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64-437: Hong Kong (pro-democracy) Hong Kong (centrist) Hong Kong (pro-ROC) Hong Kong (localist) Macau Republic of China (Taiwan) (groups of pro-Chinese identity) Hong Kong (pro-democracy) Hong Kong (pro-ROC) Hong Kong (localist) Republic of China (Taiwan) (groups of pro-Chinese identity) Current Former Lai Chee-ying (Chinese: 黎智英 ; born 8 December 1947), also known as Jimmy Lai ,

128-409: A change of 15.2% from its 2016 population of 66,502 . With a land area of 688.82 km (265.95 sq mi), it had a population density of 111.2/km (287.9/sq mi) in 2021. In 2021, the median age was 40.8 years old, slightly lower than the provincial median of 41.6 years old. Caledon's population is made of 49.8% women and 50.2% men. There were 24,795 private dwellings. According to

192-688: A great impact on the country's hitherto staid media culture. Lai's publications remained banned in China since their inception. The ban originated from Lai's 1994 newspaper column, where he told Premier of the PRC Li Peng , seen as a driving force behind the Tiananmen Square crackdown, to "drop dead". He also called the Chinese Communist Party "a monopoly that charges a premium for lousy service". China's government retaliated against Lai by starting

256-604: A lengthy battle to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange , which Lai sidestepped through a reverse takeover . He managed to list the company in 1999 by acquiring Paramount Publishing Group in October of that year. In 2020, Apple Daily published a falsehood-ridden 64-page report produced by Typhoon Investigations alleging Joe Biden's son Hunter had a "problematic" connection with the Chinese Communist Party, which

320-450: A motion for an appeal was rejected. He is in solitary confinement . In November 2024, Lai testified that he might have asked U.S. officials to sanction Beijing and Hong Kong. Lai was born in Canton ( Guangzhou ), China , on 8 December 1947. At the age of 12, he entered Hong Kong as a stowaway on a boat. Upon his arrival, Lai began work as a child labourer in a garment factory for a wage of

384-601: A provincial highway, Airport Road (Peel Poad 7), is a major north-south route to and from the Georgian Triangle for travellers from southern Peel. GO Transit operates two bus routes in Caledon: Due to its largely rural nature, Caledon does not have its own transit system; however, Brampton Transit provides a rush hour-only bus line, 41 Bolton in Bolton and travels south down Highway 50 in to Queen Street / Highway 7 (at

448-467: A reader-centric philosophy with paparazzi journalism in Hong Kong based on publications such as USA Today and The Sun . His best-selling Next Magazine and Apple Daily newspaper featured a mix of racy tabloid material and news items oriented to the mass market with plenty of colour and graphics that attracted a wide range of readers, some of whom were also critics of Lai and his ideology. Owing to

512-540: A shortened form of Caledonia , the Roman name for what is now Scotland . Caledon is primarily rural with a number of hamlets and small villages, but also contains the larger community of Bolton (population 26,795) in its southeastern quadrant, adjacent to York Region . Some spillover urbanization also occurs in the south bordering the City of Brampton . Caledon is the northernmost of three municipalities of Peel Region. The town

576-639: A shutdown of Giordano shops, prompting him to sell out of the company to save it. In addition to having his publications banned in China, businesses had distanced themselves from placing advertisements in Apple Daily to avoid retaliation from the Chinese government. Lai had frequently faced hostility from the many Beijing-backed tycoons, including attempts to force supplier boycotts of his companies. Major Hong Kong property developers and top companies advertised only in competing publications not owned by Lai. He also faced

640-601: A similar plea addressed to Trump the same month. In the 2020 United States elections , Lai backed Trump, praising the latter for his "hardline approach" to Beijing. On 13 December 2014, Lai was one of the pro-democracy leaders arrested during the clearance of the Admiralty protest site of the Umbrella Movement . On the following day, Lai announced he would step down as head of Next Media "to spend more time with his family and further pursue his personal interests." Lai had been

704-737: A two-storey flagship store in Tsim Sha Tsui. Giordano entered Mainland China market in 1991 and established regional office in 1992. It now operates 486 stores in all major cities in Greater China region. Giordano entered Taiwan by distributing Giordano merchandise through a joint venture in 1983. Giordano operates 168 stores in Taiwan . Giordano’s stores are located in Taipei City, Taichung, and Tainan. Giordano has 238 stores in Indonesia. The brand

