180 people attend author talk by explorer Adam Shoalts

Caledon Public Library hosted event at Caledon East Community Complex By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon residents recently enjoyed tales of adventure from a man known as “Canada’s Indiana Jones”. On December 5, the Caledon Public Library (CPL) ...

Caledon Meals on Wheels receives Trillium grant

By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local non-profit recently received a generous grant. On December 6, Caledon Meals on Wheels (CMOW) received a ...

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 ...

Milo Foundation poised to continue making a difference into future

By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local charity is growing and continuing to help those in need, all in memory of an amazing ...

New donation drop off location forEvolve Caledon Thrift Store

By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Those looking to donate to Caledon’s local charity thrift store can now do so on-site. Caledon Community Services ...

Caledon Community Services hosts Family Day of Giving

Caledon families came to The Exchange to volunteer their time on December 7 By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon’s food bank was busy ...

Residents’ group taking Caledon to court over 12 zoning bylaws

By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A residents’ group is taking legal action against the Town of Caledon. On December 9, Democracy Caledon announced ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

A look back at some of our top stories of 2024

By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lot happened in Caledon this year. From political decisions to amazing fundraisers to exciting community events, there ...

BrightStart’s new schedule implemented to streamline operations and enhance services

By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Caledon non-profit serving children and families has new operating hours. On December 12, BrightStart Caledon Family Centre ...

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society celebrates milestone

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has achieved a significant milestone to close out 2024. The not-for-profit organization is celebrating the completion of over 8,000 ...

Brain Boost: A guide to mental health and cognitive wellness for seniors

By Brandon Jones As a retired journalist, I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of resilience among seniors in Southern Ontario. Now, as I reflect ...

Holiday spirits high at Alton tree ceremony

Ceremony held December 14 By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alton community came together to share Christmas cheer last weekend. On December 14, ...

Fun activities scheduled at PAMA this winter break

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is located at 9 Wellington Street East in Brampton By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter If you’re looking ...

Sandy Brown nominated as Ontario Greens’ candidate for Dufferin–Caledon

By Joshua Drakes During a nomination meeting in Orangeville, Ontario Green Party members voted for former Orangeville Mayor Sandy Brown as the local riding’s candidate ...

National Wildlife Centre hosting fundraising raffle

NWC’s state-of-the-art wildlife hospital set to open in Caledon in 2025 By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local non-profit dedicated to helping sick ...

Peel pre-approves $82 million for infrastructure projects in Caledon for 2025

Approval given at December 12 Peel Regional Council meeting By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Road, watermain and sanitary sewer projects in the amount of ...

Province introduces legislation to establish standardized municipal Code of Conduct

By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Province has introduced new legislation that will impact Peel municipalities. On December 12, the Ontario Government proposed ...

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, ...

ODSS senior boys win cross-country silver at OFSAA

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville District Secondary School (ODSS) senior boys cross-country team succeeded in bringing home the first OFSAA medal in cross country for ...

Mayfield Mustangs’ Three-Sport Star Charlotte Meek is Caledon Citizen’s Student-Athlete of the Week

By Jim Stewart Charlotte Meek has represented Mayfield Secondary School and three rep sports organizations with a high degree of efficacy in multiple centres over ...

Caledon Citizen’s Student Athlete of the Week: Freshman Quarterback Jack Keenan leads the Hall Wolfpack to third-place finish in ROPSSAA Tier One Junior Football

By Jim Stewart Junior Wolfpack Quarterback Jack Keenan has burst on to the athletic scene at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School. As a Grade ...

Houghton University in NY “felt like home” to Bolton’s Matthew Giallo after committing to the NCAA Highlanders

By Jim Stewart Bolton resident Matthew Giallo confirmed that he will play NCAA baseball for the Houghton University Highlanders in New York in 2025-26. Giallo, ...

Caledon Citizen’s Student-Athlete of the Week: Lebourdais leading the way as the Wolfpack’s Quarterback and Primary Pass Rusher this Fall

By Jim Stewart Mikayala Lebourdais has made quite an initial impact as a student-athlete at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School. The Grade 9 student ...

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