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Exercise caution: Prevent grass fires

Spring is upon us, and, with grass and brush starting to dry out, it is very easy for fire to spread uncontrollably with the smallest breeze.  Nearly all grass fires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and homes. 

Caledon Fire & Emergency Services encourages the public to use caution when burning. Unattended burning is the most common cause of grass fires.  Burning carelessly and improperly discarding cigarette butts also pose hazards.

Launched in 2014, Caledon’s online burn permit...

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Caledon installs new Electric Vehicle charging stations

With funding from the Ontario Electric Vehicle Chargers Ontario (EVCO) program, the Town of Caledon recently installed two additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations: one at Margaret Dunn Library and the other at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Known as Level Three charging stations, these ‘Fast Chargers’ have the ability to charge an electric vehicle battery up to 80% within 30 minutes. 

With the addition of these two new stations, the Town now owns a total of six EV charging stations,...

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Passing of Volunteer Firefighter

Municipal flags at Caledon Town Hall and all municipal buildings are being flown at half-mast in honour of the sudden passing of Volunteer Firefighter, Glen Bracken. 

Caledon Council and staff are deeply saddened by his passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Caledon Fire and Emergency Services Team, especially Glen’s father, Al Bracken, former Chief Fire Prevention Officer (retired) and Glen’s brother, Captain Mike Bracken, volunteer firefighter.  Heartfelt condolences go out...

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Lazaridis School of Business to survey Caledon residents

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis School of Business will be conducting a survey about the “customer service experience” when dealing with the Town of Caledon.

Launched today, March 29, the survey is available online at caledon.ca/survey. 

“Customer service is a priority in the Council Work Plan, and I encourage everyone to share information about their experience dealing with Town,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “The feedback collected about the current quality of customer service will help...

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Caledon to Celebrate Earth Hour

It’s time to turn out the lights for Earth Hour!

The 10th annual Earth Hour begins Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. 

The Town will be participating in a “Lights Out” Campaign in an effort to demonstrate its commitment to climate change action. The Town also encourages the local community and businesses to participate in Earth Hour’s “Lights Out” campaign. 

“We can all contribute to Earth Hour, every little bit counts” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “And I encourage everyone to share their...

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