Dear editor:

I am so happy for Hazel McCallion on her award of the Order of Ontario

While I have known Hazel for almost 40 years, I really got to know the extent of her dedication to her community in 1997 when we worked together at the Greater Toronto Services Board. 

She was passionate about providing the infrastructure necessary to provide services to not only her own community, but to uniting the Greater Toronto Area.  

Hazel has been a valuable mentor to me throughout my career. I was thrilled to be able to welcome her to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the council inauguration. We continue to speak from time to time on important issues.

Lord Mayor Betty Disero

NOTL