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News December 6, 2006
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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.
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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. The challenge is being extended to workplaces to benefit Caledon Community Services (CCS) and the...
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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. In exchange, residents who bring in at least two strings of ...
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PC candidate interviews air
      Rogers Television, serving Dufferin & Caledon, will be airing interviews Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. with candidates vying to replace John Tory, provincial Progressive Conservative MP for the Dufferin-Caledon riding. One-on-one interviews will aired with Jim Wallace, Lynn Moore, Sylvia Jones, Drew ...
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Seniors' expo draws a crowd
      David Tilson, MP for Dufferin-Caledon, hosted his second annual Seniors Information Expo, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Caledon Seniors' Centre, in Bolton.
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Town's fleet becomes greener with new Toyota Prius
      The Town of Caledon is proud to announce that a hybrid car has joined its fleet of service vehicles. Hybrid vehicles are fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly - features that uphold the Town's commitment to promoting environmental responsibility and awareness.
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Christmas, Santa and your Caledon seniors' centre welcome you
By Lloyd Bittle
      Merry Christmas and a joyous Happy CSC@2007 to you and all. What a month to enjoy. Your "wonderland" prepared by Beverly Nurden, staff and you our many volunteers waits.
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Salvation Army seeks volunteers
      The local Salvation Army needs volunteers to man its kettle, located at the Bolton Wal-Mart, until Dec. 23. The shifts are three hours running 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. They be very grateful for any assistance that you could give them, and if you wish to help them, contact Major Wendy Broome at 905-451-884...
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Raising 'spirits' and funds for Headwaters
      The second annual Caledon Village Haunted Hall, held Oct. 27 and 28 at the Caledon Village fairgrounds, welcomed 1,687 people and raised more than $2,226 for Headwaters Health Care Centre. Visitors toured the Haunted Hall, graveyard, mad scientist lab and castle dungeon and could take a class at t...
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CWI makes progress in studying the North Atlantic right whale
By MARK PAVILONS
      Whales are the harbingers of things to come. Helping to save one species from the brink of extinction can very well help humankind preserve our planet. That message was delivered to supporters of the Canadian Whale Institute, during a special presentation by two top research scientists.
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Singers share holiday goodwill
      This Christmas let the Belfountain Singers entertain you. For 25 years under the baton of Irene McLellan, the Belfountain Singers have been delighting audiences with new and traditional choral music. Always innovative, always inspired, McLellan has established an interdenominational choral communit...
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Pope Pulse
Fun-filled year at Pope John Paul II School
By Michael Rybka & Lucas Baldassare
      Pope John Paul II School proudly welcomed back staff, students and parents to another fun-filled year of learning with a BBQ and open house Sept. 14. There was a great turnout! Administrators Mr.Amaral and Mr. Matos cooked hotdogs for everyone! "Another exciting year for Pope John Paul. Our school...
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OPP Report 1-888-310-1122
Driver fleeing from police hits railway crossing
      Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 26 property damages and 11 personal injury collisions during the week of Nov. 20-26. High Miler of the Week Wednesday, Nov. 22, at approximately 2:59 p.m. a Caledon OPP officer observed a motor vehicle travelling at an extreme high rate of speed on H...
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Peel public health launches new drug Web site for parents
      Peel Public Health introduced a new Web site for parents looking to obtain information and resources for talking to children about drugs. The Web site, talkaboutdrugs.ca, provides information that could only previously be obtained in print form.
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MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON
      Sunday, Nov. 26, Caledon OPP and Caledon Emergency Services responded to a fire at an abandoned building at 9408 Columbia Way at approximately 6:30 a.m. Firefighters found heavy fire conditions within the structure and a defensive fire attack was initiated. An additional water tanker wa...
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Peel okays 50/427 arterial network study
      Peel regional council approved the continuation of Highway 50/427 extension area arterial network study recently. The study was initiated in March to address the need for arterial road network improvements in the area of a Highway 427 extension.
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Headwaters opens hospital to cell phones, wireless devices
      Patients and visitors can now use their cell phone or handheld wireless device (i.e. Blackberry or TREO) when they visit Headwaters Health Care Centre. "Staying in touch with family and friends is important for our patients," said Bob Baynham, president and CEO of Headwaters Health Care Centre.
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