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Setting the Record Straight: A Statement from the CAO

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Global News released a story on the strong mayors in Peel that included statements from Ward 2 Councillor Dave Sheen that were incorrectly stated as facts.

The Town of Caledon has a duty to provide accurate information and correct the record if needed. We also have a duty to protect the reputation of the Town, and staff, present and past. This duty is heightened when someone from the Town misrepresents the facts.

The article stated that Councillor Sheen said that...

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Caledon Council Increases Push for GO Train Service in Bolton

CALEDON, ON (July 16, 2024) – Today, Town Council took steps to immediately prioritize advocacy for a GO train station on Highway 50 in Bolton. This is another proactive step following last month’s rezoning of several parcels of land in Caledon, including a high-rise development planned for the south side of Highway 50 at Industrial Road that will bring more than 3,500 families to the town.

The notice of motion was brought forward to the Planning and Development Committee by Ward 5 (South...

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Council moves to reinstate Canadian National Anthem

July 10, 2024 (CALEDON, ON) – General Committee has moved to reinstate the Canadian National Anthem at regularly scheduled Council Meetings, following a motion from Councillor Mario Russo presented at yesterday’s General Committee meeting. The practice of playing the national anthem will start after Council approval on July 23, 2024, with a review on updating when to play the anthem at which meetings moving forward in the fall. 

"The national anthem serves as a powerful symbol of unity, reminding...

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Mayor Groves calls on Province to address underfunding of municipal and social services within Peel

July 9, 2024 (CALEDON, ON) – At the General Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, Mayor Annette Groves brought forward a motion calling on the Government of Ontario and local MPPs to work with the Town to address the provincial underfunding of municipal and social services. The motion follows a recent report by the Metamorphosis Network, to Region of Peel Council, that found Peel residents receive less provincial funding than the average resident of other Ontario municipalities. 

"Residents of...

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