 The 21-year-old Bramptonian carried the torch by sledge hockey sled, a first in Olympic Torch Relay history. He received the torch at the entrance to Gage Park, and traveled around the outdoor skating trail, transferred to a wheelchair and lit Olympic cauldron. Chris Edgar of SNAP Brampton captured this historic moment in Brampton. He has CDs available for sale with more than 300 images covering the entire relay from beginning to end, with all 18 Brampton torch bearers. The CD is $30 with $5 of every CD sold going to Olympic Athletes. Available at Nexus (905) 796-0212. Photo courtesy Chris Edgar, SNAP Brampton
New Sheridan president
 Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has a new president.
Jeff Zabudsky, president of Red River College in Winnipeg, takes over Sheridan's top job Feb. 1, 2010, succeeding Dr. Robert Turner who is retiring after leading Sheridan since 2001.
Sheridan is one of Canada’s most unique educational institutions. It lies at the forefront of innovation in digital media and the arts, and plays key roles in business, technology and liberal arts education. Its new “Shine Brighter” marketing campaign reflects Sheridan’s deep commitment to graduate success and employer satisfaction through providing a progressive, holistic, high-quality education for its 16,000 full-time and 35,000 part-time students.
“We’ve found an accomplished leader to take on the responsibility of shaping Sheridan’s future at this important time,” said Michael Cloutier, Chair of Sheridan’s Board of Governors and President and CEO of Critical Outcome Technologies Inc. “Jeff is an outstanding choice as Sheridan’s next president. He impressed us with his leadership and vision, his commitment to student-centred learning, support of applied research and experience in fundraising. As Sheridan develops its Creative Campus concept and reignites its digital learning environment, we look forward to the successes that lie ahead with Jeff as our President and CEO.”
Zabudsky comes to Sheridan having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Manitoba’s Red River College since 2004. Red River College is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning with over 32,000 students at eight campuses and over 110 full-time programs. Zabudsky brings almost 25 years experience in post-secondary educational administration and in educational broadcasting. He is a tireless advocate for the critical role colleges play in the Canadian economy.
“I’m elated by the opportunity to join Sheridan and play a part in the success of one of Canada’s most exciting and well-known colleges – particularly at such an important time for Sheridan. With its continual growth and imminent expansion into Canada’s sixth-largest city, Mississauga, Sheridan is poised for an even brighter future,” said Zabudsky. “I'm a firm believer that it's the combination of applied and theoretical learning that makes Sheridan such an important part of our educational system. That’s a message I plan to carry forward as I take on this new challenge and build on the strong relationships Sheridan has forged with the communities it serves.”
During his term at Red River College, Zabudsky’s community leadership included serving as Chair of the 2009 United Way of Winnipeg Campaign, Vice-President of the Board of Winnipeg Harvest, and as a member of the Manitoba Premier’s Economic Advisory Council, the Manitoba Immigration Council, the Manitoba Innovation Council, the Manitoba Poverty Reduction Council and the Board of Directors of Destination Winnipeg Inc. He is also past Chair of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, past President of the Canadian Association of Distance Education, and has served on the board of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges.
Jeff holds a PhD in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Alberta, a Master’s Degree in Distance Education from Athabasca University, and a Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Ryerson University.
Hydro One Brampton offers $1,000
Following the success of the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP), and in order to address the needs of the small commercial business, Hydro One Brampton launched a simplified version of the ERIP at the Knights Table in Brampton in November.
The Power Savings Blitz Program offers up to $1,000 in FREE* energy-efficient retrofits or upgrades to businesses with an electricity demand of less than 50kW. The Power Blitz Program is an energy conservation program offered by Hydro One Brampton in partnership with the Ontario Power Authority. The program which provides electrical savings of up to $400 per year includes a free assessment followed by turn-key lighting, electricity and water heater enhancements for small commercial businesses. The upgrades include fluorescent lighting (T8 and CFLs), LED exit signs, electric water heater jackets, pipe insulation and faucet aerators.
The launch of the Power Savings Blitz Program at the Knights Table came about as a result of Hydro One Brampton using the program to help the not-for-profit organization in reducing their electricity bills.
Operating solely on funds raised in the community, the Knights Table provides nutritional meals, food bank services and a variety of programs to those in need 365 days a year.
After a visit to the Knights Table facility, Hydro One Brampton’s Energy Advisors determined that although their staff were doing all that they could to conserve energy, old lighting technologies and twenty- year- old freezers were the likely culprits of the organization’s high electricity bills.
Recognizing the need for our support, Hydro One Brampton and several of our business partners came together to assist the Knights Table in upgrading their outdated equipment.
We are proud to be able to offer the Power Savings Blitz Program to all of our small business customers. The program is completely voluntary for small businesses located in Brampton that are individually metered and have a demand less than 50 kW. The program is easy to participate in.
To start, simply call the hot line at 905 451 3911 to arrange to have an assessor review your facility and make energy efficiency recommendations. Should you decide you would like to proceed with the retrofit, a licensed contractor will install your upgrades up to $1000.00 free of charge.
 Highway 410 completed
Highway 410 quietly opened the final stage connecting to Highway 10 in December. The opening is much heralded by The Brampton Board of Trade, a long-time advocate for completion of the highway.
Ontario Ministry of Transportation estimates about 60,000 drivers a day will use Highway 410. The last two phases of the project have been underway 2003 as the four lane divided highway was pushed north from Bovaird Drive in Brampton towards Caledon.
On hand for the official opening from left Regional Councillor John Sanderson; Dan Labrecque, Commissioner, Regional Municipality of Peel; Amrit Mangat, MPP Mississauga-Brampton South ; MPP Linda Jeffrey; Peel Regional Chair Emil Kolb; BBOT President Charles Waud and BBOT Past President Joe Harley. |
