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Top three invasive species to watch for as Spongy Moth declines

Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 09:22 AM

June 21, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – The spongy moth outbreak that peaked in 2021 has declined significantly this year. The spongy moth is still present in some regions of Ontario, however outbreak areas and severity will continue to decline in 2023.

It’s important to turn our focus to other invasive forest pest species that could impact our region in the near future.

Oak Wilt

Recently reported in Niagara Falls, oak wilt is a disease caused the fungus Bretziella fagacearum, which affects all oak trees,...

Gravel Road Resurfacing Program - Various Roads

Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023 09:50 AM

What are we doing?

  • Reshaping and placing new granular material on select existing gravel roads.
Why?
  • To promote positive road surface drainage, improving the driving surface, reduce pothole potential, and providing material for dust suppressant to bond.
When?
  • Town staff will start the program on June 12, 2023, with an expected completion date of July 28, 2023, weather permitting. 
Where?

The following roads are included in this year’s program and have been put in order of work sequence and outline the...

Ted Houston Memorial Park - Natural Playground Installation

Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 02:02 PM

Contract: 22-085Location: Ted Houston Park – 81 Connaught Crescent, BoltonContractor: Yard Weasels Inc.

Contact (During business hours):

  • Town of Caledon – Patrick Rees, Office (905) 584-2272 x 4020
  • Service Caledon Office (905) 584-2272 x 7750

Emergency Contact (After business hours):

  • Town of Caledon 1-800-563-7881

Anticipated Commencement (Weather permitting):

  • Monday, June 5, 2023

Anticipated Completion (weather permitting):

  • Friday, June 30, 2023

Remarks:

Work includes the installation of a new natural play...

Town of Caledon issues Open Air Fire Ban

Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 01:33 PM

June 1, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Effective Friday, June 2, 2023, at 8 a.m., the Fire Hazard Rating for Caledon will be raised to Extreme. As a result, a temporary open air fire ban will be in effect in the Town of Caledon until further notice.

This ban applies to all agricultural and open air fires, including recreational fires, as defined in By-law 2016-092 - Open Air, Recreational and Agricultural.

The lack of precipitation and extremely dry conditions combined means firefighting operations on grass,...

Caledon Fire and Emergency Services recruiting volunteer firefighters to join their team

Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 09:37 AM

May 31, 2023 (CALEDON, ON) – Caledon Fire and Emergency Services is launching a recruitment drive to hire volunteer firefighters, a role that involves responding to both emergencies and non-emergencies, including fires; medical emergencies; vehicle collisions and more.

To be eligible, interested applicants must be 18 years of age and up, have a valid G driver’s licence and live within 8km of a Caledon Fire Station. They must also attend one of three upcoming mandatory information sessions: