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Move over Wayne Gretzky — there’s another 99 sharing the spotlight with you.

And this Hurricane is showing no signs of being downgraded anytime soon, either.

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“You are only as old as you think,” said legendary former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion.

She turns 99 on Valentines Day, and says she lives every day like it’s a playoff game.

This Feb. 14th is an example.

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She’s got morning coffee planned with friends in Streetsville before heading over for a celebration at the Vic Johnston Community Centre, followed by dropping the puck at the Steelheads game at the Paramount Arena.

There was also a bash for her on the weekend where “five mayors” showed up to give her birthday greetings, including Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Toronto Mayor John Tory.

“You have to keep busy,” she said.