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Be Ready for Anything: Emergency Preparedness Week 2022

April 26, 2022 – The focus of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 1-7, 2022) is to encourage Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need.

“With a little preparation, we can be ready for anything,” said Fire Chief Dave Forfar. “By taking these three simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies.”

Step 1 - Make a Plan | Plan a Communication and Evacuation Plan

In an emergency,...

Burning brush this spring? Don’t forget your burning permit

CALEDON, ON (April 11, 2022) – If you plan to burn yard waste or brush this spring, you’ll need to get a burn permit online or through Service Caledon. 

Springtime brings unwanted grass fires. Grass and brush start to dry out, and fires can spread quickly and easily becoming uncontrollable with the smallest breeze.  Nearly all grass fires spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and even buildings.  Unattended burning is the most common cause of grass fires. 

The Caledon Fire Service issues an average...

Caledon hosts Municipal Election information session

April 8, 2022 – The Town of Caledon is launching an information session for potential candidates and third-party advertisers (those outside of the candidate’s campaign who express support of or opposition to candidates) in the upcoming 2022 Municipal and School Board Election.

Information session – April 22, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Potential 2022 Municipal and School Board Election candidates and third-party advertisers are invited to join the Town of Caledon at an information session on Friday, April 22,...

Caledon lifts Winter Parking Ban and Significant Weather Event Declaration

March 24, 2022 - Effective immediately, the Town of Caledon has lifted the winter parking ban and significant weather warning that was issued on March 22, 2022.

Residents and visitors are reminded that vehicles may still be ticketed and/or towed if they interfere with normal snow removal operations. Even when there is no warning in place use caution when using roads and sidewalks.

As well, residents are kindly requested to place their garbage/recycling/composting bins at the end of their driveways...

Town of Caledon Issues Winter Parking Ban and a Significant Weather Warning

March 22, 2022 - The Town of Caledon has issued a Winter Parking Ban and a significant weather warning (freezing rain), both to take effect on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6 a.m.

About Winter Parking Bans

The purpose of the ban is to keep roads free of parked vehicles so that crews can quickly and safely clear snow.

Following a forecast for a snowfall of 7 cm or greater, or ice coverage, the Town may issue a Winter Parking Ban.

During a Winter Parking Ban:

• Vehicles may not be parked on roads in...