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Town of Caledon and Region of Peel partner to retrofit LED streetlights

Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2017 09:45 AM

The Town of Caledon is expanding its streetlight retrofit program to upgrade 600 more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on regional roads this summer. The new cobra-head style streetlights will help save even more energy, reduce costs and lessen the environmental impact.

This expansion builds on the 2015 LED streetlight retrofit program when the Town retrofitted 1,500 streetlights. During that initial phase, the Town received $150,000 in energy incentives and realized approximately 740,000 kWh savings,...

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Home Town Program funds Artful Caledon

Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2017 01:00 AM

The Frank Cowan Company Home Town Program, along with local broker Secure Insurance, is contributing $5,000 to Artful Caledon, a program that offers young artists the opportunity to create and display their works throughout the Caledon Public Library network. 

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“Art should be accessible to everyone in a community,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “With our extensive library network, this generous gift will enhance quality of life throughout Caledon.”

“The Home Town Program was created to provide...

OMB Greenlights Mayfield West Development

Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2017 03:00 AM

The Ontario Municipal Board has cleared the way by granting approval of the Town’s Official Plan Amendment #222 (OPA 222), for a once-in-a-generation development to proceed in southwest Caledon that will see Mayfield West Phase II, a planned community, take shape in the next few years.

“This is a historic decision for the Town of Caledon” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “It is the culmination of years of work by Council and staff both past and present working with the community, and confirms our tri-nodal...

Cheers Caledon! Caledon’s very first Craft Beer and Cider Festival

Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2017 04:15 AM

The Town of Caledon hosts its first ever ‘Cheers Caledon! Craft Beer and Cider Festival’ on June 16, 2017. Caledon’s rolling hills and surrounding areas are famous for farming, food artisans, and an emerging cider, beer, wine and spirits industry.

“Caledon is the place to be on Father’s Day weekend,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “Friday night we celebrate the best of Caledon at Cheers Caledon! with live performances and great food and drink, all with a made-local flair.  Then, on Saturday,...

Caledon Fire concerned over increase in illegal fires

Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 10:00 AM

Caledon Fire & Emergency Services is concerned over the large amount of rubbish and garbage being illegally burned on  properties over the past couple of weeks. This is a violation of the Town’s Open Air, Recreational and Agricultural fires By-law and the Ontario Fire Code. Property owners are reminded that they can be subject to large invoices for services rendered for non-compliance with the By-law.  Emergency responses to these incidents takes fire services away from residents requiring...