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Temporary Transit Disruption - Blue Route

Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 04:07 PM

There is a minor disruption on the Blue Route due to construction on Dawson Road and the Dawson/Broadway intersection. The detour will remain in place for the duration of the roadwork and is effective October 10, 2024.

  • Last stop before detour: Transit Hub
  • Route Reconnection: Broadway at Centre Street
  • First stop following detour: Broadway and Bythia Street (Stop 17)

Stop 78 (FreshCo) and Stop B3 (Broadway and Centre Street) will not be serviced during this time.

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Town of Orangeville roadwork update October 8 to 11

Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 04:49 PM

Wondering what road work is happening in Orangeville right now?

Here's your update for the week of October 8 to 11:

  • Broadway (westbound) – Right lane reduction at the Avalon
  • Cardwell Street (Townline to Princess) closure – Road reconstruction.
  • Dawson Road (Broadway to Hillside Drive) – Watermain Installation
  • Fourth Street and Second Avenue intersection closure – Watermain replacement.
  • Highland Drive – Driveway reinstatements
  • Rotary Park – Watermain replacement.
  • Town Line (Broadway to the edge of the...

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Mayor's Quarterly Town Hall is tomorrow! (Oct 9)

Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 12:12 PM

Tomorrow’s the day!

Join us at the Mayor’s quarterly town hall meeting to learn about municipal budgets!

  • 📅OCT @ 6:30PM
  • 📍 Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre

This is your chance to attend a Municipal Budget 101 type of meeting. Staff will help you understand how a budget is built, what is taken into consideration, and how those decisions impact our community.

Please note: the 2025 Budget is still under development and will not be discussed at this meeting.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar at...

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Orangeville’s art collection expands with transformation of two more utility boxes

Posted on Tuesday, October 01, 2024 12:37 PM

The Town of Orangeville’s public art collection is expanding with the unveiling of two more transformed utility boxes featuring colourful, bold artwork created by local artists.

“There is a clear theme with this year’s public art selections. Both capture a bright and warm feeling of both the community we live in and the incredible natural areas we get to enjoy around us,” said Councillor Joe Andrews, Chair, Orangeville Economic Development and Culture Committee. “We are fortunate to have such an...

Fare Free Transit Pilot program to continue into 2027

Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 02:12 PM

The Town of Orangeville’s two-year fare-free transit pilot program will be extended until July 21, 2027. A staff recommendation to continue the program for the next two-and-a-half years was approved by Council on September 23.

A report provided by staff notes that ridership has more than doubled since introduction of the program, with an anticipated 262,780 riders by the end of 2024. In 2019, the last full year of transit prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Orangeville Transit saw just over 100,000...

Orangeville and Area Job Fair features local employment opportunities

Posted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:56 AM

As part of ongoing efforts to support workforce development in our community, the Town of Orangeville invites job seekers and commuters to explore local employment opportunities at the Orangeville and Area Job Fair.

Hosted by the Town’s Economic Development and Culture office on October 1, the event supports local hiring efforts and showcases the variety of positions available in Dufferin County.

More than 20 local employers will attend the job fair to recruit for permanent full-time and...

Orangeville Council Meets Tonight (Sept. 23)

Posted on Monday, September 23, 2024 11:34 AM

Council will meet next tonight (Sept. 23) at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

Community members can attend in the gallery or watch online at orangeville.ca/YouTube.

Some big topics are on tonight’s agenda, including:

  • A motion for a report on the possibility of opening College Ave to connect with Hansen Blvd
  • Fare Free Transit Update and recommendation on the future of the pilot
  • Staff report on funding opportunities for Rotary Park’s redevelopment

To read more on the agenda, visit orangeville.ca/meetings.

Partial closure on Mill Street Sept. 26 to 28 for filming: Broadway and Businesses remain open

Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 03:26 PM

Cineflix Inc. will be returning to Orangeville to continue filming a Hallmark Christmas movie, Trading up Christmas. A Christmas market set will be created using downtown Orangeville and its historic buildings as a backdrop.

Filming will take place from September 26 to 28 and will be limited to a section on the north end of Mill Street, beside the Orangeville Public Library.

Mill Street will be closed to traffic at Broadway beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 26 and is expected to re-open...

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Shelter work coming to two Orangeville Transit stops September 20

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:30 AM

A heads up for Orangeville Transit riders:

Work will be done tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 20) on two shelters.

  • Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre (stop 28) – shelter repairs
  • Headwaters Health Care Centre (stop 34) - shelter installation

There will be no disruptions to transit and regular stops will continue at these stops.

For schedules, maps, and rider information visit orangeville.ca/Transit.

Public Notice

Notice of Hearing - Committee of Adjustment (A-11/24)

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:27 AM

Notice of Hearing
Minor Variance Application
File No. A-11/24

An application has been submitted for a minor variance at 21 Centre Street to Zoning By-law No. 22-90, as amended. The property is zoned as “Multiple Residential Medium Density (RM1).”

Purpose of the Application:

The application, made under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c P.13, as amended, is seeking a minor variance to Zoning By-law No. 22-90, as amended, to reduce the rear yard from 10 to 6.1 metres. If approved, it would...

Public Notice

Notice of Hearing - Committee of Adjustment (A-10/24)

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:16 AM

Notice of Hearing
Minor Variance Application
File No. A-10/24

An application has been submitted for a minor variance at 324 Perry Road to Zoning By-law No. 22-90, as amended. The property is zoned as “Residential Sixth Density (R6).”

Purpose of the Application:

The application, made under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c P.13, as amended, is seeking a minor variance to Zoning By-law No. 22-90, as amended, to increase the rear yard encroachment for stairs from 0.6 metres to 1.57 metres....

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Work begins on Dawson Road Watermain - Some traffic impacts will occur

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:44 AM

Our private sector contractors are starting work on the Dawson Road Watermain. The work will occur on Dawson between Broadway and Hillside Drive/Centennial Road.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Dawson Road will be closed to through traffic
  • Local businesses, transit, and commercial access will be maintained through a single lane.
  • Emergency vehicles will be provided access
  • Some full closures may be required at times – advanced notice will be provided.

As part of the project, the traffic signals at...