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Caledon supports FARM 911: The Emily Project to make farms safer

Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 09:00 AM

Emergency preparedness starts with being able to quickly identify a property location for first responders. Farmers can now apply for a municipal number for any vacant farm field to help first responders find an address in the case of an emergency. This is a coordinated initiative by the Peel Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Federation of Agriculture and The Town of Caledon.

“I encourage all farm field owners to apply for a municipal number,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “If an emergency were to happen...

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Joy Scout Learnshops allow people to shine

Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 11:00 AM

Heather Kendall believes that experiences prove to be better gifts than things. That thought led Kendall to start Joy Scout Learnshops, a platform offering unique learning experiences led by local artists, makers, chefs, and business owners, sharing their passion, ideas and skills. 

We met Heather Kendall who talked about bringing the community together as well as her passion for arts, crafts and all things that are ‘Made with Joy’.

What a unique business idea, tell us about it, how did it all...

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Business Opening: Caledon's Curry & Cocktail

Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2018 11:45 AM

Caledon's Curry & Cocktail, Bolton’s newest restaurant, celebrated with a grand opening event on August 1, 2018.

We asked owner, Karthick Vijayan to tell us about the restaurant and what people can expect.

Tell us a little about you and your restaurant.

This is a family owned restaurant, I’m a master chef with 20 years of experience in the food industry. I graduated in Hotel Management and Catering Technology and worked with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines for 2 years and have 12 years...

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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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Town Welcomes Amazon, 800 New Jobs to Caledon

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 09:30 AM

The Town of Caledon welcomes Amazon to our growing business community.

“We are thrilled to have Amazon join Caledon’s corporate family," said Mayor Allan Thompson. "A priority this term of Council was to help secure companies that will provide good paying, long term, stable jobs and contribute to the well-being of our community as good corporate citizens. We believe Amazon will do just that.” 

Amazon is the first corporation to confirm their plans for locating in the planned industrial area west...