August 22, 2007 / Front Page

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Huge farm fire causes $1 million in damage

A massive, devastating fire has almost destroyed an Albion farm. The Dean Family homestead on Airport Road, south of King Road, lost three silos and seven other barns and buildings during the morning blaze Aug. 15. More...

News

Separate board reacts to funding with cautious optimism

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is reacting with cautious optimism to the announcement that the province is putting an additional $309 million into education funding over the next two years. More...

Contract to fix cemetery

The contract to complete stone monument repairs at the Melville White Church Cemetery was recently awarded by Caledon council to 2139254 Ontario Ltd. for its price of $54,360, excluding GST. More...

Easement is on 269-acre King-Caledon property

By Bill Rea

The Glassco property is a tract of lands that straddles the boarder of King Township and the Town of Caledon that must be seen to be appreciated. More...

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Editorial

New public transit options that ought to be considered

Transportation planning at all levels of government still has a long way to go. More...

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Caledon Sports

Wanderers' girls capture silver, boys claim gold

For the second time in recent weeks, Bolton's under 8 girls selects brought home silver. Opening games in the Aug. 11 weekend North Toronto Tournament saw the Wanderers take on The West End Wildcats, Whitby, Unionville, and North Toronto. More...

Lukovic at U.S. tourney

A Caledon youth was among the members of CJGA Team Canada for the 2007 Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California. More...

Ionta leads team to win

The winning streak continued for Team Sweden in the Bolton Wanderers' under 6 boys' division last week. Led by the unmatched scoring punch of Marcus Ionta, Team Sweden defeated England 5-2. More...

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Our Readers Write

Protecting the turf

I read the letter by K. Jean Cottam, PhD (Citizen, Aug. 1) regarding the use of pesticides in Caledon. The facts that were addressed are huge improvements from what we used to have in place (no bylaw). More...

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Town finances on target

Town treasurer Sam Jones recently informed Caledon council that overall, revenues and expenditures for the Town are consistent with projections for the first six months of this year. More...

Lease for ambulance

An agreement was reached between Caledon council and Peel region recently confirming the lease for the ambulance facilities at the Valleywood fire station. The Town will receive about $15,000 in rent annually for the lease of 2,229 square feet. More...

Columns

Public skating, hockey at new Caledon East arena

A Canadian winter would not be the same without the sounds of sticks and pucks hitting the ice. More...

In the 'perfect' Del world ...

Mark Pavilons

There are many reasons why human beings crave vacation time each year. The warm winds blowing through your hair; the waves kissing the shore, and the endless sounds of children laughing. Of course, there's the priceless R&R factor. More...

Only in Canada, you say? Pity.

Remember that old tea advertisement where the snooty Englishman reluctantly took a sip and then responded, "Only in Canada you say? Pity. More...

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Community

PROCTORS MARK THEIR 80TH

The Proctor twins, Gerald Samuel and Douglas William, celebrated their 80th birthday July 17 with their families. The twins were born July 17, 1927, to William Samuel Proctor and Annie (Faulkner) Proctor, and delivered by Dr. More...

Orphan arrives in Caledon from Belarus

In March 2007, Jennifer Hopson of Caledon East traveled to Belarus with the organization, Canadian Aid for Chernobyl (CAC). More...

Interview etiquette presentation to be held Aug. 22 at Jobs Caledon

Statistics show when we first meet new people, 55% of the impression we make is by the way we dress, act and walk through the door; 38% is from the quality of our voice, grammar and overall confidence, while a mere 7% is from what we actually say. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

IngleWoodstock is set to rock this weekend

There's a lot of buzz these days in Inglewood. A music event is happening on Aug. 24-25. In aid of Bethell House Hospice the residents are volunteering their time and efforts organizing an outdoor concert called Inglewoodstock. More...

In search of rock, ice and water

In quest of his dream to capture Canada's north on canvas, artist Cory Trépanier sets his sights on Baffin Island in the eastern Arctic for the second leg of his Into the Arctic Journey that began Aug. 1. More...

BIA's Midnight Madness draws a crowd to Bolton

Photos by Mark Pavilons

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