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Orangeville receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 12:15 PM
Orangeville’s budget presentation has received some wide-scale recognition and an award.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Town of Orangeville for its 2021 budget.
The Government Finance Officers Association is a non-profit professional association serving more than 17,800 government finance professionals throughout North America. The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program...
Holiday Lights returns to Orangeville for festive season
Posted on Friday, November 12, 2021 09:55 AM
The Town of Orangeville is bringing back Holiday Lights to celebrate the festive season this year in various locations. The Town will light up various streetscapes and provide an interactive map for residents to identify their own Holiday Lights 2021 display.
Holiday lighting exhibits will be created in various parts of the Town with a digital (GIS) map of all locations available to residents and visitors to view the displays from the comfort of their own vehicle. The downtown core will see a variety...
New utility box art features work by local artists
Posted on Friday, November 05, 2021 09:00 AM
Holiday Lights returns to Orangeville for festive season
The Town of Orangeville is bringing back Holiday Lights to celebrate the festive season this year in various locations. The Town will light up various streetscapes and provide an interactive map for residents to identify their own Holiday Lights 2021 display.
Holiday lighting exhibits will be created in various parts of the Town with a digital (GIS) map of all locations available to residents and visitors to view the displays from the comfort...
Gary Kocialek named as Interim General Manager of Infrastructure Services
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2021 04:56 PM
Town of Orangeville Chief Administrative Officer Ed Brennan has announced the appointment of Gary Kocialek as Interim General Manager of Infrastructure Services, effective November 1, 2021. “Gary has many years of experience in the area of infrastructure services and I’m pleased that he accepted this interim role,” Mr. Brennan said. “Gary will be with us as we conduct the recruitment process for a permanent General Manager of Infrastructure Services.”
This appointment follows the resignation of current...
Community Art Mosaic to be unveiled at Town Hall
Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 09:32 AM
Join Mayor Sandy Brown and Councillor Lisa Post on Monday, October 25 at 11 a.m. for a virtual unveiling of the Town of Orangeville’s Community Art Mosaic. The event will be streamed live on the Town’s Facebook page.
Between June 28 and July 9, 500 Orangeville residents of all ages demonstrated their artistic talents by hand painting 4x4-inch tiles. Each mini artwork, when combined together, created an 8x12-foot mural that represents the historic charm of Orangeville and celebrates the unity of our...
Town of Orangeville implementing COVID-19 vaccination policy
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2021 01:29 PM
The Town of Orangeville is implementing a COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy, given the role vaccinations have in protecting the community and providing a safe working environment for staff, and to be consistent with the best available public health advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and variants.
The Town of Orangeville recognizes the tremendous impact that COVID-19 has had on the community, the health system, and on the economy. Throughout the pandemic, the Town has worked actively with...
2021 Arts & Culture Award winners announced
Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2021 08:00 PM
The Town of Orangeville announced the winners of the 2021 Arts & Culture Awards on Thursday, October 7. The virtual presentation celebrated the local arts and culture sector and paid tribute to the outstanding contributions made by individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the region.
Winners were announced in eight award categories, with judging completed by an experienced independent panel from outside Dufferin County.
The recipients of the 2021 awards are:
- Established Artist of the...
Playground equipment at Princess of Wales Park to be replaced
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2021 04:29 PM
The Princess of Wales playground will be upgraded this fall. A new play structure is scheduled for delivery in October. The playground located at 2 Saxon Street was slated for upgrades this summer but due to play structure manufacturing delays, the upgrades are now scheduled to be completed by late October.
The play structure and other related features being replaced will be located on the northeast portion of the park. An interlock walkway will lead up to the structure, allowing...
Proof of vaccination required to access recreation centres
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:40 AM
Area residents will require proof of vaccination status starting September 22 to access certain public settings and facilities as the Ontario government imposes the COVID-19 vaccine certificate. The Town of Orangeville is working to implement Ontario’s vaccine certificate that restricts access to unvaccinated residents at certain indoor facilities, such as recreation centres.
Ontarians need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with government-issued...
Men’s Homelessness Committee continues work on long-term solution as community survey launched
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 10:02 AM
Orangeville Council’s Men’s Homelessness Committee is looking at funding resources and fundraising ideas to support the concept of a permanent men’s shelter in the community. The committee will assess the long-term need in the community and how it can be addressed with a sustainable operation.
The Orangeville committee and the Research Shop at the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute at the University of Guelph are gathering feedback to capture community perspectives and understandings, identify...
Alder Recreation Centre aquatic facilities undergoing major renovation
Posted on Wednesday, September 08, 2021 01:34 PM
A major renovation of the aquatic area at the Alder Recreation Centre is under way. The $4.3 million project will see the lap pool transition from six to eight lanes and the leisure pool will be reconfigured, with both pools featuring stainless steel liners in future. Replacing the liners with stainless steel was one of four options presented to Orangeville Council and deemed to be the most sustainable, efficient and long-term cost-effective solution. The leisure pool will have a PVC vinyl floor...
Bravery Park officially opened by Lieutenant Governor
Posted on Friday, September 03, 2021 02:57 PM
After years of planning and fundraising, Bravery Park opened today, north of the Alder Recreation Centre. Bravery Park promotes awareness and understanding of the sacrifices and struggles our Canadian Forces experience in their efforts to promote peace at home and around the world. It is a peaceful, educational space where the realities of war, bravery, freedom and healing are embedded in every aspect of the park.
Accompanied by a...
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