Hurricane Hazel

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Throughout her remarkable career in business and politics, Hurricane Hazel McCallion has experienced it all. In 1978, she made history by defeating a popular incumbent to become mayor of Mississauga, transforming it from a collection of towns into a thriving city. Few could have predicted that this indomitable leader would remain in office until 2014, retiring at the age of 93. Shortly after taking office, she led the largest Canadian peacetime evacuation when a train derailment threatened the lives of nearly 250,000 residents with toxic chlorine gas, earning her international acclaim and solidifying her reputation as a decisive leader. Despite being courted by various political parties, she famously rejected them, stating, "I could never toe the party line." In her memoir, McCallion reflects on her early years as a dynamic mayor, her confrontations with politicians and business leaders, her passion for hockey, her views on the feminist movement, and the challenges of caring for her husband as he battled Alzheimer's. Her journey as a leader in one of Canada's fastest-growing cities is filled with resilience and authenticity, capturing the essence of a woman who has faced numerous challenges with honesty and boldness.