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News March 14th, 2007
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Husky Injection Molding Systems is now up for sale
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      One of Caledon's largest businesses is up for sale. Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. in Bolton announced last week it may sell all or part of the company's shares. Husky is a global supplier of injection molding equipment and services to the plastics industry.
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Councillor wants to sing
      At its March 20 meeting, Caledon council will vote on a motion by Councillor Doug Beffort that all council meetings begin with the singing and/or playing of O Canada. O Canada was officially proclaimed as Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980. Currently, council meetings begin with a prayer on...
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Increase to help elderly
      The credit amount that elderly residents can apply for against their property taxes imposed by the Town was increased by Caledon council recently. The current amount of $150 in assistance will go up $50 a year to $350 during the term of this council.
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Business owners believe growth in Bolton desperately needed
By MARK PAVILONS Editor
      Faced with limited growth in the Bolton area in the near future, several key Bolton businesses and the Chamber of Commerce are combining their voices, in an attempt to convince Caledon council to revisit their population forecasts, and allow the area to grow.
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Justin Trudeau to speak at fund-raiser in Brampton
      Rapport Youth & Family Services is excited to announce that Justin Trudeau is scheduled as the keynote speaker at their upcoming fund-raiser. The fund-raiser is scheduled for April 3 at The Brampton Rose Theatre. Tickets are $75 for floor seats and $50 for balcony seats, with a reception scheduled...
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Old house restoration workshop
      Heritage Caledon, in conjunction with Edifice Old Home Magazine, is pleased to present an Old House Restoration Workshop in Caledon East Saturday, April 21. A five-hour workshop on ways to maintain, restore and rehabilitate your old house. Learn about modern materials, techniques and histori...
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Application is supported
      Caledon council recently supported the financial grant application being submitted by the Caledon Canada Day committee to the Department of Canadian Heritage in relation to the Celebrate Canada! program.
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Councillors tell MPAC about voter list problems
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      The main concern Caledon council members raised with representatives from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation last Tuesday was people being left off the voters list in the last municipal election. MPAC handled the data collection for the election by mailing out 2.4 million municipal enum...
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Elmer awards looking for heroes
      Peel Children's Safety Village in partnership with Peel Regional Police, are proud to host the 14th Annual Elmer Safety Recognition Awards. Nominations are now being accepted. Each child in Peel Region, including Caledon, from junior kindergarten through to grade 8 is eligible for an award.
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'Green Days' introduce organics recycling
      Throughout March and April, the Region of Peel will host a series of Green Days at grocery outlets, malls and big-box stores in Peel. These interactive community events will give Peel residents an opportunity to learn about the new Organics Recycling Program that starts April 2 in Caledon, Brampton...
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PARTY LEADER VISITS
      Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May (second from left) stopped by the Town Hall in Caledon East last Tuesday where she met with Mayor Marolyn Morrison, councillors Allan Thompson and Richard Paterak, and environmental progress officer Sara Peckford.
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Property standards appointments
      Appointed to the property standards committee by Caledon council for the 2006-10 term of council were Betty Starr, Andy Priede, Don Sargent, George Jenney, Barry Stranks, Jim Becksted and Joseph Galena.
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Praise abounds as Rotary Youth Centre is dedicated
By MARK PAVILONS Editor
      Bolton Rotary's significant contribution received praise from the organization's highest official last week. Wilfred (Wilf) Wilkinson, president-elect of Rotary International, was on hand during the dedication ceremony of the Bolton Rotary Youth Centre, the multi-milliondollar facility slated to op...
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OPP Report
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      Caledon OPP Officers responded to 38 property damage and five personal injury collisions during the week of Feb. 26 to March 4. High Miler of the Week Saturday, March 3, at approximately 4:22 p.m., a Caledon OPP officer observed a motor vehicle travelling at an extreme high rate of speed on Hi...
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Man killed in tragic mishap
      Monday, March 5 at 12:10 p.m. a transport trailer driver was travelling eastbound on Mayfield Road, west of Regional Road 50, when it made contact with a black Mercedes, which had pulled over to the south shoulder. The tractor-trailer driver stopped to speak with the Mercedes driver.
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Would-be rescuer Rick Pyman killed in tragic accident
      The Caledon community has lost a dedicated hockey supporter in a tragic accident that claimed two lives during the snow storm March 5. Richard Pyman, 49, died in hospital after the chainreaction collision in Halton Hills. A police officer and several motorists assisted a 37-year-old woman and chil...
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Tory calls treatment of victims 'disgraceful'
      Progressive Conservative Party Leader John Tory said the failure to compensate victims of crime was "disgraceful." "The Ombudsman has uncovered a situation that is absolutely disgraceful. People who are already victims of crime are being victimized again - this time by the McGuinty Liberals.
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Fraud, mischief charges are laid
      An extensive 18-month OPP investigation regarding an alleged sexual assault came to a close with the laying of criminal charges. Thirty-six-year-old Jennefer Davis of Orangeville was charged with two counts of Public Mischief and two counts of Fraud.
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