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Homicide investigated after body was found in Caledon Thursday

Caledon OPP are releasing few details about a homicide investigation that started late Thursday afternoon, after a body was found at the side of Old School Road, just east of Heart Lake Road. More...

News

Numerous issues aired regarding lands on Bolton's north hill

By Bill Rea

There's a lot happening on the north hill of Bolton that has many residents concerned. A couple of hundred of them were out last Thursday night for a session hosted by the Bolton North Hill Residents' Association. More...

Region hosting forum on addiction tonight

Whether it's needle exchange, safer crack use kits or safe injection sites, harm reduction remains a topical health, policy and enforcement issue in Canada. More...

Plant sale coming to Bolton

The Bolton and District Horticulture Society will hold their annual plant sale next Saturday (May 24). It will go, rain or shine, in the parking lot of the Albion - Bolton Community Centre from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. More...

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Editorial

Be Careful this summer; The police are watching

Editorial

How many times have we heard people complain that the police should concentrate on catching criminals, rather than harassing law-abiding citizens who might be driving a bit too fast? More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Blackhorse wrapping up season with I Hate Hamlet

To be, or not to be, that is the question: To see I Hate Hamlet, that is the answer! The Blackhorse Village Players are wrapping up their 37th season with the smart, sexy and hauntingly funny comedy, I Hate Hamlet, by Paul Rudnick. More...

The Dream Dealer tonight at Herb Campbell

Students at Herb Campbell Public School are presenting The Dream Dealer this week. The show opened last night, and it will close tonight (Thursday). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance will start at 7. Tickets are $5 each. More...

SHOWCASE 2008 AT HUMBERVIEW

The Senior Percussion Ensemble were on stage May 8 night during Showcase 2008 at Humberview Secondary School in Bolton. More...

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Expansion of planned golf course raises some concerns

By Bill Rea

A golf course might not be the best neighbour to have in a rural area, but it's better than a gravel pit. More...

Columns

The life of the mayor is a busy one, with many functions to support

Our local papers do a great job of covering local events and as a resident I truly appreciate their efforts. They work hard to keep our community informed and provide recognition of community volunteers who run the many events you read about. More...

Victoria Day was a happy time

Bill Rea

Think back to when you were a little kid. If I can do it, so can you. Now think about how you looked forward to holidays. More...

Lack of accountability not only issue

For reasons which most voters can understand, Canada's unelected Senate has long been referred to as "a taskless thanks." It's not entirely fair, since our well-paid (and usually wealthy) senators do perform some tasks, but their lack of electoral 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. More...

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Caledon Sports

Bolton Wanderers under-9 boys strong in West Niagara to begin season

The Bolton Wanderers under-9 boys' team began their 2008 outdoor season with a very strong showing the West Niagara Invitational Tournament the weekend of May 3, finishing second in a pool of 16 clubs. More...

Bolton Taekwondo Academy fare well at Tri-City Taekwondo Challenge

By Jon Yaneff

Students of the Bolton Taekwondo Academy won several medals at the Tri- City Taekwondo Challenge, which was at Conestoga College's Doon campus in Kitchener May 10. The tournament had more than 300 competitors across Ontario. More...

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Mayfeild Piper McCutcheon McCutcheon, 15, is the captain and a sweeper on the junior girls' soccer team, which is undefeated on the season at 6-0. More...

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Our Readers Write

Book sale was a success

Once again the Citizen came through with your usual valuable publicity for our Annual Monster Book Sale which was held in Bolton, April 18 and April 19, at the Albion - Bolton Community Centre, and once again with the support and generosity of the More...

The best things in life are free, or almost

I was pleased to be able to go to the former Caledon landfill site (on Quarry Road near Highway 24 at the Credit River) this week, dig up and load into my car almost 100 pounds of the finest compost from a huge pile there - for only a toonie. More...

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