Dave Cook is a former newspaper reporter, radio broadcaster, municipal councillor and for many years was active in North American motorsports. He has four books to his credit: Apple blossoms and satellite dishes : celebrating the golden jubilee of Applewood Acres (2004); From frozen ponds to Beehive glory : the story of Dixie Arena Gardens (2006); Fading history. Vol. 1 : stories of historical interest (2008) and Fading history. Vol. 2 : stories of historical interest (2010). In addition, he was awarded the Heritage Mississauga Award in 2009 and was a nominee for the 2010 Mississauga Arts Council Martys Award.