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VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.CALEDONCITIZEN.COM www.boltonfamilydentist.com A2 CALEDON CITIZEN | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 8905 George Bolton Parkway Hwy 50 & George Bolton Parkway PHOTO: ALYSSA PARKHILL LOCAL COMIC-CON: Pop Culture Canada came to the Albion and Bolton Community Centre on Nov 9 with a variety of different vendors showcasing comic books, action fig- ures from movies and video games, jewelry and different kinds of art Organizers pleased with turnout at first ever Bolton Comic-Con Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL cosplay and comic books. www.theroyalambassador.com “Big thing about Pop Culture Canada is The Caledon Public Library turned into a we do food drives for local food banks,” convention centre to introduce Bolton’s first says Gaudet. “That is the biggest thing we Group Holiday Party Comic-Con this past Saturday (Nov. 9). try to accomplish out of each and every one On Saturday December 7, 2019, The Royal Ambassador is hosting a Pop Culture Canada has been in business of these shows, is to try to get as much food group Holiday Party. This event is designed for small companies who are for roughly 10 years, hosting conventions going in for the food banks as possible. If not large enough to host their own private event, however, would like to all over Southern Ontario. They decided to you’re coming out we try to encourage peo- reward their employees with a party that has all the trimmings. This event features a mouth-watering deluxe antipasto bar followed by a make a pit stop in Bolton because of the ple to bring food donations.” three course sit-down dinner, a host bar and DJ entertainment. amount of residents who were travelling to The event hosts several different vendors With this event you and your employees can mingle with other attend their events. to promote their businesses as well as to in- small businesses in this open-concept evening. “This is our first time in Bolton. We de- vite the public to view and purchase items www.theroyalambassador.com/news/group-holiday-party-2019/ cided to do a Comic-Con here because we from their tables. do a lot of shows in the area, and we always Some of the vendors included comics, New Year’s Eve Gala get people trickling down from Bolton,” jewellery, video games, different kind of says Pop Culture Canada promoter, Brian Knick knacks from movies, video games and Bring in 2020 with style, join us for our 16th annual New Year’s Eve Gala. This year’s gala includes our always popular seafood Gaudet. “We get so many people through the books. Gaudet runs his own table, as along- antipasto bar followed by a sit down meal and of course host door, so we thought ‘let’s bring Comic-Con’ side from being a Pop Culture Canada pro- bar. Our in-house DJ will provide the musical entertainment. to them.” moter for the past four years, he also runs www.theroyalambassador.com/news/new-years-eve-2019/ Pop Culture Canada Comicon’s host auto- his own business of comic books called The graph signings and guest talks, comic con- Comic Jock. ventions, pro wrestling events, and cosplay For more information about Pop Culture CATERING wrestling. Canada, visit popculturecanada.ca If you are having a party at your home or offi ce let us cater But Pop Culture Canada is more than just for you. You can check our online catering menu and with just a few clicks you can enjoy the party as much as your guests. Continued from FRONT If you prefer to order by phone or come and see one of our consultants simply contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you. Visit us at www.theroyalambassador.com, Racism allegations leads to immediate www.consulaterestaurant.com or call 905-584-6868 to get more information. review of Peel District School Board While not necessarily related to racism, After receiving word that the Ministry students at Humberview Secondary School would be taking action, The Peel Board of are coming together next Friday (Nov. 22) Trustees noted they were grateful for the for the second-annual Anti-Bullying Blitz. support being shown by Minister Lecce. The event will take place from 11:15 a.m. to Chair Stan Cameron and vice-chair Susan 1:15 p.m. Lawton announced in an issued statement, “we are thankful for the Ministry of Educa- tion’s support and continue to be committed Christmas Eve Dinner to working alongside PeelTIME District School SENSITIVE MATERIAL Join us for dinner on Christmas Eve in The Consulate Restaurant. Choose from the regular menu and a list of specials. Board staff, students, families and commu- Reserve your table at www.consulaterestaurant.com nity members to ensure studentPLEASE success and RETURN PROOFED or call 905-584-6286 well-being,” Lecce plans to appoint reviewers to do Intimate New Year’s Eve at an immediate review on the PDSBWITHIN and to AN HOUR OF The Consulate Restaurant McGUIRE provide a report to allow proper and appro- priate recommendations on improvements RECEIPT, If you’re looking for something a little more romantic, let the the PDSB can make to ensure an “effective Consulate Restaurant pamper you with a delicious set menu and FENCING romantic music.