Town of Caledon

On November 26 and 27, we hosted our annual Staff Holiday Lunch! Staff showed up in their favourite holiday sweater and enjoyed a festive holiday meal. 🎄🍽️ At the lunch, we announced this year’s recipients of the Awards of Excellence. These awards are staff-nominated, celebrating colleagues who go above and beyond expectations. 👏 Congratulations to the 2025 Awards of Excellence Recipients! Leadership Award - Lesley Gill Woods Service Excellence Award - Joel Assaly Innovative Solutions Award - Neha Patel Teamwork Award - Data and Applications Team Workplace Culture Award - Anuneet Dhindsa Award of Excellence Award - Jay Menary To all the nominators, nominees and award recipients, thank you for making Caledon such a great place to work!

Happy GIS Day! Today we’re celebrating the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how they help shape our community. Check out this video featuring Mark Lemmon, GIS Coordinator for the Town of Caledon, as he explains: • What GIS is • How it supports our town • Some exciting projects currently underway Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ebEiP6qz GIS helps us make smarter decisions, plan better, and connect our community in innovative ways. Join us in recognizing the incredible work behind the maps!

Caledon’s recent business mission to Italy was all about seizing opportunities. • 24 meetings with companies and trade organizations • 43 new investment leads, 8 high-potential • In partnership with federal & provincial partners This is how we grow a strong local economy and create jobs for Caledon residents: by putting our community on the international stage.

Caledon Fire & Emergency Services recognized the outstanding achievements of its members during its annual service recognition ceremony held on Saturday, November 8. The event celebrated firefighters who have reached milestones in service time, recent retirees, and those who have gone above and beyond in service to their community, including three members who received the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal - Chief Dave Pelayo, Deputy Chief Jeff Fairbarn, and Firefighter Brandon DiMonte - one of the highest distinctions awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to public service, their community, or the Crown. Full release: https://bit.ly/4qJNKnQ

It's National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! 🐶 🐱 🐰 This week we're celebrating our compassionate, dedicated and friendly team at Caledon Animal Services! When pets are found, abandoned or surrendered, our staff care for them to ensure each animal is healthy and happy during their stay at the shelter. Last year, our Animal Shelter Team facilitated 184 adoptions, reunited 90 pets with their owners, and cared for 545 animals at the shelter! Thank you to our amazing Animal Services staff and volunteers for all the paw-some work you do for our community! 🐾👏

Today at Town Hall, we proudly recognized Lydia Muriel Adams, a Caledon East resident who was recently appointed as Member to the Order of Canada! Originally from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Lydia has left an incredible mark on the world of choral music as a celebrated composer, arranger and pianist. For decades, she has been the long-standing conductor and artistic director of the Elmer Iseler Singers. She champions diverse voices and promotes both established and contemporary Canadian compositions. Thank you, Lydia, for fostering such a vibrant and inclusive musical community! Your dedication inspires us all.

The Town of Caledon is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Murdoch as Deputy Fire Chief with Caledon Fire and Emergency Services. Murdoch brings nearly 30 years of experience from Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, where he served in a variety of leadership roles including Acting Fire Chief, Deputy Chief of Operations and Training, and Division Chief of Training. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for leading with integrity, supporting his teams, and driving innovation to enhance fire service delivery and community safety. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oQDDfb

Today, #TeamCaledon proudly celebrated the reopening of our Community Campus with a ribbon-cutting and flag-raising ceremony at Town Hall! This revitalized outdoor space was thoughtfully designed to reflect the way we work — innovative, collaborative, and community-focused. The space features more seating areas, connected pathways, shaded spaces, and vibrant gardens, fostering connection, creativity, and well-being for both staff and visitors. We’ve also enhanced the cenotaph area, creating a more welcoming space for community gatherings, ceremonies, and celebrations. A sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to bringing this vision to life — from our Council members who supported the project, to the Planning, Parks, Operations, and Facilities teams and all those who shared ideas and feedback throughout the process. The renewed Community Campus stands as a testament to our ongoing commitment to cultivating a healthy, engaging, and inclusive environment for our staff and community, and reflects the pride we have in our organization.

Join us at Remembrance Day service to honour the memory of all Canadians who have served their country in time of war. 🌺 📍 MONO MILLS Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. Mono Mills Cenotaph (35 Victoria Crescent) 📍 ALTON Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 10:15 a.m. Alton Legion Hall (1267 Queen Street) A potluck lunch will follow the service. For more information, contact the Alton Legion at 519- 942-4021. 📍 BOLTON Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 12:30 p.m. Bolton Cenotaph, Centennial Drive (Laurel Hill Cemetery; 149 Centennial Drive) 📍 CALEDON EAST Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – 10:50 a.m. Caledon East Cenotaph (Town Hall; 6311 Old Church Road) This year, the Town of Caledon will lead both the Bolton and Caledon East ceremonies. Members of the community who wish to sponsor the laying of a wreath on behalf of an individual, family, or organization can contact events@caledon.ca. In addition to the ceremonies, the Town has collaborated with the Region of Peel to install public displays of significance for Remembrance Day and for the Veteran community. New Commemorative Crosswalks, honouring veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. These crosswalks are located in: • Alton: Victoria Street at Queen Street West, Agnes Street at Queen Street West, and Emeline Street at Queen Street West • Bolton: Highway 50 and Centennial Drive • Caledon East: Caledon Town Hall The Town has also added Veteran Light Pole Wraps and Remembrance Day Banners at various key locations near where ceremonies will take place, as a visible and lasting tribute to those who have served.