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Caledon Fire and Emergency Services receives $74,000 from the Provincial Fire Protection Grant

The grant will support the purchase of coveralls for career and volunteer firefighters across Caledon.

CALEDON, ON (December 19, 2024) – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services has been awarded $74,000 through the Fire Protection (FP) Grant program, an initiative introduced by the Province of Ontario and the Solicitor General’s Office.

With this funding, firefighters in Caledon will be equipped with an alternative set of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free coveralls for non-fire suppression...

The Town of Caledon adopts three percent tax increase for the 2025 budget

The budget outlines a plan to fund key capital projects and essential services, featuring a 1% infrastructure levy and 2% property tax, for a total tax increase of 3%.

CALEDON, ON (December 18, 2024) – The Town of Caledon has approved amendments to its 2025 Budget, which will help the Town meet its population target of 300,000 residents by 2051, as well as support the immediate needs of its residents.  

The budget focuses on the Town’s commitment to maintaining and improving key services such as road...

Notice of Consent to Demolition/Removal: 12304 Heart Lake Road

TAKE NOTICE that as per council resolution 2024-209, the Town of Caledon on November 26, 2024 resolved to consent to the application to demolish the barn and outbuildings and remove mature trees at 12304 Heart Lake Road,in accordance with section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions:

1. That prior to demolition, measured elevations of the barn be provided, to the satisfaction of Heritage staff;
2. That the barn be dismantled in accordance with the Documentation and Salvage...

Town of Caledon disappointed by more scare tactics and misleading allegations from Democracy Caledon

CALEDON, ON (December 10, 2024) – The Town of Caledon has been served with a lawsuit filed by Democracy Caledon that challenges the 12 priority zoning by-laws that the Town passed in June 2024. The suit alleges that the by-laws are beyond the powers of Council’s authority because they do not conform with certain land use policies as set out in the Town’s Official Plan (Future Caledon).   

This is inaccurate. The 12 by-laws were enacted in accordance with the provincial legislation, and in keeping...

Caledon tables three percent increase for 2025 budget

The budget recommends a property tax increase of 2 percent and an annual infrastructure levy of 1 percent to support funding gaps.

CALEDON, ON (December 2, 2024) – At the General Committee Meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, Mayor Annette Groves presented the Town of Caledon’s 2025 Budget in accordance with Municipal Act, section 284.16. Following public consultation and input from community partners, the budget was designed by staff to address the challenges of Caledon’s aggressive growth...