February 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about what's happening in his Ward, as well as Valentine's Day, other winter activities andTariffs. Visit: http://www.stephendasko.com
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
The views expressed in the following program are those of
the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of
SAGA nine sixty AM or its management.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
I'm Norm Murray. You're listening to News Talk SAGA nine sixty.
Great to have you along this afternoon. What a pleasure
to be here on the hour that we call the Norm,
which is sort of a look at what is the
new norm? What is the norm? If there even is
such a thing anymore? I don't know, because the normal
as we know it seems to change so frequently, day
by day, sometimes hour by hour, depending on the news
story that's going on, that's for sure. Anyways, we're going
(00:55):
to get into the news as we go through here.
But first of all, at the beginning of each month,
for a number of years now, it's always been a
pleasure of mind to be able to welcome our friend
Stephen Dasco to the program. He is the Ward one
counselor in Mississauga, and we talk about Ward one of
course primarily, and in general what's happening in council, and
just you never know where the discussion is going to go.
We might be talking about is pets one minute or
(01:17):
ice skating the next minute and such and rock bands
the next you know, like like we've done before. But
so let's get into it here and see what's happening
with our friends. Stephen Dasco. How are you today, Norm?
Speaker 1 (01:30):
I'm doing terrific. It's great to hear your voice.
Speaker 2 (01:33):
Thank you, thank you. Nice to hear your voice as
well too. Now, I haven't spoken to you since the
beginning of January, and you know we've had a few
things happened since then. I mean, first of all, are
you happy? Are you satisfied with Wiret and Willie?
Speaker 1 (01:48):
You know, it's amazing right if you hear Puck Satani,
Phil and and Willie, they're both at odds. You know,
they just don't know what the heck is happening out there.
I think the best thing is you just look outside
and see what's happening these days. You know, I'm getting
probably feeling a little better seeing more birds around, and
so I'll take that as an early spring.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
That's a good one. I like that angle. It's funny
how you say, you know, Paksatani, Phil in the US
and Wiret and Willie in Canada are sort of at
odds looking out the window. What the heck is going on.
It's like you're describing the political climate, honest to goodness
in Canada. And I want to get that out of
the way right away, because it's on your tip of
(02:30):
everybody's mind right now. As you know, we've got a
thirty day reprieve in terms of the twenty five percent
tariffs or whatever is going to happen here between Donald
Trump's government and our own government here in Canada. And
I just I was wondering, I know you're not at
the federal level, but how does this affect you and
council generally at the municipal level. Does this get brought
(02:53):
up a lot in council? And how do you see
things unfolding, certainly in ward one, if not even in
Mississauga in general, what do you think.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Well, measures such as these, you know, if if if
they go through as they were proposed. We do have
a bit of a reprieve apparently, just to see how
we can fourtify borders and try to work on some
sort of agreement there. But you know, really we're so interdependent,
both the United States and Canada on each other that
(03:25):
it's it's very destructive with each other. You know, and
you're looking economically, I think it's it would be horrible
for both countries. And moreover, what it means for US
Canadian relations is devastating, you know, it really is. You
(03:46):
look at both countries being very close with each other.
We look at them for some of the some of
our security, especially when it comes to the northern Arctic
areas and things like that. And you know, the years
Kenon has gone to work for the United States, you know,
we've fought side by side. You've seen things like free
(04:07):
trade go through, et cetera, trying to make make things
more streamlined than anything else. And then in one fell swoop,
this comes in like a sledgehammer, and it's going to
possibly have serious ramifications I think for all and it's
very very unfortunate. And hopefully this reprieve leads into you know,
(04:31):
let's get in, let's get on with making what what
you know, what we all think is the right thing,
and being good at neighbors with each.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
Other, you know, in Port Credit or in Ward One
in general, you are seeing right now, Steven, and you
have for a couple of years, I guess, a real
growth in you know, in real estate and such and
some of the big buildings, condos and applications for it
and all that sort of thing you have to wrestle
(05:01):
with as ward one counselor. Let me just ask you this,
going forward, with these kinds of tariffs and such, do
you see it affecting the growth of your ward? And
if so, in what way? What do you think just
just thinking out loud now ahead of time.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Well, sure, if you're looking at just that, you know,
on one level of things, you're you're talking about growth.
