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Caledon lowers flags to honour passing of former Councillor Lily French

Posted on Monday, June 11, 2018 04:00 AM

The Town of Caledon is lowering flags to half-mast as a tribute to former Councillor Lily (Gray) French who passed away on June 9, 2018.  

Lily French served 2 terms as the Area Councillor for Wards 3/4 from 1985 to 1991.  She and her husband, Wilson French, were proud members of Peel’s Agricultural Community. Ms. French was an active member of the community in various volunteer capacities, and she was the former Chair of the Town’s Committee of Adjustment.

"Lily French’s life is...

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Cheers Caledon! Craft Beer and Cider Festival announces full lineup

Posted on Monday, June 11, 2018 02:30 AM

Last year the inaugural Cheers Caledon! Craft Beer and Cider Festival showcased a small but select group of Ontario’s best beverage producers to some 1,200 attendees.

Now, in its second edition, Cheers Caledon! is adding representation from several new craft beer and cider producers as well as a larger offering of food choices and main stage musical entertainment.

“Cheers Caledon! is taking place during Ontario Craft Beer Week and only a couple weeks after Ontario Craft Cider Week,” said Mayor Allan...

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Heritage Caledon Awards of Excellence presented at Town Hall

Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 10:00 AM

The Town of Caledon and Heritage Caledon presented Awards of Excellence on June 5, 2018 for two local restoration projects and plaques to mark the heritage designation of two historically significant buildings in Caledon.

“We have such a rich architectural history in Caledon,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “These awards and plaques being presented are tokens of our deep appreciation to the property owners who have helped preserve and restore that heritage.”

At a ceremony at Town Hall, Mayor Thompson...

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Senior of the Year 2018

Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 01:15 AM

At a ceremony at Town Hall on June 5, 2018 the Town of Caledon presented the Senior of the Year award to Ken Graydon.

“Ken is someone I greatly admire,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “He is always a calm voice of reason and I can’t think of anyone more deserving.”

“Ken has passionately advocated on a number of issues that impact the health and well-being of Caledon seniors,” said Councillor Rob Mezzapelli, who nominated Mr. Graydon for the award.  “He is an active and enthusiastic member of the Seniors’...

The Town of Caledon to host Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dr. Dianne Saxe

Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 09:45 AM

The Town of Caledon will host a lunch and learn with the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), Dr. Dianne Saxe, who will discuss Ontario’s environmental performance and progress towards climate change action. Town staff will also provide an update on the Town’s Climate Change activities as it moves forward on updating its Community Climate Change Action Plan.

“We’re very excited and lucky to have Dr. Saxe spend some time with us, and I commend our Energy & Environment team for arranging...