Ambulance service in Peel receives funding
      The provincial government is providing an additional $3,254,251 in 2007 to support and strengthen land ambulance and dispatch service in the Region of Peel. The funds will help further the goal of attaining the 50/50 sharing of costs of municipal land ambulance services by 2008.
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Reduce your waste this holiday season
      The Region of Peel reminds residents that it’s easy to reduce your waste this holiday season by following a few simple guidelines. Instead of using traditional wrapping paper, consider using cloth bags, newspaper comic pages and colourful blankets or tea towels to wrap your gifts this year. Keep a...
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Lung Association’s golf fund-raiser
      The Lung Association’s fund-raiser is here! Purchase a copy of the 2007 GOLFSmart’s Ultimate Golf Savings Book for the low price of $49.95. The book includes more than 200 of Ontario’s finest golf courses and over $30,000 in savings and discounts for green fees, golf carts and accommodations. Proce...
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Trio of Mayfield grads honoured by Peel Masonic Lodge
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      Three standout Mayfield secondary school graduates were honoured during the annual awards presentations at Peel Masonic Lodge in Caledon East recently. Receiving the Peel Lodge Citizenship Award were Paul Lillakas and Haley Magee. The Eastern Star Student Award went to Amy Struthers.
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BIA needs fresh perspective to carry on the work
By MARK PAVILONS Editor
      The Bolton Business Improvement Area (BIA) has an important role to play, but needs some fresh direction from dedicated members of the community. This January, the BIA will hold its annual meeting, to elect a new executive. Current chair, local businessman Tony Viola wants the group to be led by...
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OPP Report
Suspect turns himself in, faces many charges
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      Traffic Caledon OPP Officers responded to 18 property damages and two personal injury collisions during the week of Dec. 11-17. Alcohol & Driving Thursday, Dec. 14, 53- year-old Harvey Westover of Everett was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle-Over 80 mgs. Of Alcohol in 100 mls. Of Blood after h...
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Tory introduces bill to open up justice system
      Progressive Conservative Party Leader and Caledon MPP John Tory introduced a new private member’s bill that would for the first time truly open up Ontario’s justice system to see if it is working to keep families safe. “We have to do everything possible to make our streets safer for Ontario famili...
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Peel restaurants are supporting breastfeeding
      The next time you are out celebrating, for the “Breastfeeding Friendly” decal on the windows of local restaurants. Peel Public Health is providing restaurant owners packaged materials to help them ensure moms are comfortable breastfeeding at a table.
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Leadership for women
      The Multicultural Inter Agency Group of Peel (MIAG) is pleased to announce the new session of leadership skills development for women from diverse communities. If you are interested in gaining skills in community development, public speaking, cross-cultural communication, goals setting and other p...
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