So from a housing point of view, this is this
is an area that you can't help but have increased
costs that that come down the line. Everybody has been
(05:38):
working very hard around the city. The mayor has led
a task force to try to find out how we
can get more housing built faster and and and just
trying to help streamline the process, cut back on some
development charges, things of that nature, and to try to
(05:58):
reduce some of the costs because right now, to build
a unit you're looking at for a thousand, you know,
per square foot, it's costs anywhere from seven hundred and
fifty to eight hundred and fifty dollars a square foot
just to build. And so we're looking at ways to
try to reduce those costs to get people into homes,
(06:23):
and something like this comes along, and again it affects
everybody when you start to see twenty five percent increases
that could potentially be on a whole number of different things.
And to build a condo, a home, et cetera. A
lot of this would would require material that we would
(06:44):
be getting from the States or somewhere else. And hopefully
this isn't going to restrict us even more than where
we're at right now, for example, And then you look
at other areas. Our local shops, our local shops are
an absolute gem, and I think it's you hear me
talk all the time about let's shop local and where
to shop. It's never been more important than it is
(07:08):
right now to make sure that we shop local because
there's literally thousands and thousands of jobs at stake in
our communities. And one thing that we can control is
if we go out and support our local shops in
businesses because it's just so important to do right now.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Stephen Dasco is the Ward one counselor in Mississauga speaking
with us like we get connected at the beginning of
every month, and what do you see the government, municipal government.
I'm talking about now, what can the government of Mississauga,
so to speak, do for everybody in this city? What's
your thought? And I realize there's other counselors. They'll have
(07:48):
their own valid opinions, and then you've got the mayor obviously,
But from where you said anyways and what you're seeing
so far, is there really something that you know that
can be come up with, you know, like a break
in some of tax cuts or something to offset like
you were alluding to a moment ago to help with this.
What do you think the government can do for us
(08:08):
on a local level.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
A lot of our mechanisms that we can help deal
with some of these things are really not at the
point that will be really impactful. That's more for the
federal government. You can look at measures, say that the
provincial government could do, and what we are hearing from
the Ontario government right now is certain things that they
(08:32):
can control. They control for example, the LCBO. They could
look at things like that for example. But if you're
really looking at something more significant that would have to
come from a federal government.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
Yeah, all right, Well, I did want to focus our
entire attention on that our entire attention for this today.
But it is such a hot topic right now, as
you know, everybody's talking about it all and radio here
at News Talk Saga nine to sixty, it seems like
all we're talking about and most of the shows also,
so I knew I wanted to address it with you
and just to get your initial thoughts on that sort
(09:06):
of thing.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
It really is incredible, isn't it. It's how you can
have literally the difference a month makes. Last month when
we were talking, it was just before the inauguration, we
had one kind of conversation talking about bringing in the
new year and everything, and now all we're talking about
is the new president in the United States and some
(09:30):
of the pretty radical ideas that he has.
Speaker 2 (09:33):
Yeah, it won't be boring in twenty twenty five, that
is for sure. And I know you have not had
a boring month over the course of January. You want
to bring us up to dat and what's going on?
You know? Skating of course, obviously in your part of
the city is some of the best that anybody will
find anywhere. And how's that going?
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Absolutely, it is just a ton of fun. We've got
the rink open, whether it couldn't be more perfect for
it to get everybody out there. And so that's the
great part. The bad part is bundle up. But it
certainly has been nice. And you know, we've got hours
(10:14):
from ten am to ten pm. Lights are on in
the evening. We still have the Christmas tree up, which
I think I've made mentioned last time, but I'm just
calling it that, you know, post Christmas, I'll just call
it the you know, the Winter Tree. And the only
reason why I say that is I just want to
keep it up there. It helps illuminate the park so nicely,
(10:34):
and it just it really looks like something out of
a storybook. So if the listeners haven't had a chance
to come down and be a part of it and
check it out, please come on down. Whether you skate
or not, you can certainly come down walk around the
exterior area of the rink. There's music playing down there,
(10:55):
and it is really it is really quite nice. And
I will mention that on the seventeenth, which is Family
Day coming up pretty soon, we do have the Ward
one skate going on down there, and this is actually
I usually do it indoors and I do it at
(11:17):
the Port Credit Arena. Now that we have this up
and Adam, we are going to do our skate our
Family Fund Skate Day is going to be actually right
down at the trail and it is going to be
a whole ton of fun. We partnered up with the
Port Credit via they've got some things coming along to
Main Street and it is going to be just a
(11:38):
wonderful experience for all families. And of course the cost
to participate is nothing, So looking forward to seeing everybody come.
