grow- an online web or app
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Feb. 28, 2018 | PEEL DAILY NEWS | SPORTS9
Steelheads Keep Playoff Hopes Alive As
Undefeated Week Gets Them Back To .500
by Brendan Lang
The Mississauga Steel- Nicholas Canade and Owen Trent Fox put them up by After the Storm tied the none other than Cole Carter Storm add one, but it wasn’t
heads started their three Tippet both scored to pre- two with 8:22 left on the game, Cole Carter scored as he completed the hat enough to get by the Trout
game week clinging to the serve the lead. clock in the first. Despite another goal and the Fish trick. as they won 5-2.
final playoff spot in the Barrie would tack on one having the lead in the game, were ahead by one. The Two more tallies would be After the week, they con-
East. more before the period con- they were outshot by the Ice buzzer sounded and the first tacked on to end the second tinue to hold onto the eighth
They began with a contest cluded, but trailed by three Dogs in the first 9-7. stanza ended, Steelheads frame and the Steelheads and final playoff spot in the
on Thursday against the heading into the break. A little over halfway still in front. were 20 minutes away from Eastern Conference.
Barrie Colts. Barrie came out of the through the middle period, An early third period goal an undefeated week. The
Mississauga’s Michael Lit- gates fast in the third and Owen Tippet scored a pow- was put on the board by third period would see the
tle opened the scoring in the pulled within two. After a erplay goal for the Steel-
game, and not too long Mississauga penalty, the heads to take a three to
after, teammate Ryan Colts capitalized once again nothing lead.
Mcleod added another one on the powerplay and pulled There were a series of
to put the Trout up two to within one. penalties to start the third,
goals halfway through the With four minutes left to but when the dust settled
opening frame. play, Cole Carter made the and the teams were back to
The scoring would hold game 6-4 and Mathieu even strength, Cole Carter
there to end the period. At Foget put the finishing gave them a 4-0 lead and
the starting of the second touches on a solid 7-4 vic- they didn’t look back, taking
period, Michael Little tory for the Fish. the win in this one.
scored his second of the Mississauga was back On Sunday, Mississauga
game and the Steelheads home on Friday to take on got back out on the road and
grabbed a 3-0 advantage. the fourth place Niagara Ice pulled into Guelph to play
After the Colts capitalized Dogs. Early on in the first, against the Storm. Cole
on a powerplay to bring the Steelheads took the lead Carter score once again to
them within two, Missis- on a goal from defenceman open the scoring and the
sauga continued to push as Nic Hague. Trout led by one.
Peel schoolteacher’s mission to get more girls involved in sports
choose, is very important," son, who earned a Bachelor focus on playing, getting in- helped the team to the 2014
said Moulson, who teaches of Arts Degree, focussing on volved and taking advantage Clarkson Cup champi-
at Levi Creek Public School. Early Childhood Education of so much to learn. onship.
"I am an example of what at Niagara University . One of her students, in her "It's painful to think that
active participation can do "My job is to teach. It's graduating year, points to my competitive hockey days
for a person – it's a huge part what I love to do – and I Moulson as being a huge in- may be coming to an end,
of our Canadian culture and enjoy explaining that disci- fluence on her lives. but I have had a great career
can build confidence, social pline and hard work have "When the day comes, it's in a high level of competition
skills, commitment and so huge advantages." going to be very hard leaving and made many friends,"
many more good and pro- Committed to an impor- Miss Moulson and this said Moulson. "Hockey is my
ductive things in our lives." tant career teaching French school," said Siya Sood, a life and I wouldn't have
From a multi-sport athlete Immersion, physical and French Immersion student reached where I am today if
in grade school to a hockey health education, drama and who has also learned to play it wasn't for a strong work
scholarship that took her to dance at her Mississauga ringette (a game that resem- ethic."