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768-505: Is The Caledon Citizen , established in 1982. A MELINIUM paper, it is published by Caledon Publishing Ltd. A third newspaper, launched by Rick and Shelly Sargent in 2010, The Regional , was published monthly in Bolton. In November 2012, the paper was acquired by Caledon Publishing and ceased publication. The Sargents began working with the Caledon Citizen . In January 2015 an online publication specific to Caledon, JustSayinCaledon.com,

832-469: Is a Hong Kong businessman and politician. He founded Giordano , an Asian clothing retailer, Next Digital (formerly Next Media), a Hong Kong-listed media company, and the popular newspaper Apple Daily . He is one of the main contributors to the pro-democracy camp , especially to the Democratic Party . Although he is known as a Hong Kong political figure, he has been a British national since 1996. Lai

896-526: Is a contemporary streetwear brand. Launched in 2014, Beau Monde as the second line brand by Giordano, offers essential everyday clothing with a touch of southern French flair. Caledon, Ontario Caledon ( / ˈ k æ l ə d ə n / ; 2021 population 76,581) is a town in the Regional Municipality of Peel in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario , Canada. The name comes from

960-532: Is also an art collector. A prominent critic of the Chinese Communist Party , who met with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , and National Security Advisor John Bolton in July 2019 during the Hong Kong protests , Lai was arrested on 10 August 2020 by the Hong Kong police on charges of violating the territory's new national security law , an action which prompted widespread criticism. Lai

1024-425: Is also available at premium locations across the country, including Jakarta and Bali. Giordano launched the brand through the establishment of joint ventures in 1994. The company has 156 stores in the country. The brand is also available at premium locations across the country, including Jakarta and Bali. The company entered Singapore in 1985 as Southeast Asia's first phase of expansion. The company has 30 stores in

1088-766: Is listed as having the same correspondence address as Next Media in Hong Kong. Near the end of 2013, Lai spent approximately US$ 73 million (or NT$ 2.3 billion) to purchase a 2 per cent stake (~17 million shares) in Taiwanese electronics manufacturer HTC . In 2014, leaked documents showed Jimmy Lai paid former US deputy defence secretary and former World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz US$ 75,000 for his help with projects in Myanmar. Lai also reportedly remitted approximately US$ 213,000 to businessman Phone Win, with whom Lai's Hong Kong-registered Best Combo company reportedly collaborated on Yangon real estate projects. Lai pioneered

1152-516: Is northwest of Brampton. According to Statistics Canada the land area is 688 km (266 sq mi) and, according to the city the area is 696.04 km (268.74 sq mi), which makes Caledon the largest municipality by area in the Greater Toronto Area. By 1869, Belfountain was a village with a population of 100 in the Township of Caledon County Peel . It was established on

1216-466: Is run by the regional government's Peel Regional Paramedic Services , with three stations (#10, 11 and 12). Despite being part of Peel Region, Caledon has its policing conducted from Ontario Provincial Police Caledon Detachment, rather than Peel Regional Police . The OPP also patrols the provincial highways in Caledon. Highways in the municipality: Former highways (now Regional roads ): Though never

1280-513: Is the mother tongue of 65.4% of the residents of Caledon. Native speakers of Punjabi make up 11.1% of the town's population, Italian 5.4%, Portuguese 1.4%, Spanish 1.3%, and Polish 1.0%. As of 2021, 58.5% of Caledon's population was Christian , down from 77.5% in 2011. 38.2% of residents were Catholic , 10.5% were Protestant , 6.0% were Christian without precision, 1.8% were Christian Orthodox , and 2.0% belonged to other Christian denominations or Christian-related traditions; 19.3% of

1344-747: Is the three-storey flagship store in Gangnam. Other stores are located in prime locations, including Lotte World Mall. Currently, the group has 120 stores in the country. Giordano first entered the Indian market in 2006, but relaunched in 2018 with a new franchise partner. The brand currently has 58 points of sale in India, mainly located in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Giordano currently has six locations in Bangladesh, all located in Dhaka. Giordano entered

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1408-422: Is to provide relevant, essential and timeless fashion for all; and to develop apparel for everyone regardless of ethnicity, nationality or culture, illustrating the brand value “World Without Strangers”. Giordano was founded in 1981 in Hong Kong by Jimmy Lai . The inspiration for the company's name came during a business trip to New York City. Lai found himself at a Manhattan pizza shop by the same name and woke up

