February 12, 2009 / Front Page

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GETTING READY FOR HOOPS FOR HEART

Caledon East Public School Principal Brad Teeter was lining up a shot Friday in a friendly game of "Bump" against other teachers, including Jaime Richards, to the delight of the student body. More...

News

Concerns expressed over some details in Community Improvement Plan

By Bill Rea

The proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Bolton is drawing a lot of positive comments, although some concerns were raised last Wednesday at a public meeting on the matter. More...

John and Jewel Lyons married 60 years

By Bill Rea

It was a nice day Sunday, just as it was 60 years ago, making it a fitting time for Cheltenham area residents John and Jewel Lyons to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They were married Jan. 29, 1949, by Rev. John McDermid at St. More...

Peel Region adjusts hours for Family Day this Monday

Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed this Monday (Feb. 16) for the Family Day holiday. The Regional headquarters and most offices will re-open for regular business Tuesday. More...

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Editorial

McGuinty on side with reality

Editorial

Last week in this spot, we praised Prime Minister Stephen Harper, his Conservative colleagues and their Liberal opposition for accurately reading economic conditions in this country. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Gala coming to mark 100th anniversary of first hanging at Peel jail

This week (Tuesday) marked the 100th anniversary of Stefan Swyryda becoming the first person to be hanged for murder on the grounds of the Peel County Jail, which is today the Peel Heritage Complex (PHC); art gallery, archives and museum. More...

Chamber concert organizers accept their Trillium grant

By Bill Rea

The music wasn't the only thing to bring smiles to the faces of those attending Saturday's chamber concert at St. James' Anglican Church in Caledon East. More...

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Charlestown school closes after 38 years

By Wes Keller

All 35 employees of Charlestown Residential School near Caledon village, a facility for hard-to-handle children between the ages of nine and 16, have received their notices of permanent layoff, effective yesterday (Wednesday). More...

Peel to ask MTO to move on east-west route

By Bill Rea

Progress is being made by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) on traffic movement in the GTA, but there are calls for some of the timelines to speed up. More...

Beware of high water in rivers

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) advises that warmer than normal temperatures are forecasted for this week, with rain and showers expected. The warmer temperatures will result in melting of accumulated snow. More...

Columns

The unexpected can happen

Bill Rea

We tend to hear a lot about what some people call pivotal moments, or those incidents that crop up in life that have some deep effect on a person. I believe a moment can only be declared pivotal in retrospect, and after the passage of some time. More...

Sometimes it costs a little more???

National Affairs
Claire Hoy

Ever wonder why your taxes are so high? The main reason, of course, is that governments at all levels - and of all partisan and/or non-partisan stripes - are profligate spenders. More...

Caledon Community Services can help with job search

Mayor 's Report
By Marolyn Morrison

Are you looking for a job? Do you need to enhance your skills or format a new resume? Jobs Caledon can help. Caledon Community Services (CCS) have established employment resource centres across Caledon to assist those looking for employment. 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

Silvers and gold for Cougars major atom girls

By Wally Mikulski - Caledon Cougars Basketball

Tournament stops in Newmarket, Barrie and Scarborough have all borne fruit this basketball season for the Caledon Cougars major atom girls. More...

Caledon high school sports scores and schedules

Senior boys' hockey Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Humberview 8, Bramalea 5 (Victoria Park) Wednesday, Feb. 11 - Ascension at Humberview (Bolton C.C.) Friday, Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. More...

The Bolton Wanderers: New Season - New Programs

By Wally Mikulski - BWSC

Final planning touches are being placed on the Bolton Wanderers 2009 outdoor season, and the outlook is excellent. "The Club has been working on a series of changes which will impact virtually every player," said President William Hay. More...

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