Hazel McCallion, former longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ont., dies at 101

Hazel McCallion, former longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ont., dies at 101MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Hazel McCallion, who developed a legacy of feisty advocacy during more than three decades as mayor of one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, died Sunday morning after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Known affectionately as "Hurricane Hazel," the longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ont., was an outspoken political powerhouse who earned respect from fellow politicians across the spectrum. He said McCallion's family has been offered a state funeral and his office is in talks with the city of Mississauga and its mayor to offer support. As mayor, McCallion used lower taxes to attract businesses from the city's pricier neighbour Toronto, creating jobs and helping the city grow.