1472-494: The 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre , Lai became an advocate of democracy and critic of the People's Republic of China government. In 1990, he began publishing Next Magazine , which combined tabloid sensationalism with hard-hitting political and business reporting. He proceeded to found other magazines, including Sudden Weekly ( 忽然一週 ), Eat & Travel Weekly ( 飲食男女 ), Trading Express/Auto Express ( 交易通/搵車快線 ) and

1536-490: The Credit River . There were stagecoaches to Erin and Georgetown . The average price of land was $ 20. In 1973, Caledon acquired more territory when Chinguacousy dissolved, with most sections north of Mayfield Road (excluding Snelgrove ) transferred to the township. Caledon inherited the name from Caledon Township of Peel County, Ontario , in 1974, which was likely named by settlers like Edward Ellis, who came from

1600-780: The Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong government , which have been Chinese-controlled since the handover in 1997 , did not always follow up on these misconducts against Lai, and that culprits are rarely found. During the early hours of 12 January 2015, two masked men hurled petrol bombs at Lai's home on Kadoorie Avenue in Kowloon Tong . At the same time, a petrol bomb was thrown at the Next Media headquarters in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate . The fires were extinguished by security guards. The perpetrators fled and two cars used in

1664-861: The 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in Caledon is $ 474,087, significantly higher than the national average of $ 280,552. The median household income (after-taxes) in Caledon is $ 83,454, much higher than the national average of $ 54,089. The average individual's income was $ 53,870. According to the 2021 Census, the largest five ethnic origins of the residents of Caledon are Italian (17,630; 23.2%), English (10,320; 13.6%), Indian (9,120; 12.0%), Scottish (8,270; 10.9%), and Canadian (8,095; 10.6%). 66.3% of Caledon residents were white/European, 32.8% were visible minorities, and 0.8% were Indigenous . The largest visible minority groups were South Asian (21.4%), Black (3.6%), Latin American (1.7%), Chinese (1.0%) and Filipino (1.0%) English

1728-600: The British Virgin Islands) to Sum Tat Ventures (STV, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands), a private company 100 per cent owned by Jimmy Lai. CWH was estimated to have net asset value of US$ 6.1 million. STV paid US$ 100 million in cash for 70 per cent stake of CWH. In 2013, STV paid another US$ 20 million for the remaining 30 per cent stake of CWH. CWH itself had its assets sold in 2011, and ceased operation in 2011. In total, STV paid US$ 120 million in cash for CWH. On Lai's Form 3B disclosure form, STV

1792-406: The Chinese regime and which widely covered last year's pro-democracy protests." On 29 December, Lai resigned from his roles with Next Digital as director and chairman of the board. In April 2021, he was sentenced to an additional 14 months in prison for organizing illegal protests. As of September 2023, Lai remains imprisoned in solitary confinement at Hong Kong's Stanley Prison . On 19 August 2024,

1856-771: The Middle East market in 1995. Up to 2023, the company has 178 stores across the region in GCC .The brand is available in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait. The brand first launched in Dubai, where it continues to occupy a premium position, with prominent store locations in such premium malls as Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Hills Mall. Giordano entered Africa in 2019. The company has since opened shops in Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Mauritius. Launched in 1981, Giordano’s house brand has been

1920-466: The No. 2 newspaper in Hong Kong. In 2020, Lai launched an English version of Apple Daily . Lai launched Taiwanese editions of Next Magazine in 2001 and Apple Daily in 2003, taking on heavily established rivals who made considerable effort to thwart him. Rival publishers pressed advertisers to boycott and distributors not to undertake home delivery. His Taiwan offices were vandalised on numerous occasions. As

1984-861: The Region of Peel: Per capita, Caledon has by far the largest representation on Peel Regional Council of the three municipalities, however Caledon's land mass exceeds that of Mississauga and Brampton combined. The Peel District School Board operates 14 public schools and two secondary (high) schools in Caledon. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board operates several Catholic elementary/middle and two secondary schools. The Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir operates one Catholic francophone ( first-language French) elementary school. There also several private and Montessori schools. Caledon Fire & Emergency Services provides firefighting (using both career and volunteer firefighters), and medical emergency services. It has nine stations. Ambulance service