Just bring your skates.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
February the seventeenth. We're talking about, of course, Memorial Park
where the skate trail is and the tree. I love
having the There's nothing wrong with a tree of light.
I say leave it up. I just love it. I
love the whole lie idea all year round for that matter.
But anyways, it's beautiful and you guys have done such
a great job the whole team of keeping it going
and keeping everybody happy and making it a real destination.
(12:11):
So compliment to you and your whole team there.
Speaker 1 (12:14):
What else, thanks?
Speaker 2 (12:15):
Yeah, sure, certainly? What else is going on? Man? We've
got Valentine's Day coming up here? You got any plans?
Come on?
Speaker 1 (12:21):
What's going on Valentine's Day? You know it sounds cheesy
and all, but I'll tell you, with Marie and I,
every day is Valentine's Day. We we and you know
so wait, I will tell you shopping local is, as
I was mentioning, never been more important. There's all kinds
of great things that you can buy locally, places even
(12:42):
for credit. You've got Hiccock's Jewelers for example. There's all
kinds of great place places to come and shop, and
if you're in the market to get something for your
significant other, certainly great place. And then dining, there's all
kinds of great spots. There's the Habitat at Social on
Lake Shore, which is a really interesting dining experience. Snug
(13:05):
Harbor of course is always a favorite for many and
time restaurant. And there's all I could go on and on.
There's just so many incredible places to come down and experience.
And there's India by the Lake. There's I could go
on and on. There's just a little bit of everything
that you could find locally. And uh and as well
(13:27):
you get treated right and these the small local businesses
know how to treat people and and so come on
down on Valentine's Day with your significant other. Or heck,
you might even find a significant other if you come
on down.
Speaker 2 (13:42):
A well, hey, why not? Why not?
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Oh?
Speaker 2 (13:47):
Absolutely, it's a fun time of year for that. And
I know that typically speaking, it's cabin fever month. You know,
it's get it's dark, it's cold. We're like looking forward
to spring finally coming back and all of that. But
I don't know. I'm going to try and remain optimistic
myself going forward here, and like you're saying, there's lots
of destinations in the area to keep a smile on
(14:08):
our face and and keep things bouncing a little bit
here too. So what else is happening in the month
of February coming up here? What can we look forward to?
Because I know typically it's a slow month right for
retail from what I understand. Have you got any new
openings you want to talk about or anybody you want
to plug.
Speaker 1 (14:27):
We don't have anything opening really that that's coming along
the pipe right now. I will I will tell you
we have a relocation and that is a great, a
great barber shop called Kenny's. Kenny's barber Shop on Lake
Shore And as a matter of fact, he just moved
over one spot right down on Lake shore close to here, Ontario,
(14:50):
and so that's always one to go and check out
and just say hi to them. And but I do
want to talk about one quick issue that's that is
coming up for this month, and this is with regards
to flooding that people some people had experienced this past
summer in those two significant flooding events. As you know,
(15:14):
we were talking last time about motion that I had
put through along with a counselor fund Seika to get
people one thousand dollars rebate. This would be for those
that were affected by flooding. The other part that is
coming in and this is why I mentioned it, and
it's starting February twelfth for the intake. This is for
(15:36):
the flooding prevention rebates and so that opens up as
of February twelfth that you can send in for that,
and that will that is for a few for example,
we're putting in a sump pump and things of that
nature to help mitigate your your flooding. You can get
(15:58):
up to six thousand dollars for that. So I mentioned
that because it is significant for for some of the
horrible losses that people suffered, the thousand dollars can help
offset some of the some of your deductible for those
that have insurance on it. For others, it can just
be to help offset the costs of some of some
(16:19):
of the harm that was done. And then as well,
there's something else. If you're in the Dixie Dundas area
and down to down through Applewood Acres, there is the
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontario. Ontario's program. It's called the
dr AO and this is one for the areas that
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affected around the Little Tooboco Creek. This is one that
you can get up to two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars in funding, subject to a five hundred dollars deductible.
All of that information just go to my website at
Stephen Dasco dot com. That's thesco dot com and you
(17:03):
get linked into where you can get all that information.
For anybody that was affected and that might be able
to get some benefit from these programs, please dial into
it and I hope that you're able to get some
some recovery from what people have gone through.
