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Town of Caledon lifts Open Air Fire Ban

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 09:06 AM

June 12, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Effective immediately, the Town of Caledon has lifted the open air fire ban that was declared on Friday, June 2, 2023. As a result, all agricultural, open air and recreational fires are allowed in Caledon, as defined in By-law 2016-092 - Open Air, Recreational and Agricultural, with the proper burn permit.

The current Fire Hazard Rating is set to “Low”.

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents that when burning at home to always:

  • Obtain the appropriate...

Ted Houston Memorial Park - Natural Playground Installation

Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 02:02 PM

Contract: 22-085Location: Ted Houston Park – 81 Connaught Crescent, BoltonContractor: Yard Weasels Inc.

Contact (During business hours):

  • Town of Caledon – Patrick Rees, Office (905) 584-2272 x 4020
  • Service Caledon Office (905) 584-2272 x 7750

Emergency Contact (After business hours):

  • Town of Caledon 1-800-563-7881

Anticipated Commencement (Weather permitting):

  • Monday, June 5, 2023

Anticipated Completion (weather permitting):

  • Friday, June 30, 2023

Remarks:

Work includes the installation of a new natural play...

Town of Caledon issues Open Air Fire Ban

Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 01:33 PM

June 1, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Effective Friday, June 2, 2023, at 8 a.m., the Fire Hazard Rating for Caledon will be raised to Extreme. As a result, a temporary open air fire ban will be in effect in the Town of Caledon until further notice.

This ban applies to all agricultural and open air fires, including recreational fires, as defined in By-law 2016-092 - Open Air, Recreational and Agricultural.

The lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions combined means firefighting operations on grass,...

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services recruiting volunteer firefighters to join their team

Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 09:37 AM

May 31, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is launching a recruitment drive to hire volunteer firefighters, a role that involves responding to both emergencies and non-emergencies, including fires; medical emergencies; vehicle collisions and more.

To be eligible, interested applicants must be 18 years of age and up, have a valid G driver’s licence and live within 8km of a Caledon Fire Station. They must also attend one of three upcoming mandatory information sessions:

Caledon reacts to the dissolution of Peel

Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 03:13 PM

May 24, 2023 (CALEDON) – Yesterday Council discussed Bill 112 (Hazel McCallion Act) which will dissolve the Regional Municipality of Peel. Through this legislation the three lower tier municipalities in the region will be independent and the Town of Caledon will become a single tier municipality.

“This is an exciting time in Caledon’s history,” says Mayor Annette Groves. “Caledon is situated in the right place in the GTA, we have an enviable quality of life, and tremendous employment and housing...