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News February 21, 2008
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Parents anxious to get new Catholic high school going
By Bill Rea
      There might be opponents to the notion of a Catholic high school in Bolton. If there are, these people either stayed away or stayed quiet at last Wednesday's public meeting on the proposed school. More than 200 were out for the session at St. John the Baptist Elementary School to hear what's bein...
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Two hot topics at Jobs Caledon
      Coordinating events for the Canadian Olympic Committee and a career in the Canadian Forces - These are two very different topics available at one location, your local employment resource centre, Jobs Caledon. This coming Tuesday (Feb. 26), from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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MS WALKERS RECOGNIZED
      A gathering of top fund-raisers, team captains, sponsors and volunteers from the Bolton-Caledon Super Cities WALK for MS took place Tuesday to help kick off this year's walk, scheduled to take place April 13. More than 350 participants will take part in the WALK, with plans of raising $90,000 for ...
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Horticultural Society to meet at ABCC
      The Bolton and District Horticulture Society will hold its next meeting March 05 at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, upstairs in Room C, beginning at 7:30 pm. The speaker will be Tim Szabo on the topic of the Wonderful World of Butterflies. Admission is free for members, $2 for members of othe...
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Jones wants the Lord's Prayer to stay in the legislature
By Bill Rea
      Premier Dalton McGuinty has called for an end to the reciting of the Lord's Prayer at the start of the day's work in the provincial legislature, but Dufferin - Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones is not impressed. The premier made the announcement last week in a letter he issued.
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Fiddle club welcomes members
      The Bond Head Olde Tyme Fiddle Club welcomes all musicians, dancers and listeners to their monthly fiddle dances and jam sessions. The next event is scheduled for Feb. 26 at Bond Head community Hall, at Highways 27 and 88, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $4.
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Dynamic Volunteer Opportunity to serve on The Board of Directors of Caledon Meals on Wheels
Feeding the Community Spirit
By John Green
      "Caledon Meals on Wheels is dedicated to feeding the community spirit by enabling individuals of all ages to live independent, healthy lives by providing nutritious meals, companionship, social programs and exercise for the mind and body.
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Groups out bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel
     Various local groups put together teams to take part in the Bowl for Kids Sake fund-raising event, held at Skyview Lanes in Bolton last Wednesday by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel. The groups included the Bolton branch of CIBC, consisting of (back) Debbie Kiekebelt, Michael Verni, Giulia Cordella,...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel welcomes a new executive director
      Michele Darling, president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, recently announced the appointment of Shari Lynn Ladanchuk as executive director. Shari Lynn has 17 years experience in the child/youth sector. She previously was executive director for eight years with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gu...
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RIDE spot check leads to man being charged with possession
      Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 27 property damage and five personal injury collisions during the eight-day period, ending Monday. Two drivers were charged under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act for going more than 50 km-h faster than the posted speed limit.
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Three fires keep local brigades occupied
      The last couple of days have been pretty busy for firefighters in Caledon. Local crews have been called out to three major fires. In the most recent incident, a cottage at the rear of a property on McLaughlin Road was lost early Tuesday morning.
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STEEL BAND TO PERFORM AT BOLTON UNITED
      Back by popular demand, and to celebrate Black History Month, the West Humber Collegiate Institute (WHCI) Steel Band will play at Bolton United Church this Sunday, (Feb. 24) at the regular service, commencing at 9:45 a.m. This year's show will feature vocalists and a selection of gospel, classical...
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Peel's 21-year waiting list highlights growing need for social housing
      "With little more than a year until some federal housing programs expire in March 2009, all levels of government must focus on finding solutions to the chronic state of under-housing and homelessness too many Canadians experience," Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell said last week,
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HART HOME HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS OPENS IN BOLTON
      Dianne Knox, representing the Caledon Chamber of Commerce, and Caledon Councillor Annette Groves were on hand recently to help officially open Hart Home Health Care Products in the Royal Courtyards of Bolton. Owned and operated by product specialist Anne-Marie Hart, the store offers a wide variety...
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SCOTTISH FLAVOUR IN PALGRAVE
      Well worth the drive for one Toronto couple, a Scottish dancing workshop at Palgrave United Church Friday had people practising the Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow and more. This was the second evening of Scottish dancing, said Palgrave resident Kathryn MacDuffee.
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March is a busy month all over, including at Caledon Seniors' Centre
By Lloyd Bittle
      Welcome to March, spring, Easter, St. David and St. Patrick, our sixth annual Junior Talent night, a host of activities and daylight time. What better place than at our Caledon Active Senior Centre!
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