News and Notices

Writing a Business Plan

Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018 11:15 AM

Jith Dravin, Business Development & Research Officer, discusses the importance of having, and basics of writing, a business plan.

One of the best parts of my job at the Town of Caledon is working with entrepreneurs who come to the Caledon Business Innovation Zone (CBIZ) at Town Hall seeking help or information.

It’s exciting to see their energy and enthusiasm and gratifying to help them work towards making their dreams a reality.

Often a first step is creating a business plan.

The challenge is...

Town of Caledon receives additional financial awards

Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2018 09:30 AM

The Town of Caledon recently received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (2017 Annual Report) and the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (2017 Financial Statements) for the sixth and seventh consecutive year, respectively. The awards are presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and were prepared by the Town to communicate the Town’s 2017 financials and achievements.

“These two additional awards, received after the GFOA’s independent...

Town of Caledon recognized for environmental leadership

Posted on Monday, December 10, 2018 03:45 AM

The Town of Caledon recently received multiple environmental leadership awards for municipal and corporate achievements in the areas of energy conservation, waste diversion and environmental performance. These environmental leadership efforts will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save on energy costs and reduce land-fill waste.

“Town Staff continue to work collaboratively across departments to reduce our corporate energy consumption and improve our municipality’s environmental performance,”...

Cheeks Bar and Grill: 30 years and going strong

Posted on Wednesday, December 05, 2018 09:15 AM

The savory smell of freshly grilled burger patties, the sound of laughter infused with music, and a cheerful welcome by the owner Bruno Bertone; you know you have arrived at Cheeks Bar and Grill. The small family restaurant on King Street in Bolton has been serving residents and visitors for 30 years, and they are still going strong. Bertone personally serves the delicious meals, sharing moments with old customers or greeting new faces that may become friends.

Cheeks Bar and Grill is run by brothers...

The new Town of Caledon Council is sworn in

Posted on Tuesday, December 04, 2018 09:00 AM

The 2018 to 2022 Town of Caledon Council was sworn in tonight at a special inaugural meeting of Council.

In front of a large crowd of family, friends, members of the public and media, Justice of the Peace Valerie G. Carty officiated as the Mayor and each Member of Council read the Declaration of Office.

The new Town of Caledon Council is comprised of:

Mayor Allan Thompson
Ward 1 Regional Councillor Ian Sinclair
Ward 1 Area Councillor Lynn Kiernan
Ward 2 Regional Councillor Johanna Downey
Ward 2 Area...