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News November 14, 2007
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Council maintains Caledon's population forecasts
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      After listening to many presentations from the public regarding Caledon's population forecasts last Tuesday night, Caledon council voted unanimously to maintain the projections contained in the proposed Official Plan Amendment 203.
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Fire at propane plant causes evacuation
      A potentially explosive fire at a Bolton propane company led to massive emergency response and evacuation last Wednesday morning. The fire broke out at 7:17 a.m. in the main filling plant at the head office of Caledon Propane Inc., located at 1 Betomat Court, off of Humber Station Road, south of ...
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Solmar says it's the victim of media campaign
By MARK PAVILONS Editor
      The head of a major developer says a negative media campaign aimed directly at them swayed councillors and the public to oppose any increased local development.
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'Victory' may be brief in Caledon's development
      The anti-growth activists in Caledon have achieved a victory, albeit a brief one. After inundating Caledon council with letters and presentations, councillors voted to retain the population cap of 108,000 through 2031. The anti forces wanted to put Caledon's future back in the hands of residents...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
     Pausing for two minutes of silence at the Caledon East Remembrance Day services Friday at Town Hall were (l to r) Fire Chief Brad Bigrigg, acting chief administrative officer Sam Jones, and councillors Doug Beffort and Richard Whitehead.
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ALTON REMEMBERS
     The community of Alton the Legion and dignitaries for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony Sunday. Above, Silver Cross Mother Grace Ridley placed a wreath at the memorial. Below, John Cole, representing Second World War veterans, was among those paying tribute during Sunday's service. ...
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Issue is over, mayor contends
      Caledon's mayor said the debate on future population numbers is over. Councillors, Nov. 6, reaffirmed the growth numbers of 84,444 to 2021 and 108,000 to 2031. "As far as we're concerned, that time period is done," she said.
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Fifth season for concerts
      This year marks the fifth season of the Caledon Chamber Concerts. The next concert in the 2007/08 season takes place Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. and features the Georgetown Bach Chorale and Chamber Orchestra. The choir will present excerpts from Cantatas 61, 62 and 109 by J. S. Bach; Praise the Lord...
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Chuvalo speaks against drugs
By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter
      Former Canadian heavyweight boxing champion George Chuvalo brought his anti-drug message to the pupils of Allan Drive middle school in Bolton Thursday. Chuvalo, who was never knocked down in 97 professional fights, spoke about the personal tragedies his family went through due to drug use.
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Vehicle thefts rise, police offer reminders
      Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 35 property damage motor vehicle collisions and three personal injury collisions during the week of Oct. 29 to Nov. 5. OPP laid eight charges under Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (street racing).
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Stop signs established
      Caledon council recently approved the installation of stop signs at the new intersection of Commercial Road and McEwan Drive East in Bolton.
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MEMORIAL DONATION AIDS CCS
     Lisa and Bruce MacDonald presented Debbie Malevris (centre) of Caledon Community Services with a generous donation on behalf of their daughter Sarah. Sarah passed away Oct. 22, 2006 at the age of 19. The Sarah Kristen MacDonald Fund will donate $2,500 to Kidz to Kamp campaign annua...
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