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Bravery Park: explore and experience unique features

Bravery Park, set to open September 3, is a community-building success story. The family of the late Cpl. Matt McCully has made Orangeville proud, as has the Bravery Park Committee that evolved out of their passion to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers.

An impressive fundraising effort over many years saw more than $200,000 raised to create a space with thought-provoking and eye-catching elements. It’s a place of respect, education, and reflection. It’s also beautiful. The public is invited to explore...

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Nominees announced for 2021 Arts and Culture Awards

The Town of Orangeville has received 32 nominations for the 2021 Arts and Culture Awards.  An impressive selection of individuals, businesses and organizations have been acknowledged for their contributions to arts and culture in Dufferin County. 

“On behalf of the Town of Orangeville, congratulations to all nominees and thank you for contributing your time, effort and talent to our community’s creative sector,” said Councillor Lisa Post, Chair of the Cultural Plan Task Force. “Every nominee...

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Small Business Enterprise Centre announces Digital Main Street Grants Program

Changes to location rules open up grants to more small businesses

The Orangeville & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre has announced that it has again received a grant from the Digital Main Street Ontario Grants Program (OGP) for a Digital Service Squad (DSS), which will provide trained digital specialists to local small businesses across Dufferin County to help them adopt online technologies and digitally transform their sales, marketing and back-office operations. A Digital Services Co-ordinator...

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Victorian Lady tree sculpture installed on Broadway

The Victorian Lady has returned to Orangeville. A new tree sculpture with an old look has been installed at 255 Broadway, in front of the McKitrick House. In the past, a similar sculpture was a popular piece of art on Zina Street until it deteriorated and had to be removed. Now the artist, Robbin Wenzoski of Highgate, Ontario, has created another Victorian Lady to look out over Broadway.

One of Mr. Wenzoski’s first sculptures, as a chainsaw artist, saw the creation of “The Balance” in Alexandra Park,...

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Council to consider restricting parking to one side of local streets

The Town of Orangeville will consider restricting parking on local residential streets to one side only. The Town is currently seeking public input on the proposal that will come to Orangeville Council for consideration in October. To participate in the public survey, visit https://www.orangeville.ca/parking-on-one-side-survey/.

This parking restriction concept follows residents expressing safety concerns with the congestion that comes from vehicles parking on both sides of streets. After receiving...

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Flags lowered

The Town of Orangeville has lowered municipal flags today to honour former premier Bill Davis. Flags will return to full mast on Wednesday morning. Premier Bill Davis served Brampton and Peel Region for 26 years as a Member of Provincial Parliament. A former education minister, he earned the moniker Ontario’s “education minister” due to his commitment to and impact on the education system. He died August 8, 2021 at the age of 92.

“During his tenure as Cabinet Minister and Premier – many contentious...

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Rotary Park redevelopment project

The Town of Orangeville, in partnership with GSP Group, is looking to carry out a detailed evaluation of Rotary Park and its existing spatial programming to develop alternative park programming options.  The purpose of this evaluation is to review existing spaces, park design and functionality within the existing park and assess current conditions and programs in the park. We are asking for the public to provide input through this online survey to assist in collecting this information. Please...

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Winners announced in Orangeville’s Bloomin’ Garden Showcase

Sustainable Orangeville has announced the winners of the 2021 Bloomin‘ Garden Showcase. This year marks the sixth year for the fun competition, as last year the event was not held due to COVID-19. Congratulations to the winners in the following categories:

Best Bloomin’ Condo/Apartment – Ruth Agar

Best Bloomin’ Container Gardens – Margo Tasker

Best Edible Garden – Stephen Newbury & Bridget Palangeo

Best Bloomin’ Government Building – Orangeville District Secondary School

Best Bloomin’ Home Floral...

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Town announces opening of Bravery Park to honour Canadian soldiers

The grand opening for Orangeville’s Bravery Park is set for September 3, following years of planning and fundraising. For the Bravery Park Committee, the site off Riddell Road, represents a dream come true to honour Canadian soldiers.

The grand opening, set for 9 a.m., will include a military parade, a Snowbirds fly-by, and attendance by Canadian Forces representatives, including keynote speaker Jodi Mitic, a retired elite sniper in Afghanistan. Ontario’s Lieutenant-Governor, The Honourable Elizabeth...

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