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Peel Regional councillors last Thursday heard more appeals from community members to look at increasing the forecasted population of Bolton, but in the end, they stuck to their position. Councillors had two staff reports on their agenda. More ... If you know that "Qat" is a word, and in fact one of the only words that uses a Q without a U? If you did, then you just might be up for the challenge of Scrabble with the Stars, an annual fund-raising event of the Friends of Caledon Public Library. More ... Women's breasts define their femininity, and how they carry them says a lot about their personalities. Whether they are shy, outgoing or confident, their breasts are always front and centre. They are the most visible points of differentiation between the sexes. But what happens when "the girls" are diagnosed with breast cancer? More ... Stacey Fokas, owner of Cowhide Promotional Wear Inc., makes a donation of brand new coats to Carine Strong and Caledon Community Services' Chez Thrift, just in time for the fall season. What do you have in your closet that can be donated, sold and turned into programs that help local residents and protect your landfills? Photo courtesy of Caledon Community Services. More ... William Osler Health Centre announced last week it is proceeding with the redevelopment of the Peel Memorial Hospital site. The planning and design phase has started, and construction is slated to begin in 2010, according to a media release issued by the facility. More ... The parking lot at Caledon Town Hall will be one of 14 demonstration sites in the Greater Toronto Area LightSavers pilot program. This participation will enable the Town to explore suitable lighting technologies that reduce energy and maintenance costs, as well as improve the lighting efficiency of the Town Hall parking lot. More ... OPP will be using all available resources for traffic patrol over the Thanksgiving weekend as part of Operation Impact. Operation Impact is a Canada-wide initiative designed to remind people that the key part of traffic enforcement is to save lives and reduce serious injuries on roadways, trails and waterways. More ... Peel Regional council has proclaimed Oct. 6 to 10 Customer Service Week. Customer Service Week is an international celebration recognizing the efforts of dedicated staff who work on the front lines to inspire client satisfaction each day. More ... Peel Regional Paramedic Services (PRPS) recently received Regional council approval to begin design and construction of two paramedic stations colocated with Brampton and Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services. The stations, recommended by the HealthAnalytics Feasibility Study, are part of PRPS's plans for Peel's emergency medical services until 2018. More ... Tonight's scheduled Caledon Chamber of Commerce candidates' debate at Glen Eagle Golf Course may find itself lacking debaters due to its decision to exclude Canadian Action Party candidate Dean Woods from participating. Liberal Rebecca Finch and Green candidate Ard Van Leeuwen both said they will not participate unless Woods is allowed to take part. More ... This is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), and it has arrived on the heels of a recent Canadian Medical Association survey stating that almost half of Canadians believe that a diagnosis of mental illness is merely an "excuse for poor behaviour and personal failings. More ... Listing more than 1,700 Caledon-based businesses, the CD-based Caledon Business Directory is now available for purchase from the Town's Economic Development and Communications Department. The CD is an essential and valuable tool for sales, networking and most importantly encouraging more business between local businesses. More ... The audience was a little small Tuesday night at the allcandidates' meeting hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Bolton, but those on hand were treated to some frank and sometimes spirited discussions on a variety of issues from the five candidates seeking to represetn Dufferin — Caledon in Ottawa after the Oct. 14 federal election. More ... Auto Block Auto Repair Inc. in Bolton will be hosting a child car seat clinic, organized by the auxiliary members of Caledon OPP. It will be Oct. 25 at 9 Mill St. in Bolton (off Queen Street, North), and it will be by appointment only. More ... The Region of Peel received recognition and honours for key community programs that address distinct community needs during the Public Sector Quality Fair (PSQF) Sept. 8. More ... The five candidates seeking to represent Dufferin — Caledon in the House of Commons after the Oct. 14 federal election were once again contacted over the last week for their spontaneous thoughts and responses to a set of predetermined questions. More ... Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 22 motor vehicle collisions during the seven-day period ending Monday. One motorist was charged under Section 172(1) of the highway Traffic Act for excessive speeding. More ... The Ontario Provincial Police's involvement in the Provincial Seat Belt Campaign is now in full swing. The initiative is 12 days in length and will conclude to this Sunday. Caledon officers continue their efforts to raise awareness of the importance of wearing seat belts, as well as proper use of child restraints in vehicles. More ... |
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