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Village of Bolton Heritage Conservation District now in effect

Posted on Friday, March 09, 2018 09:30 AM

Caledon’s first heritage conservation district, the Village of Bolton Heritage Conservation District (Bolton HCD), is now designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bolton HCD Plan allows for new construction or alterations on properties in the District provided the neighbourhood’s cultural heritage is conserved. On March 5, 2018, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) issued its order bringing the Bolton HCD Plan into force and amending By-law 2016-006 replacing the HCD Plan’s building inventory...

Pommies

Crafting Cider in Caledon

Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 02:30 AM

Nick and Lindsay Sutcliffe talk about why they left Toronto in 2011 to establish Pommies Cider in Caledon.

Tell us about your journey from the corporate world to starting your own business in Caledon.

Nick: It’s been great! We used to have paychecks, we used to have other people looking after the major stresses and we used to have a good night’s sleep! But now we control our destiny, with a great team, a great product, a great lifestyle, and a 15-minute commute to work. We work very hard; every...

Caledon Fire urges caution as water levels rise

Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 04:45 AM

With recent warm weather and rainfall, Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is advising residents to stay clear of rivers, creeks, ponds and other bodies of water. Rising water levels have produced flood conditions in some areas along with fast-flowing waterways that can pose a significant threat to safety.

“Now is the time to be extra vigilant,” said Fire Chief Darryl Bailey. “Parents in particular need to keep children and pets away from danger areas such as lakes, ponds, creeks and any other flowing...

Cathy Perennec McLean

Job Postings that Work

Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 03:00 AM

By Cathy Perennec-McLean, Caledon Community Services

Writing a job posting is just like writing any advertisement. You need to know your target audience and reach them in language they understand. There’s nothing worse than writing an ad for a position you need to fill, posting it and getting limited response or even worse, receiving too many applications from people who are not the right fit.

An effective job ad is more than a job description. It is a carefully crafted message aimed at attracting...

Changes coming to level 3 electric vehicle charging stations

Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 03:45 AM

Electric vehicles have been quickly gaining popularity in Ontario and across Canada due to their environmental benefits. The Town of Caledon and its Council have actively supported electric vehicles through the installation of both Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations.

As approved in the 2018 budget, the Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations owned by the Town of Caledon will be pay-per-use of $0.17/minute, effective February 1, 2018, which equates to $5.10 for a 30 minute charge. Level 2 charging...