December 6, 2006 / Front Page

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Trailway pedestrian bridge installed

In the early morning of Nov. 28, the Town of Caledon installed the centre and side spans of the highly anticipated Caledon Trailway pedestrian bridge over Highway 10. More...

News

HUSKY DONATES TO SANTA FUND

Caledon Community Services crisis support co-ordinator Jo-Anna Lenz and executive director Monty Laskin gratefully receive a very generous donation of $18,000 for the Caledon Santa Fund from Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. More...

Silcotech challenges businesses to share spirit through giving

Silcotech North America has issued a challenge to Caledon businesses to get their workplaces involved to raise much-needed funds, food and children's gifts for the 200 needy families in the community. More...

Recycle old seasonal lights through Town's exchange

The Town of Caledon and Hydro One Networks have teamed up in their annual light exchange, this year with an emphasis on recycling. Caledon residents are encouraged to safely recycle their old incandescent lights with the Town of Caledon. More...

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Editorial

Cost of impaired driving is very real in human terms

By now, most of us are familiar with Terri Calloway, the 37-year-old mother of four who was killed by alleged impaired driver Nov. 29. She was out for a jog near her home that night when the accused struck her, killing her instantly. More...

Happiness & Success

Editor wants your insights

Caledon Citizen editor Mark Pavilons is pursuing a philosophical tangent. He's trying to get a handle on "happiness" and "success" and how we define these concepts. More...

James Bolton outdoor classroom a total team effort

By Tina Woodley

James Bolton's Home and School would like to thank Meredith Taylor for all her hard work and countless volunteer hours over the last year as she single handily headed and organized the creation of the school's new outdoor classroom. More...

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Caledon Sports

Dorado Stars swimmers shine at home and away

22 top 8, 223 personal bests

The Dorado Stars Swim Club hosted its first invitational swim meet at the Mayfield Recreation Complex recently. Teams from Lindsay, North York, Scarborough and Orillia came to Caledon to race hard and fast against 31 local Stars swimmers. More...

Caledon minor atom AA Hawks at London tourney

The Caledon minor atom AA Hawks team packed up their gear and suitcases and traveled to London to participate in the annual Tim Hickman Memorial Thunder tournament on the weekend of November 17. More...

Registration for swim program

Registration for the winter session of the Dorado Stars Swim School program begins the week of Dec. 11. Classes will begin Monday, Jan. 8, 2007. The program includes 20 one-hour sessions over a 10-week period. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Caledon Townhall Players present Dick Whittington

One sure sign that Christmas is almost here is the Caledon Townhall Players Christmas show. More...

Concert Band holds 32nd event

The Caledon Concert Band, under the direction of Maestro Robert Kinnear presents, its 32nd annual Christmas Concert. The band welcomes Christmas, Santa and you to a joyous music fest. Mark down and attend Sunday, Dec. More...

Dedicate a book as a Christmas gift

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? The Friends of the Caledon Library have a unique gift idea - a library book dedication. More...

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Cruising in Caledon

Some winter driving facts courtesy of Michelin

Winter tires play an essential role in your vehicle's safety, handling and performance when driving on cold weather road conditions. More...

Dates in automotive history

1958 - Ford introduces the first electric trunk release. 1958 - Chrysler introduces the day-night rearview mirror. 1960 - All-weather antifreeze plus coolant introduced. 1963 - Seat belts first offered as standard equipment. More...

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Serious injuries in collision

Caledon OPP officers and technical collision investigators are continuing their investigation of a serious collision that occurred at 8:46 a.m. Monday, at Castlederg Sideroad and Mount Pleasant Road. More...

Columns

Yes, but is anyone listening?

Mark Pavilons

We humans are a noisy bunch. I imagine if we were orbiting our globe, pointing a directional microphone at our spinning bauble, we'd hear an almost deafening chatter. Billions of voices, millions of machines barking, belching, spewing. More...

National Affairs

So much for improving democracy
Claire Hoy

I f there is one thing that constantly gets up the collective noses of the voters, it's politicians who beg for your vote based on a certain premise and then, once elected, fail to keep their promise. More...

Ottawa Journal

Council of Europe - Part 2
David Tilson MP Dufferin- Caledon

Last column I shared the first part of my experience representing Canada at the Council of Europe in Berlin, Germany and Strasbourg, France. More...

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Community

COMMUNITY EVENTS

THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLY-REA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905- 584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. More...

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS

The 12th annual Caledon Village Celebration of Lights was held Saturday. The evening included carol singing by members of the church choir. More...

Annual Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade rekindles the holiday spirit

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Business & Finance

Tourism association promotes heritage towns and villages

As we celebrate this magical time of year, the Hills of Headwaters, in partnership with its member businesses, communities and municipal partners, has embarked on a marketing initiative to introduce residents of the GTA to our heritage towns and vil More...

First religious article store opens

Sacred Hearts Gifts religious articles and goods will hold its grand opening Friday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at its location at 9 King St. West in downtown Bolton. More...

Library's holiday hours

All branches of the Caledon Public Library will be closed for the holiday season Dec. 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31 and Jan. 1, 2007. More...

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Our Readers Write

Society says thanks for support

On behalf of the Bolton Fall Fair, I would like to say thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors, and members of the society. There were many special memories of the Fall Fair and Truck & Tractor Pull this year. More...

PJPII School says thanks

The Pope John Paul II School community in Bolton held their annual Halloween Raffle and Dance-a-thon in October. More...

Thanks for helping Halloween candy drive

My family and I would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who recently participated in our family candy drive to support the work of Canadian Food for Children. More...

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