September 2, 2010 / Front Page

News

Caledon will be represented at Hoof Prints of Hope charity ride

A small group of horse back riders will be traveling across the province of Alberta, starting Sept. 3, stopping in more than 30 communities to collect donations for research and distribute literature about Alzheimer’s disease. More...

Nature’s vibrant colours will be augmented by 10 local gardens

The Bolton and District Horticultural Society is presenting its 14th annual garden tour Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Man running for love of village

A five year resident of Bolton loves the place so much, he wants to represent it on Caledon council. Andrei Belooussov has put his name forward to seek the Ward 5 area seat in next month’s municipal elections. More...

Editorial

Ottawa Journal

Helpful resources are available for seniors from federal government

We owe a great deal to our senior citizens. Their immense contributions have made our communities the outstanding places they are to live, work and play. More...

Time to start watching out again for kids and school buses

Cast your mind back however many years it was since you were a kid facing the end of summer vacation. There was always a bit of anticipation of reuniting with old classmates, combined with the mourning over the loss of freedom. More...

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Caledon Sports

Mr. Handyman takes home IBHL crown

Mr. Handyman has taken the crown in the Inglewood Ball Hockey League for 2010. The iced the season last Thursday with a 5-1 triumph over Investor’s Group. Aug. More...

Brewers lead Jays in NDBL Final, 2-0

Sports Reporter For the first in the North Dufferin Baseball League’s history are the two finalists from south of Highway 9. More...

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Juliet Beam Juliet Beam joined 310 Running this year for the summer program. Juliet is an accomplished gymnast who, after watching her brother compete this summer, chose to carve out some time for her own run training. More...

Our Readers Write

Lyons withdraws from race

The following letter was addressed to the residents of Ward 2 in the town of Caledon and submitted to the Citizen. As you may be aware, we have made a decision to withdraw from the current municipal election. More...

Schools

Young Rider Orientation Day reinforces school bus safety for new students and their families

A free Young Rider Orientation Day Saturday helped new students feel more comfortable taking the school bus. There were several such sessions held, including one at Humberview Secondary School in Bolton Saturday. More...

DARE graduates from Palgrave School receive recognition

The end of the school year means graduations, and not just from schools themselves, but from programs. More...

Citizen Humberview Drug Free Zone established Caledon

Caledon Humberview Secondary School in Bolton and the surrounding lands have been designated a Drug Free Zone. More...

No changes in garbage collection for holiday

Caledon residents are being informed that there will be no changes to their waste collection services due to the Labour Day holiday. Garbage and recycling (blue box, green bin and yard waste) will be collected on regularly scheduled days. More...

Columns

Getting old has a few advantages

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair. Douglas MacArthur More...

National Affairs

SWho exactly is the gun registry good for?

Some deceits are readily apparent. None moreso than the species arguments being used in a desperate attempt to save the disastrous two-billion-dollarboondoggle known as Canada’s long gun registry. More...

Community

Correction: Giro Di Bolton Fund-raiser

The Giro di Bolton Fundraiser for Hospice Caledon Aug. 22 was a success, which ended up raising approximately $5,200 for Hospice Caledon Community Programs and Hospice Caledon Bethell House. Also, about 40 people came out to support the event. More...

Caledon Seniors’ Centre offering a September harvest of good times

Come out and join us in reaping our September harvest of good times at Caledon Seniors’ Centre. You’ll find activities and friends to meet and share; a harvest to suit every taste. More...

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in the community

This column is provided as a free public service to non-profit organizations to announce up-coming events. Please contact Beth Early-Rea at Caledon Community Services at 905-584-9460 if you which to have an announcement published. More...

Business & Finance

The evolution of the Caledon Equestrian Park

Every business owner strives to provide a great product or service, and for horse show organizer Craig Collins of Equestrian Management Group, producing the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT) is no different. More...

Arts & Entertainment

44th annual Kleinburg and area Binder Twine Festival

Deep in history and tradition, the annual Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival, celebrating 44 years, returns Sept. 11. More...

MAKING MASKS AT LIBRARY

Naomi Tyrrell from Toronto was at the Inglewood branch of the Caledon Public Library recently conducting a program to teach youngsters how to make masks. More...

House Tour tickets on sale

The 16th annual Headwater’s Hospital Auxiliary House Tour will be Sept. 18. More...