Hurricane Hazel retires as mayor of Mississauga at 93, but says she won't slow down

Hold on to your hats, because Hurricane Hazel is blowing in. Hazel McCallion, the outgoing 93 year old mayor of Mississauga, Ontario joins us to talk about what she did to persist as mayor of Mississauga for so long and reflect on the evolution of women in politics.

Act like a lady... think like a man (which I've never figured out) and work like a dog. Any woman to succeed has to work very hard to attain success.Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga

Hazel McCallion knows a little something about attaining success. She's been Mayor of Mississauga for 36 years. But in yesterday's election, Hazel McCallion's name was not on the ballot.

After 12 election wins, at the age of 93 Hazel McCallion is stepping aside. November 30th will be her last day on the job.

Hazel McCallion has also just published a memoir called Hurricane Hazel: A Life With Purpose. She joined us in our Toronto studio.

What do you think of Hazel McCallion's long political career? Do you have your own secrets for good health into your 90's to share?

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This segment was produced by The Current's Liz Hoath.