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Profile: Goodlot Farmstead Brewing Co.

GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co., founded by Gail and Phil Winters, makes fresh, hyper-localTM, ales and lagers on an organic hop farm in the northwest area of Caledon.

In late 2009, Phil and Gail spent the winter doing research on small scale specialty crop farming. Phil decided to go to the U.S. to complete a course in hop production. They both decided to focus on local craft hop production to supply the booming local craft beer market in Ontario.

In preparation, they began working...

Caledon advocates for change at ROMA

While Caledon Council has been primarily focused on efforts to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing other pressing issues that impact the Town of Caledon remains a priority. From improving internet access and road safety to value-added agriculture and preserving employment lands, Mayor Thompson and Members of Council are continuing to work on the priorities outlined in the Council Work Plan. 

Many of the projects and initiatives of Council depend on support from the Province of Ontario....

Caledon extends mask by-law

January 22, 2021 -- Following the recent provincial stay-at-home order and state of emergency, the Town of Caledon is extending its mask by-law and adapting other procedures, programs and services to comply. 

“The cooperation by the vast majority of Caledon residents has been tremendous,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “Now is the time for all of us to stay home except for essential purposes.” 

“We understand that people may still have questions about compliance,” said Inspector Mike...

Caledon Chamber ushers in new era

The Town of Caledon is extending congratulations to the Caledon Chamber of Commerce on the appointment of a new Board of Directors. 

“On behalf of the Town I wish the new Board all success as they start this new chapter,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “The Chamber is an important voice for business in Caledon and we look forward to working with them to support our local business community.” 

The new Board, chaired by Anthony Caputo, was sworn in by Mayor Thompson at a virtual ceremony...

Profile: River Ridge Cafe

River Ridge Café is a quaint little "coffee, made-from-scratch baking, full menu, pizza" kind of a place. It opened in Palgrave just before the pandemic. We asked owner, Meaghan Varrall, to tell us about the business and getting through these challenging times.

Tell us about River Ridge Cafe. 

River Ridge Café is located in the heart of Palgrave.  We opened on February 1, 2020 - right before the pandemic!

I have always wanted to own a small restaurant of my own. I have a passion...