January 26, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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ROBERT F. HALL ON DISPLAY

Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School hosted its annual Grade 8 parent information night last Wednesday. There was a wide variety of activities, representing what's done at the school. More...

Pond Hockey Tournament this Saturday at Alton Mill

The third annual Pond Hockey Tournament will be taking place this Saturday (Jan. 27) at Alton Mill. Councillor Doug Beffort reported this fun event will raise money for the Alton Millpond Restoration. More...

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Columns

Popular promises that won’t be kept

You’ve all heard the old story about the kid who murders his parents only to plead for mercy from the judge on the grounds that he’s an orphan. Well, governments are much like that. More...

Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne as Queen of Canada Feb. 6. More...

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Community

Lots to see at Robert F. Hall Secondary School

Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School in Caledon East was a busy place last Wednesday night. More...

Fire and Ice celebrated at Alton Mill

The third annual Winter Festival of Flames, Food and Fine Art was celebrated over the weekend at Alton Mill, complete with lots of artistic and fun activities, reflecting a winter theme. More...

Another local poker player wins gold, cash in Vegas

By Lindsey Papp, Orangeville Citizen

Bolton resident and member of the Orangeville Poker Tour Greg Hartwick took home over $20,000 in a World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) event earlier this week at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Let the games begin for Family Day at Fairgrounds

Feb. 20

The Caledon Agricultural Society will be hosting the first ever SnowFest, presented by James Dick Construction. This will be Family Day (Feb. 20) at the Caledon Fairgrounds in Caledon village. More...

‘Marriage is Murder:’ the Butlers did it

By Anne Ritchie

It’s a mystery how easily murder enters the marriage of Polly and Paul Butler (Christine Murray and Martin Buote), judging by the evidence in Blackhorse Village Players’ current production. More...

Chamber concert series resumes

The next offering in the Caledon Chamber Concerts (CCC) series will be Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. It will feature the Serenade Ensemble. More...

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Breaking News - 1/27/2012 11:10 AM

Province encourages early kindergarten registration

Many local school boards are already accepting students for September start

Ontario is encouraging parents of four and five-year-olds across the province to plan ahead for September, and register their children in full-day kindergarten. More...

CPCC gets Trillium Grant to help expand programs

By Bill Rea

The Caledon community is growing, and so are the demands on services. That means it was good news yesterday (Wednesday) when it was announced Caledon Parent- Child Centre (CPCC) will be getting a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). More...

News

Council hears about future trail plans around Bolton

By Bill Rea

Considerable enthusiasm is being expressed for a plan to link various trail systems in and around Bolton. More...

Enhanced customer service training coming for Town staff

By Bill Rea

How’s the customer service been from the Town of Caledon? The Town has been working on it, but there have been complaints. More...

January deadline set to register children for French immersion

Are you thinking of registering your child for French immersion? More...

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Editorial

Maybe we all need to be reminded about our driving

At this time of the year, most motorists should be aware that driving can be a little more hazardous, demanding more in the way of attention and caution. Yet it almost seem mystifying that so many of us seem to forget that. More...

February is short and cold, so warm up at seniors’ centre

By Lloyd Bittle

We welcome our 16th year with activities galore to help you make 2012 our best year yet! January was a grand New Year kick-off month. The Smile Theatre Luncheon and Show was a stellar beginning to a grand year. More...

Do leanings govern protest methods?

Someone is going to have to do a study some time on whether official reactions to protests are governed by which end of the political spectrum the grumblers are perceived to represent. More...

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Caledon Sports

Hawks lose two, set to face Alliston in first round of playoffs

By Kevin Michie

Following back-to-back losses last week, the Caledon Golden Hawks have locked up their first round playoff match up, but no one is happy about it. More...

Bolton Fair Coyotes go undefeated in Huntsville tourney

It’s not often that an undefeated record isn’t good enough to advance to the finals, but such was the fate of the Bolton Fair Coyotes at the annual Huntsville Girls Hockey Association tournament. More...

CALEDON ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

By Bill Rea

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