Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Construction worker dies at 410 extension site

Investigators with the Ministry of Labour have been called in to probe the death of a 47-year-old construction worker killed Monday late afternoon while working on the final phase of the Highway 410 extension in Caledon.

Masked man robs Caledon East bank in broad daylight


Police are continuing to search for a man armed with a handgun after the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on Airport Road in Caledon East was robbed on Thursday, October 25.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

First homes in Mayfield West to be built in 2008

Caledon council has paved the way for the first phase of residential development in the new community of Mayfield West.

Truck blitz in Caledon nets 158 police charges

Caledon OPP is beefing up its fleet of officers trained as inspectors of commercial motor vehicles from one to three in an effort to remove dangerous vehicles and drivers from local roads.

Windy Hills gathers momentum


A plan to build a small-scale wind power operation in Caledon is one step closer to becoming a reality. But that plan isn't sitting well with some residents.

Growth and population debate heating up

Although council isn't slated to vote on the issue until early next month, some residents are already coming forward to share their views about whether or not the Town should reconsider its current growth plan.

Unusual vandalism targets bruce trail


Vandals recently struck on the Bruce Trail, close to the Cheltenham Badlands. The Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club had just completed a major and expensive trail rehabilitation project in the area. After volunteers installed fencing, including stiles to allow walkers and hikers to cross, someone cut the fences and destroyed a stile.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Pizza champ


World champion pizza spinner Juan Hermosillo was in Bolton last week to promote Pizza Pizza's 'Slices for Smiles' fundraising campaign, which is part of the company's 40th anniversary celebrations. Photo by Adam Martin-Robbins

Peel could target low-income seniors dental plan

Regional council is looking to team up with the province so Peel's low-income seniors can have access to basic dental care.

Caledon cyclist struck by truck

A 33-year-old Caledon cyclist was taken to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre after being struck by a pick-up truck in Caledon's north end Sunday evening.

Fun, life-saving message


Firefighters with The Town of Caledon Fire and Emergency Services have been holding open houses this month at fire halls to showcase practical safety tips.

Youth causing trouble in Bolton park: police

Caledon OPP officers are continuing to field complaints from angry residents in the Landsbridge Drive area of Bolton who are fed up with noise and illegal activity occurring in the RJA Potts Memorial Park area near their homes.

Knights will be locked in mortal combat in Bolton


If you enjoy scary fun at Halloween and like to support a good cause, you'll want to bring the whole family to the Bolton Halloween Haunted Castle this weekend. Read more online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/36282

Monday, October 22, 2007

CCS gets gas tax funds for community bus

Caledon Community Services will be expanding its busing operation, thanks to an agreement with the Region of Peel for a share of the region's gas tax funding. Read the full article online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/36180

Town may crack down on dirt bikes


Town officials are seeking ways to stop dirt bikers from riding on backyard tracks in rural, estate subdivisions. Read the full article online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/36181

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Newly elected MPP vows she'll stay put


Sylvia Jones, newly-elected MPP for Dufferin-Caledon, has no plans to step aside for her former boss, John Tory, should he stick around as leader of the provincial Conservative Party. View the complete article online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35809

Pigs die in Sunday barn fire


The cause of a Sunday blaze that erupted at an Olde Base Line Road barn, killing an estimated 41 pigs, remains under investigation by Caledon Fire and Emergency Services. View the article at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35811

Mississauga brothers are granted bail


While family and friends filled the Egan Funeral Home chapel last Friday for the funeral of Palgrave's Mariarosa Dalsass, killed in a tragic collision October 6, two Mississauga brothers charged in her death and that of her best friend, were granted bail in a Brampton courtroom. For the complete article go to http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35812

Monday, October 15, 2007

Hall cheers party's sweep; Greens third-place finish


Dufferin-Caledon Liberal candidate Betsy Hall was happy with the outcome of the provincial election, despite finishing in second place in the riding. Read the full article online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35670

Wanted: Caledon doctors

Despite having attracted three family doctors to town since 2005, Caledon is still short of the recommended number, according to a Town staff report released Tuesday. Read the full article online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35661

Brothers appear in court after tragic accident

Friends and family of two Mississauga brothers charged in connection with the deaths of two women on Regional Road 50 over the Thanksgiving weekend are coming to the pair's defence in the virtual 'court of opinion'. Read the full article online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35662

Caledon to get tough on dangerous truckers

Town officials are calling for a crackdown on truck drivers who are facing charges as a result of serious accidents. Read the full article online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35671

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Jones wins Dufferin-Caledon


The Liberals may have claimed a majority of seats across the province in Wednesday's provincial election, but Dufferin-Caledon isn't among them. By a substantial margin, local voters favoured Progressive Conservative candidate Sylvia Jones. Check out this article on The Enterprise at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35489

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Caledon business fell victim to Peel home renovation fraud

A Caledon construction company is one of several victims who came forward to Peel Regional Police with information that led to a Mississauga woman being charged with a string of home renovation fraud charges. View the complete story online at http://www.caledonenterprise.com/news/article/35366

Two funerals this week for best friends

Despite new legislation in place to curb excessive speeding and street racing on Ontario roads, a double tragedy claimed the lives of two best friends south of Bolton over the holiday weekend.
View this article at www.caledonenterprise/news/article/31672