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Broadway to see partial westbound traffic closure

Posted on Friday, September 09, 2022 02:34 PM

As part of the Town of Orangeville’s ongoing rehabilitation project, Broadway’s westbound lane will be closed between Second Street and First Street for several days. Traffic will be diverted beginning at 7 a.m. on September 12 until 5 p.m. on September 16.

During this time, workers will be removing and reconstructing the curb, boulevard, and other services in the area of Mill Street. The closures will allow for safe and efficient work.

All work being completed is part of the Broadway Boulevard Rehabilitation...

The Town of Orangeville’s flags to fly at half-mast for Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 06:00 PM

In recognition of the passing of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the Town of Orangeville lowered the flags at all Town buildings and parks to half-mast until sunset on the day of the Queen’s funeral. 

Queen Elizabeth II passed away today at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. 

“On behalf of Town Council and all the residents of Orangeville, I offer condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II,” said Mayor Sandy Brown. “Her death marks the end of an era. Queen Elizabeth reigned...

Nominees announced for Orangeville’s 2022 Arts and Culture Awards

Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:55 AM

The Town of Orangeville received 28 nominations for the 2022 Arts and Culture Awards.  An impressive selection of individuals, businesses and organizations have been acknowledged for their contributions to arts and culture in Dufferin County.

“On behalf of the Town of Orangeville, I would like to congratulate all nominees,” said Councillor Lisa Post, Chair of the Cultural Plan Task Force. “Each of the individuals, businesses, and organizations recognized this year have made meaningful contributions...

Have your say on what’s important in Orangeville – Telephone surveys start this week

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 04:59 PM

The Town of Orangeville, with support from Deloitte LLP, is conducting resident telephone interviews to seek input on it’s new Strategic Plan. The telephone surveys will take place between late August and mid-September and we invite residents and businesses to provide feedback on what they think the Town of Orangeville should prioritize over the next four years.

Strategic Plans

The new Strategic Plan will provide a framework for decision making in the upcoming term of Council. When completed, the...

UPDATE: Pool Renovation at Alder Recreation Centre

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 03:11 PM

Due to ongoing global supply chain issues, the Town of Orangeville is extending the completion date of the Alder Recreation Centre pool renovation to early 2023.

While we had hoped our contractors would get the materials needed to complete the project this year, we are not immune to the supply chain challenges and are experiencing delays with the materials required for the renovation. We know the ongoing pool closure impacts the services available to the community. We want to reassure Orangeville...

Council Highlights - August 8, 2022

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 08:45 AM

Town’s Telecommunications System: Phil Crnko, President of Black Castle Networks, gave Council an overview of the Telecommunications Report. In 2021, the Town received a provincial modernization grant to review the telecommunications systems for current and future state needs. Black Castle Networks performed the review and identified future-ready opportunities for the Town’s infrastructure. The report detailed specific risks/deficiencies in the current state that are high priority. It also reported...

Orangeville Fire Responding to a Fire at 22 Mill Street

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 08:09 AM

Orangeville Fire responded to a call just after midnight with reports of flames coming from the building at 22 Mill Street. The fire is now stabilized; however, the cause remains under investigation. Orangeville Fire will remain on-site for most of the day to continue their investigation.

“We are working on-site with our partners from Red Cross to ensure that all families who were impacted by the fire are supported with what they need,” said Orangeville Fire Chief, Ron Morden. “We will be on-site...

Go-to-Market Strategy

Posted on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 10:48 AM

Whether a start-up or an existing business, determining the go-to-market strategy for any venture is an important decision. There are many ways to get a product into the hands of the customer. There are pros and cons to each approach, and the costs and risk factors vary from channel to channel. Some of the more common and traditional methods include:

Retail

Probably the most tried-and-true method for selling product is to set up a storefront location, merchandise the goods and sell directly to the...

Railroad Removal in Five Areas of Orangeville To Impact Traffic

Posted on Friday, August 19, 2022 08:43 AM

From Friday, August 19 to approximately Thursday, August 25, 2022, railroads in five areas of Orangeville will be removed making way for the future railway trail. During this time, traffic will be impacted in the following areas:

  • Friday, August 19 - Intersection of Bythia Street and Hillside Drive
  • Monday, August 22 - Church Street east of John Street
  • Tuesday, August 23 - Townline east of John Street
  • Wednesday, August 24 - Broadway west of Blind Line
  • Thursday, August 25 - Dawson Road southeast of...

Notice of Virtual Public Information Centre

Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2022 04:16 PM

Notice of Virtual Public Information Centre

The Town of Orangeville rehabilitating its West Sector Reservoir (WSR) elevated water storage tank. The rehabilitation work will require the WSR to be offline for several months.  A review of the existing water system identified concerns about the Town’s water storage capacity when the WSR is offline. To plan for a new water storage facility at the Wells 5/5A site, the Town is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study.

We’re...

Walk Off The Earth is Coming to Orangeville – Here’s what you need to know

Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 03:49 PM

Orangeville won the SiriusXM Music Town contest for Ontario which means that Walk Off The Earth is coming to town on Saturday, September 17 playing a free concert at the Alder Recreation Centre.

Tickets are available on Friday, August 19 at 11 a.m.

“Like many of you, I am so excited to welcome Walk Off The Earth to Orangeville this fall,” said Mayor Sandy Brown. “Thank you to the performers, but also to SiriusXM and Live Nation for working with us to help transform the Alder Recreation...

Summer Construction Continues in Orangeville

Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 01:02 PM

August 11, 2022

Summer Construction Continues in Orangeville

As part of our commitment to having safe and well-maintained roads and infrastructure in Orangeville, the Town continues to execute its Annual Maintenance Program. During this time, residents can expect to see construction vehicles, coned off areas and workers on-site rehabilitating road surface, curbs and maintenance holes.

To keep residents informed, here’s where work will happen over the next month:

Manhole Rehabilitation

Manholes...