May 16, 2007 / Front Page

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OUTDOOR CLASSROOM OPENS

After 18 months and more than 1,000 volunteer hours, James Bolton principal Joy Uniac cut the ribbon to officially open the Outdoor Classroom at the school last week. More...

News

Peel to develop active transportation plan

Physical and environmental health issues are important to Canadians. Physical health can prolong the life of citizens, and environmental health can ensure that generations of Canadians will prosper in their surroundings. More...

Celebrating Peel's paramedics during week

Peel's Regional paramedics responded to over 70,000 emergencies in 2006. More...

Fund helps family of John Pham

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board has announced the creation of a fund to assist the family of John Pham, the 10-year-old student from St. Alfred School in Mississauga, killed in a school bus accident last month. More...

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Editorial

Crumbling infrastructures show a need for tax reform

One thing most, if not all Canadian municipalities have in common is a growing need for improvements in their infrastructures. More...

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Caledon Sports

Season opens for Bolton Braves midget baseball team

The Bolton Braves midget baseball team, sponsored by Wanderosa Wood Products, hosted the Newmarket Hawks in the season opening May 7. More...

Teams finding their legs in ball hockey loop

By Brian Dunn

The third week of IBHL action had all teams beginning to come together. May 8 Mr. Handyman 3, Carney Plumbing 1 Pasquale Chiapetta netted a brace for the Handyman squad while Eddy Hurley added the other. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

The Alchemist a hit at Belfountain P.S.

On the evenings of May 9 and 10 the pupils at Belfountain public school presented The Alchemist, an operetta written by Pamela J. Gibson. The operetta, which incorporated two casts of primary and junior pupils, proved to be a huge success. More...

A Night on Broadway at PJPII

May 22-24, Pope John Paul II School presents A Night on Broadway. This play showcases some of Broadway's greatest song and dance numbers. Showtimes are Tuesday, May 22, Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. More...

Alton's grade 5 students wow Mississauga audience

It's not about your looks. It's not about your money. It's all about the way You treat me, honey. More...

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Schools

Citizens for a Clean Caledon offers Seglins bursaries

The Citizens for a Clean Caledon bursary committee is offering three bursaries for secondary students planning to attend university or college this fall. More...

Mayfield students and staff tour Vimy Ridge

By DEAN SCALLEN History teacher Mayfield secondary school

This April, after one year of planning and preparation by several teachers that was led by the enthusiastic efforts of tour leader Joanne Thornton, I was extremely fortunate to be able to accompany five of my Mayfield history teacher colleagues (Jo More...

FRENCH CAFE AT PJPII

Pope John Paul II School held their annual French cafe May 10 and 11, with proceeds going to Sharelife, a Catholic charitable organization. More...

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No holiday waste changes

Residents in the Town of Caledon are advised that there will be no changes to their waste collection services due to the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 21. More...

Citizen contest winners

The Caledon Citizen is pleased to announce the four winners of our Anniversary Contest that featured many brain teasers. We received well over 100 entries, but a little over half were actually correct and valid entries. More...

Town's reserve funds are healthy

Treasurer Sam Jones recently provided Caledon council with an update on the Town's reserves and reserve funds as of Dec. 31, 2007. More...

Columns

An endless supply of thingamajigs

Mark Pavilons

What do you do with one shoe, one sock or one battery? And, just where you put a plastic, thingamajig that's obviously come loose from your child's doohickey? Ah, there's the rub, as Shakespeare once alluded to. More...

National Affairs

Wilson promoted her view above politicians
Claire Hoy

Bertha Wilson, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, died earlier this month and, as you'd expect, was the subject of countless editorials and comments lauding her work. More...

Mayor's Report

Mayor urges Caledon residents to shop locally
By Marolyn Morrison

Throughout the Town of Caledon, we have some very talented local artisans, musicians, various superb chefs, and local business owners who care about our community. More...

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Community

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. More...

GREAT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY CLEANUP

The third annual Community Cleanup was another great success Saturday. Volunteers and supporters gathered at Edelweiss before hitting the streets to pick up litter. More...

Bridal Boot camp at centre

Now brides can prepare for their big day in a new way! Bridal Bootcamps with certified personal trainers Kim Gallagher and Jessica Thomas are a hit at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. More...

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Business & Finance

Consumer Savvy

Dyson nicely reinvents the vacuum
By MARK PAVILONS Editor

For those who say you can't build a better mousetrap, just have a look at some of the products created by forward-thinking Dyson. More...

Effem becomes Mars Canada Inc.

Mars Canada Inc., formerly Effem Inc., is a division of Mars, Incorporated, one of the world's leading food manufacturers. The combined food, snack and petcare segments are a symbol of excellence for quality brands. More...

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Our Readers Write

History is a great teacher

My mind has been obsessed for some time now with how people see the same thing differently. More specifically, it pains me to see how Canadians have differing opinions on whether our troops should be in Afghanistan or not. More...

Writer didn't coin 'Kyotophile'

As usual, Mr. Crease avoids having to debate the issues by setting up a straw man and knocking him down. Since trivia seem to be the order of the day, I confess I did not invent "Kyotophile" (I wish I had!). More...

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