Speaker 2 (17:25):
Yeah. Absolutely, Stephen Dasco dot com. And right on the
home page actually is it's very clearly labeled for you
and there's a wealth of information there about that about
the Family Day, Community Fun Day that Stephen was talking
about a moment ago February the seventeenth in the afternoon there,
and everything else that's going on. I mean, I know
that Steve and your team really does a great job
(17:47):
with the website. I compliment you every time with good
reason because I go on to your website and when
I want to know something's happening, I can find out
very quickly what's going on as well, And it's important
for the neighbors to all know. I don't even live
in Ward one, and yet I go on your website
to see what's going on because I love your You
are in the best ward in the city as far
(18:07):
as I'm concerned, in my opinion. I've told my mom
this the other night I was on the phone. She
said that was so nice of mister Dasco and all.
She loves you anyways, and I was saying, yes, even
lives in the best ward. I wish I was down there,
but anyways, love the website. You're doing a great job
with that, and I know your team works really hard too.
So is there anything else we really do? Yeah? Something else?
Speaker 1 (18:30):
So thank thank you so much, and I can't mention
them enough. It's Angie and Amber in the office and
they work tirelessly. They love working to help people. And again,
just give us a call anytime for anybody that needs
to contact us. It's nine oh five eight nine six
(18:51):
five one zero zero and please feel free to call
in and we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
One last thing I'd like to mention that, because I
know we're running short on time, is I do have
a big day today and it is my mom's birthday.
It's a bit of a milestone birthday, so I'm not
(19:12):
going to mention the number, but it is a milestone
for her to be celebrating, and I just wanted to
wish her a very happy birthday.
Speaker 2 (19:20):
Happy birthday, Mamma Desco. Absolutely, Oh that's so nice, so fun.
Any plans for your mom or I mean, you know,
she probably has a lot of love around her. To
get some ideas, maybe take her off for dinner or something,
any ideas what's going on?
Speaker 1 (19:36):
Yeah, Maria, my brother and I I think will take
her out for a little bit of dinner to help
celebrate in mark and mark the occasion.
Speaker 2 (19:44):
You guys talk politics when you're out.
Speaker 1 (19:48):
You know what, We talk a little bit about everything,
but you know, we're not all to on the other
side of the issues. You know, we're all fairly aligned
on on on the issues. So having having those conversations,
nobody's throwing bread rolls across the table or anything.
Speaker 2 (20:07):
Like that, that's great. I wish you're all the best
for us here at News Talk Saga nine sixties. She's
automatically a member of the family also, and uh, and
that's great, Stephen. I hope that things are smooth and
going along in council. I'm sure you guys don't always
all agree on everything. As I read in the news
like Mississauga dot Com and some of the other publications
(20:29):
that are out there, the Mississauga News, which I also
read to follow what's going on. And you know, Mayor
Parish has got her hands full with everything that is
for sure going on right now. I know the Peel
Police budget was the hot topic recently and and uh
and people involved with that, So I'm sure that it's
a it's quite an active place to be right now,
(20:50):
isn't it.
Speaker 1 (20:52):
It certainly is. Yeah, you know, there's a lot of
great things out there. We do have our challenges as well,
and and you know some of the budget issues that
we've had to go through. It's it's not saying we
don't want things, it's just we want to go at
them in different ways. And at the end of the day,
it's always about the taxpayer. It's always about the taxpayer,
(21:14):
and that's something that I'll always fight for day and
day out. But this year it's been a it's been
a real challenge. I'll I'll just say that.
Speaker 2 (21:23):
Yeah, Well, thank you for this. As always, go to
Stephen dasco dot com for all the up to up
to the minute information about Family Fun Day coming up
on February the seventeenth, with skating and music and free
giveaways too. Are going to be happening and everything else
is Stephen. Yeah, it's gonna be a lot of fun. Steven,
all the best to you in the month of February
(21:43):
going forward. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Maria and yeah,
we will talk again at the beginning of March.
Speaker 1 (21:50):
Have a great have a great happy Valentine's Day, norm
and just wishing everybody all the very best of health, happiness,
and hopefully that Valentine's Day is one for everybody just
to just to put a smile on their faces and
everybody to get along.
Speaker 2 (22:09):
Yes, let's remember the love, all right. I'm Noram Murray.
This is News Talk SAGA nine sixty. We'll be back
right after this.
