Born and raised in Brampton, Derek attended Chinguacousy Secondary School where he went on to become student body president, athlete of the year and graduated class valedictorian. At McMaster University, Derek wrestled on the Ontario and Canadian Championship winning teams while being very active in student government and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. Opportunities arose which allowed Derek to work, teach and coach in Australia, Korea, Mexico and Japan while always returning to his Brampton roots. Derek is currently working overseas developing an ecological tourism plan for Oshima Island off the coast of Japan returning to Brampton in August.
Brampton - Drive along the main traffic corridor of Hwy 410 and the lack of residential and commercial density is striking in comparison to similar central avenues in Mississauga, North York and other GTA cities. Why has Brampton become the poster child for uncontrolled urban sprawl?
Brampton - For several years now, Brampton has proudly boasted its rapid growth and development as the expanding city's northern borders suggest a new and bright future for the burgeoning metropolis.
Born and raised in Brampton, Derek attended Chinguacousy Secondary School where he went on to become student body president, athlete of the year and graduated class valedictorian. At McMaster University, Derek wrestled on the Ontario and Canadian Championship winning teams while being very active in student government and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. Opportunities arose which allowed Derek to work, teach and coach in Australia, Korea, Mexico and Japan while always returning to his Brampton roots. Derek is currently working overseas developing an ecological tourism plan for Oshima Island off the coast of Japan returning to Brampton in August.
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