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Town advises that employee has tested positive for COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 03:19 PM
The Town of Orangeville is providing notice that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The Town is advising the community out of an abundance of caution as the employee does not generally have contact with the public as part of the person’s municipal role.
The employee is self-isolating at home under the direction of Public Health which has completed contact tracing. The Town is providing support as needed. The employee was predominantly working from home and followed protocols in place while...
Wightman begins construction of high-speed Internet in Orangeville
Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 05:47 PM
After months of planning, Wightman is breaking ground on a $56 million investment in Orangeville that brings next-generation telecommunications infrastructure to the Town. Starting first with the business park, and working with local company Avertex on the installation, Orangeville’s businesses will be first to be able to access Wightman’s state-of-the-art service offerings.
Businesses have been identifying this critical infrastructure as a top priority and that need is going to be addressed with...
Notice of Virtual Public Information Centre - Town of Orangeville New Municipal Water Supply
Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2020 12:24 PM
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study Study Overview
The Town of Orangeville (Town) has identified the need to increase the available water supply to accommodate anticipated growth, and to provide redundancy in the water supply network. The Town has initiated a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine a preferred solution to allow the Town to meet its future water supply capacity requirements.
The ProcessThe Municipal Class EA process will define the need...
Council Highlights - October 5, 2020
Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2020 04:00 PM
Proposed Pet Shop By-law Amendment - Orangeville Council held a meeting October 5 to permit public input into a proposed pet shop by-law amendment. The proposed by-law amendment proposes to permit pet shops within the Town to only sell dogs or cats that have been obtained from a municipal animal shelter, registered humane society, registered shelter or recognized animal rescue group. Council heard from several members of the public at the meeting. Following public feedback, including an...
Council Highlights - September 29, 2020
Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2020 12:51 PM
OPP introduction – Acting Inspector Nicol Randall, OPP. and Dwight Peer, Chief Superintendent, OPP Central Region were introduced to Council and provided a brief overview of the transition process that will occur on October 1, 2020. Acting Inspector Nicol Randall also provided an overview of how towing calls will be handled as well as how OPP will be dispatched to calls for service.
Orangeville Food Bank – Heather Hayes of the Orangeville Food Bank discussed Hunger Awareness Month and the recent...
Thanks to Orangeville Police Service
Posted on Friday, October 02, 2020 03:57 PM
Policing is about people and partnerships, OPP Commissioner says
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a warm welcome following the official transition from the former municipal police force on Thursday (October 1). “We consider it an honour and a privilege that you have selected us as your police service to continue a tradition of community-minded policing that has been done so well by the Orangeville Police under the leadership of Chief Wayne Kalinski who retires today after...
Orangeville set to welcome OPP as the new policing service
Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:02 AM
The Town of Orangeville is set to welcome the Ontario Provincial Police as its new policing service effective October 1, following months of preparation for a successful transition.
Orangeville Council received an update at this week’s meeting from Chief Superintendent Dwight Peer, Commander of OPP Central Region and Acting Inspector Nicol Randall, Interim Commander of OPP Dufferin Detachment.
Acting Inspector Randall said it’s a busy time preparing to add Orangeville to the OPP fold. She said OPP...
Enforcement powers re facial coverings extended to police and by-law officers
Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 11:20 AM
Orangeville Council has passed a by-law to extend enforcement of face covering requirements to local by-law and police officers. The extension of authority is aimed at enhancing enforcement for everyone’s protection during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting business and property owners.
In June, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Medical Officer of Health implemented an order requiring face coverings to be worn in commercial establishments and to have hand sanitizer all entrances to help control the spread...
Orangeville Council extends pandemic relief initiatives
Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:57 AM
Orangeville Council voted unanimously September 29 in favour of extending emergency relief measures that were first approved near the end of March when the global COVID-19 pandemic impacted Canada and the Town declared an emergency. Those relief initiatives were approved until the end of September.
Orangeville Council has now extended the waiving of penalties and interest on property taxes and water and wastewater, until the end of December.
Council’s motion includes the waiving of fares for Orangeville...
October 1 set for OPP policing in Orangeville
Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020 02:15 PM
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed that the transition of policing services to the OPP from the Orangeville Police Service (OPS) will occur on October 1, 2020 at 12 p.m.
On May 25, 2020, the Town of Orangeville received the Ontario Civilian Police Commission’s decision to approve the disbanding of the OPS, which was a necessary step in order to transfer to OPP services.
During an initial four-week transition period, the OPP’s Dufferin Detachment will provide coverage of calls for service...
Water main shut-off notice
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2020 02:27 PM
Town crews will be replacing a leaking water valve on the corner of Broadway and Centre Street on Wednesday, October 7. Residents and businesses in the area have been notified. The shut-down includes Centre Street from Broadway to Hillside, and Broadway between Centre and including Gifford.
The water main will be shut off around 9 a.m. to replace a valve and the duration of the shut-down could be nine hours but is expected to be closer to six hours.
The curb lane on the south side of Broadway will...
Nominees announced for 2020 Arts and Culture Awards
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2020 09:54 AM
The Town of Orangeville has received 31 nominations for the 2020 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, I would like to congratulate all nominees,” said Councillor Lisa Post, Chair of the Cultural Plan Task Force. “Because of your time, effort and talent, our community’s creative sector continues to thrive....
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