Speaker 1 (22:26):
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Speaker 2 (00:34):
I'm Norm Murray. You're listening to News Talk SAGA nine sixty.
Great to have you along this afternoon. What a pleasure
to be here on the hour that we call the Norm,
which is sort of a look at what is the
new norm? What is the norm? If there even is
such a thing anymore? I don't know, because the normal
as we know it seems to change so frequently, day
by day, sometimes hour by hour, depending on the news
story that's going on, that's for sure. Anyways, we're going
(00:55):
to get into the news as we go through here.
But first of all, at the beginning of each month,
for a number of years now, it's always been a
pleasure of mind to be able to welcome our friend
Stephen Dasco to the program. He is the Ward one
counselor in Mississauga, and we talk about Ward one of
course primarily, and in general what's happening in council, and
just you never know where the discussion is going to go.
We might be talking about is pets one minute or
(01:17):
ice skating the next minute and such and rock bands
the next you know, like like we've done before. But
so let's get into it here and see what's happening
with our friends. Stephen Dasco. How are you today, Norm?
Speaker 1 (01:30):
I'm doing terrific. It's great to hear your voice.
Speaker 2 (01:33):
Thank you, thank you. Nice to hear your voice as
well too. Now, I haven't spoken to you since the
beginning of January, and you know we've had a few
things happened since then. I mean, first of all, are
you happy? Are you satisfied with Wiret and Willie?
Speaker 1 (01:48):
You know, it's amazing right if you hear Puck Satani,
Phil and and Willie, they're both at odds. You know,
they just don't know what the heck is happening out there.
I think the best thing is you just look outside
and see what's happening these days. You know, I'm getting
probably feeling a little better seeing more birds around, and
so I'll take that as an early spring.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
That's a good one. I like that angle. It's funny
how you say, you know, Paksatani, Phil in the US
and Wiret and Willie in Canada are sort of at
odds looking out the window. What the heck is going on.
It's like you're describing the political climate, honest to goodness
in Canada. And I want to get that out of
the way right away, because it's on your tip of
(02:30):
everybody's mind right now. As you know, we've got a
thirty day reprieve in terms of the twenty five percent
tariffs or whatever is going to happen here between Donald
Trump's government and our own government here in Canada. And
I just I was wondering, I know you're not at
the federal level, but how does this affect you and
council generally at the municipal level. Does this get brought
(02:53):
up a lot in council? And how do you see
things unfolding, certainly in ward one, if not even in
Mississauga in general, what do you think.
Speaker 1 (03:01):
Well, measures such as these, you know, if if if
they go through as they were proposed. We do have
a bit of a reprieve apparently, just to see how
we can fourtify borders and try to work on some
sort of agreement there. But you know, really we're so interdependent,
both the United States and Canada on each other that
(03:25):
it's it's very destructive with each other. You know, and
you're looking economically, I think it's it would be horrible
for both countries. And moreover, what it means for US
Canadian relations is devastating, you know, it really is. You
(03:46):
look at both countries being very close with each other.
We look at them for some of the some of
our security, especially when it comes to the northern Arctic
areas and things like that. And you know, the years
Kenon has gone to work for the United States, you know,
we've fought side by side. You've seen things like free
(04:07):
trade go through, et cetera, trying to make make things
more streamlined than anything else. And then in one fell swoop,
this comes in like a sledgehammer, and it's going to
possibly have serious ramifications I think for all and it's
very very unfortunate. And hopefully this reprieve leads into you know,
(04:31):
let's get in, let's get on with making what what
you know, what we all think is the right thing,
and being good at neighbors with each.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
Other, you know, in Port Credit or in Ward One
in general, you are seeing right now, Steven, and you
have for a couple of years, I guess, a real
growth in you know, in real estate and such and
some of the big buildings, condos and applications for it
and all that sort of thing you have to wrestle
(05:01):
with as ward one counselor. Let me just ask you this,
going forward, with these kinds of tariffs and such, do
you see it affecting the growth of your ward? And
if so, in what way? What do you think just
just thinking out loud now ahead of time.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Well, sure, if you're looking at just that, you know,
on one level of things, you're you're talking about growth.
