Stephen’s Initiatives

You’re Invited!

By Events, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Everyone Welcome!

Nominators, Nominees, Families, Friends — Community Wide

Councillor Dasko would like to extend a personal invitation to you to attend this year’s

6th Annual Community Excellence Awards
Hosted by
Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko
on
Thursday, October 23rd, 2024
at
Carmen Corbasson Community Centre, 1399 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga.  Lynn Petrescue Room, Second Floor.

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments and will include entertainment throughout the evening.

Hope to see you there!

 

Official groundbreaking ceremony of the Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge

By Announcement, Events, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

The City of Mississauga broke ground today on what will be a unique pedestrian cycling bridge (active transportation).

The bridge will offer a direct and easy way to walk or cycle through Memorial Park, connect communities and access to the Port Credit GO station.

“I was honoured to officially break ground for the Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge, a project that will transform how we move through our community and make it even easier to experience all that Port Credit has to offer” says Councillor Stephen Dasko for Ward 1.  The Port Credit BIA, the President and Officers from the Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, Town of Port Credit Association (TOPCA), Fram Building Group, Diamond Corp, and Brennan Paving were present and participated in the ceremony.

“As Ward Councillor, I am excited to see this project come to life.  The pedestrian cycling bridge has been a long time coming, and one that I have worked tirelessly to bring to our community” says Dasko.

The completed bridge will strengthen the pedestrian and cycling networks, improve access to the waterfront, trails and parks, and support active living by making walking and cycling more convenient.   By prioritizing walking and cycling infrastructure, this will create safer streets, reduce congestion, improve air quality and promote a more connected, vibrant, and sustainable community.

This is a 66-metre-long bridge which will stretch over the Credit River, south of the existing train bridge.  Over the next year, the new bridge will be assembled near the Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, and in Port Credit Memorial Park. Once assembled, it will be launched over the Credit River.

The bridge will also support Port Credit’s thriving tourism industry. Completion time is anticipated by next fall.

For more information, please visit the project website: www.mississauga.ca/PortCreditBridge

Mayor Carolyn Parrish presents Key to the City in memory of Lloyd Stockley

By Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Minor hockey ‘Governor’ receives Key to the City

September 24, 2025

Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko presented the Key to the City to Lloyd Stockley posthumously for his lifelong efforts in minor hockey in the City of Mississauga.

Stockley’s daughter, Heather Stockley received the Key earlier today during the City’s Council Meeting. Lloyd Stockley passed away at the age of 80 on November 6, 2023.

Stockley, known as the ‘Governor’ to the players on his teams, was the president and founder of the Mississauga Jets AA minor hockey association, part of the OHA/GTHL as well as the founder and owner of the Mississauga Chargers Junior A team, OJHL.

He received multiple awards and recognition throughout his career including the George Chamandy Memorial Trophy in 1987, the GTHL’s highest honour for individuals’ commitments and outstanding achievements in minor hockey.

In 2017, he was inducted into the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame by the Mississauga Sports Council. In the same year, the OHA awarded Lloyd with the Crystal Puck for his outstanding achievements and contributions within the OHA for over 40 years.

Lloyd ran the Mississauga Chargers for more than 30 years until his passing in 2023. Today, his daughter Heather Stockley is the team’s owner and Governess.

“It is an honour for me to present the Key to the City to Heather Stockley.  The impact her father Lloyd had on sport and recreation in our city is immeasurable.  For more than four decades, Lloyd was a guiding light for minor hockey in Mississauga. His years of leadership on and off the ice, and his passion for enriching young lives with athletic accomplishment is a legacy that will endure.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish, City of Mississauga.

“I am delighted and honoured to recognize Lloyd Stockley city-wide for his outstanding role and integral part in youth sports over the past 70 + years. The impact on the development of minor hockey through the Jets and the Chargers is significant.  His dedication to Hockey in Mississauga has been outstanding and greatly appreciated by so many, a true legacy.” – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1

About the Key to the City

The Key to the City of Mississauga is Mississauga’s most prestigious form of recognition. It is reserved for and bestowed upon esteemed community members, former residents and visitors whom the Mayor wishes to honour. It’s a sign of great achievement and distinction and is given to individuals who have positively impacted and changed our city for the better. While primarily symbolic, the key signifies trust and freedom for the recipient to enter in and out of the city as they wish, knowing that Mississauga will always be their home.