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Town of Orangeville seeks feedback on private trees to enhance canopy preservation
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 02:01 PM
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the Town of Orangeville is welcoming community feedback around tree protection on private properties.
The Town is asking community members to help gauge the importance of trees in their daily lives, as well as their experience with trees in the community, through a public engagement survey which opened today.
“Public consultation can help us to better understand the urban tree canopy today and develop ways to protect the benefits...
Congratulations to our Neighbours on a Successful IPM!
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 09:17 AM
A message from Mayor Lisa Post:
The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) was hosted by our neighbours and fellow members of Dufferin County in The Municipalities of Amaranth and Grand Valley from September 19 – 23.
I want to take a moment to congratulate our neighbours and the event organizers on a fabulous event! I’ve personally attended several of the festivities over the past few days and couldn’t have been more impressed. Tens of thousands of attendees, from all over the world...
Broadway Closed September 27 and 28 for Repair
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 08:30 AM
To accommodate the safe and efficient rehabilitation of the surface asphalt and parking stalls, Broadway in Orangeville will be closed between First Street and Wellington Street on September 27 and 28, 2023.
Work will begin at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27 at 5 a.m. and is scheduled to end by 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 28.
On both days:
- West-bound Lane closed between Wellington Street and First Street between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m.. East Bound Lane Remains open; and
- East-bound Lane closed between...
Sustainable Orangeville hosts Baby Tree Ceremony on September 17, 2023
Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 02:13 PM
The birth of a child is an important and powerful moment filled with celebration. There are many ways to celebrate, and Sustainable Orangeville has a unique way to honour your child and help our local environment.
The Baby Tree Program allows residents to make a donation towards a Baby Tree Forest, where a tree purchased through the donation will be planted in a park or other area owned by the Town. Each Baby Tree Forest will include a plaque with a complete list of all babies recognized as part...
Town of Orangeville fights back against health inequity, joins free menstrual product movement
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:21 PM
The Town of Orangeville is taking steps to help lessen the impact of health inequity in the community by launching a free menstrual product program, with dispensers installed in public access washrooms around Town.
Several other municipalities have implemented similar programs in recent years including Brampton, Toronto, London, St. Catharines, Guelph, Kitchener, and Caledon. The Upper Grand School Board, under direction from the provincial government, began providing free menstrual products in...
The Town of Orangeville invites residents to name its newest plow
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 02:00 PM
The Big Leplowski. Edgar Allan Snow. Yer a Blizzard, Harry. Sled Zeppelin. You may be familiar with these unique snowplow names, generated through naming contests in other municipalities over the years.
Now, it’s Orangeville’s turn to come up with a witty plow name.
This year, the Town of Orangeville acquired a brand-new, state of the art snowplow and invites the community to become involved in bestowing a fitting name upon it.
“Many other municipalities have held similar contests over the years,...
Mayor Lisa Post invites residents to second Town Hall event
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 02:00 PM
Mayor Lisa Post is hosting the next Quarterly Town Hall event on September 26 at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The event gives residents an opportunity to hear updates on Town initiatives and ask Mayor Post, Council and Town staff questions.
“I am grateful for any opportunity to connect with residents and provide transparent information on what’s happening in Town,” said Mayor Lisa Post. “The first Town Hall event in May was very well attended and a tremendous...
Labour Day Closures to be observed
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 11:45 AM
Due to the Labour Day holiday, there will be several closures for the Town of Orangeville on the holiday Monday.
The following will be closed on Monday, September 4, all day:
Town Offices
Town Facilities
Operations Centre
Alder Street Recreation Centre
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
Orangeville Public Library - Alder Branch
Orangeville Public Library - Train Station satellite branch
Orangeville Transit
Dufferin Waste has also provided notice that there will be a service disruption for Monday, September...
Town of Orangeville to participate in 2023 AMO Conference next week
Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 09:00 AM
Town of Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post and other members of Orangeville Council will join more than 2,000 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2023 AMO Conference, bringing municipal leaders together with the Ontario government following a year of important legislative changes, many intended to tackle the province’s housing crisis.
The AMO Conference provides an opportunity for municipalities to present issues facing their communities and seek government support to achieve...
Treasurer Announcement
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2023 10:01 PM
The Town of Orangeville is pleased to announce that Patrick Kelly has accepted the position of Treasurer.
With nearly 20 years of progressive public sector experience in finance, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge to this critical role. Kelly comes to Orangeville from the Township of Wilmot, where he has served since 2005.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Administration and Commercial Studies and certification as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA). He’s been an active volunteer firefighter...
Headwaters Health Care Centre seeks the public’s input for 2024-2029 Strategy Plan
Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:28 AM
Headwaters Health Care Centre is developing its next strategic plan, a collaborative strategy that will shape the hospital’s future over the next five years. The strategic plan will build on current success and guide the hospital’s activity to create a future-ready hospital for the residents of Dufferin County – Caledon. The approach is guided by a Strategic Advisory Committee of the Hospital’s Board of Directors.
“We are excited to hear from the people we serve and who work, volunteer and...
Broadway paving project coming to downtown Orangeville in September
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 03:01 PM
In September, the Town of Orangeville will be completing road maintenance on the stretch of Broadway that runs through the downtown core. The work includes the repaving from John Street to Wellington Street as well as maintenance hole rebuilding.
During repaving activities, on September 27 and 28, Broadway will be reduced to one lane traffic, but not fully closed, to keep traffic flowing throughout construction; however, travel delays can be anticipated in downtown Orangeville.
Project Overview:
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