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LOVE LOCAL CALEDON campaign to support local business

(November 18, 2020) The Town of Caledon is launching a reinvigorated shop local campaign to encourage support for local business this holiday season.

The #LoveLocalCaledon campaign includes a number of initiatives including advertising, lightpole banners, posters, social media content and even specially designed non-medical masks.

“It’s one of the great things about this community…people want to help,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “This campaign taps into community pride, creates visibility for our...

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Peel adds additional COVID-19 restrictions to preserve health care capacity

(November 7, 2020) -- Following the provincial announcement on November 6 moving Peel Region to Restricted (Red) level, Peel Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lawrence Loh, today announced additional requirements to further limit opportunities for contact and transmission of COVID-19.

The additional measures are in response to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases to the point where area hospitals have begun to reach capacity and are threatened with being overwhelmed.

“I’m glad that bars and restaurants...

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Town of Caledon launches COVID-19 mobile screening form

To enhance safety for residents and staff, the Town of Caledon is launching a new, mobile-friendly screening form so that individuals, groups, families and staff can self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to arriving at and entering a Town facility.

“This is just another step towards our goal of stopping the spread of COVID-19,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “Our new screening form is faster than paper and makes contact tracing – if necessary – more robust. It’s more convenient, more secure and streamlines...

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Broadband project reaches major milestone in Bolton

(November 2, 2020) -- Business customers in south Bolton now have access to high-speed internet service, thanks to an agreement between the Town of Caledon and telecommunications provider Vianet.

Following a competitive RFP process in 2019, the Town selected Vianet to install over 8km of fibre-optic cable in the south Bolton industrial area, and that project has now been completed. Businesses in the coverage area are now able to sign up for this newly available service directly from Vianet.

“When...

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Town of Caledon shifting to support recovery, growth and modernization

Today, the Town of Caledon announced changes within the organization to focus resources on economic recovery, getting ready for significant population growth and responding to resident needs.

“The pandemic has put pressure on the Town economically and has changed the way we need to serve our community,” said Carey Herd, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town. “In addition, our population is going to grow to more than double in the next 20 years, which will impact every area of the organization....

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