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Media statement on the passing of former Mayor Emil V. Kolb

The Town of Caledon is deeply saddened by the passing of former Mayor Emil V. Kolb on June 18, 2025, at the age of 89.

Emil served Caledon and Peel Region with distinction for 50 years. A proud farmer and community leader, he sat on the final Peel County Council and first Peel Region Council, later serving as Caledon’s Mayor (1985–1991) and Peel Regional Chair (1991–2014). He was also a long serving Chair of the Peel Regional Police.

In recognition of his remarkable contributions and decades of...

Caledon honours Ed Taccone as 2025 Senior of the Year

CALEDON, ON (June 18, 2025) – At a ceremony on Tuesday evening, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon and Deputy Premier of Ontario and Minister of Health and Members of Council proudly named Ed Taccone as Caledon’s 2025 Senior of the Year, recognizing his outstanding volunteerism and lasting impact on our community.

“Congratulations to Mr. Taccone on this well-deserved recognition,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “Ed’s commitment to community-building is unmatched, and Caledon is...

Town launches Lobbyist Registry to strengthen transparency in decision-making process

CALEDON, ON (June 17, 2025) – The Town of Caledon has launched a Lobbyist Registry to publicly document who is lobbying our public office holders.

The Lobbyist Registry is available online at www.caledon.ca/lobbyistregistry and provides residents with easy access to information about who is lobbying with Council, Committee of Adjustment members, Property Standards Committee members and statutorily appointed staff. The lobbyist registry outlines:

• Who is lobbying

• Who they are lobbying to

• The topic and subject...

Caledon Town Hall Café expands offerings for staff and residents

CALEDON, ON (June 10, 2025) – The Town of Caledon is proud to announce the enhancement of the Town Hall café, a revitalized concept of how the space can be used, serving as a welcoming, functional hub for both town staff and residents.

This is a key milestone for the organization and was identified as a priority project following staff and community feedback. This initiative underscores the Town’s ongoing commitment to improving the workplace experience for staff while also enhancing service and...

Town of Caledon Delegation Heads to Italy to Strengthen Sister-City Ties and Advance Economic Growth

CALEDON, ON (June 3, 2025) — The Town of Caledon is expanding on its existing Sister City partnership with Isola del Liri, Italy, through a formal trade delegation taking place in June. Building on the foundation of cultural and tourism exchanges, this delegation adds a significant focus on economic development and investment attraction in key sectors, including agri-food and food processing.

Supported by the Government of Canada’s CanExport Community Investments Program,  the Canadian Trade...