Public Notice

Default speed limit in Orangeville changes to 40 kph

Orangeville motorists are being asked to slow down. The speed limit on most municipal streets will be 40 kilometres per hour, effective March 1, 2021.

Orangeville Council voted on January 25, 2021 to amend the Traffic By-law, revising all 50 kph roadways to 40 kph. Excluded streets will include major town roads: Hansen Boulevard, First Street, Town Line, C Line, Riddell Road, Centennial Road and Broadway.

The by-law amendment will take effect March 1, 2021 once required signage is erected. Council...

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Town continues to construct outdoor rinks

The Town continues to maintain and construct several outdoor ice rinks. Daily updates are provided on the Town’s website informing the public of which outdoor ice rinks are open. When a rink is closed, the public is asked to stay off the ice. For those that are open, please enjoy this winter activity and be sure to follow protocols. Keep in mind that rink operations are weather dependent and are also affected by snow accumulation and dependent upon people following the municipal regulations...

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Outdoor rinks under construction

The Town is currently working to construct and/or maintain several outdoor ice rinks, thanks to Parks staff. When it comes to those that are being built, the public is asked to stay off the ice. For those that are open, please enjoy this winter activity and be sure to check orangeville.ca before heading out to ensure rinks are open. Keep in mind that rink operations are weather dependent and also dependent upon people following the municipal regulations and COVID-19 protocols.

The first four locations...

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Orangeville to close facilities as Ontario enters shutdown

The Town of Orangeville will close those facilities that had reopened as the Province of Ontario gets set to enter shutdown, due to COVID-19, for 28 days, starting December 26.

Additional restrictions will necessitate the closure of Town Hall, the library, and the recreation centres which had reopened. Most services will continue to be available to the public -- by phone, by email, virtual and personal appointments, and online services. For inquiries or more information please contact Customer...

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Santa releases schedule to visit Orangeville neighbourhoods

Santa Claus is coming to Town on a vintage 1934 Bickle fire truck on two days leading up to Christmas.

The jolly fellow will travel three routes and cover a large portion of Orangeville to allow for social distancing. Families can join the fun at a location on the route nearest to them. Check out the online map for Santa’s plan.

Sunday, December 13 
Route 1 – 11-11:30 a.m.
Route 2 – 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 19

Route 3 – 12-12:45 p.m.  

Please visit the online map and remember...

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Mill Street closure for filming

A film company will be shooting portions of a movie in downtown Orangeville next week. The Town has been working with the production company, Cineflix, to permit the filming for an upcoming movie called Ice Wine Christmas.

Mill Street will be closed between Broadway and Armstrong/Little York Street from Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 26 at 12 p.m. Some filming is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 on the north side of Broadway in the afternoon and then at Mill Square Park...

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Notice of Public Meeting - Amendment to Pet Shop By-law

Take Notice that a Public Meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to comment and provide input in relation to amending Pet Shop By-law 95-2005 to permit pet shops to only sell dogs, cats and rabbits that have been obtained from such organizations as municipal animal shelters, humane societies, and other animal shelters or rescue groups, on:

Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7 p.m. (Electronic Participation)

Due to the efforts...

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Notice of Public Meeting - Hen Registration By-law

Take notice that a Public Meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to comment and provide input in relation to a Hen Registration By-law, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 7 p.m. (Electronic Participation) Public Meeting protocol during the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Due to the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, the Council Chambers at Town Hall will not be open to the public to attend a Public Meeting until further notice. 

• All persons...

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Public/Stakeholder Open House to discuss potential development at 82-86 & 90 Broadway

An electronic public and stakeholder open house is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to provide members of the public and Business Improvement Area (BIA) stakeholders with an overview of potential development options for the properties at 82-86 and 90 Broadway. The presentation will include:

• Project overview
• Land use planning framework
• Concept designs, including considerations for each
• Q & A (submitted online)
• Next steps in process/contact information should participants wish to...

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Town Hall to reopen August 4, by appointment

Orangeville’s Town Hall will open for public appointments for the first time since closing in late March to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Now in stage three of the provincial recovery plan, the Town Hall will reopen August 4 to accommodate public appointments and to welcome staff back on staggered and alternating shifts to reduce numbers of people in the building at one time. The capacity in the building will be 50, including staff and public, at any given time.

To book an appointment, members of...

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