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Town of Caledon supports “National Day of Mourning” 2022

Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 01:57 PM

April 28, 2022 -- In honour of the National Day of Mourning, Town of Caledon Council, staff and members of the public today gathered at Town Hall to pause and observe a moment of silence at 12:45 p.m. 

“The Day of Mourning is an opportunity not only to remember and honour workers who have lost their lives or been injured in workplace accidents,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “It is also an opportunity to remind ourselves of our enormous responsibility to make sure our workers get home safely every...

Caledon takes local priorities to the province

Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 03:38 PM

April 27, 2022 – As the provincial election draws near, the Town of Caledon is lobbying the province on priority issues affecting Caledon residents and businesses; from broadband internet and affordable housing to public transit and climate change.

“We have invested time and effort to develop a good working relationship with the current government,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “The benefits have been significant, but there is still much work to be done, and we want to ensure that all the...

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Be Ready for Anything: Emergency Preparedness Week 2022

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 03:04 PM

April 26, 2022 – The focus of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 1-7, 2022) is to encourage Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need.

“With a little preparation, we can be ready for anything,” said Fire Chief Dave Forfar. “By taking these three simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies.”

Step 1 - Make a Plan | Plan a Communication and Evacuation Plan

In an emergency,...

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Burning brush this spring? Don’t forget your burning permit

Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022 11:42 AM

CALEDON, ON (April 11, 2022) – If you plan to burn yard waste or brush this spring, you’ll need to get a burn permit online or through Service Caledon. 

Springtime brings unwanted grass fires. Grass and brush start to dry out, and fires can spread quickly and easily becoming uncontrollable with the smallest breeze.  Nearly all grass fires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and even buildings.  Unattended burning is the most common cause of grass fires. 

The Caledon Fire Service issues an average...

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Caledon hosts Municipal Election information session

Posted on Friday, April 08, 2022 03:14 PM

April 8, 2022 – The Town of Caledon is launching an information session for potential candidates and third-party advertisers (those outside of the candidate’s campaign who express support of or opposition to candidates) in the upcoming 2022 Municipal and School Board Election.

Information session – April 22, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Potential 2022 Municipal and School Board Election candidates and third-party advertisers are invited to join the Town of Caledon at an information session on Friday, April 22,...