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Enbridge Gas teams up with Caledon Fire and Emergency Services with the Safe Community Project Zero

March 1, 2023, Caledon, Ontario – Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Caledon Fire and Emergency Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services received 324 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign that will provide more than 8,000 alarms to...

Council Highlights February 28, 2023

For Immediate Release

Council Highlights – February 28, 2023

Town of Caledon 2023 Budget Approved

Town Council unanimously approved the 2023 budget at yesterday’s Council meeting.

The 2023 budget will have a tax rate increase of 2.39 per cent including the portion for the Region of Peel and school boards. The impact for the typical household will be approximately $130 a year. 

“I thank our Members of Council and our leadership team for delivering a budget that invests in our community needs, future...

Caledon launches Older Adult Home Safety Program

February 24, 2023 – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is partnering with Age-Friendly Caledon to ensure older adults are living in a fire-safe environment and are prepared in the event of a fire. The Older Adult Home Safety Program is focused on those 65 or older, living independently in Caledon. “Those who apply for the program will get a free home visit from a Caledon Fire public educator who will assist them with alarm installation and other fire safety needs,” said Deputy Fire Chief...

Town of Caledon’s Housing Pledge: Meeting provincial targets and support needed 

At today’s Planning and Development Committee meeting, Town of Caledon Council endorsed a Housing Pledge for Caledon. The pledge 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.

“We welcome responsible growth to make Caledon the most livable and sustainable rural-urban community in Canada,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “We’re committed to our share of the housing targets set by the Province and...

Town of Caledon pleased with 2023 budget process

Town Council discussed the 2023 budget at yesterday’s General Committee with a goal of keeping the tax increase as minimal as possible while maintaining service levels and preparing for growth. 

Through discussion Council brought the Town of Caledon portion of the tax rate down from 3.68 to 2.03 per cent.

The 2023 Budget is focused on community growth and continuous improvement while meeting legislative requirements. Final budget approval is set for the February 28 meeting of Council.

“I am very pleased with the work and...