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News March 21, 2007
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Census shows Caledon's population is 57,050
      Census figures released last week showed Caledon's population reached 57,050 people in 2006. This represented a 12.7 per cent increase from the Town's 2001 population of 50,605. Other 2006 census statistics for Caledon included 18,915 total private dwellings of which 18,214 were occupied by usual...
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Woodlot workshop in Bolton
      The Ontario Forestry Association, in partnership with the Trees Ontario Foundation, is hosting a free woodlot management workshop in Bolton.
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Clean Caledon appointments
      Caledon council recently appointed councillors Richard Paterak and Allan Thompson to the Citizens for a Clean Caledon committee for the 2006- 10 term of council.
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Apply to Town's Community Green Fund by April 30
      April 30 is the spring deadline for applications to the Town of Caledon's Community Green Fund. As part of the 2007 budget, council approved $20,000 for this year's funding. "Community groups carrying out key environmental work are encouraged to apply to the Town's Community Green Fund for funding...
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Society looks to Caledon residents to help end MS
      Bolton-Caledon will join the fight to end multiple sclerosis at the Zehrs Super Cities WALK for MS in Caledon Sunday, April 15. More than 300 people are expected to WALK for a cure, raising $70,000, and providing hope to the estimated 55,000 to 75,000 Canadians who live with multiple sclerosis.
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Peel takes action for fair human services funding
      Peel regional council will undertake a public information campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the impact of the provincial government's chronic under-funding of human services.
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Volunteer committee appointments
      Councillors Annette Groves and Allan Thompson were recently appointed by Caledon council to the volunteer recognition committee for the 2006-10 term of council.
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Appliance and fixture pickup can be booked online
      Residents in Peel can now arrange to have large metal appliances and fixtures picked up by booking an appointment online at peelregion.ca/waste. "Online booking is a safe and convenient method for residents to schedule their large metal appliance and fixture pick-up," said Dave Gordon, manager, wa...
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FARM TOUR A SUCCESS
      The Schomberg Agricultural Society hosted its third annual farm tour recently, drawing a good crowd. Here, Jessica Heenan, 9, of Acton, made friends with one of the cows at the Mount Kolb Dairy Farm in Caledon.
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The Face of MS
Bolton woman with MS can still do most everything
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      While multiple sclerosis has made some regular everyday activities difficult for a Bolton woman, she considers herself very fortunate she can still do most everything she wants. Donna Stevenato had been having symptoms for three years before she was properly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in he...
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Committee appointments
      Councillor Richard Paterak and and constituents Harvinder Bajwa, Glenn Barnes, William Goursky, Jim Hardman, Naz Husain, Jan Spry and Maureen Tymkow were recently appointed by Caledon council to the joint Peel- Caledon accessibility advisory committee for the 2006-10 term of council. Mississauga Co...
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Community helps plan Region of Peel's future
      February 15, the Region of Peel hosted a public meeting to receive input from its community about the Peel Region Official Plan (ROP) review.
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Earl Lennox is Liberal candidate
      The Dufferin-Caledon provincial Liberal riding association is pleased to announce that Earl Lennox, former Warden of Dufferin County, will seek the provincial Liberal nomination. Lennox has a long record of community service as well a distinguished political record.
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'Illusion' at Rotary Place
      The Kenneth G. Mills Foundation will show a special screening of Illusion, starring Kirk Douglas. This award-winning feature tells the story of a once-powerful but now old and ailing film producer, Donald (played by Douglas) who finds himself in deep regret over rejecting his only child, an illegit...
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REPTILES THRILL AUDIENCE
      Blair Watson of nearby Reptilia brought many of his friends to the Bolton community centre last week, much to the delight of youngsters. The star attraction of Reptilia is the massive albino Burmese python. The entire audience got a chance to see and touch the creature during last wee...
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Peel to co-host 'Energy Matters' management summit
      In partnership with the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Energy and the Conservation Bureau, the Region of Peel will play host to Energy Matters 2007, a two-day summit that brings together municipal, business and energy industry representatives from around the world to discuss longterm stra...
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MP Tilson participates in Humberview citizenship ceremony
      David Tilson, MP for Dufferin-Caledon, participated in a special citizenship ceremony that was held at The Humberview School, in Bolton, Wednesday, March 7. The ceremony was held in the school's cafeteria. During the moving ceremony, 22 candidates were officially sworn in as Canadian citizens.
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OPP Report
Fast-fingered fraud artist in Caledon East
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      Caledon OPP officers responded to 28 property damage and four personal injury collisions during the week March 5-11. Sadly, there was one fatality. Break & Enter Monday, March 5, a building on Highway 10 was entered during the weekend hours by forcing open a rear doorway. A remote controlled mod...
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PETA urges prosecution
      March 12, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent an urgent plea to Crown Attorney Paul Culver urging his office to vigorously prosecute Michael Opheim of Caledon. Opheim faces Criminal Code charges stemming from a Feb. 28 incident in which he allegedly fatally drowned a raccoon in...
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Mini school bus purchased for orphans
      The 4th annual Valentine's dinner dance hosted by the members of Beta Sigma Phi was a great success. The evening raised more than $14,000. This brings the total of funds raised over the last four years to $33,000.
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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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New look for 2007 Town leisure guide
      The 2007 spring/summer edition of the Town of Caledon's Leisure Guide is be mailed to every Caledon household recently. This useful resource offers information about recreational programs, Town facility locations, library information and more. "The Town of Caledon offers many wonderful programs t...
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CHUVALO SIGNS AUTOGRAPHS
      Boxing great George Chuvalo signs some autographs for his fans at Main Street Station restaurant Friday night.
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IRISH DANCERS PERFORM
      Main Street Station Bolton celebrated St. Patrick's Day with the help of Irish dancers from the Wood Gate School of Irish Dancing. Children on hand also enjoyed face-painting, a clown and other musical entertainment.
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