So from a housing point of view, this is this
is an area that you can't help but have increased
costs that that come down the line. Everybody has been
(05:38):
working very hard around the city. The mayor has led
a task force to try to find out how we
can get more housing built faster and and and just
trying to help streamline the process, cut back on some
development charges, things of that nature, and to try to
(05:58):
reduce some of the costs because right now, to build
a unit you're looking at for a thousand, you know,
per square foot, it's costs anywhere from seven hundred and
fifty to eight hundred and fifty dollars a square foot
just to build. And so we're looking at ways to
try to reduce those costs to get people into homes,
(06:23):
and something like this comes along, and again it affects
everybody when you start to see twenty five percent increases
that could potentially be on a whole number of different things.
And to build a condo, a home, et cetera. A
lot of this would would require material that we would
(06:44):
be getting from the States or somewhere else. And hopefully
this isn't going to restrict us even more than where
we're at right now, for example, And then you look
at other areas. Our local shops, our local shops are
an absolute gem, and I think it's you hear me
talk all the time about let's shop local and where
to shop. It's never been more important than it is
(07:08):
right now to make sure that we shop local because
there's literally thousands and thousands of jobs at stake in
our communities. And one thing that we can control is
if we go out and support our local shops in
businesses because it's just so important to do right now.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Stephen Dasco is the Ward one counselor in Mississauga speaking
with us like we get connected at the beginning of
every month, and what do you see the government, municipal government.
I'm talking about now, what can the government of Mississauga,
so to speak, do for everybody in this city? What's
your thought? And I realize there's other counselors. They'll have
(07:48):
their own valid opinions, and then you've got the mayor obviously,
But from where you said anyways and what you're seeing
so far, is there really something that you know that
can be come up with, you know, like a break
in some of tax cuts or something to offset like
you were alluding to a moment ago to help with this.
What do you think the government can do for us
(08:08):
on a local level.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
A lot of our mechanisms that we can help deal
with some of these things are really not at the
point that will be really impactful. That's more for the
federal government. You can look at measures, say that the
provincial government could do, and what we are hearing from
the Ontario government right now is certain things that they
(08:32):
can control. They control for example, the LCBO. They could
look at things like that for example. But if you're
really looking at something more significant that would have to
come from a federal government.
Speaker 2 (08:44):
Yeah, all right, Well, I did want to focus our
entire attention on that our entire attention for this today.
But it is such a hot topic right now, as
you know, everybody's talking about it all and radio here
at News Talk Saga nine to sixty, it seems like
all we're talking about and most of the shows also,
so I knew I wanted to address it with you
and just to get your initial thoughts on that sort
(09:06):
of thing.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
It really is incredible, isn't it. It's how you can
have literally the difference a month makes. Last month when
we were talking, it was just before the inauguration, we
had one kind of conversation talking about bringing in the
new year and everything, and now all we're talking about
is the new president in the United States and some
(09:30):
of the pretty radical ideas that he has.
Speaker 2 (09:33):
Yeah, it won't be boring in twenty twenty five, that
is for sure. And I know you have not had
a boring month over the course of January. You want
to bring us up to dat and what's going on?
You know? Skating of course, obviously in your part of
the city is some of the best that anybody will
find anywhere. And how's that going?
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Absolutely, it is just a ton of fun. We've got
the rink open, whether it couldn't be more perfect for
it to get everybody out there. And so that's the
great part. The bad part is bundle up. But it
certainly has been nice. And you know, we've got hours
(10:14):
from ten am to ten pm. Lights are on in
the evening. We still have the Christmas tree up, which
I think I've made mentioned last time, but I'm just
calling it that, you know, post Christmas, I'll just call
it the you know, the Winter Tree. And the only
reason why I say that is I just want to
keep it up there. It helps illuminate the park so nicely,
(10:34):
and it just it really looks like something out of
a storybook. So if the listeners haven't had a chance
to come down and be a part of it and
check it out, please come on down. Whether you skate
or not, you can certainly come down walk around the
exterior area of the rink. There's music playing down there,
(10:55):
and it is really it is really quite nice. And
I will mention that on the seventeenth, which is Family
Day coming up pretty soon, we do have the Ward
one skate going on down there, and this is actually
I usually do it indoors and I do it at
(11:17):
the Port Credit Arena. Now that we have this up
and Adam, we are going to do our skate our
Family Fund Skate Day is going to be actually right
down at the trail and it is going to be
a whole ton of fun. We partnered up with the
Port Credit via they've got some things coming along to
Main Street and it is going to be just a
(11:38):
wonderful experience for all families. And of course the cost
to participate is nothing, So looking forward to seeing everybody come.
