May 2, 2007 / Front Page

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Momentum strong at 10th Great Big Garage Sale

The 10th edition of The Great Big Garage Sale was held this past Saturday, and judging by the response, it shows no signs of slowing down. More...

News

Five termini considered for Highway 427

By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Transportation Ontario is considering five possible terminus locations for the extension of Highway 427. More...

Town honours top citizens for volunteer contributions

"No person was ever honoured for what he or she received. Honour is given by what he or she gave." Calvin Coolidge

Several members of the community were duly recognized for their giving last Wednesday night, during the annual Caledon Volunteer & Citizen Achievement Awards ceremony. More...

Obtain a permit before you burn

An Open Air Burning Permit must be obtained by all persons who intend to conduct open air fires in Caledon. Open air burning permits are issued at no charge, and photo identification is required to complete the application. More...

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Editorial

A return to a simpler time and kingdom

The bureaucratic monster is loose, and it seems there's no whistling it back in its cage. Dear fellow defenders of democracy, we've created this monster. More...

Caledon Citizen

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Caledon Sports

Caledon Lightning bantam select team takes 'triple crown'

After winning the championship at both the Intra City League (at the end of March) and the Downsview tournament (at the beginning of February), the bantam Lightning entered their final tournament in Bolton with high levels of confidence and energy. More...

Many firsts for Mayfield

Mayfield's track and field team had some great results in a meet held at Chinguacousy Park, April 24. In the senior girls 100 metres, Jeannette Goode finished first overall, while Alex Anderson was second. More...

Caledon Hawks atom AE wins final tournament

The Caledon Hawks atom AE team ended the 2006/2007 season the same way they started, with a tournament win. The team travelled to East Gwillimbury for the last weekend of the season and took home the hardware in convincing fashion. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Townhall Players' final performance is 'Don't Dress for Dinner'

The Caledon Townhall Players' final play of the season is the uproarious farce Don't Dress for Dinner by Marc Camoletti and Robin Hawden. More...

Season finale concert May 6

The Georgetown Bach Chorale, in conjunction with the Caledon Chamber Concerts, presents the season finale Sunday, May 6, at 3 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church, Caledon East. More...

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Schools

Macville principal receives Award of Distinction

For his unique and exemplary contributions to public education in Peel and to the Peel community, Macville public school principal Michael Logue was presented with the Award of Distinction by the Peel district school board. More...

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Woman killed in collision

Saturday, April 28, at roughly 8:28 p.m. Caledon OPP and Emergency Services responded to single motor vehicle collision on Main Street, north of Highpoint Sideroad in Caledon. More...

Citizen Quotes

On Learning

"The highest result of education is tolerance." Helen Keller "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." Derek Bok "The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher." Elbert Hubbard More...

Columns

We're masters of our own demise

Mark Pavilons

It's no secret we humans are our own worst enemies. Whether it relates to our innate biological flaws or mental incapacity to learn from our mistakes, we are apt to mess things up. More...

National Affairs

One thing to be stupid, another to misinform
Claire Hoy

Obviously, Abraham Lincoln didn't know current Liberal Senator Dennis Dawson. But he sure knew his type. More...

Mayor's Report

Major corridor could cut through Caledon
By Marolyn Morrison

In 2005, the provincial government identified a potential GTA West Corridor as a transportation and economic link between the GTA and other urban growth centres within the Greater Golden Horseshoe as part of its Places to Grow initiative. More...

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Community

You and flowers bloom at the Caledon seniors' centre

By Lloyd Bittle

Yes! "The Merrie Month of May." Our May Queens, descended from Flora the Roman goddess of flowers. We welcome our centre Floralia, our centre homage to the renewal of life and beauty after the coldness and bareness of winter. 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 UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLY-REA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905- 584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. More...

Wendy Mesley joins Big Brothers Big Sisters as the guest speaker

Mark your calendars for Friday, May, 4, as Big Brothers Big Sisters is pleased to present award- winning broadcast journalist, Wendy Mesley as the keynote speaker for their Women of Peel Luncheon. More...

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Business & Finance

Look and feel good at Hollywood Tan

By Colleen Longhurst

Caledon Village has new entrepreneurs in Jeff Boudreau and Andrew Scovell, long-time Cheltenham residents. Jeff will tell you it all started with Andrew wanting to buy a tanning bed for personal use. More...

Planning and launching your business

The Caledon Business Centre is pleased to offer Planning and Launching Your Business. This very popular seminar is perfect for anyone thinking of starting or has recently opened a business. More...

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Health

Naturopathic Medicine Week

Caledon council recently proclaimed April 28 to May 6 as Naturopathic Medicine Week. More...

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Our Readers Write

Chamber lauded by Pathfinders

We, the Caledon East Pathfinders, wish to congratulate the Caledon Chamber of Commerce on their Caledon Home Show (April 20-22). What a lovely weekend to start out the 2007 spring season. More...

Crease gets new moniker

The following is a response to John Tysoe's letter (April 25), "Crease a Kyotophile." John, I can't tell you how honoured I am that you have coined a new word just for me. More...

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