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Public Notice - Sale of Rail Line Spur

Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:56 PM

Take Notice that Council for the Town of Orangeville will consider the sale of part of the unused rail line spur behind 40 to 50 Centennial Road at its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Anyone who claims that their lands will be prejudicially affected by the sale of the closed rail line spur may submit written comments to the Clerk by February 16, 2024 or register as a delegate by submitting a “Request to Delegate” form by 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 2024 which can be accessed through...

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Notice of Public Meeting - Noise By-law

Posted on Monday, January 29, 2024 09:00 AM

Take Notice that a Public Meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to comment and provide input in relation to the Noise By-law, on:

February 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
(Electronic and In-Person Participation)

Members of the Public

Members of the public are welcome to attend Council meetings:

In Person: at Council Chambers, Town Hall, 87 Broadway, Orangeville; or

Online: through the Town’s live broadcast at youtube.com/c/OrangevilleCouncil; or

By Phone: please call +1-289-801-5774 and...

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Starting an environmentally sustainable project in Orangeville? Sustainable Orangeville can help

Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 11:04 AM

The Town of Orangeville is committed to environmental sustainability. Through the Sustainable Orangeville Committee’s new grant program, eligible applicants can receive up to $1,000 to develop, implement, or promote environmentally sustainable practices within Orangeville.

“Creating an environmentally sustainable community is a commitment we all need to make together,” said Councillor Tess Prendergast. “This grant will help applicants who are actively working to make a difference and improve...

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Notice of Public Meeting - Building Permit Fees Increase

Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 09:20 AM

Take Notice that a Public Meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to comment and provide input in relation to the Building Permit Fees Increase, on:

Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Town Hall
87 Broadway
Orangeville

To View or Join the Public Meeting:

You are invited to attend and participate in this meeting, either in-person or virtually and there are many ways to provide your input on this matter. The meeting can be viewed virtually at: youtube...

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Orangeville Recreation encourages respect to all in new campaign

Posted on Friday, January 19, 2024 01:46 PM

The Orangeville Recreation and Events team is launching a campaign to remind participants and visitors of the importance of taking responsibility for actions and behaving in respectful ways. Respect YOUR Rec speaks to respect for oneself and respect for others at both Orangeville recreation centres.

Alder Street Recreation Centre and Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre are busy year-round, seeing more than one million visitors through their doors each year. Program participation and facility...

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Notice of Intention - Pass a By-law to Remove a Holding Symbol (RZH-2023-02)

Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2024 01:42 PM

The Town of Orangeville has received an application to amend the Zoning By-law (No. 22-90, as amended) to remove a Holding (H) Symbol from lands known as Block 1, Registered Plan 7M-68 on Riddell Road (no municipal address), pursuant to Sections 34 and Section 36 of the Planning Act.

Land Subject to this Application:

The subject site is a vacant lot on the southwest side of Riddell Road between Alder Street and Spencer Avenue. The subject land is legally described as Block 1 of Registered Plan...

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EmployerOne Survey

Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:17 AM

The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin is calling on all employers to help better understand workforce issues facing your business and industry. The EmployerOne survey is designed to collect information on a range of topics and trends including projected vacancies, hiring intentions, recruitment strategies and challenges, as well as your perception on candidate skills, education, and training.

After analysis, a report is developed and distributed to the public so that a better...

Town of Orangeville Receives $250,000 from Rotary Club for Rotary Park Redevelopment Project

Posted on Monday, January 15, 2024 09:50 AM

The Rotary Club of Orangeville (RCO) has committed to donating $250,000 to the redevelopment of Rotary Park, a Town of Orangeville project slated to begin this spring.

The Rotary Park project, approved by Orangeville Council in June of 2022, is planned over six phases (pending budget):

  • Watermain Work
  • Play Structure
  • Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts
  • Parking Lot and Artificial Skating Loop
  • Sports Fields (baseball and soccer)
  • Club House

Watermain work will commence in Spring 2024, followed by the playground...

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Digital Transformation Grant Application Portal Temporarily Open

Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2024 09:58 AM

Business owners – Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive $2,500 to support your digital marketing needs. 

The application portal has reopened temporarily from Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to Wednesday, January 31, 2024, for Digital Main Street’s (DMS) Ontario Grants Program. There are approximately 300 grants available that will be administered on a first come first served basis. Applications will be accepted throughout the three-week period; however, the portal will close early should the...

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Winter holidays are here; Town of Orangeville's modified hours, holiday family-friendly activities

Posted on Monday, December 18, 2023 09:51 AM

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Town of Orangeville is excited to offer several events and activities over the holiday break through the Orangeville Public Library and Orangeville Recreation. Town facilities and services will also observe modified hours during the week of Christmas. Orangeville Recreation

Dec. 27 to Jan. 7

A number of family-friendly activities will be available at both Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and the Alder Recreation Centre, including swimming, skating,...

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Town of Orangeville appoints new General Manager of Corporate Services

Posted on Friday, December 08, 2023 09:24 AM

The Town of Orangeville is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonietta Minichillo as the General Manager of Corporate Services. Minichillo brings more than 16 years of experience in municipal government, most recently as Chief Planner and Director of Planning with the Town of Caledon.

Over the course of her career, Minichillo has also worked for the Town of Grimsby and the City of Brampton. Minichillo served on the Board of Directors Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals and has a...

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Town of Orangeville passes 2024 Municipal Budget Fiscal sustainability a focal point of 4.5% levy

Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 06:39 PM

On December 4 and 5, Orangeville Council met to review the proposed 2024 Budget, as tabled on November 27. After deliberation of the documents, the budget was unanimously passed, resulting in a 4.5 per cent net levy increase, which equates to $145 annually for the average property owner.

During its development, Town Staff faced a number of challenges to present a reasonable levy adjustment, including inflation, growing demands for services, and low assessment growth. Although Orangeville is a...