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National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 12:36 PM

June 21, 2021 – The Town of Caledon issued the following statement from Mayor Allan Thompson:

The area that encompasses the Town of Caledon are the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations. We honour and give respect to all indigenous people who have walked this land in the past and who walk it today.

On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, I believe that every level of government must commit to acknowledging and understanding the truths of our history so we can heal as a nation...

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Caledon launches new website to boost business retention and expansion

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 08:00 AM

June 17, 2021 – The Town of Caledon today launched a new, mobile-friendly website – caledonbusiness.ca – dedicated to supporting both new investment and local business.

“With our distinctive urban/rural/agriculture mix this close to the GTA, Caledon is uniquely positioned to not only attract investment, we also have the quality of life and infrastructure second to none,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “Our business community is dynamic, innovative and diverse…and they’re just ready to go, coming...

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Caledon starts to re-open

Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2021 03:38 PM

June 9, 2021 – Following the June 7 provincial announcement, the Town of Caledon will be re-opening some facilities and amenities starting Monday June 14.

“This is a hopeful step towards recovery and renewal,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “I’d like to thank our health care and frontline heroes for the tremendous work they are doing…and thanks to everyone for continuing to be diligent. The more people we can get vaccinated, the sooner we can progress to the next stage.”

Residents are strongly reminded...

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Mayor announces acting CAO for the Town

Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 11:36 AM

June 8, 2021 – “On behalf of the Town of Caledon and members of Council, I would like to share that CAO Carey Herd will be taking parental leave starting June 25, 2021 and will return March 2022.

I am pleased to announce Dan Labrecque will be serving as Acting Chief Administrative Officer for the duration of Carey’s parental leave. 

Dan joins the Town of Caledon with 38 years of public sector experience at both the Region of Peel and the former Municipality of Metro Toronto.  He has over...

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Council responds to LDD Moth issue

Posted on Friday, June 04, 2021 02:39 PM

UPDATE (June 4, 2021) -- The Town of Caledon recognizes the impact of this year’s LDD moth population and is working diligently to prevent further infestations. To date, the Town has responded to and treated 79 infestation sightings/reports.  Arborist staff investigated those reports and monitored them for rate of canopy defoliation (health of the tree) and egg mass density (indicates severity of the infestation).

Earlier this year, staff performed egg mass scraping at all locations and...