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News May 8, 2008
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MTO still looking only to Major Mack for 427 extension, But Peel wants them to look north to Highway 9
By Bill Rea
      Ministry of Transportation (MTO) staff recently announced they were suggesting the current study for the proposed extension of Highway 427 should end at Major Mackenzie Drive. Caledon councillors were presented with this information last month, and Peel Regional councillors received basically the...
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WOMEN'S BREAKFAST IN BELFOUNTAIN
     Belfountain Village Church held its annual women's breakfast Saturday morning. Approximately 70 women from the Belfountain community and beyond attended the event, which had the men cooking. Seen here, enjoying their breakfasts were Annamarie Holtom of Erin, Betty Burgoyne of Belfountain, Ruth Hicke...
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Sponsorship opportunities for Caledon Day
      The Town of Caledon is seeking community sponsors to support the inaugural Caledon Day celebration to be held in Caledon East Oct. 4. "Community involvement is what Caledon Day is all about," said Mayor Marolyn Morrison.
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Wait times reduced at Teddy Bear Clinic at Headwaters
      This Saturday (May 10) is the date for all the Teddy Bears to come to the Headwaters Hospital on Rolling Hills Drive for their annual check-up between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Medical staff will be on hand at the clinic to perform the examinations. Wait times will be reduced unless there are some growl...
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Knitted hats help keep heads warm for cancer patients
By Bill Rea
      Losing one's hair because of chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer can be devastating, as well as cold. A woman living in Caledon East is using her love of knitting to try and counteract that. Joyce Schmidt has been knitting caps, which Caledon Community Services (CCS) and Hospice Cale...
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Student programs will expand on Britannia Farm thanks to new development plan
      An office development on a small portion of the Britannia Farm land in Mississauga will provide the Peel District School Board with the funding to expand student programs on the farm and the board's two field centres.
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Armour Heights likes the way Town has treated them
By Bill Rea
      Some developers charge the Town of Caledon is making Bolton a difficult place to operate. But that feeling is not unanimous. Frank Mazzada, builder and owner of Armour Heights Developments, is having trouble figuring out what all the fuss is about.
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LEARNING TO DANCE WITH JUNIOR FARMERS
     Peel Junior Farmers hosted a Learn to Dance session recently at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. Graham Johnston was helping to guide participants through dances like the jive, swing and two-step.
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New association calling for growth in Bolton
By Bill Rea
      The controversial growth freeze in Bolton is causing concerns, and a group of business people and residents are calling on the Town to ease up on it. The Coalition of Concerned Residents and Businesses of Bolton (CCRBB) has started holding weekly meetings and is working on trying to generate more...
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Tilson president of Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association
      Dufferin - Caledon MP David Tilson has been elected President of the all-Party Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association. He was elected March 11 at the association's AGM. He defeated the incumbent Liberal Senator Lorna Milne from Brampton. Senator Milne had been president since November 2004.
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Canadiana Cabinets opens outlet in Bolton
By Bill Rea
      Bolton is a growing area, meaning new homes are going to require new cabinets. That seems like a good match for the people of Canadiana Cabinets. The company, which is based near Sudbury, now has its second retail store, and it was officially opened last Thursday by Mayor Marolyn morrison.
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Volunteer opportunity available at library
      The Friends of Caledon Public Library will be holding their annual general meeting, including the election of officers, May 31 at 10 a.m. at the Caledon East Branch. The Friends are a non-profit group of volunteers who act as advocates of Caledon Public Library by promoting library services and r...
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Feast for the Palate showcases the culinary excellence of the region
      Anyone with a passion for fabulous food and exceptional wines will want to attend this year's Feast for the Palate, which returns to Caledon for its fourth year at the Royal Ambassador Event Centre May 26.
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OPP remind you to 'Lock it or lose it' in Police Week
      The week of May 11 to 17 is Police Week in Ontario. A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds. A vehicle with an unlocked door or an open window is an easy target. Protect your vehicle from theft.
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Be ready in Emergency Preparedness Week
      Emergencies can happen without warning, which is why Peel Regional council proclaimed this to be Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. In partnership with local municipalities, the Peel Regional Emergency Program (PREP) is participating in activities throughout the week to promote this year's theme: ...
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LifeFest hosts fashion show in support of Heart and Stroke Foundation
      LifeFest, Canada's largest women's show, hosted a special Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show April 4, with real heart disease survivors modeling beautiful dresses and gowns, many of which were provided by The Bay. Copresented by Rogers Media and Shoppers Drug Mart, the fashion show featured 13 hea...
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Makingmyway.ca offers career news, pathways to success
      The Peel District School Board has launched a new on-line career education centre; makingmyway.ca Makingmyway.ca currently features an on-line contest for one Peel student to win an 80 GB new generation Ipod, a leather Ipod case and a $50 i-tunes gift certificate.
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MPP Jones makes her first speech in legislature
      Sylvia Jones is now a definite, full-fledged MPP, with one speech from her seat in the legislature at Queen's Park to her credit. She made the address last Monday, as part of MPPs' responses to the speech from the throne.
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Bolton to receive park lands from developer
      River's Edge developer Armour Heights Developments recently gave the Town of Caledon a portion of their land along the shoreline of the Humber River, adjacent to their new luxury condominium development in downtown Bolton. The shoreline and trail system, totaling approximately 1.
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Humberview to hold grand opening of new science wing
By Jon Yaneff
      Humberview Secondary School in Bolton is having the official grand opening of its new state-of-the-art science wing May 13 between 2:15 and 2:30 p.m. There will be an open house all day for parents and members of the community, with guided tours.
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Several alcohol related charges laid this week
      Traffic Caledon OPP officers responded to 26 motor vehicle collisions during this seven day period ending Monday. There were also seven men charged under Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act for excessive speeding.
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OPP crackdown on seatbelt use was a success
      The Ontario Provincial Police checked more than 1.24 million vehicles during the annual spring seatbelt initiative last month. Four people died as a result of not wearing seatbelts during the provincewide campaign, which ran from April 16 to 28.
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For the sake of a life, move over
      Since 1989, five OPP officers have been killed on provincial highways while parked at the side of the road. In the last five months alone, at least six OPP officers have been involved in incidents where they were either hit by a vehicle or their cruiser was hit while they were parked on the side o...
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JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY
     King's College students Graham Synnott, Todd Devlin, Nick Sant, Taya Devlin and Camille Patton helped out with the school's annual plant sale fund-raiser Saturday. Photo by Anneleen Naudts
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Headwaters celebrated Volunteer Week
      Headwaters Health Care Centre celebrated National Volunteer Week (April 27 to May 3) by honouring the many volunteers who donate thousands of hours annually to the hospital to help deliver services and offer support and compassion to patients and their families.
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Euchre night
      The Zonta Club of Brampton/Caledon is sponsoring a Progressive Euchre event at Snelgrove Community Centre this Saturday (May 10). The centre is on Highway 10, south of Mayfield Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and games begin at 7. The cost is $20 and there are great cash prizes, as well as a cash ...
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