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Caledon implements revised COVID-19 public health restrictions

Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:06 PM

November 21, 2020 -- In response to the November 20 announcement by the Province of Ontario, the Town of Caledon is taking action to implement revised Region of Peel Public Health COVID-19 restrictions.

Effective Monday, November 23 at 12:01 a.m. Caledon, as part of the Region of Peel, is moving into “Lockdown” (Grey) level.

“As Dr. Loh has pointed out, the numbers in Caledon are going in the wrong direction,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “This is not just a Brampton or Mississauga issue. We have...

The Hill Academy

Business Profile: The Hill Academy

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 04:33 PM

Despite the pandemic, The Hill Academy is making a major investment in Caledon. We asked the Merrill family to tell us a little about their business and how they are operating in these difficult times.

Tell us about your business.

The Hill Academy is an independent school. It provides a unique platform that balances academics, athletics, and personal development of aspiring student-athletes.

We started the school in 2007 with 15 student athletes and now have over 225. The student body consists of...

Love Local Caledon

LOVE LOCAL CALEDON campaign to support local business

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:02 AM

(November 18, 2020) The Town of Caledon is launching a reinvigorated shop local campaign to encourage support for local business this holiday season.

The #LoveLocalCaledon campaign includes a number of initiatives including advertising, lightpole banners, posters, social media content and even specially designed non-medical masks.

“It’s one of the great things about this community…people want to help,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “This campaign taps into community pride, creates visibility for our...

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Peel adds additional COVID-19 restrictions to preserve health care capacity

Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2020 05:23 PM

(November 7, 2020) -- Following the provincial announcement on November 6 moving Peel Region to Restricted (Red) level, Peel Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lawrence Loh, today announced additional requirements to further limit opportunities for contact and transmission of COVID-19.

The additional measures are in response to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases to the point where area hospitals have begun to reach capacity and are threatened with being overwhelmed.

“I’m glad that bars and restaurants...

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Broadband project reaches major milestone in Bolton

Posted on Monday, November 02, 2020 03:00 PM

(November 2, 2020) -- Business customers in south Bolton now have access to high-speed internet service, thanks to an agreement between the Town of Caledon and telecommunications provider Vianet.

Following a competitive RFP process in 2019, the Town selected Vianet to install over 8km of fibre-optic cable in the south Bolton industrial area, and that project has now been completed. Businesses in the coverage area are now able to sign up for this newly available service directly from Vianet.

“When...