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Dead geese in Caledon test positive for Avian Influenza

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CALEDON, ON (March 30, 2023) – The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) has confirmed dead geese in Caledon tested positive for avian influenza – also known as bird flu.

Caledon’s Municipal Law Enforcement division followed up on reports of dead geese in a storm water pond in Bolton on Friday, March 17. CWHC tested the specimens and avian influenza was confirmed to be the cause of death.

“While avian influenza is a threat to birds, the risk to humans is very low. Most...

Council Highlights March 28, 2023

Council Highlights, March 28, 2023 

Visitor Strategies   

Council approved strategies from the Town’s Visitor Management Task Force to improve the overall experience for visitors, businesses and residents in Caledon. Improvements discussed include access to parking and amenities, wayfinding, tourism partnerships, education and tourist engagement to help welcome visitors and lessen impacts of peak seasons.

Aggregate Policy and Community Working Group 

Council approved an Aggregate Policy Study and a...

Town of Caledon Easter 2023 Closures

Town of Caledon wishes everyone a happy and safe Easter. Please note, Easter closure dates vary. Town offices and non-emergency services will be closed on Friday, April 7 and open on Monday April 10, 2023. 

Provincial Offences Courts

Provincial Offences Courts in Orangeville and Caledon East will be closed on Friday, April 7 and Monday April 10, reopening on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Animal Services

The Animal Shelter will be closed on Good Friday, April 7, 2023.

The shelter will be open for usual hours on...

Construction Notice: Stormwater Management Facility #29 Retrofit, Cranston Drive, Caledon East

Construction Notice for RFT #2022-110 Stormwater Management Facility Restoration and Retrofit – Pond #29.

The construction requires the intermittent closure of one lane of Cranston Drive between Mountainview Rd & Summergate Crt in Caledon East.

Anticipated Commencement Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – 8:00 AM

Anticipated Completion Date: Friday, June 30, 2023 – 5:00 PM

Local access to homes and driveways will be maintained.

 Greenspace Construction Inc. is the contractor completing this work.

 All...

Council Highlights March 21, 2023

Caledon’s Housing Pledge

Today, Council unanimously approved Caledon’s Housing Pledge that outlines how the Town will meet its housing target of 13,000 residential units by 2031 as set by the Province, and the support it will need to achieve it. 

The pledge asks the Province to work with the Town to understand the impacts and investments needed to grow in a sustainable and affordable way.   

Greenfield Growth Concerns

Caledon’s growth is mostly greenfield (undeveloped lands with no existing infrastructure