October 2, 2008 / Front Page

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STUDENTS WALK FOR TERRY

Schools in the area held their annual Terry Fox Runs and Walks Friday. Ellwood Memorial Public School Grade 5 student Maggie Losonsky and Cailyn Tymkow were helping Maggie's sister Alyssa around the course. More...

News

Belfountain hosting annual Salamander Festival this Saturday

There will be a host of of interesting and fun activities in Belfountain Saturday. The 12th annual Salamander Festival is set for the village and Belfountain Conservation Area, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. More...

Boy learns a hair cut can feel good too

A nine-year-old Palgrave boy got a haircut last weekend, and some child somewhere is likely to soon benefit from it. Jackson Merizzi walked into StHairs Salon in Bolton last Sunday and donated his long golden locks to Angel Hair. More...

General agreement that a Senate in some form is needed

By Bill Rea

The candidates in the running in Dufferin - Caledon in the Oct. 14 federal election were again contacted over the last week for their spontaneous responses to some predetermined questions. Their replies are presented here in alphabetical order. More...

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Editorial

Chill out and enjoy colours for the time that they last

Editorial

The times we live in often provide challenges, as is currently the case for a lot of people. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Full day of fun planned as town celebrates Caledon Day

This Saturday

It's going to be a day of activities, entertainment, food, drink learning and fun. That's what Caledon Day is promising this Saturday in Caledon East. More...

CONCERT AT CHURCH SATURDAY

There was a varied program presented Saturday night in the concert at Mayfield United Church. The performers were Megan Whittington, Tara Burt, Ian Boyes and Howard Lopez. More...

Seniors look for crafters

Crafters are wanted. The Caledon Seniors' Centre is looking for crafters to to display their creations Nov. 8 at the their grand craft and bake sale and silent auction. Tables are available for $20. More...

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ARTS FESTIVAL OPENS WITH PRESENTATION

The Headwaters Arts Festival, the 17-day extravaganza and celebration of the best local creative talent, kicked off Friday night with an official launch at the SGI Caledon Centre for Culture and Education near Alton. More...

Turkey dinner tonight in Palgrave

Palgrave United Church will be hosting a turkey supper tonight (Thursday). More...

Town staff report justifies sticking with growth projections

By Bill Rea

Caledon officials maintain they are not yet ready to change any of the planned growth scenarios for the Mayfield West and Bolton Rural Service Centres. More...

Columns

Here's some non-expert advice

This is one of those times when I should put a few points up front. I am not an economist, a financial planner or any kind of expert on finances. More...

Absolute protection not necessary

National Affairs
Claire Hoy

Many years ago, when your correspondent was a daily columnist at Queen's Park, a young reporter for another newspaper used to regularly regale his colleagues with stories the things he managed to include in his "news" stories. More...

PC MPPs host jobs and economy round table

By Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin

Sept. 22 marked the longawaited opening of the Ontario Legislature for the fall session. I feel we should have been called back sooner to deal with the pressing issues of Ontario's economy. 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 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLY-REA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905- 584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. More...

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Caledon Sports

Caledon high school sports in full swing

High School Sports Central By Jon Yaneff

It's another fall sports season in high school, which means scoring touchdowns and goals in football (both American and European), as well as spiking, volleying in volleyball, or driving the net in basketball, for various teams in the Caledon area. More...

Upcoming High School Sports Schedules

Senior boys' football schedule Mayfield Friday, Oct. 3, vs. Hall at Chinguacosy Park, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, vs. Harold M. Brathwaite, 12 noon Robert F. Hall Friday, Oct. 3, vs. Mayfield at Chinguacosy Park, 8 p.m. More...

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

By Jon Yaneff

Mayfield Alexzander Singh The 15- year-old Singh has helped the junior boys' volleyball team to a 5- 1 record for first in the North Division. More...

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Our Readers Write

Former mayor fears for democratic rights

This summer I returned to the Town of Caledon to visit friends and relatives. I was shocked to discover, as a former mayor of Caledon, that the present mayor has full-time security protection. More...

Date change for Fair defended

The following letter is in response to the one printed in the Sept. 25 edition of the Citizen from Margaret Foster and Fay McCrea, regarding the timing of Caledon Fair. More...

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