September 4, 2008 / News

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83rd annual Peel-Dufferin Plowing Match

Ashley Dern, 20, the Peel-Dufferin Queen of the Furrow, was on hand last Thursday at the Peel-Dufferin Plowing Match, held at Lothlorien Farm. A former Orangeville Fair Ambassador, she is retaining her crown for another year. More...

Married couple celebrated 60 years

By David Anderson

Bill and Millie Wilkinson say they remember their wedding like it was yesterday, rather than 60 years ago. The couple married on Aug. 9, 1948 at Inglewood United Church. Mrs. More...

Business start-up seminar coming

People thinking of starting their own business will be interested in a seminar being planned by the Caledon Chamber of Commerce. More...

The trucking industry tries to be safe, but other motorists have to help

The following material was gleaned from the Ontario Trucking Association The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) maintains that it drives to make roads safer, and offers resources to try to ensure that. More...

GOODBYE SERGEANT WOOLLEY

OPP Sergeant Cam Woolley, who became popular for his traffic reports, including some of the unusual antics police discovered motorists doing on holiday weekends in the summer, has retired as the OPP Highway Safety Division Media Coordinator. More...

Register for annual United Way golf tournament at Glen Eagle

Looking for a good reason to fit in one more day out on the golf course? Register for the Region of Peel's annual United Way Golf Tournament and help out your community and have fun on the links. The tournament takes place Sept. More...

Spanish classes are offered at Caledon library

Have you always wanted to learn Spanish, but didn't want to travel too far or pay those exorbitant college fees? Or perhaps you're planning a trip to Spain or South America and would like to know some useful travel phrases. More...

Peel Region receives $67 million from province for infrastructure

Caledon's share is $2.129 million

Peel Region will receive $67,043,893 from the province to help pay for infrastructure priorities. More...

Bolton resident challenges Caledon's greenest community title

By David Anderson

Piotr Derus wants Caledon officials to legalize hybrid electric cars. Lately, Derus, 22, has been meeting with the general public and municipal officials and hasn't taken no for answer. More...

During National Trucking Week, remember how we rely on trucks

By David Anderson

Without trucks Canada would stop. Next week, truck drivers across the country will be honoured and celebrated for their hard and attentive driving all across North America. More...

Caledon OPP were busy on the roads over holiday weekend

Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 18 motor vehicle collisions during the seven days ending Monday. They also charged 14 motorists under the Highway Traffic Act for driving in excess of 50 km-h over the posted speed limit. More...

Legislation would help farmers advertise their products locally

By Sylvia Jones MPP Dufferin — Caledon

Do you know any localvores? Not sure? Until I heard this emerging term I didn't think I had, until I found out I was one (or at least I am trying to be one). A localvore is "someone who is committed to eating locally grown and produced food. More...