November 7, 2007 / Front Page

News

Hydro One presents annual update to council

There were no major storms for Hydro One to deal with this year Caledon council was told during the the company's annual update recently. More...

Early morning commercial property fire

Monday, Nov. 5, at approximately 4:53 a.m., Caledon Fire & Emergency Services was dispatched to a reported commercial property fire at Wood Waste Systems located at 12673 Coleraine Dr. in the Bolton fire district. More...

Tragic industrial incident claims life of Brampton man

At approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, Caledon OPP officers were called to attend the scene of an industrial accident at a construction site in Caledon. More...

Community

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in the community

THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLYREA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905-584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. More...

Church bazaar

Palgrave United Church is hosting its Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On tap will be crafts, baking, chili or soup lunch, Candy Cane Lane (shopping area for children), a silent auction. More...

Library room dedicated to Ena Badger

A former chairman of the Caledon Public Library Board was honoured last Monday night with the dedication of a room in her name at the Albion Bolton Branch. More...

Business & Finance

Peel Region official plan review takes focus

The Peel Region Official Plan Review work program, which outlines the approach the Region will take in reviewing its Official Plan, was approved by Peel Regional council. More...

Google the Caledon Citizen

You can use Google News Canada to find any story, article or photograph in the Caledon Citizen. Simply go to news.google.ca and type in your search using key words that appear in the desired article. More...

Selloffvacations aids animal shelter

For every packaged vacation booked through them, Selloffvacations will donate $10 to the Caledon Animal Shelter to help care for the abused, neglected and injured dogs and cats that they find all over Caledon! More...

Our Readers Write

CCS lauds act of kindness

Have you ever answered the phone, heard the words "charitable" or "not-for-profit" and the first thing you think is, "they're calling for a donation"? Well, that's not always the case. More...

Rotarians laud Tournament

On the third weekend of September, the weather couldn't have been more perfect as we had the honour of being the "gate keepers" for The Tournament of Champions at Palgrave's Equestrian Park - an incredible annual event that brought the finest hors More...

Growth questions remain

The following letter, to Councillor Richard Whitehead, was submitted to the Citizen. Richard, thanks for the note you sent along. You didn't mention a few other facts: 1. More...

Remembrance service Friday

To honour the memory of Canadians who have served their country in times of war, the Town of Caledon will hold a Remembrance Day service at Town Hall commencing at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9. More...

Farm Family of the Year

The Caledon Chamber of Commerce, the Brampton Board of Trade and the Peel Federation of Agriculture are proud to announce that Robert and Bruce Mellow, of Bolton have been named as the Region of Peel Farm Family of the Year. More...

Mayfield West Community Design Plan approved

Unanimous approval was given to the Mayfield West Community Design Plan by Caledon council recently which will allow staff to begin processing four current applications. More...

Columns

Time to think about Olympic boycott?

National Affairs

It's been more than two decades now since then prime minister Brian Mulroney won the respect of much of the western world by pushing the reluctant Commonwealth and U.S. leaders to impose a boycott against South Africa's racist apartheid regime. More...

Forced environmentalism?

It's not easy bein' green. More...

Paying tribute to our fallen

Mayor's Report

"I am on a ship headed for Europe with my comrades. We are young men going off to war. I ask myself why? Why would we leave the security of Canada, our homes and families? More...

Caledon Sports

Caledon minor bantam selects undefeated after nine games

The Caledon Blackhawks minor bantam selects played the Brampton Spitfires, in inter-city play at Terry Miller Arena, Saturday, Nov. 3. This contest saw a tentative Blackhawks team struggling to find their game. More...

Blackhawks continue winning ways

Caldeon major bantam select Blackhaws ravaged East Gwillimbury in an exhibition game at Teen Ranch Oct. 24 to the tune of 7-1. More...

Bantam Lightning selects down Spitfires

Saturday, Oct. 27 at Inglewood arena the boys met the Brampton Spitfires and played like they were on fire! It was a very exciting game with a lot of action and hard work. More...

Arts & Entertainment

Caledon band's quest for the gold

When the 44 members of the Caledon Concert Band travel to Ottawa next spring, they hope it won't just be Canadian athletes focused on gold in 2008. More...

AUTHOR AT FORSTER'S

Glenn Carley of Bolton was signing copies of his first book, Polenta at Midnight: Tales of Gusto and Enchantment in North York, at Forster's Book Garden on Saturday. More...

Movie Review

Bee Movie flying fun

Bee Movie is flying high, thanks to the great story line and efforts of some fine Hollywood stars. The creation of Jerry Seinfeld hits the mark in terms of humor and plot. He portrays Barry B. More...