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2025 Community Grants Program: Town of Orangeville now accepting applications

The Town of Orangeville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Community Grants Program. The community grants are available to not-for-profit businesses, charitable organizations and youth organizations that provide a social, economic, or other benefits to the Orangeville community.

“Through the Community Grants Program, the Town of Orangeville aims to uplift those not-for-profits and charitable organizations that serve as the backbone of our community,” says Lisa Post, mayor, Town of Orangeville. “

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Town of Orangeville responds to cybersecurity incident

Please be advised that the Town of Orangeville is responding to a cybersecurity incident.

View the Town's April 28, 2025 official update on the cybersecurity incident.

View the Town's March 31, 2025 official update on the cybersecurity incident.

View the Town's March 21, 2025 official update on the cybersecurity incident.

View the Town's February 28, 2025 official statement on the cybersecurity incident.

Contacting the Town of Orangeville

If you need to contact the Town of Orangeville during regular...

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2025 interim property taxes - first installment due Feb. 25, 2025

The taxpayers of the Town of Orangeville are reminded that the first installment of the 2025 interim tax bill is due:

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Please note: failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer from the responsibility for payment and/or late penalty charges. Penalties are charged at a rate of 1.25% on the first day of each month following the due date.

To obtain a copy of your tax bill contact Customer service by:

Phone: 519-941-0440 ext 2210
Email: [email protected]

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For king and country: The story of No. 2 Construction Battalion

Learn the untold story of the first, and only, all-Black battalion in Canadian military history. In partnership with the Orangeville Public Library and Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA), retired captain Kevin Junor brings the inspiring stories of Black veterans and their lasting impact on the nation.

Junor, who has been recognized with the Member of the Order of Military Merit (MMM), the Order of Ontario (OONT) and the Canadian Forces Decoration, speaks at the Mill Street...

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New Strategy to Guide Orangeville’s Economic Development and Culture

In May 2024, the Town of Orangeville embarked on the development of a five-year Economic Development and Culture Strategy. A four-step development process included extensive stakeholder consultation and a thorough analysis of our local community.

The final strategy was adopted by Town Council on November 18 and is built around three themes: CONNECT with Orangeville, ENHANCE Orangeville, and BUILD Orangeville. It identifies three priority focus areas and has laid out 39 specific actions to support each...

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The Town of Orangeville will observe modified hours for the holidays

Recreation and library programming will be available for those looking for family-friendly activities and fun.

The Town of Orangeville's offices, facilities and services will observe modified hours over the holidays, beginning on December 24th. 

More information on holiday programming for Orangeville Recreation and the Orangeville Public Library online. 

Holiday Hours for all areas are as follows:

• Tuesday, December 24: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 25: Closed
• Thursday December...

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Town of Orangeville Fire Services welcomes John Snider as Fire Chief

New chief will focus on aligning community safety with legislative requirements, strategic priorities and Town values and guiding principles

Following the retirement of Chief Morden, the Town of Orangeville welcomes John Snider as its new Fire Chief. Snider will don the Orangeville Fire Service’s uniform beginning January 7, 2025.

“On behalf of the Town of Orangeville, our residents and businesses, we welcome Chief John Snider to our community,” says David Smith, chief administrative officer, Town...

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Animal control services in Orangeville shifting to new provider in 2025

Ontario SPCA continues its primary role of shelter services

The Town of Orangeville will transition its animal control services to a new provider in 2025, as the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre completes its contract at the end of December.

“We’ve been fortunate to have such a strong partnership with our local shelter, as they provided this essential service to the town,” said James Bramley, supervisor, Licensing and By-law Enforcement. “The Orangeville & District Animal Centre...

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2025 Town of Orangeville Budget prioritizes vital services, infrastructure management, planning

Council approves Town portion of the budget at 3.86 per cent – bringing the overall increase to 4.99 per cent

Throughout the next year, the Town of Orangeville will focus on responsible governance through future planning and the prioritization of services essential to meeting the needs of our community.

While economic pressures continue, staff carefully developed a budget that was mindful of current inflation while identifying ways to keep costs low without impacting services and priority work.

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Proposed 2025 Town of Orangeville Budget invests in public services and infrastructure management

Town-run services less than half – 2.9 per cent – of proposed 6.6 per cent increase

Planning for the future is key to responsible governance. A well-crafted budget ensures the resources are in place to deliver important public services and to meet the needs of our community.

The proposed 2025 Town of Orangeville Budget is about good fiscal management – building an affordable and sustainable budget that balances strategic priorities within the Town’s financial means. Despite economic pressures,...

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