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2048-488: The area around Caledon, County Tyrone , now in Northern Ireland , or by public voting. In 1974, Peel County's 10 municipalities became the Region of Peel's 3 municipalities. The Town of Caledon was created from the villages of Bolton and Caledon East, the townships of Albion and Caledon, and the north half of Chinguacousy. The primary administrative and commercial centre of Caledon is the community of Bolton , which

2112-516: The attacks were found torched in Shek Kip Mei and Cheung Sha Wan . The crimes were denounced as an "attack on press freedom". Between July and November 2019 Lai was able to meet with US Vice President Mike Pence and later with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to discuss the Hong Kong protests. Lai said, 'We in Hong Kong are fighting for the shared values of the US against China. We are fighting their war in

2176-482: The border of Brampton and Vaughan ) to make connections with other Brampton Transit routes and York Region Transit (YRT) . Brampton Transit also operates three other routes short distances into suburban areas bordering Brampton within the town: Route 81 Mayfield West serves Kennedy Road in Mayfield West, and Routes 18 Dixie and 30 Airport Road provide limited service into industrial areas. Paratransit services for

2240-542: The chain into an Asia-wide retailer. Giordano was said to have more than 8,000 employees in 2,400 shops in 30 countries. In 1996, Lai sold his stake in Giordano, leaving the garment industry for media and politics, keeping Comitex active as a shell company. After his arrest under National Security Law in August 2020, Lai tried to sell his asset in Hong Kong, including the entire floor of Tai Ping Industrial Centre. The current owner of

2304-493: The company's core brand. Recognised for its superior quality, service, and good value for money, the company focuses on simplicity, featuring relaxed, easy-to-wear everyday fashion. A kids wear line that offers a wide assortment of functional and stylish children's wear. A contemporary interpretation of simple, clean, timeless, and modern classic designs targeting office ladies. A sports and athleisure brand that offers functional lifestyle wear in 2016. Launched in 2007, BSX

2368-458: The document had been commissioned by Apple Daily . Lai later said that he had personally "nothing to do with" the report, but he admitted his senior executive, Mark Simon, had "worked with the project". Simon resigned following the NBC report and apologised for having "allowed damage to Jimmy on a matter he was completely in the dark on". The report was among many incidents many US democracy experts believe

2432-461: The elderly, disabled, and infirm are provided by Caledon Community Services Transportation and Transhelp. Both are run by the Region of Peel Accessible Transportation Services . There were two earlier privately-operated transit services running solely within Bolton with no connections to other services: In 1999 a company named Caledon Transit Incorporated ran a trial bus service in the community. In 2006,

2496-479: The enemy camp.' Pelosi published a photograph of herself, Lai, along with Martin Lee and Janet Pang and supporting words to the Hong Kong protesters. Lai also later met with then US National Security Adviser John Bolton . Bloomberg reporter, Nicholas Wadham tweeted that the meeting was meant to send a signal to Beijing, as it was very "unusual for non governmental visitors to get this kind of access". On 28 February 2020, Lai

2560-465: The equivalent of US$ 8 per month. Lai's factory work saw him rise to the position of factory manager. In 1975, Lai used his year-end bonus on Hong Kong stocks to raise cash and bought a bankrupt garment factory, Comitex, where he began producing sweaters. Customers included J.C. Penney , Montgomery Ward , and other U.S. retailers. In 1981, Lai founded Asian clothing retailer Giordano . By rewarding sellers with financial incentives in Hong Kong, he built

2624-434: The federal government estimated as having a population of 26,795 in 2021. Aside from Bolton, other smaller communities in Caledon include the following: The municipality is otherwise sparsely populated, mostly with farms. Former hamlets ( ghost towns ) include: In the 2021 Canadian census , conducted by Statistics Canada , Caledon had a population of 76,581 living in 23,699 of its 24,795 total private dwellings,

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2688-501: The growing population of Bolton prompted local resident Darren Parberry to start a second bus service with two routes using leased school buses, called Métis Transit. One route ran briefly in 2006. Both services ceased operations due to low ridership. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a third service, operated by a private contractor, Voyago , which provided minibus service in Bolton and traveled south down Highway 50 to Queen Street/Highway 7 to connect with Brampton Transit and YRT until it

