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Caledon’s proposed 2017 budget focuses on town-wide investments

Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 04:00 AM

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November 15, 2016

Caledon’s proposed 2017 budget focuses on town-wide investments

The proposed 2017 Operating and Capital Budgets were presented to Caledon Council at General Committee today, setting the stage for Town services and capital projects for this year and beyond.  As well, a clear and common theme emerged that this 2017 budget is an investment budget aligned with the priorities in the Council Work Plan, ensuring equitable and town-wide allocation. 

“The Town...

Christmas Food and Toy Drive

Posted on Thursday, November 03, 2016 12:30 PM

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up again this year in support of Caledon Community Services’ Santa Fund program at the Exchange in Bolton.

The goal of the third annual partnership between the Exchange and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services Food amd Toy Drive is to help ensure that all families and kids have a good Christmas and holiday season.

Please note: gifts for girls and boys between the ages of 10 and 15 years old are in high demand.

There are three locations to drop off your non-perishable...

As daylight saving time ends, fire safety begins in Caledon

Posted on Wednesday, November 02, 2016 09:30 AM

Clocks will fall back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 6 and Town of Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is recommending that residents install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks.

“In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries,” explained Acting Fire Chief Darryl Bailey. “Twice a year, old batteries should be replaced with new batteries. When you change your clocks on November 6, Caledon...

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, November 1 to 7

Posted on Monday, October 31, 2016 04:15 AM

Beat the Silent Killer: Prevent CO in Your Home

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1 to 7, and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually.

“In Ontario, more than 80% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” said Acting Fire Chief Darryl Bailey. “We want to make sure everyone is safe from CO. Get all fuel-burning appliances inspected by a registered contractor.” ...

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Don’t Wait – Check the Date!

Posted on Monday, October 03, 2016 12:00 PM

Every smoke alarm has an expiration date

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services (caledon.ca/fire) urges all Caledon residents to know how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years.

Does your home have a working smoke alarm? Do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.

A recent survey conducted by National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how...