Headliners - January 16, 2025
Caledon student wins Laurier Scholars Award
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Caledon student pursuing her dream of becoming a pediatrician has received a prestigious scholarship. Rita Elraheb, now in her first year of a Health Sciences degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, was the ...
Caledon residents come together to advocate for road safety after death of young Bolton woman
Adrianna Milena McCauley was killed in four-vehicle collision September 10 By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A tragic collision has galvanized the Caledon community ...
Hockey legend Angela James attends book signing in Caledon East
By Zachary Roman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon residents had the chance to meet hockey royalty last week. On September 18, four-time world champion hockey ...
Malalai Halimi nominated as federal Liberal candidate for Dufferin-Caledon
Halimi is a business manager in the aerospace industry and founder of an Afghani-Canadian media network By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s a ...
Province announces $3.7 million in funding for seniors active living centres
Announcement made at Caledon Seniors Centre in Bolton By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A major announcement for seniors centres across Ontario was made ...
Caledon recognizes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Every Child Matters and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation flags raised at Town Hall By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Municipal staff, politicians, ...
Community celebrates two years of Caledon school garden project
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The spirit of community and collaboration has led to the continued success of a garden project in Caledon. ...
Caledon Concert Band hosting special 50th anniversary concert
By Zachary Roman A local concert band is celebrating its rich history with a special performance. On October 26, the Caledon Concert Band will host ...
Town of Caledon kicks off Culture Days with flag raising at Town Hall
By Zachary Roman It’s time to celebrate arts and culture in Caledon. On September 20, Caledon Mayor Annette Groves proclaimed September 20 to October 13 ...
Bolton Kin recognize Kin of the Year
Kin of the Year Award is given to someone who exemplifies the values of Kin By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Bolton woman ...
Culture Days coming to Caledon this weekend with dozens of events
Nearly 100 events happening during weeks-long celebration of arts and culture By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon is celebrating arts and culture like never ...
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Seniors enjoy annual social event hosted by Mayfield Secondary School students
Event has been running for 42 years By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A longstanding tradition at Mayfield Secondary School continues. On December 4, ...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Dufferin recognizes National Mentoring Month
By PAULA BROWN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dufferin and District is celebrating the efforts of their volunteer mentors as they ...
Caledon recognized as a top participating municipality in Culture Days
Town tied for ninth nationally and was second among small municipalities By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last year’s Culture Days in Caledon have ...
Here’s what’s going on this winter at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The new year is a great time to try new experiences, and the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and ...
Caledon Community Services hosting job fair at Humber River Centre
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Job seekers may want to check out an upcoming multi-employer job fair in Bolton. From 10 a.m. to ...
Headwaters celebrates completion of $3-million matching gift campaign
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dufferin-Caledon residents will soon have access to an MRI machine right at home. On January 14, the Headwaters ...
Chamber of Commerce highlighting local restaurants with new “CaleDine” event
Special prix-fixe menus will be offered at over 10 Caledon restaurants By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon residents and visitors to the community ...
Fire & Ice Festival to feature two days of winter fun
By Sam Odrowski The signature winter arts festival in the region is returning later this month with a variety of activities for attendees to enjoy. ...
BrightStart Caledon thanks community for success of toy drive
Caledon OPP and local businesses supported initiative By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon residents helped make the holidays better for children in need. ...
Residents encouraged to participate in CMHA’s push-up challenge
By Sam Odrowski Staying physically fit is a common aspiration among people who set New Year’s resolutions. But exercising doesn’t only improve people’s physical health, ...
Sports
Orangeville Blitz remains in first place after win over Elora
By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Blitz have maintained first place in the COSHL Division of the Ontario Super Hockey League after a home game win ...
CCS invites all to register for Coldest Night walk
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon residents will soon head out into the cold for a charity walk that raises money for those ...
Admirals’ three power play goals cue rally in 4-3 comeback win over Oakville Blades
By JIM STEWART The Caledon Admirals fired three power play goals, including Clarence Allain’s game-winner, in a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Blades in Oakville ...
Caledon Admirals cool off in New Year after 4-1 win in North York and hard-fought 2-2 tie against the #1-ranked Trenton Golden Hawks
By Jim Stewart Rookie-laden hockey teams like the Caledon Admirals are prone to peaks and valleys in their performance as players adjust over the course ...
Baxter and Potts lead Golden Hawks to 4-3 shootout victory over Little Britain Merchants in PJHL action
By Jim Stewart Ryan Baxter fired the winning shootout goal and Kieran Potts tallied two to pace the Caledon Golden Hawks to a thrilling 4-3 ...
Highlights from a memorable sports year at home and abroad
By Jim Stewart January Polaczek leads Golden Hawks to 4-1 win over Midland Flyers The Caledon Golden Hawks ushered in 2024 with an emphatic 4-1 ...
Sloan, Abou-Marie, and Lang lead Caledon Admirals to 3-2 win over Burlington Cougars
By Jim Stewart Blake Sloan’s 56-save performance, Nasser Abou-Marie’s game-winning goal, and Cam Lang’s two-point performance impelled the Caledon Admirals to a 3-2 upset victory ...
U15BB Caledon Hawks hockey team collects 1,110 pounds of food items for The Exchange
By Jim Stewart ‘Tis the Season for giving and, for the second consecutive year, the U15BB Caledon Hawks have exceeded their laudable Food Drive goal. ...
Caledon Citizen’s Student-Athlete of the Week: Tri-sport athlete Alex Mercer volleys, skates, and hits for the Hall Wolfpack
By Jim Stewart Hall Wolfpack Volleyball Coach Brian Bontigao nominated Grade 12 student-athlete Alex Mercer as our newspaper’s Student-Athlete of the Week. It is the ...
Ontario Streams celebrates 2024’s conservation projects including Atlantic Salmon hatchery and planting 12,713 native trees and shrubs
By Jim Stewart More than 60 diligent conservationists—an amalgam of restoration ecologists, biologists, hunters, anglers, business owners, award winners, podcast personalities, urban activists, forest managers, ...
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