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Spirit Tree Estate Cidery: tourism destination, local favourite

Part of Caledon’s beautiful rural landscape, Spirit Tree Estate Cidery is one of those businesses that lives up to its exceptional reputation. Offering high quality local food, baked goods and artisan cider, it’s a tourism destination, and a local favourite. On this, its 10th year in business, we sat down with owner Tom Wilson to talk about their evolution, challenges, and future.

Orchard, cidery, farm store, bakery, restaurant – did I miss anything?

No that covers it.

Give us the back-story, where...

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House Fire/Explosion on Maple Grove Road

UPDATE (February 7, 2019)

As of noon on February 7, 2019, all the properties affected by Sunday’s house explosion on Maple Grove Road in Caledon Village have been released to their owners.

Many of those homes have been reoccupied but a few have been fenced and/or secured, and will require further inspection and remediation before owners can move back in.

Meanwhile, Town crews and contractors are working to clear debris and ensure local roads are safe for traffic. Caledon OPP will continue to ensure...

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Town of Caledon Approves 2019 Budget

During the Town Council meeting on January 22, 2019, Council approved the 2019 Budget which focuses on providing key community infrastructure and service enhancements while keeping overall tax increases reasonable in Caledon.

“Council and staff consulted with the community and invited Caledon citizens to be involved in the budget process,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “The 2019 budget provides a framework to ensure that we meet resident and business needs as Caledon continues to become a growing and...

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Town Staff Give Back

Throughout any year, a great deal of focus is placed on the programs and services that the Town of Caledon provides to the community. What isn’t often discussed is the commitment of Town staff in helping those in need in Caledon.

“Municipalities are about more than services and taxes,” said CAO Mike Galloway. “As professionals our staff work hard to serve residents on a daily basis and their charitable contributions reflect that commitment to community.”

From delivering meals to seniors and shut-ins...

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Town of Caledon’s online tree seedling store now open

Caledon landowners and schools can now order trees through the Town’s 2019 Tree Seedling Program. The Tree Seedling Program provides purchasers with options to purchase potted trees and bundled seedlings. Since 2002, an estimated 179,512 trees have been distributed to Caledon landowners through this program.

“By making native trees and seedlings accessible to local landowners we are encouraging private reforestation efforts,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “Expanding Caledon’s tree cover is an action...

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