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News October 24, 2007
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Lack of local contract bids bothers councillors
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      The lack of local vendors bidding for the contract to supply fleet equipment to the Town bothered some councillors on Caledon council recently. The contract for the supply of three regular cab half ton pickup trucks was awarded by council to MacIver Dodge Ltd. of Newmarket for its low bid of $63,...
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Gateway to Christmas evening
      Women Connecting and the Caledon Chamber of Commerce present Gateway to Christmas. Wednesday, Nov. 14 the ladies of Caledon are invited to jump-start the festive season at the Gateway to Christmas dinner/shopping evening being held at Glen Eagle Golf Club.
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Trip to Rama
      Caledon Seniors' Centre is hosting a trip to Casino Rama Thursday, Oct. 25. Luxury coach leaves the centre at 9 a.m., returning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person. Everyone is welcome. Contact Bev at the centre, 905-951-6114.
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Haunted Castle at Canadian Tire
      AHaunted Castle situated at the Bolton Canadian Tire parking lot, will benefit the Royal Canadian Legion, The Remembrance Project and the Juno Beach Centre. The Castle will be available to the public Oct. 26 from 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 27 from noon to 6 p.m.; Oct. 28 from noon to 6; Oct. 29 from 6-9 and ...
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Retired man from Bolton wins $5 million in Super 7
      A retired Bolton man was quite surprised when he scanned his Lotto Super 7 ticket at the store and discovered his $5-million jackpot win from the Oct. 5, 2007, draw. "I've been playing lotteries regularly since my retirement in 1993," Tom Barber told OLG Prize Centre staff in Toronto when he clai...
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Turkey supper at Bolton United Nov. 3
      Isn't Thanksgiving great? Every year you probably ask yourself why we don't eat turkey more often. Well here is your chance to enjoy turkey again and to support a good cause. Saturday, Nov. 3, Bolton United Church will host its annual Turkey Supper, a delightful and satisfying evening for all who...
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Free Reiki clinics at church
      Reiki is the preferred modality in many hospitals for accelerated healing and for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. Twenty-minute sessions are being held at Palgrave United Church. Sign up and book in vestibule. There will also be an opportunity for personal prayer and meditat...
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Tilson hosts 3rd annual seniors' expo
      David Tilson, MP for Dufferin-Caledon, together with the Bolton District Probus Club, hosted his third annual Seniors Information Expo, Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Caledon Seniors' Centre, in Bolton.
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William Osler Health Centre's Brampton Civic Hospital opens Oct. 28
      The area's long-awaited opening of William Osler Health Centre's jewel, Brampton Civic Hospital is fast approaching. Brampton Civic Hospital will officially open for patient care Sunday, Oct. 28 and will operate as an open, accessible public hospital.
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MP Tilson lauds Speech
      David Tilson, MP for Dufferin-Caledon, returned to Ottawa Oct. 16 to begin the fall parliamentary session. The fall session officially began with the Speech from the Throne, read by Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean.
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Meeting to review employment land needs study
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      Town staff received direction from Caledon council recently to proceed with a community meeting Nov. 12 to discuss the employment land needs study report. The study was done to ensure there is an adequate supply of employment land in south Albion-Bolton to allow for economic development and maint...
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Chamber to lobby council on population
      Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Caledon Chamber of Commerce will delegate the Town of Caledon council again as a continued effort to address the population forecasts. At an evening session of council, the staff will report back to council on the Chambercommissioned urbanMetrics paper.
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St. Patrick marks its 100th
      St. Patrick School community invites the community of Dufferin-Peel to an evening centennial celebration Thursday, Nov. 15. Most Reverend John A. Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, will be presiding over a 100th year celebration for St. Patrick School.
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FIRE HALL OPEN HOUSES
Photos by Alan Liczyk
     Fire stations in Alton, Palgrave and Bolton all held open houses for the public Saturday. A big attraction at the Alton fire station open house was the pancake breakfast. Alton volunteer firefighters Don Rea (foreground) and Cory Boys handled the cooking duties. Rea is also a full-time...
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13 not so lucky in HTA Sec. 172(1) charges
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      Traffic Caledon OPP Officers responded to four property damage and 14 personal injury collisions during the week ending Oct. 15. OPP charged 13 motorists under Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. These motorists received seven-day driving suspensions and the vehicles impoundment for seve...
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Logo contest for first Caledon Day
      The Town of Caledon is planning a major special event for the fall of 2008. Caledon Day will celebrate the diversity of the community with a day-long celebration to be held in Caledon East. As part of the fun, the Caledon Day Committee is searching for the perfect event logo that captures the spir...
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SENIORS' FUND-RAISING SALE
      The Caledon seniors' club held its annual major fund-raiser at Rotary Place recently. The day involved a BBQ, bake sale, craft sale and garage sale offering a wide variety of unique items.
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'Fall into the moraine'
      What do kettle lakes, tall grass prairies, pumpkin patches and fruit wines have in common? They call can be found on the Oak Ridges Moraine! Organized by the Monitoring the Moraine (MTM) partners, Fall into the Moraine is a series of tours focused on the cultural, natural and agricultural wonde...
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