February 7, 2008 / Front Page

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PANCAKES WERE SERVED BY MAYFIELD UNITED

Kyle Downey, 4, seemed to really enjoy eating pancakes at Brampton Fairgrounds, where Mayfield United Church held its annual Pancake Supper Tuesday night. Turn to pages 12 and 13 for more scenes of people eating their flapjacks. More...

News

New organization planned to support volunteer base in Peel

By Bill Rea

Volunteers are crucial to the operation of a community like Caledon, but there are concerns over the ability of groups to recruit the necessary people. United Way of Peel Region recently updated Town councillors on efforts to address the problem. More...

Town lifting its foot for gas station

Caledon council recently agreed to lift a one foot reserve it holds on a property on George Bolton Parkway, at Highway 50 in Bolton's industrial area. More...

MP Tilson demands answers from Senate

Dufferin - Caledon MP David Tilson blasted the Liberal-dominated Senate last week for stalling the passage of Bill C-2 (Tackling Violent Crimes Bill). More...

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Editorial

Great that police are cracking down, Ridiculous that it's required

Editorial

OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino announced last week that his staff will be using all of their resources this month to reduce aggressive driving of commercial vehicles. More...

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Business & Finance

New household battery recycling depot opens in Alton

By Dr. Richard Ehrlich Chair of Battery Recycling Project Citizens for a Clean Caledon

There is a new place in West Caledon to recycle your used household batteries. The Alton Gas Bar at 1556 Queen St. More...

CALEDON REPRESENTED AT FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW

Town of Caledon Councilor Nick de Boer joined Geri Kamenz, President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, John Deere dealers Ken Morton and Karl Davis, and show management team Mike Buckmaster and Tina Holmes on opening day, February 5th, of the More...

Book your booth for 2008 Caledon Home Show

The annual caledon Home show is set to take place April 18, 19 and 19. Booths for exhibitors are now available. Space is limited and this popular event always sells out, so book your booth now. More...

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Our Readers Write

Thanks from CCS

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! Your support of Caledon Community Services' Santa Fund meant the difference between an empty Christmas and one filled with toys and food for many of our community's families and children. More...

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Councillors ask Canada Post to keep them in the loop about delivery

By Bill Rea

The future of rural mail delivery is not clear throughout Canada, including in Caledon. More...

Caledon plans celebration for Heritage Day 2008

Heritage Caledon is extending an open invitation to its annual celebration of Heritage Day Feb. 19. This year's theme is Celebrating Caledon's Historical Societies. More...

Columns

A not-so-gentle reminder of the passage of time

Bill Rea

I received a nice little email last week from a former colleague; one of those little items that reminds you about the steady passage of time, regardless of how painful it might be. More...

National Affairs

Inflation in China could be a benefit
Claire Hoy

There's a joke making the rounds these days that officials sent a shipment of lead back to China. Why? Because it had too many toys in it. More...

Pleased to meet you

By Anneleen Naudts

Please allow me to introduce myself - I am a new reporter here at the Caledon Citizen and the King Township Sentinel. I am a Caledon resident, and after a four-year hiatus I am re-familiarizing myself with our town. More...

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Community

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in the community

THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLYREA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905-584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. More...

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Caledon Sports

Local girls overcome adversity to win volleyball gold

What do you get when you take nine girls who've never placed higher than fifth in a tournament together, represent five different high schools, live throughout the Caledon and Dufferin area and combine them with a recent appendectomy, a recovering More...

Caledon Lightning strikes in Niagara Falls, New York

The Caledon Lightning Select minor bantam hockey club arrived in Niagara Falls, New York Jan. 19 for the Niagara Sports Tournament. The team went into this A tournament with hopes of just coming out with some good games and loads of fun. More...

Minor bantam Hawks pull out a win in last match of the campaign

The Caledon Hawks minor bantam AE team were hosts to the Hespler Highlanders Jan. 11. Caledon lost this one 2-1. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Nobleton combo recently released their first CD

Tongue N' Groove
By Bill Rea

It's been said that every little bit helps. Sometimes winning a few hours of studio time here and there can result in something great, like a new CD. More...

CONCERT FOR KINGFEST

Jack D was the opening act recently for the concert held in newmarket in support the Kingfest Music Festival. The next concert is plnned for March 29, and will feature Canadian singing and songwriting legend Murray McLauchlan. More...

Crowds Enjoyed Their Pancakes at Various Events Around Town

Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday, has come and gone, but plenty of people in Caledon made sure they took advantage of various dinners held in the community. More...

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