The threat to our trees posed by the European gypsy moths caterpillars is more evident this year than ever before. These voracious pests, an invasive species, are causing destruction to trees throughout Caledon and beyond. Some tricks to slow the spread include spraying with BTK, a biological insecticide. After ingesting a leaf treated with BTK caterpillars […]
Afternoon Gentleman, Congratulations are in order as it has finally started. The prototype of the first identifiable road crossing; undoubtedly every citizen of the realm the uses the Caledon trail will be delighted. Combine this with the work of many dedicated volunteers, numerous garden groups and of course, the new sponsored benches, the already popular Caledon trail continues […]
Spring is a great time to take a walk, run, hike or bike ride on the Caledon Trail. Three new stone benches offer a respite near the Credit River, a ten minute walk from Inglewood. The benches have been donated by Heritage Caledon Realty Inc. Brokerage, Accurate (Peel) Appraisals Inc., and […]
Many a renowned prophet has enunciated that the true measure of a civilization is measured by how every member is accorded dignity and grace. See the Orangeville citizen article detailing Birch Shoppe founder and catalyst, Carlo Summaria, discussing the possibility of initiating a Harvest Caledon program this spring, summer and fall. The Birch Shoppe launches […]
The Bard once famously uttered “When shall we three meet again?” The pandemic of 2020/21 has unwittingly accelerated the alignment of these three preeminent social components. What follows is the how and the why? Presently general housing prices in the G.T.A have increased by over 40% in the last 12 months. Factually, stand alone […]
One of the highlights of this Easter weekend was spotting five Sandhill cranes. They were observed just north of Inglewood as they repeatedly circled in their efforts to catch the high thermals, while heading north. Could this quintet be part of the Lake Erie (long point) winter population that is slowly recolonizing their historical breeding grounds? […]
Lest we forget, history is but a precursor of the future. Dickens encapsulates it best, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness”. We hope everyone is able to spend time with family and friends this weekend by […]
Check out this amazing video of 57 Mill St N, Brampton! Video is curtesy of the City of Brampton and Brampton Economic Development. Heritage Caledon has several units available for lease in this fantastic location!
In 1962 Naturalist Rachel Carson penned some of the earliest warnings about the consequences of ubiquitous spraying of herbicides. “The fact that every meal we eat carries its load of chlorinated hydrocarbons is the inevitable consequence of the almost universal spraying or dusting of agricultural crops with these poisons”. Predatory birds like the Osprey, Bald […]
Regrettably sometime in 2022, Caledon will have 2 less regional councilors. This loss in representation might present an excellent opportunity to show the electorate why your vote truly counts! Perhaps this is the time to stand up and be counted regarding the very poor condition of our regional roadways. Even during these tepid commuting days […]