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Town of Caledon’s Annual Report highlights key successes

The Town of Caledon has released its Annual Report, highlighting important accomplishments in 2016, including fiscal accountability, an effective corporate reorganization, and progressive, strategic planning – all of which has positioned Caledon as a financially stable municipality that is focused on community building and planning proactively for its future.

“I want to thank the entire staff team for their work in 2016,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “This Annual Report is a wonderful snapshot...

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Exercise caution: Prevent grass fires

Spring is upon us, and, with grass and brush starting to dry out, it is very easy for fire to spread uncontrollably with the smallest breeze.  Nearly all grass fires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and homes. 

Caledon Fire & Emergency Services encourages the public to use caution when burning. Unattended burning is the most common cause of grass fires.  Burning carelessly and improperly discarding cigarette butts also pose hazards.

Launched in 2014, Caledon’s online burn permit...

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Caledon installs new Electric Vehicle charging stations

With funding from the Ontario Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario (EVCO) program, the Town of Caledon recently installed two additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations: one at Margaret Dunn Library and the other at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Known as Level Three charging stations, these ‘Fast Chargers’ have the ability to charge an electric vehicle battery up to 80% within 30 minutes. 

With the addition of these two new stations, the Town now owns a total of six EV charging stations,...

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Passing of Volunteer Firefighter

Municipal flags at Caledon Town Hall and all municipal buildings are being flown at half-mast in honour of the sudden passing of Volunteer Firefighter, Glen Bracken. 

Caledon Council and staff are deeply saddened by his passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Caledon Fire and Emergency Services Team, especially Glen’s father, Al Bracken, former Chief Fire Prevention Officer (retired) and Glen’s brother, Captain Mike Bracken, volunteer firefighter.  Heartfelt condolences go out...

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Lazaridis School of Business to survey Caledon residents

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis School of Business will be conducting a survey about the “customer service experience” when dealing with the Town of Caledon.

Launched today, March 29, the survey is available online at caledon.ca/survey. 

“Customer service is a priority in the Council Work Plan, and I encourage everyone to share information about their experience dealing with Town,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “The feedback collected about the current quality of customer service will help...

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