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On behalf of the Town of Caledon, Mayor Allan Thompson today paid tribute to the memory of Mississauga and Region of Peel Councillor Jim Tovey, who passed away suddenly January 15, 2018. 

“Jim Tovey valued and respected staff at the City and the Region,” Mayor Thompson said, “He loved collaboration and being a part of something bigger than himself. Mississauga has lost a champion and Caledon has lost a friend.” 

The City of Mississauga will lower flags to half-mast and a book of condolences...

In the wake of recent fatal fires and serious injuries in Oshawa, Brighton and Midland this week, Caledon Fire & Emergency Services reminds residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms on every storey of their home and outside all sleeping areas. It is also strongly advised that a home fire escape plan be created and practiced with everyone in the home.

“Fire moves so fast that you may have less than 60 seconds to safely escape, so early warning is crucial to survival,” says Fire Chief Bailey....

Town of Caledon Fire & Emergency Services is urging everyone to keep safety in mind as the temperatures turn colder, and to ensure that you are wearing appropriate clothing when heading outdoors – frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin.

“We often see more home fires during the winter months due to heating equipment and appliances,” said Fire Chief Bailey. “People should pay close attention to potential fire hazards such as fireplaces, furnaces, chimneys and vents, and space heaters.”

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With the festive holiday season upon us, the Town of Caledon Fire & Emergency Services is urging everyone to pay special attention when cooking during the holidays. Provincial statistics reveal that careless cooking is the number one cause of fires and the second leading cause of fatal fires.

“Take a few minutes to test your smoke alarms and make sure everyone in the home knows exactly what to do in the case of an emergency,” said Fire Chief Bailey. “Developing and practicing a home escape plan...