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When clocks spring forward, change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

March 9, 2023 – Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12 and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is recommending residents Check the Power when they Change the Hour.

Take the opportunity on Sunday to check all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. All alarms need to be replaced after 10 years, even those hardwired into your home. Check the expiry date, install new batteries, and push the test button to make sure they are working.

“In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms...

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Residents asked to help plan Caledon’s future Parks and Recreation

March 8, 2023 – The Town of Caledon is looking for residents to imagine-plan-play and share their vision for the future of parks and recreation in Caledon. Feedback from residents will help create a Parks and Recreation Strategy, providing a road map for the provision of parks, recreation, facilities, events and support services for the next decade.

“The Parks and Recreation Strategy will guide our efforts over the next 10 years and help ensure Caledon continues to offer events, facilities, parks,...

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Town of Caledon CAO announces staff changes to support future growth

With the approval of the 2023 Budget the leadership team at the Town of Caledon under the direction of Chief Administrative Officer Carey Herd, continues to move forward with improvements to enhance organizational excellence.  To prepare for future growth, modernize services and better serve Caledon residents, the CAO is realigning some teams to ensure success.

Effective immediately, the Community Services Department will report to Catherine McLean, Director, Community Services.  The Community...

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Harassment on the rise toward Caledon Town employees – safety will be priority

March 6, 2023 – Town of Caledon is seeing an increase in situations where roads and customer service staff are being harassed, abused and assaulted while working.  This weekend there were multiple incidents, in one case the OPP was contacted. 

On Thursday the Town issued warnings about severe weather leading up to the recent snowstorm.  Messages included information about the storm, road clearing time estimates and a request for patience as Caledon is so geographically large. “We realize most...

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Caledon successful in prosecuting illegal trucking operator

March 3, 2023 – The Town of Caledon has successfully prosecuted illegal trucking operator, 12501058 Canada Inc., resulting in a $45,000 fine and a prohibition order.

On February 16, 2023, after another attempt to delay the hearing was denied, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice heard the trial. In exchange for a guilty plea, the prosecution offered a reduced charge of $25,000. Counsel for the defence declined this offer and proceeded to trial, resulting in a conviction where 12501058 Canada...

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