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BDC's Guide for Entrepreneurs - creating an effective strategy

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 02:00 AM

Are you an entrepreneur or a business owner looking to create an effective social media strategy? The Business Development Bank of Canada’s (BDC) Social Media Guide for Entrepreneurs provides different strategies to achieve successful outcomes. 

Social media is an essential marketing tool that entrepreneurs can use to establish an online presence, engage with their audience and reach new levels of success. An effective use of social media is an important component of a marketing strategy,...

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Caledon lowers flags to honour #Humboldtstrong

Posted on Monday, April 16, 2018 07:30 AM

The Town of Caledon is lowering flags to honour the family, friends and community of Humboldt following the tragedy of the bus crash that claimed 16 lives in Saskatchewan.

The lowering of flags at Town Hall and Town facilities is the latest in a series of memorials enacted in the past week:

  • The Town last week placed hockey sticks outside Town Hall and throughout town facilities;
  • On Thursday, April 12, 2018 Town staff participated in #JerseysforHumboldt (photo below)
  • Following remarks by Mayor Allan...

Exercise caution with bad weather approaching

Posted on Friday, April 13, 2018 12:45 PM

With precipitation and falling temperatures forecast over the next several days, rain may freeze and cause slippery road conditions in some areas. Residents are reminded to:

  • Drive to conditions - Take care and drive according to road conditions.
  • Obey speed limits - Posted speed limits are not targets; they are maximums under good weather and good road conditions.
  • Walk carefully on sidewalks - Sidewalks may also become slippery. Pedestrians: please exercise caution.

The Town’s responseBased on current...

Caledon launches “Celebrate Caledon”

Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 07:00 AM

From humble beginnings over 10 years ago the second weekend in June has grown to become “the weekend to be in Caledon.” Last year saw the launch of Cheers Caledon, a craft beer and cider festival that featured the best of home-grown producers such as Caledon Hills, Pommies and Spirit Tree. And Caledon Day was a smash hit with headline act Sloan thrilling hundreds and hundreds. In 2018 we are proud to announce the continued growth of our weekend lineup. 

Celebrate Caledon NEW FOR 2018! 

With...

Statement on the passing of Bill Rea

Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2018 06:30 AM

(April 9, 2018) Mayor Allan Thompson has issued an additional statement on the passing of Caledon Citizen editor Bill Rea: 

As a community we are deeply grateful for the life and work of Bill Rea. 

Bill connected with his readers through a shared sense of community.

Whatever was happening in Town, you could count on Bill being there to capture the moment.  

He was well known for his dry wit and clever sense of humour.  

Bill always looked beyond the obvious attention grabbing...