Headliners - January 21, 2021
CCS shares highlights and challenges overcome during the pandemic
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the local community organizations have buckled down to ensure residents of Caledon have been able to receive the care or resources they require. Caledon Community Services (CCS) has ...
Ontario sees lowest COVID-19 numbers in past month
Written By ALYSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Peel Region is slowly seeing decreased numbers of COVID-19 cases, as “stay-at-home” orders remain in place across ...
Investigation continues into Bolton homicide
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A police investigation continues into a shooting in Bolton that left one man dead and another man ...
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Vince’s presents cheque to Women’s Centre and announces 2021 Community Product Initiative recipient
Representatives from Vince’s and from the Women’s Centre of York Region (WCYR) assembled for a brief, socially-distanced presentation at the Sharon store last Friday. Here, ...
Males living with disordered eating to get increased help thanks to donation
Written By BROCK WEIR There is sometimes a perception that disordered eating is a challenge most often faced by women and girls, but this is ...
Ontario invests in short-term flexible training program
The Ontario government is providing $35,000 to help adult learners and displaced workers develop the skills they need to work in the textile computing industry. ...
Caledon Chamber of Commerce welcomes new President and Board
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNAISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Caledon Chamber of Commerce has announced big changes, including a new President and whole new Board ...
Turning grandma’s recipe into profit
Written By BRIAN LOCKHART If you have an old secret recipe that people have always said you should try putting a label on the jar ...
King Township, Seneca unite to repurpose historic Eaton Hall
Written By MARK PAVILONS Historic Eaton Hall will get a new lease on life, thanks to an agreement between King Township and Seneca College. King Councillors gave ...
Rural students struggle with distanced learning, poor internet
Written By JESSICA LAURENZA The Ministry of Education announced that as of January 4, all elementary and secondary students will be temporarily shifting to virtual, ...
Caledon Public Library looking for community feedback on strategic plan
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Caledon Public Library (CPL) is reaching out to the public for community feedback to help determine ...
Parts shortage causing problems in auto industry
Written By BRIAN LOCKHART If you have been shopping for a new or used car over the past few months, you probably noticed that local ...
The importance of proper recycling vital for natural resources and economy
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER One major way individuals look to do their part in making a positive contribution towards the environment ...
Sports
100 locations coaching you right from the screen
Written By ROBERT BELARDI Orangetheory confirmed all 100 locations across Canada will be leading work-out sessions virtually on Orangetheory Live, the science-based gym confirmed last ...
Strong Play is a strong, educational avenue for children
Written By ROBERT BELARDI Six years ago, the dream began. Volunteers for Strong Play, Adib Razavi and Alexander Arthur, always had a sentimental idea of ...
Robert’s Rant: The Excitement doesn’t get any better than this
Written By ROBERT BELARDI OPINION The Provincial government gave the a-ok for Ottawa and Toronto to play home games in their arenas. Canada gave the ...
What is Running? Bolton native Justin Jelaca will tell you
Written By ROBERT BELARDI When Justin Jelaca was just eight years old, he was fascinated with watching the cross-country team. His father, John, was the ...
Esports streaming is experiencing significant growth in pandemic
Written By ROBERT BELARDI It’s been a tough year for sports, that’s common knowledge, but a certain sport that has seen a surge in viewership, ...
SSE 90 is making its case as the place to be for your child’s soccer development in 2021
Written By ROBERT BELARDI By no stretch of the imagination is it easy to find the right fit for your child. It’s an ever-growing affair, ...
What’s the mental health solution? The youth might be
Written By ROBERT BELARDI It’s important to look at the facts before anything else. Before the pandemic began, even well before, you wouldn’t be at ...
Drive through lightshow brightens up Palgrave
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Local residents Brian and Nadine Mercieca have partnered with the Palgrave Rotary Club in order to bring ...
York United’s attention to South American talent could be a game changer
Written By ROBERT BELARDI Every soccer culture has their niche. There’s a method to the madness. A wick to the candle. The Italians are known ...
If he stays or goes, Harden’s fantasy value won’t change
Written By ROBERT BELARDI With the upcoming NBA season set to start on December 22, one of the League’s formidable talents has been quite the ...
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DRIVER WHO COLLIDED WITH A HYDRO POLE CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING
On January 17, 2021, at approximately 12:46 a.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle ...
FESTIVE R.I.D.E Results
The Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign is a road safety initiative that has taken numerous impaired drivers off Caledon roadways as well as ...
OPP makes arrests after mailbox thefts in Caledon and Orangeville
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, several residents in Caledon and Orangeville were enraged by a ...
Thousands of Christmas cards en route to soldiers thanks to community
Written By BROCK WEIR Dianne Harrison spends this time of year filling her car with precious cargo. They are often festively decorated with colourful wrapping ...
Caledon residents face armed robbery charges following December 14 incident
On Monday, December 14, at approximately 6:37 p.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported robbery and vehicle ...
EARLY MORNING COLLISION IN CALEDON
On Wednesday, December 9, at approximately 8:13 a.m. uniformed officers from the OPP’s Caledon Detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9 near 6th Line ...
Police investigate fatal collision on Highway 9
Officers from the Caledon OPP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 9 west of Airport Road in the Town of ...
A sober reminder for safe driving from Caledon OPP
On Saturday, Nov. 7, at approximately 8:57 p.m., officers from the Caledon OPP Detachment responded to a traffic complaint of a black Sport Utility Vehicle ...
Caledon Community Street Crime Unit seizes vehicles, equipment
In October, officers from the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information about a break and enter on ...
Local police officials warn ‘porch pirate’ season is here
Officers from Caledon OPP responded to a theft call for service that occurred on Oct. 28, on Bonnieglen Farm Boulevard. The complainant advised that they ...