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GoodLot Farmstead: We take our beer seriously!

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 11:00 AM

GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co., founded by Gail and Phil Winters, makes fresh, hyper-localTM, estate-quality ales and lagers.

In late 2009, Phil and Gail spent the winter doing research on small scale specialty crop farming. Phil decided to go to the U.S. to complete a course in hop production. They both decided to focus on local craft hop production.

In preparation, they began working their soil in 2010 and built their first trellis system and planted their first hops in 2011.

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Recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6 – 12, 2018)

Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2018 09:00 AM

Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6 – 12, 2018) is a Canada-wide initiative to increase awareness of individual and family preparedness. Caledon Fire & Emergency Services encourage residents 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 and attend to the cause of the emergency.

“By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies”, says Fire Chief Darryl Bailey, who also...

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Inside the new Canadian Tire distribution centre

Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 03:30 AM

Canadian Tire Corporation’s (CTC) new Distribution Centre (DC) in Caledon Ontario opened in July 2017. The DC was designed to replace CTC’s Brampton DC, supporting Canadian Tire Retail. We recently asked Karen Adie-Henderson, Associate Vice-President Bolton Operations, a few questions about Canadian Tire's new DC in Bolton. 

What are some of the benefits of having a distribution center in Bolton?

When picking the location of the DC, several factors were considered. Ultimately, the location...

Business Employment Survey: Help Inform and Shape the Future!

Posted on Monday, April 23, 2018 02:45 AM

The Town of Caledon, in partnership with the Region of Peel will be conducting the Town of Caledon Business Employment Survey. 

The first door-to-door survey of businesses was conducted in 2014. This vital information is being updated for 2018 during the period of May to August. 

We strongly encourage your participation as the survey will gather key business and employment information that is used to inform Regional and area municipal policy directions and initiatives.

The information...

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Freshii Comes to Bolton

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 11:45 AM

Tappinder Jhajj (TJ) had a lifelong dream of starting his own business that came true when he recently opened and launched Freshii Bolton. TJ believes Freshii provides great quality food that serves not just the residents of Bolton but visitors from the surrounding industrial area too.  

Tell us about your business journey – is this your first experience with a franchise? 

Yes, this is my first business and my first Freshii location! I have a lot of experience working for a franchisor...