News and Notices

Accessibility = Good Design

Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 01:30 AM

The internet is such a big part of our lives, imagine for a moment NOT being able to access it. How, for example, would you surf the web if you were suddenly blinded, lost the use of your hands or suffered an injury that impaired your cognitive ability?

This is daily life for a lot of people.

Fortunately there are technologies such as screenreaders that allow people with disabilities to access content on the web.

Still, that’s only part of the solution.

A screenreader works well if the web page is designed...

Celebrate Earth Hour in Caledon

Posted on Monday, March 19, 2018 10:15 AM

Let’s turn out the lights for Earth Hour! This year marks the 10th annual Earth Hour, which will take place this Saturday March 24th from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Town will be participating in a “Lights Out” Campaign in an effort to demonstrate its commitment to climate change action.

“We have actively participated in Earth Hour since 2008 and throughout the years I’ve learned that every little bit counts,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “I encourage everyone to participate in Earth Hour and share your...

Village of Bolton Heritage Conservation District now in effect

Posted on Friday, March 09, 2018 09:30 AM

Caledon’s first heritage conservation district, the Village of Bolton Heritage Conservation District (Bolton HCD), is now designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bolton HCD Plan allows for new construction or alterations on properties in the District provided the neighbourhood’s cultural heritage is conserved. On March 5, 2018, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) issued its order bringing the Bolton HCD Plan into force and amending By-law 2016-006 replacing the HCD Plan’s building inventory...

KLM Planning Partners and Calder Engineering Ltd. on behalf of 2473903 Ontario Inc.

Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2018 03:45 AM

A public meeting will be held to consider proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application on behalf of KLM Planning Partners and Calder Engineering Ltd. on behalf of 2473903 Ontario Inc. for 8186 King Street on Tuesday April 3, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.

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Design Plan Services on behalf of Triple Crown Line Developments Inc.

Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2018 03:30 AM

A public meeting will be held to consider proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications on behalf of Design Plan Services for 15717 and 15505 Airport Road and 0 Innis Lake Road on Tuesday April 3, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.