March 12, 2009 / Front Page

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'PAPARAZZI' GREETED ALL AT GALA

This wasn't really the paparazzi, but some students from Orangeville who were on hand to add a bit of Oscar flair to the gala opening Friday night of the Reel Cinema for a Real Cause film festival at the Royal Ambassador Events Centre. More...

News

Timing is bad for minimum wage hike

By Bill Rea

The minimum wage in Ontario is going up at the end of the month, and Dufferin — Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones is not impressed with the timing of the move. More...

Two losses for party and province from byelection

By Bill Rea

Last week's provincial byelection results in Haliburton — Kawartha Lakes — Brock have probably halted John Tory's political career, at least as far and the provincial field is concerned. More...

CVC beefs up outreach in Headwaters region

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has created a dedicated staff position to coordinate outreach programming in this region. More...

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Editorial

There is a need for men like John Tory


It has been said of the late Robert Stanfield that he was "the greatest prime minister Canada never had." We can't help but think when the the account of this period of the province's history is written some years in the future, John Tory will be More...

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Green at what cost?

By Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin — Caledon

The Green Energy Act (Bill 150) sounds like a great title for a piece of legislation that you would hope would be all about protecting our environment and easy to support. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Submit your art work for gallery's annual juried show

Last call to enter

This is a last call for artists to submit their works for the Art Gallery of Peel's 36th annual Juried Show of Fine Art between March 23 and 29. The Juried Show is open to everyone. Past shows have included students, seniors and working artists. More...

Take an artistic journey with points of departure at Art Gallery of Peel

The Art Gallery of Peel is presenting Points of Departure: Phil Delisle, Linda Martinello and Shannon Reynolds, from Feb. 25 until March 22. All three artists are former Peel residents. More...

Open auditions for upcoming Blackhorse play

The Blackhorse Village Players will be having open auditions for its June show, entitled I Take This Man, a farce by Jack Sharkey and directed by James McFarlane. More...

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Town looking at 3.7 per cent overall taxes hike

By Bill Rea

As predicted, this is a going to be a difficult year for Caledon staff and councillors to come up with a budget, but they are getting a few breaks. More...

Two charged in 2008 murder investigation

Body found in Caledon

Members of the Caledon OPP Major Crime Unit and the Criminal Investigation Branch of OPP have made arrests in the murder of 18-year-old Ariel Besley of Brampton last year. More...

Columns

Town is facing many budget pressures this year

Mayor 's Report
By Marolyn Morrison

Every year the Town faces new budget challenges, and 2009 will be no different. I am taking the liberty of telling you some of the challenges that the Town council and staff are facing in 2009. More...

Limiting terms is not the answer

Bill Rea

Carleton - Mississippi Mills Progressive Conservative MPP Norm Sterling put forth a resolution at Queen's Park last week, calling for the creation of a select committee to look at reforming municipal governance in Ontario's largest cities. More...

Tackling gangs and organized crime

Ottawa Journal
David Tilson MP Dufferin- Caledon

Criminals don't stop. They don't stop for constitutional emergencies. They don't stop for presidential visits. They certainly don't stop during global economic crises. 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

Mayfield relay girls' swimmers team up for OFSAA gold

By Jon Yaneff

Everything seemed to be aligned perfectly March 4 for Mayfield Secondary School's girls' relay swim team at the Etobicoke Swim Club. More...

Citizen Sports

Page 14: An update on the Orangeville Crushers OJHL final vs. Huntsville Page 15: The Mavs' senior girls' volleyball play consolations at OFSAA homes games Page 20: More...

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

By Jon Yaneff

Mayfield Grace Wilkinson As the anchor for the girls' relay swim team, Wilkinson helped them to an OFSAA gold medal in the 4 x 100 freestyle at the Etobicoke Swim Club March 4. More...

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Our Readers Write

Busy Bolton builds . . .

Yes, Bolton is a growing community. But don't you think its growing just a little too fast? Recently, I received a letter in the mail regarding a proposal to build town houses at the corner of Station and King Roads. More...

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