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CBIZ: Established to foster innovation in Caledon

Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 09:15 AM

Jith Dravin, Business Development & Research Officer at the Town of Caledon, provides his insights on innovation and what CBIZ offers to entrepreneurs.

Innovation is one of the most clichéd buzzwords currently in use at the workplace. But what exactly is innovation and how can it benefit Caledon? I define innovation as the ability to create value through new and improved processes, services or products. In this regard, CBIZ was established to foster innovation in Caledon by supporting the...

Caledon supports FARM 911: The Emily Project to make farms safer

Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 09:00 AM

Emergency preparedness starts with being able to quickly identify a property location for first responders. Farmers can now apply for a municipal number for any vacant farm field to help first responders find an address in the case of an emergency. This is a coordinated initiative by the Peel Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Federation of Agriculture and The Town of Caledon.

“I encourage all farm field owners to apply for a municipal number,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “If an emergency were to happen...

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Joy Scout Learnshops allow people to shine

Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 11:00 AM

Heather Kendall believes that experiences prove to be better gifts than things. That thought led Kendall to start Joy Scout Learnshops, a platform offering unique learning experiences led by local artists, makers, chefs, and business owners, sharing their passion, ideas and skills. 

We met Heather Kendall who talked about bringing the community together as well as her passion for arts, crafts and all things that are ‘Made with Joy’.

What a unique business idea, tell us about it, how did it all...

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Business Opening: Caledon's Curry & Cocktail

Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2018 11:45 AM

Caledon's Curry & Cocktail, Bolton’s newest restaurant, celebrated with a grand opening event on August 1, 2018.

We asked owner, Karthick Vijayan to tell us about the restaurant and what people can expect.

Tell us a little about you and your restaurant.

This is a family owned restaurant, I’m a master chef with 20 years of experience in the food industry. I graduated in Hotel Management and Catering Technology and worked with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines for 2 years and have 12 years...

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GoodLot Farmstead: We take our beer seriously!

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 11:00 AM

GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co., founded by Gail and Phil Winters, makes fresh, hyper-localTM, estate-quality ales and lagers.

In late 2009, Phil and Gail spent the winter doing research on small scale specialty crop farming. Phil decided to go to the U.S. to complete a course in hop production. They both decided to focus on local craft hop production.

In preparation, they began working their soil in 2010 and built their first trellis system and planted their first hops in 2011.

We...