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News February 28, 2008
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Kolb pleased with infrastructure investments in federal budget
      Peel Region Chair Emil Kolb has commended investments in infrastructure and the immigration system announced Tuesday in the 2008 federal budget. "Investments in people is what Peel needs now," Kolb commented.
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ALPHA FOR YOUTH STARTS
     Saturday was the first breakfast meeting for the new Alpha for Youth program, which has started at Union Presbyterian Church near Terra Cotta. David Thompson, who is seen here greeting the young people with his wife Jackie, said the 10-week program will be exploring different facets of Christianity....
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Open house on review of Peel's Official Plan
      Peel Region will host an open house in Caledon to give residents an opportunity to get involved in the Region' Official Plan review process.
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Federal government helps youth in the Greater Toronto Area find work
      Dufferin - Caledon MP David Tilson, on behalf of Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Monte Solberg, recently announced a funding package for 16 projects designed to help atrisk youth in the Greater Toronto Area obtain employment or return to school.
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Chamber can help you open a business
      If you're thinking about opening a business, formulating your business plan or undergoing change in an established business, the Caledon Business Centre has the expertise to help you propel your ideas forward. The Caledon Chamber of Commerce offers small business owners and entrepreneurs an oppo...
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Town offering trees, shrubs and seedlings
      The Town of Caledon, in association with the Halton Peel Woodlands and Wildlife Stewardship, is offering a native tree/shrub seedling program to landowners interested in reforesting their properties.
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Meals on Wheels Volunteer of the Month
      Russell Noble has a long history with Caledon Meals on Wheels and also a very long history in Caledon. Noble's ancestors settled in Caledon in the early 1900s. The family owned the Sutton Hotel at the southwest corner in Caledon Village, which is now the site of Eddy Shack's Donuts. His grandfath...
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Large metal appliances will be collected by appointment
      Caledon residents can have their discarded large metal appliances and fixtures collected every other Tuesday by appointment. The change will occur for residents who schedule their pick-up appointments after Jan. 25, 2008 at noon. The first collection day will be Feb. 12. Pick-up appointments sche...
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Learn Mandarin at the library
      Caledon Public Library is offering conversational Mandarin language classes for absolute beginners. Perhaps the Year of the Rat will see people traveling to China for work, study or as tourists during the upcoming Olympics. Perhaps you've just always wanted to learn this exciting and timeless la...
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Learn about the dress making industry in the 19th century
      The King Township Museum will be celebrating Women in History March 2 with a lecture on the dressmaking industry in 19th century Toronto.
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Trillium grant supports Peel children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
      The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is giving $225,000 over three years to enhance the coordinated provision of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) services in Peel. These services should increase the early identification, intervention and treatment of children six years of age and under aff...
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Plenty of stewardship for the environment going on
By Julie Hordowick Stewardship Department
      Toronto and Region Conservation Authority As a newcomer to Caledon, I can barely keep up with the many things to explore in this busy community. Whether it's shopping at a local farmer's market or entering my homemade mittens in the fall fair, it seems that every Caledonite has a favourite act...
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No injuries as small plane crashes on landing in Caledon
      Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 17 property damage and three personal injury collisions during this six day period ending Monday. Airplane crash A small plane experienced a rough landing at approximately 2:39 p.m. Feb. 23 at a Horseshoe Hill Road property.
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Police would like to talk to witness regarding robbery
      Detectives from the Caledon OPP Crime Unit are continuing their investigation of an armed robbery which took place Friday at a gas station at 1521 Charleston Sideroad in Caledon. The robbery occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m.
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Police warn against schemes and scams
      Caledon OPP has in the past advised of e-mail scams and phone fraud schemes. The schemes and scams come in a variety of gimmicks and tricks, but they all have the same purpose and that is to trick people out of personal information, banking information or cash.
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Wellspring Chinguacousy strives for support in Caledon
By Jon Yaneff
      The sixth chapter of the cancer support centre Wellspring will be opening Wellspring Chinguacousy in Brampton (5 Inspiration Way) April 8 to provide social, emotional, psychological, spiritual and informational support in Brampton, Caledon and the surrounding areas.
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