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January 22, 2009  RSS feed

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. The school was hosting a parent information night for people with Grade 8 students planning to attend Hall next year. Sarah's brother is in that group. Turn to page 10 for more scenes around the school. More...
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. And while Caledon councillors didn't make a firm decision Tuesday, their comments indicated they might be ready to support the idea. 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...

 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 year. More...
• article has image Rikki Rumball performing in Bolton Friday night
• Caledon Chamber concert series will resume February 7
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 Columns
• article has image Mayor advises to stay warm, but watch out for fire risks
Mayor 's Report
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...
• article has image The changing face of events
• article has image 'To cut or not to cut' is the question
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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...
• article has image Cartoon
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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
• article has image 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. The first game proved to be challenging against the Duffield Devils and ended in a 3-3 tie. More...
• 2009 IBHL action
• article has image Former Bolton Brave Schwartz signs minor league contract with Jays
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 Arts & Entertainment
• article has image The Spirit of Puk Wudji can be found at Townhall Theatre
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. Puk Wudji, "nephew of Guguyni, The Raven," is a manifestation of the trickster spirit of North American native belief. The trickster is a transformer who can change his shape at will. More...
• Blackhorse plays matchmaker with success
• Celtic Music coming Saturday night
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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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