August 30, 2006 / Front Page

News

CENTRE ADDITION BEGINS

The ceremonial shovels hit the dirt for the new youth centre and More...

Rezoning approved for Wal-Mart expansion

A rezoning application to expand the Wal-Mart department store in Bolton by 50,000 square feet was More...

Rezoning will allow addition to seniors building

Peel region was granted a rezoning by Caledon council recently to permit an addition to the existing seniors apartment building and a free-standing Abbeyfield home at 20 Walker Rd. E. in Caledon East. More...

Editorial

Arbitration should be part of the solution

There's no doubt about it Health Minister Tony Clement has a tough job ahead in living up to a promise to find out why Canada has failed to deliver on a pledge to get low-cost AIDS drugs to countries in need and to fix the problem. More...

Community

90TH BIRTHDAY WISHES

The 90th birthday celebration for Margaret Lewis was held Aug. 24 and 25, but her More...

Curbside waste exemption

The Region of Peel is offering its residents a twoweek exemption period for waste collection following the Labour Day holiday from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Friday, Sept. 15. More...

Breakfast for Kids Month is proclaimed

Caledon council recently proclaimed September as Breakfast for Kids Month. More...

Business & Finance

Jobs Caledon offers workshops to enhance skills

Jobs Caledon is finding Caledon residents aren't just looking for employment during the day, they're looking for resources to enhance their skills during the evening as well. More...

The link between Shakespeare and The Africa Project

Last month we invited all retirees to visit PROBUS and "expand their world." This month's PROBUS speakers not only expanded our world, they opened our eyes, our hearts, our tear ducts and even gave our funny bone a knock. More...

Health

ARE YOU STRESSED? BURNT OUT? HERE'S HELP

As a business owner, Doctor, wife, mom of two young kids, I need to organize and prioritize my day just as you do. It can be done! Here are just 5 of many TIPS the Justine Blainey Wellness Centre has to offer. More...

Our Readers Write

Church wants records back

During the evening hours of Saturday, July 29 to Sunday morning July 30, a number of miscreants broke into the Cheltenham Baptist Church. More...

Confused by mayor's priorities

It hurts too much to laugh! Am I the only person who is confused by our mayor's priorities? I read her campaign column (hidden under the title "Mayor's Report") every couple weeks and see her photo More...

South hill 'madness'

To the merchants on Bolton's south hill, we would like to thank everyone for participating in our events during Midnight Madness. The south hill too, was a mass of activity. More...

Cruising in Caledon

Protecting your vehicle from rust adds up to big savings

Fall and winter will be here again soon and it's time to think about how to protect your automobile from the deterioration caused by cold weather, snow and road salt. One way is to take your vehicle for a rust control treatment. More...

The Amazing Auto Adventure Sept. 23

The Amazing Auto Adventure is the name of the car rally organized by St. James Anglican Church, Caledon East schedule for Saturday, Sept. 23. More...

Win $300 by promoting the fair

Calling all families, clubs, schools and organizations. The Bolton Fall Fair would like your help in advertising the upcoming fair. More...

Foot patrols and new OPP building addressed

The creation of a foot patrol for the 10 traffic hot spots and the search for a new Caledon OPP headquarters were the key items Caledon OPP's detachment commander talked about in his quarterly report to Caledon council recently. More...

Citizen Quotes

On people

"There are two types of people: those who are forgetful ..." More...

Columns

National Affairs

An outrageously fanciful notion

T he ill-fated former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain remains history's poster boy illustrating More...

Searching for good customer service

I'm still confused by what I see as a general lack of customer service, in a world where the customer is no longer "always right." More...

Mayor's Report

Successful Caledon summer camp programs

Summer is a great time for youth in Caledon to explore in their own backyards, and the Town's Summer Camp programs were the perfect opportunity to do so. More...

Caledon Sports

Tournament of Champions the horse show with heart

The "Horse Show with Heart" gallops into the spotlight Sept. 2024 at the Caledon Equestrian Park, combining sensational international show jumping, celebrities behind the wheel in a thrilling horse-andhorsepower relay and family friendly activities. More...

IBHL crowns new champions By Brian Dunn

The IBHL's 10th season has ended, with a new champion crowned and the 5-year reign of the CVPM/Blue Team ended in overtime. More...

Competition no match for U-9 girls

The Bolton U-9 girls soccer team took home the gold from the recent Thornhill Challenge Cup. More...

Arts & Entertainment

Peel's Labour Day holiday schedule

Region of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the Labour Day holiday Monday, Sept. 4. Peel headquarters and most offices will re-open for regular business Tuesday, Sept. 5. More...

Fall house tour Sept. 16 aids Headwaters hospital

The Headwaters Health Care Centre's auxiliary will be holding its 12th annual House Tour, Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

'Divas' wanted for Sweet Adelines women's chorus

Orangeville Chorus, Sweet Adelines invites women who like to sing to attend four guest rehearsals commencing Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. More...

Schools

Back to School Safety

Remember to STOP for School Buses Remember to STOP for School Buses

As parents throughout Caledon and beyond look forward to the first day of school More...

Peel board offers parents tips to help children prepare for start of school

The first day of school is fast approaching. And for many parents, especially those who have children entering kindergarten, it is both an exciting and challenging time. More...