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News March 28, 2007
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Peel's organics recycling program now under way
      The Region of Peel officially launched its new Organics Recycling Program last week at the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility in Brampton. The program begins Monday, April 2 in Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga. "The Region of Peel continues to prove itself as a leader by implementing initi...
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Chef's Challenge fund-raiser July 9
      Chefs from the premiere restaurants and catering companies across the region will be joined by renowned chefs from Toronto for an evening of "sip & savor" Monday, July 9 from 4-8 p.m. The lakeside setting of the beautiful Royal Ambassador in Caledon East will host the first-ever Chef's Challenge w...
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John Davidson remembered
Councillor, businessman, Rotarian and friend
By Richard Whitehead
      He came into our lives quietly with determination, poise, and confidence. He left us with dignity, courage, and grace. I knew John Davidson for more than 30 years as a businessman, Rotarian, councillor, family man, and most importantly as a friend.
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Volunteers sought in April
      Every April during Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society relies on tens of thousands of volunteers to canvass their neighbourhoods to help raise money in the fight against cancer. To make this year's door-to-door campaign a success, we're challenging the residents of Caledon and Bolton to wal...
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MP Tilson pleased with 2007 federal budget
      The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, tabled a balanced budget March 19 that moves to restore fiscal balance in Canada, cuts taxes for working families, supports our farmers, and invests in key priorities like improving health care and environmental protection.
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Mesley is speaker at luncheon
      Mark your calendars for Friday, May, 4, as Big Brothers Big Sisters is pleased to present award- winning broadcast journalist, Wendy Mesley as the keynote speaker for their Women of Peel Luncheon. Don't miss this unique networking opportunity, including a gourmet lunch, silent auction and inspiring...
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Happiness & Success
Insights sought
      Caledon Citizen editor Mark Pavilons is pursuing a philosophical tangent. He's trying to get a handle on "happiness" and "success" and how we see these terms. He is asking as many people as possible to e-mail him with their personal (and unique) definitions of those two simple(?) terms. He will a...
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Bolton restaurant owner wants core cleaned up soon
By MARK PAVILONS Editor
      A Bolton business owner is upset that dirt and grime now evident on our streets, won't be cleaned up for several weeks. Tony Viola, owner of the upscale Allegro restaurant, said the sidewalk in front of his business is treacherous and the entire front facade of the building was sprayed with filthy...
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Credit Valley tour train holds murder mystery
      Orangeville Brampton Railway¿s Credit Valley Explorer Tour Train presents an exciting murdermystery dinner tour featuring a 1940s big band theme April 21. Dress up in your best Glenn Miller-era outfit and be part of the fun on this special charter tour. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m.
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New Caledon Library Board
      The recently appointed Caledon Public Library Board held its inaugural meeting in February. Chief librarian Bill Manson welcomed all new and returning members. The election of officers was held.
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Youth rep is appointed
      Councillor Doug Beffort was recently appointed by Caledon council to the Caledon Youth Services board of directors for the 2006-10 term of council.
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'Spending' and 'waste' in budget, MPP Tory says
      MP John Tory, leader of the Progressive Conservatives, commented on the provincial budget during a speech at the Economic Club of Toronto Friday morning. "When commenting on the budget, the first temptation is to focus exclusively on the dollars and cents. Programs and taxes. Spending and waste.
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OPP Report
Idling driver charged with impaired
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      Caledon OPP Officers responded to 16 property damage and one personal injury collision during the week of March 12-18. High Miler of the Week On Thursday, March 15, at approximately 5:16 p.m., a Caledon OPP officer observed a motor vehicle traveling at an extreme high rate of speed on Airport ...
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Youth killed collision
      Caledon OPP and emergency service personnel responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Horseshoe Road, north of Beech Grove Side Road Monday, March 19, just before 3 p.m. A red Mazda was northbound on Horseshoe Hills Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to leave the ro...
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PACC helps to make the community safer
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      The Policing Advisory Council of Caledon is playing an effective role in making the community a safer place to live. Caledon council praised the work of PACC following a presentation made by its chair, Kevin Junor. He provided an overview of PACC's mission and the benefits it provides to the Town...
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House fire on second floor
      Saturday, March 17 at approximately 10:20 a.m., Caledon Fire & Emergency Services responded to a report of a house fire received from a 911 call. The caller reported he saw smoke coming from the house and was unsure if there was anyone home.
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Former councillor remembered
      Flags were flown at half staff at the Town Hall in Caledon East last week in memory of former Caledon councillor John Davidson who died Sunday, March 18 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Davidson served on council from 1991 to 1997 as the area councillor for W...
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O Canada performed
      Councillor Doug Beffort's motion to sing O Canada at the beginning of council meetings was approved by council March 20. Following approval of the motion, council and the audience stood for the playing and singing of the national anthem.
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Citizen's Birthday
      Read the Caledon Citizen throughout April to learn about our 30th anniversary. We are also celebrating our 25th anniversary in our Bolton office. We will have articles, letters of praise and a special contest to win fabulous prizes!
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