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In a collaborative effort with Stonehooker Brewery and Fair Grounds Coffee, I am pleased to announce this terrific initiative, a competition among local artists to design a beer label as a special edition to recognize our front line workers.

This morning, Ann Ivy Male, of Pixie Blue Studio, Stonehooker Brewery and I awarded Joanne Feely DeGraaf as the winner of the competition.

Also in attendance was:

• Imran Hasan and Ron Duquette, representing the Mississauga Arts Council
• Brian Sutherland from Argo Development Corporation representing the Lakeview Community Village Partners
• Jeff Stinson, collaborator at Fair Grounds Coffee
• Adam Cherry, Stonehooker Brewmaster

Joanne has elected to donate half of her prize back to The Compass, and together Fair Grounds and Stonehooker have agreed to donate another $500 to the cause.

Seen below is the winning artwork:

Message from the winner, Joanne Feely DeGraff:

“One of the most remarkable things about the Covid-19 experience is how it has highlighted the impact
small things can have. While this is true of the virus itself, it is also true of our collective human
experience. The small choices and acts we participate in send positive or negative waves out into our
communities. Regardless of their personal sacrifices, front line workers have contributed so much to
keep us collectively moving in a positive direction. The designs I submitted for the Front Line Heroes
project are meant to visualize some of their large and small acts of everyday heroism that mean so
much to so many. The design is meant to build awareness of their efforts and sacrifices as well as
give thanks to our Front Line Heroes.

The small white icons are meant to illustrate many of the activities and services that front line workers
have provided since our lives changed with Covid-19. These icons were scratched by hand onto a
material called scraper board. This media simulates the ancient “sgraffito” technique. Scraper board
allows me to capture the motion of drawing, which in turn conveys a sense of action in the images. I
hoped to capture the myriad of activities Front Line Heroes have provided in a way that conveys the
spirit and action of the people they represent.

The original hand drawn art was then scanned and edited digitally. Other elements such as the lines
and colours were then added to pull the design together and add some visual structure. I wanted
these elements to be reminiscent of an athletic logo as I feel it suggested team spirit. I hope this
communicates how we are each working together to face the challenges of Covid-19, but in a way that
celebrates how our Front Line Heroes are leading the way.”

Staff has made the decision with the current conditions and the weather forecasted for tomorrow to postpone the Vacuum Leaf Collection Program.  Staff will try to start the program on Monday, weather permitting.

The Pinball Clemons Foundation provides marginalized youth with educational resources and options to integrate into the mainstream of society. The Foundation wants to ensure all youth are graduating from high school ready for post-secondary education.

For more information on the Pinball Clemons Foundation, please visit their website at https://www.pinballfoundation.ca/. Join the 12 Days of Christmas with the Clemons, in support of the Pinball Clemons Foundation, at https://www.christmaswiththeclemons.ca/

December 2, 2020

Bora Pharmaceuticals, a leading international contract development and manufacturing organization, has selected Mississauga as the location for its first manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in North America.

“By choosing Mississauga for its flagship North American facility, Bora Pharmaceuticals has reinforced what so many other notable companies already know – that the life sciences sector is thriving in our city and it’s the perfect location to call home,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “As the second largest life sciences sector in Canada, the talent pool of scientists, experts and engineers in Mississauga is driving technologies and innovations used worldwide. I’m thrilled to welcome Bora Pharmaceuticals to this illustrious group.”

Establishing the Mississauga site as part of its global manufacturing network is key to Bora Pharmaceuticals’ growth strategy.  From its new facility, Bora Pharmaceuticals is now positioned to produce 50 different products for 100 markets worldwide.

“This expansion into North America brings us closer to many of our customers and adds the capabilities to welcome new ones onboard,” said Bobby Sheng, CEO of Bora Pharmaceuticals. “The Mississauga site strengthens our existing state-of-the-art manufacturing network, whilst adding a number of talented colleagues that will help us develop further in the region.”

Through its acquisition of GSK’s Mississauga facility, which is now complete, the company has taken a major step forward with its expansion into North America. Bora Pharmaceuticals will employ approximately 400 skilled manufacturing employees from their Mississauga site and plans to recruit additional employees to further strengthen its technical and operations team.

“We are so pleased that Bora Pharmaceuticals’ North American operations will be headquartered in Mississauga,” said Bonnie Brown, Director of Economic Development.  “With more than 470 businesses and over 25,000 employees already working in our thriving life sciences sector – including key contract development and manufacturing organizations – we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating a sustainable environment that supports bringing medical innovation to market in Mississauga that will benefit the world.”

About Mississauga’s Life Sciences Sector
Mississauga is a leading location for life sciences companies that employ over 100 employees. With more than 470 businesses employing 25,000 employees, the City’s talent pool of scientists, experts and engineers has grown 25 per cent in the past 10 years.  Today, Mississauga’s life sciences businesses account for $2.7B of the City’s real GDP. For more information about Mississauga’s life sciences sector, please visit www.thefutureisunlimited.ca/industries/life-sciences/

The 3rd annual Streetsville Christmas Breakfast fundraiser is a series in the ‘twas The Bite events being held in benefit of the local Mississauga food centre, Eden Food For Change (www.EdenFFC.org). As in previous years, this is a collaboration between Community Stakeholders including Institutions, First Responders, Businesses, Media, Local Artists and the Public.

To ensure COVID-19 physical distancing and safety protocols can be respected, this will be a CONTACTLESS drive thru (curb side pick-up) experience held in the parking lot at Drake, A Firkin Pub (Derry Road/Mississauga Road).

As always, kids eat FREE + this year each family receives a FREE Christmas Wreath + each kid receives a FREE NBA basketball. (quantities are limited)

Thanks to generous in-kind donations, this initiative continues to be organized at a ($0) cost ensuring (100%) of the proceeds benefit the charity. In 2019, through sponsorships and ticket sales, the community raised over ($12,000). http://www.neighbourhoodmagazine.ca/streetsville-christmas-breakfast-2019/

Kindly encourage family, friends and neighbours to visit www.Streetsville.org to order a meal or make a donation. Thank you for helping raise the spirit of giving and supporting the community in need during this fragile time.