the National Collegiate Ath- school, an educational insti- bles hockey and also played Moulson is now involved
letic Association university tution that has a diverse on ice) with support from in helping boys and girls, in
Associated with the sport teacher that, knowing her game to playing in the pro- make-up of students from her teacher. "She is a kind grades 3 to 5 and who had
of hockey since she was a competitive hockey days fessional Canadian Women's around the world, Moulson person, a great teacher and never put on skates, reach a
toddler, Shannon Moulson may be numbered, Moulson Hockey League, Moulson has somehow found time to has been very supportive to pinnacle in their lives.
has been very fortunate that is now determined to take can't say enough about her tack on a commitment to me." "I watch them, help them,
individuals have helped her her passion for celebrating extra-curricular activities. coaching sports. Chosen, at one time, as an teach them and, in many
deal with many challenges accomplishments one huge "Sometimes a student "I need to get more girls in- alternate for the provincial ways, see myself as a young-
throughout her athletic, pro- step forward. needs a bit of a push, more volved in sport," said Moul- under-18 squad before mov- ster," she said. "It would be
fessional and personal ca- "Women in sport means a encouragement and be son. "I'm very lucky to have ing on to shine at Niagara, amazing if there was a way to
reers. great deal to me and so get- shown ways on how to strive played sports all my life, and Moulson played for the have a mall rink in our
In fact, it has been so grat- ting students physically ac- to be a leader, have pride and I see how important it is to Toronto Furies in the CWHL school yard."
ifying for the Peel school- tive, in whatever sport they work together," said Moul- encourage young people to and in her first season
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10 SPORTS| PEEL DAILY NEWS | Feb. 28, 2018
Beast Settle for Single Point in OT
Loss to Jacksonville
opening frame, it was the the Beast got it back just their opponents 33-24, but
Icemen who carried the 1- over a minute later to tie the Icemen, buoyed by a
0 lead into the first inter- the game again. strong Sunday afternoon
mission. After a flurry of The Beast were moving crowd of 6,987 fans, found
fantastic saves in tight by the puck well in the offen- a way to tie the game late
Beast starting goaltender sive zone and Donaghey lit in the third period as Cody
Daniel Spence, Elgin the lamp on a perfect goal- Fowlie pounced on a re-
Pearce netted the rebound mouth feed from Brandon bound in front of Spence
to give the hometown Marino in front of the goal with 52 seconds remaining
squad a 1-0 lead at 12:37. for his sixth goal of the to tie the game at 3-3.
It didn’t take the Beast campaign at 12:46. Jacksonville completed
long to find a goal early in Early in the third period, the late-game comeback at
the second period. the Beast’s tenacity paid the 2:49 mark of overtime
The Beast were enjoying off as they earned their as Christopher Dienes net-
a temporary 6-on-5 ad- first lead of the game. ted the game-winning
vantage on a delayed Traccitto accepted a pass goal.
penalty call when Tyson at the offensive zone blue The Beast finished the
Wilson capitalized on a line and blasted a hard game 0-for-4 on the power
Alex Foster makes a run for the puck on Feb. 25. (Photo Courtesy of Brampton Beast)
pretty passing play for his shot beyond Icemen play and a perfect 3-for-3
The Jacksonville Icemen ton Beast from Veterans Brampton with a goal and second goal of the season starter Austin Lotz, put- on the penalty kill.
scored a late third period Memorial Arena in Jack- an assist, while defense- at 1:51. ting the Beast ahead 3-2 Brampton returned
goal to tie the game and sonville on Sunday after- men Tyson Wilson and The Icemen pulled just 1:13 into the third pe- home to the Powerade
scored the game-winner in noon. Reggie Traccitto also ahead later in the second riod. Centre for a game Tues-
overtime to take home a 4- Cody Donaghey led the scored for the Beast. period on Pearce’s second The Beast were in con- day evening as they host-
3 victory over the Bramp- charge on offense for After an evenly-played of the game at 11:12, but trol all game and outshot edt the Worcester Railers.
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