2752-763: The market. The group currently has 44 stores in Vietnam and 3 stores in Cambodia, all located in premium locations. The Group entered the Malaysian market and opened its first outlet in Kuala Lumpur in 1991. In Malaysia, the brand is located in a number of premium locations, including Pavilion KL, Suria KLCC and the Exchange TRX. The group has 88 stores in Malaysia. The first retail store opened in 1994. Giordano’s most prominent store

2816-484: The next day to find a napkin printed with the Giordano name in his pocket. It was decided that this name would work well as it would conjure up visions and feel of Italian fashion in the consumer's mind. Jimmy Lai's association with the company ended in 1996. Peter Lau Kwok Kuen took over as the company’s chairman and chief executive, leading Giordano until 2024. In April 2024, Colin Melville Kennedy Currie

2880-561: The owner despite his arrest. During the dot-com boom of the late 1990s, Lai started an Internet-based grocery retailer that offered home delivery services, adMart. The business expanded its product scope beyond groceries to include electronics and office supplies, but was shut down after losing between $ 100 and $ 150 million. Lai attributed this business failure to overconfidence and a lack of viable business strategy. In 2011, Next Media reportedly sold 70 per cent stake of Next Media's subsidiary Colored World Holdings (CWH, incorporated in

2944-428: The population was non-religious or secular, up from 18.6% in 2011. All other religions and spiritual traditions accounted for 22.2% of the population, up from 3.9% in 2011. They included Sikhism (14.3%), Hinduism (4.7%), Islam (2.1%), Buddhism (0.5%), and Judaism (0.4%). The town is run by a mayor, six town councillors and two regional councillors. The mayor and the two regional councillors represent Caledon at

3008-431: The pro-democracy movements came under strong condemnation from the Chinese government. As the proprietor of one of few that journals that has remained staunchly supportive of the pro-democracy cause, challenging Chinese Communist Party rule, Lai is considered an "anti-China troublemaker". In May 2020, Lai told CNN news that US president Donald Trump was "the only one who can save us" from China, with Apple Daily publishing

3072-622: The property is Comitex Knitters Ltd. Comitex, along with other private companies controlled by Lai, was reported to be the financial tools for his political activities and donations. In 1997 Lai put up the capital for his twin sister, Si Wai, to acquire numerous properties in the Southern Ontario wine and vacation region of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Lais Group of Companies now owns additional properties in Caledon and Jordan , both in Ontario. Lai remains

3136-475: The publications grew to have the largest readership in their category, the advertising boycotts ended. In October 2006, Lai launched Sharp Daily (Shuang Bao in Mandarin), a free daily newspaper targeting Taipei commuters. The company also launched Me! Magazine in Taiwan. In building Taiwan's most popular newspaper, Apple Daily , and magazine, Next Magazine , Lai's racy publications were described as having

3200-470: The record-breaking pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong during July, the cover of Next Magazine featured a photo-montage of the territory's embattled chief executive Tung Chee-Hwa taking a pie in the face. The magazine urged readers to take to the streets while Apple Daily distributed stickers calling for Tung to resign. In 2006, Sudden Weekly and Next Magazine ranked first and second in circulation for Hong Kong's magazine market. Apple Daily became

3264-574: The step to freeze his bank account. Giordano (clothing) Giordano International Limited is an international retailer of men's, women's and children's apparel and accessories founded in Hong Kong in 1981. Giordano now employs over 6,500 staff, with around 1,800 shops operating in more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. Giordano embodies today’s contemporary lifestyle choices — simplicity in design and quality in substance. Brands include: Giordano, Giordano Women, Giordano Junior, Giordano Ladies, BSX and Beau Monde. The essence of Giordano

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3328-434: The target of hostile attacks and disturbances, including the leaving of machetes, axes and threatening messages in his driveway. He had been rammed by a car, and his home was firebombed several times, most recently in 2019. Lai's aide and Next Media spokesman Mark Simon condemned these attacks and stated, "This is a continual effort to intimidate the press in Hong Kong. This is raw and pure intimidation." Some activists felt that

3392-518: The territory's rule of law. On 10 August 2020, Lai was arrested at his home for alleged collusion with foreign forces (a crime under the new national security law) and fraud. Other Next Digital staff were also arrested, and police searched the home of both Lai and his son. Later in the morning, approximately 200 Hong Kong police officers raided the offices of Apple Daily in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, seizing around 25 boxes of materials. HSBC took