Just bring your skates.
Speaker 2 (11:47):
February the seventeenth. We're talking about, of course, Memorial Park
where the skate trail is and the tree. I love
having the There's nothing wrong with a tree of light.
I say leave it up. I just love it. I
love the whole lie idea all year round for that matter.
But anyways, it's beautiful and you guys have done such
a great job the whole team of keeping it going
and keeping everybody happy and making it a real destination.
(12:11):
So compliment to you and your whole team there.
Speaker 1 (12:14):
What else, thanks?
Speaker 2 (12:15):
Yeah, sure, certainly? What else is going on? Man? We've
got Valentine's Day coming up here? You got any plans?
Come on?
Speaker 1 (12:21):
What's going on Valentine's Day? You know it sounds cheesy
and all, but I'll tell you, with Marie and I,
every day is Valentine's Day. We we and you know
so wait, I will tell you shopping local is, as
I was mentioning, never been more important. There's all kinds
of great things that you can buy locally, places even
(12:42):
for credit. You've got Hiccock's Jewelers for example. There's all
kinds of great place places to come and shop, and
if you're in the market to get something for your
significant other, certainly great place. And then dining, there's all
kinds of great spots. There's the Habitat at Social on
Lake Shore, which is a really interesting dining experience. Snug
(13:05):
Harbor of course is always a favorite for many and
time restaurant. And there's all I could go on and on.
There's just so many incredible places to come down and experience.
And there's India by the Lake. There's I could go
on and on. There's just a little bit of everything
that you could find locally. And uh and as well
(13:27):
you get treated right and these the small local businesses
know how to treat people and and so come on
down on Valentine's Day with your significant other. Or heck,
you might even find a significant other if you come
on down.
Speaker 2 (13:42):
A well, hey, why not? Why not?
Speaker 1 (13:47):
Oh?
Speaker 2 (13:47):
Absolutely, it's a fun time of year for that. And
I know that typically speaking, it's cabin fever month. You know,
it's get it's dark, it's cold. We're like looking forward
to spring finally coming back and all of that. But
I don't know. I'm going to try and remain optimistic
myself going forward here, and like you're saying, there's lots
of destinations in the area to keep a smile on
(14:08):
our face and and keep things bouncing a little bit
here too. So what else is happening in the month
of February coming up here? What can we look forward to?
Because I know typically it's a slow month right for
retail from what I understand. Have you got any new
openings you want to talk about or anybody you want
to plug.
Speaker 1 (14:27):
We don't have anything opening really that that's coming along
the pipe right now. I will I will tell you
we have a relocation and that is a great, a
great barber shop called Kenny's. Kenny's barber Shop on Lake
Shore And as a matter of fact, he just moved
over one spot right down on Lake shore close to here, Ontario,
(14:50):
and so that's always one to go and check out
and just say hi to them. And but I do
want to talk about one quick issue that's that is
coming up for this month, and this is with regards
to flooding that people some people had experienced this past
summer in those two significant flooding events. As you know,
(15:14):
we were talking last time about motion that I had
put through along with a counselor fund Seika to get
people one thousand dollars rebate. This would be for those
that were affected by flooding. The other part that is
coming in and this is why I mentioned it, and
it's starting February twelfth for the intake. This is for
(15:36):
the flooding prevention rebates and so that opens up as
of February twelfth that you can send in for that,
and that will that is for a few for example,
we're putting in a sump pump and things of that
nature to help mitigate your your flooding. You can get
(15:58):
up to six thousand dollars for that. So I mentioned
that because it is significant for for some of the
horrible losses that people suffered, the thousand dollars can help
offset some of the some of your deductible for those
that have insurance on it. For others, it can just
be to help offset the costs of some of some
(16:19):
of the harm that was done. And then as well,
there's something else. If you're in the Dixie Dundas area
and down to down through Applewood Acres, there is the
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontario. Ontario's program. It's called the
dr AO and this is one for the areas that
(16:42):
affected around the Little Tooboco Creek. This is one that
you can get up to two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars in funding, subject to a five hundred dollars deductible.
All of that information just go to my website at
Stephen Dasco dot com. That's thesco dot com and you
(17:03):
get linked into where you can get all that information.
For anybody that was affected and that might be able
to get some benefit from these programs, please dial into
it and I hope that you're able to get some
some recovery from what people have gone through.
