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News April 17, 2008
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Tilson pleased with proposed food and consumer safety legislation
      The federal government has introduced sweeping new legislation (Bill C-52) in the House of Commons to improve the safety of food, consumer, and health products in Canada.
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Few comments on new lawsuit
      None of the parties are talking much about a reported $20 million lawsuit that has been launched involving Mayor Marolyn Morrison. The Toronto Star reported last week the suit was launched by Terry Groves, husband of Town Councillor Annette Groves, in the latest development in a dispute that star...
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Super Cities WALK for MS in Bolton-Caledon
     Approximately 300 participants walked for a cure Sunday in Caledon East, along with 25,000 walkers across Ontario, taking part in the The Bolton - Caledon Super Cities WALK for MS. Now in it's eighth year, the Bolton-Caledon WALK was expected to raised approximately $90,000, though no final number ...
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Memoir writing at Caledon Public Library
Shaping the Past:
      The motivations for writing a memoir can be as simple or complex as people themselves. Some write to reflect, to remember, to understand, to leave behind a written ancestral account or perhaps even to fulfill the desire to be a storyteller.
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CCC runs tour of lands to be impacted by proposed quarry
By Bill Rea
      The flow of water through underground rock is difficult to predict, and there are fears the new proposed pit in Caledon could cause vast alterations to flows in surrounding areas. James Dick Construction Ltd. Is looking to establish a quarry in lands known as Caledon Resource Area 9A, but the Coa...
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Teddy Bear Clinic at Headwaters
      The Headwaters Healthcare Centre Auxiliary's annual Teddy Bear Clinic is set to go May 10. It will run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the hospital, located at 100 Rolling Hills Dr. in Orangeville. There will be free parking and the festivities will included face painting, a barbecue and more.
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Construction of Wellspring Chinguacousy almost complete
Cancer support facility opening in April needs volunteers
      Volunteers are now needed to help fill various roles at the Wellspring Chinguacousy centre. "Volunteers are the heart and soul of the organization," said Michelle Adamsk1, manager of the centre. "They do everything that is truly important. They are essential in the day-today workings of the house...
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Nominations now open for 2008 Dr. David Scott Award
      Headwaters Health Care Centre has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Dr. David Scott Award, which will be presented at the hospital's annual general meeting in June. Nominations are open to individuals and organizations which have made a significant contribution to the...
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Probus speaker on aging hearts
      The Probus Bolton speaker May 8 will be Dr. Payam Dehghani, senior cardiologist at St. Michael's Hospital, Terrance Donnelly Heart Centre, as well as a teaching affiliate University of Toronto and associate at Brampton Cardiac Pulmonary Services.
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Environmental Farm Plan funding gets one-year extension
Keeping Farmers Green
      Ontario farmers have been given the green light to continue with their projects to preserve and protect the environment through the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program. The previous agreement between all funding partners had expired at the end of March, 2008, and word has just been received t...
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Socializing colts
Horse Health and Safety
      Q.: I would like to know your thoughts on socializing colts. Do you feel they should be raised with geldings to teach them social skills or kept separate from other horses? Dr. Suzanne Millman, Ontario Veterinary College A.
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Investigations involve vandalism strikes in Caledon East and Bolton
      Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 17 motor vehicle collisions, including one fatality, during the week ending Monday. They also reported nine drivers were charged under the Highway Traffic Act with excessive speeding.
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Town of Caledon roads were in good hands over a tough winter
      With a seasonal snow fall in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that is expected to beat the Ontario record set in 1938-39, this winter has been extremely demanding for the Town of Caledon's public works and engineering (PW&E) staff.
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Ride to stay alive on your motorcycle
      With the first taste of nice weather, we all see and hear the motorcycles back on the roadways. The safety of motorcycle riders and passengers falls firmly on the shoulders of the motorcycle rider. But Caledon OPP reports we all can ensure the safety of motorcyclists by remembering to check caref...
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Lynx announce Tim Hortons coaches clinics
      The Toronto Lynx, in partnership with Tim Hortons, announced last week that they will again be presenting two sessions of their popular Coaches Clinics in 2008. The spring session, which will help coaches prepare for their upcoming outdoor seasons, will take place April 26 at 9 a.m. at Astra Spor...
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Caledon resident will embark on a 30 km walk along the Caledon Trailway
By Anneleen Naudts
      This Saturday (April 19), a Caledon resident will hike the Caledon Trailway in its entirety - a 30-kilometer trek from Terra Cotta to Palgrave. Jim Eberly, the current chair of Citizens for a Clean Caledon, will take the walk to raise money for maintenance of the Trailway, as well as Weedgee Kid...
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