3456-629: The youth-oriented Easy Finder ( 壹本便利 ). In 1995, as the Hong Kong handover approached, Lai founded Apple Daily , a newspaper start-up that he financed with $ 100 million of his own money. The newspaper's circulation rose to 400,000 copies by 1997, which was the territory's second largest among 60 other newspapers. According to Lai, he aspired to maintain freedom of speech in Hong Kong through Apple Daily . In addition to promoting democracy, Lai's publications often ruffled feathers of fellow Hong Kong tycoons by exposing their personal foibles and relations with local government. In 2003, ahead of

3520-482: Was allowed bail on 12 August, but on 3 December, Lai was accused of fraud and his bail was revoked. The court decided to jail Lai until April 2021, marking the first time Lai has been detained. Lai regarded his imprisonment as "the summit of his own life". In December 2020, Lai was awarded the "Freedom of Press Award" by Reporters Without Borders for his role in founding Apple Daily , a news outlet under Lai's pro-democracy leadership that "still dares to openly criticise

3584-460: Was appointed CEO. He was chosen for the position amid a restructuring of the company's board in early 2024. The company now operates globally in more than 30 countries and regions worldwide, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Australia and Africa. Giordano operates around 1,800 stores in more than 30 countries. Giordano was founded in Hong Kong in 1981, where it is currently headquartered. The company now operates 38 shops in Hong Kong, including

3648-400: Was arrested for illegal assembly during his attendance in the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests , and for allegedly intimidating an Oriental Daily reporter after the reporter took photos of him in 2017. His case was scheduled to be heard at Eastern Law Court on 5 May. On 18 April 2020, Lai was among 15 high-profile democracy figures arrested in Hong Kong. According to a police statement, his arrest

3712-553: Was based on suspicion of organising, publicizing or taking part in several unauthorized assemblies between August and October 2019. On 3 September 2020, Lai was found not guilty of the Oriental Daily criminal intimidation charge. In December 2020, BBC News interviewed him when he was temporarily out on bail and continuing his activism from Apple Daily newsroom. Lai tearfully admitted his fear for his family as he continues his activism. He stated that if he ended up in jail, then he

3776-399: Was instrumental in the cause of the 2021 insurrection there. Lai is a longtime champion of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement. According to Lai, The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek inspired him to fight for freedom. His advocacy had been expressed through his business ventures, such as distributing Giordano t-shirts with portraits of student leaders. His high-profile support for

3840-529: Was living his life meaningfully. Lai stated that "If [the government] can induce fear in you, that's the easiest way to control you", adding that inducing fear was the cheapest and most effective way to control people. On 30 June 2020, the Hong Kong national security law was enacted by China's parliament, by-passing the Legislative Council of Hong Kong . Before the law was enacted, Lai called it "a death knell for Hong Kong" and alleged that it would destroy

3904-562: Was on the air from 1997 to 1999 in the broadcast area of stations in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton. Key Porter Books and its parent H.B. Fenn are headquartered in Bolton. The radio stations CJFB-FM and CFGM-FM are broadcast. Junior hockey teams include the Caledon Admirals (Jr. A), Caledon Bombers (Jr. B) and the Caledon Golden Hawks (Jr. C). The Caledon Canadians are now defunct. Minor hockey teams include

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3968-508: Was replaced by the current Brampton Transit Route 41 on May 1, 2024. Adult cash fares were $ 4.00 and there were no free transfers with these systems. The Alton Mill Arts Centre is located in Caledon. Art galleries include Headwaters Arts and Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives . Established in 1888 as the Cardwell Observer , The Caledon Enterprise is published weekly from Bolton by Metroland Media . Also based out of Bolton

4032-452: Was started by former Bolton Ward 5 Regional Councillor Patti Foley. It publishes stories about local residents and businesses, Caledon event listings, town council highlights, opinion pieces, and a food section about local markets and restaurants. A short-lived student-run newspaper, The Caledon Underground , was published in 2010. The creepypasta 1999 depicts a fictional television station based in Caledon, called Caledon Local 21, which

4096-523: Was widely cited by far-right influencers such as Steve Bannon . An NBC News report linked the Typhoon Investigations to a fake "intelligence firm" and claimed that the author of the document, a self-identified Swiss security analyst named Martin Aspen, was a "fabricated identity". The original poster of the document, Christopher Balding, admitted that he wrote parts of the document and later stated that

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