Speaker 2 (17:25):
Yeah. Absolutely, Stephen Dasco dot com. And right on the
home page actually is it's very clearly labeled for you
and there's a wealth of information there about that about
the Family Day, Community Fun Day that Stephen was talking
about a moment ago February the seventeenth in the afternoon there,
and everything else that's going on. I mean, I know
that Steve and your team really does a great job
(17:47):
with the website. I compliment you every time with good
reason because I go on to your website and when
I want to know something's happening, I can find out
very quickly what's going on as well, And it's important
for the neighbors to all know. I don't even live
in Ward one, and yet I go on your website
to see what's going on because I love your You
are in the best ward in the city as far
(18:07):
as I'm concerned, in my opinion. I've told my mom
this the other night I was on the phone. She
said that was so nice of mister Dasco and all.
She loves you anyways, and I was saying, yes, even
lives in the best ward. I wish I was down there,
but anyways, love the website. You're doing a great job
with that, and I know your team works really hard too.
So is there anything else we really do? Yeah? Something else?
Speaker 1 (18:30):
So thank thank you so much, and I can't mention
them enough. It's Angie and Amber in the office and
they work tirelessly. They love working to help people. And again,
just give us a call anytime for anybody that needs
to contact us. It's nine oh five eight nine six
(18:51):
five one zero zero and please feel free to call
in and we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
One last thing I'd like to mention that, because I
know we're running short on time, is I do have
a big day today and it is my mom's birthday.
It's a bit of a milestone birthday, so I'm not
(19:12):
going to mention the number, but it is a milestone
for her to be celebrating, and I just wanted to
wish her a very happy birthday.
Speaker 2 (19:20):
Happy birthday, Mamma Desco. Absolutely, Oh that's so nice, so fun.
Any plans for your mom or I mean, you know,
she probably has a lot of love around her. To
get some ideas, maybe take her off for dinner or something,
any ideas what's going on?
Speaker 1 (19:36):
Yeah, Maria, my brother and I I think will take
her out for a little bit of dinner to help
celebrate in mark and mark the occasion.
Speaker 2 (19:44):
You guys talk politics when you're out.
Speaker 1 (19:48):
You know what, We talk a little bit about everything,
but you know, we're not all to on the other
side of the issues. You know, we're all fairly aligned
on on on the issues. So having having those conversations,
nobody's throwing bread rolls across the table or anything.
Speaker 2 (20:07):
Like that, that's great. I wish you're all the best
for us here at News Talk Saga nine sixties. She's
automatically a member of the family also, and uh, and
that's great, Stephen. I hope that things are smooth and
going along in council. I'm sure you guys don't always
all agree on everything. As I read in the news
like Mississauga dot Com and some of the other publications
(20:29):
that are out there, the Mississauga News, which I also
read to follow what's going on. And you know, Mayor
Parish has got her hands full with everything that is
for sure going on right now. I know the Peel
Police budget was the hot topic recently and and uh
and people involved with that, So I'm sure that it's
a it's quite an active place to be right now,
(20:50):
isn't it.
Speaker 1 (20:52):
It certainly is. Yeah, you know, there's a lot of
great things out there. We do have our challenges as well,
and and you know some of the budget issues that
we've had to go through. It's it's not saying we
don't want things, it's just we want to go at
them in different ways. And at the end of the day,
it's always about the taxpayer. It's always about the taxpayer,
(21:14):
and that's something that I'll always fight for day and
day out. But this year it's been a it's been
a real challenge. I'll I'll just say that.
Speaker 2 (21:23):
Yeah, Well, thank you for this. As always, go to
Stephen dasco dot com for all the up to up
to the minute information about Family Fun Day coming up
on February the seventeenth, with skating and music and free
giveaways too. Are going to be happening and everything else
is Stephen. Yeah, it's gonna be a lot of fun. Steven,
all the best to you in the month of February
(21:43):
going forward. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Maria and yeah,
we will talk again at the beginning of March.
Speaker 1 (21:50):
Have a great have a great happy Valentine's Day, norm
and just wishing everybody all the very best of health, happiness,
and hopefully that Valentine's Day is one for everybody just
to just to put a smile on their faces and
everybody to get along.
Speaker 2 (22:09):
Yes, let's remember the love, all right. I'm Noram Murray.
This is News Talk SAGA nine sixty. We'll be back
right after this.
Speaker 1 (22:26):
Stream us live at SAGA nine six am dot CA.
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