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Seed Library returns to the Mill Street Library
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2022 04:12 PM
As thoughts turn to gardening, the Orangeville Public Library, in partnership with Sustainable Orangeville, is once again hosting the seed library. Library cardholders can drop by the Mill Street location to borrow a variety of seeds to plant at home.
The Orangeville Seed Library offers free access to seeds during regular library hours. The library also has a good selection of books to help the beginner gardener get started with germinating seeds, soil preparation, planting, and harvesting seeds.
“Sustainable...
Project Assist supports local firefighter training
Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 01:20 PM
Enbridge Gas assists Orangeville Fire Service in supporting firefighter training
Enbridge Gas is helping Orangeville Fire Service purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist – a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates.
“At Enbridge Gas, safety is our priority. We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters who...
Orangeville enters final phase of provincial reopening plan
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:45 AM
The majority of public health and workplace safety measures will be lifted by the provincial government on March 21, resulting in some changes to municipal services. Masking requirements will end in most settings but will still be required for patrons of Orangeville Transit. Members of the public are reminded that the pandemic isn’t over and people may still opt to wear a mask and are encouraged to get vaccinated.
Recreation
Orangeville’s recreation centres are open for programs.
- Participants can...
Call for Artists announced for Town’s 2022 public art installations
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 09:00 AM
The Town of Orangeville has issued its annual Call for Artists, offering local artists an opportunity to contribute to the community’s public art collection. This year, up to three utility box locations will be wrapped in selected artwork.
The objective of the Call for Artists is to promote the talent of local artists and enhance their connection with the community. Initially launched in 2016, the annual appeal has helped the Town to steadily grow its collection of public art installations....
Orangeville set to recognize Holi Festival for first time
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2022 01:17 PM
Orangeville’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDI) is supporting the area’s first Holi Festival of Colours celebration, set for March 18, 2022 beginning at 9 a.m. In collaboration with members from the South Asian community in Orangeville, the EDI Committee has provided guidance recognizing this celebration locally.
Holi, also known as the festival of colours, has a cultural significance among various Hindu traditions of the Indian subcontinent. It is the festive day to end and rid oneself...
Brampton purchases parcel of rail land from ORDC
Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2022 10:38 AM
Just over five acres of land in downtown Brampton has been sold to the city by the Orangeville Railway Development Corporation (ORDC), effective February 25, 2022. The deal sees the site off Nelson Street, change ownership at a cost of $24.25 million.
In 2020, Orangeville Council, as the lone shareholder of ORDC, directed the board to sell or lease rail line assets.
Town of Orangeville terminates emergency declaration
Posted on Monday, February 28, 2022 09:53 PM
The Town of Orangeville will terminate its emergency declaration, effective March 1, 2022. The Town declared an emergency on March 20, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, following the provincial declaration three days earlier.
The emergency declaration gave the Town more flexibility to tap into resources and to signify the importance of public health measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The municipality still offered services and events but in different ways. Wave after wave...
Orangeville facilities open as part of provincial reopening plan
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2022 04:18 PM
Orangeville opens facilities as next phase of provincial reopening plan
The Town of Orangeville will re-open some municipal facilities, effective March 1, as the Ontario government eases COVID-19 restrictions further. Masking requirements and distancing continue to apply.
Recreation Orangeville’s recreation centres are open for programs each day from 6 a.m. to midnight.
- As of March 1, proof of vaccination will no longer be required upon arrival
- Participation capacity limits adjusted per program area
Parents and guardians asked to review fire safety basics with children
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 12:30 PM
Due to an increase in fires across our regions, the Orangeville, Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services Public Fire and Life Safety Officers are asking for your help. In normal times, they routinely meet with students face-to-face to teach them about fire safety. In current times and for optimal impact, parents, guardians and caregivers are urged to regularly review the principles of fire safety with all children in your care and implement the basics of Fire Prevention,...
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New installations added to mural collection at Alder Recreation Centre
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:00 AM
Six new pieces of locally created artwork have been installed along the walking track at Alder Recreation Centre. The installations complete a collection of 10 murals that help to brighten the space along the track while contributing to the Town of Orangeville’s growing public art collection.
Each piece stands eight feet tall and features artwork created by:
- Wendy Reid of Melancthon, who painted “Dufferin Funny Farm Chickens,” a piece that celebrates Orangeville’s rural roots and cultural...
Town provides update on vaccination policy
Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2022 08:30 AM
100 per cent of active Town staff complied with COVID-19 vaccination policy, four volunteer firefighters fail to comply
Today, the Town of Orangeville provided an update on its COVID-19 vaccination policy. One hundred percent of currently active staff are in compliance with the policy; the Town has terminated four volunteer firefighters for non-compliance.
In accordance with the policy, which was implemented in October 2021, Town employees were given until December 31, 2021 to be compliant with the...
Celebrate February with lights and activities
Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2022 10:19 AM
Light Up For Love runs from February 11-21, during Valentine’s Day and Family Day weekend. Turn on your holiday lights or add some new ones and show your love for Orangeville. Show your spirit and celebrate your love for family and friends, your neighbours and our great community.
On Family Day, February 21, enjoy some fun at the Alder Recreation Centre. A free skate is planned, along with some library fun. Skate with Olaf and visit the Orangeville Public Library to pick up your Family Day Fun...
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