January 22, 2009 / Front Page

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IS THIS WHAT THEY DO IN HIGH SCHOOL?

Sarah Moniz, 5, needed a boost from her father Gil last Wednesday night so she could see through the microscope in one of the science labs at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School. More...

News

School Board to hold public meetings for French program

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will hold a series of public information meetings in the coming weeks for parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in the board's extended French program for the 2009-2010 school More...

Rikki Rumball performing in Bolton Friday night

Bolton singer and vocal instructor Rikki Rumball will perform with a 10-piece jazz ensemble and special guests at Caesar's Event Centre in Bolton Friday night. The show will start at 8 p.m. More...

Caledon Chamber concert series will resume February 7

Caledon Chamber Concerts has announced the third concert in the current series will take place Feb. 7, and will feature Duo Resonance. More...

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Editorial

The coming week will be make or break for Harper, and the opposition


This week, the Americans start breaking in a new president. Next week, Canadians start seeing if our current government can survive, and if it can, whether it's up to the task of governing. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

The Spirit of Puk Wudji can be found at Townhall Theatre

By Marilyn Edridge

There is a new spirit in the old Caledon Township hall. His name is Puk Wudji. He is the literary creation of Peter Colley in his challenging comic thriller, When the Reaper Calls. More...

Blackhorse plays matchmaker with success

By Anne Ritchie

What's a 50-year-old guy doing with the perfect woman in a theatrical success? Is it romance? Is it love? Is it really perfection? For Blackhorse Village Players, it's hilarious, resounding entertainment. More...

Celtic Music coming Saturday night

Palgrave United Church will be hosting an evening of Celtic music Jan. 24. It will be at the Palgrave Orange Hall, on Birch Street, just east of Highway 50 from 7 until 11 p.m. More...

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Council appearing amenable to waiving gas bar cash in lieu

By Bill Rea

The developers of a proposed Sunoco gas station and Tim Hortons in Victoria have been waiting so long for their approvals that they think they should get a break on the cashin lieu component for parkland. More...

Tilson optimistic as Parliament gets ready to resume

By Bill Rea

With Parliament set to resume in Ottawa Monday, the possibility remains that the minority government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper could fall. But Dufferin — Caledon MP David Tilson is sounding optimistic that's not going to happen. More...

Columns

Mayor advises to stay warm, but watch out for fire risks

Mayor 's Report
By Marolyn Morrison

With temperatures dropping below -20 C, it is important to be cognizant of staying warm, dressing appropriately for outdoors and remembering fire safety. Many of us will nestle up to the warm crackling of a fire during this time. More...

The changing face of events

Bill Rea

One of the best and worst parts of this line of work I'm in is its unpredictability. It's a positive part of the job because it helps keep things interesting and me interested. More...

'To cut or not to cut' is the question

National Affairs
Claire Hoy

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is in the midst of a coast-to-coast pre-budget jaunt which he describes as a "listening" tour. Perhaps he should start by listening to himself. More...

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Community

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in the community

THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLY-REA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905-584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. More...

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Caledon Sports

Caledon Blackhawks bantam selects start 2009 as champs

The Caledon Blackhawks bantam select team participated in the Scarborough Malvern Coyotes Tournament Jan. 2- 4. The team's hard work and determination was crucial in helping them secure the title of tournament champions. More...

2009 IBHL action

Inglewood Ball Hockey League wants anyone interested in playing for the 2009 season to contact last year's rep team. Rep teams should contact the IBHL and inform them whether their team is returning. More...

Former Bolton Brave Schwartz signs minor league contract with Jays

By Jon Yaneff

In the bedroom of Randy Schwartz, there are 15 baseball caps from where he's played, hanging on the top of his wall. From the Bolton Braves to the King City Lions to the High Point Panthers, they all stay sturdy near the ceiling. More...

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Our Readers Write

Time for troops to come home

I'm writing in regards to Susan Fripp's letter about Canada's role in Afghanistan (Citizen, Jan. 1). Canada will soon reach the $20-billion mark spent in Afghanistan, and for what? What would $20 billion have done for Canadians in Canada? More...

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