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Celebrating 15 years of service: Orangeville Public Library announces retirement of CEO

Posted on Monday, June 23, 2025 02:50 PM

An important hub for Orangeville and its surrounding areas, the Orangeville Public Library (OPL) has become a place of innovation and community connection under the leadership of Darla Fraser. Since joining the library in 2010, Fraser has been a passionate advocate for literacy, serving as chief executive officer (CEO). After 15 years of dedicated service, Fraser will be retiring later this year.

The Orangeville Public Library Board and the Town of Orangeville are celebrating Fraser and the role...

Same Orangeville spirit, fresh new look: Town unveils refreshed logo

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 03:04 PM

Residents will soon notice a subtle but exciting change in how Orangeville presents itself. The Town is introducing a refreshed municipal logo that’s more accessible, easier to read and designed with today’s digital environment in mind.

While the updated design includes improvements to font clarity, colour contrast and scalability, it proudly preserves the symbolic meaning of the original logo, representing our hills and headwaters, culture, historic charm and connection to nature.

“As our...

Notice of hearing - Committee of Adjustment (B-02-25)

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 02:50 PM

Application for consent

An application for consent has been submitted under the provisions of Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

  • Application file number: B-02/25
  • Subject property address: 27 and 31 Robb Boulevard
  • Applicant: The Data Cable Company Inc.
  • Subject property zoning: General Industrial (M1)
Purpose of the application

The applicant is seeking a consent to sever a parcel of land into two parcels; 31 Robb Boulevard (retaining parcel) and 27 Robb Boulevard (severed...

Notice of Hearing - Committee of Adjustment (A-07/25)

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 02:28 PM

Application for minor variance

An application for minor variances has been submitted under the provisions of Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

  • Application file number: A-07/25
  • Subject property address: 40 Centennial Road
  • Applicant: Quality Cheese Inc. (2391110 Ontario Inc.)
  • Subject property zoning: General Industrial (M1)
Purpose of the application

The applicant is applying for minor variances to Zoning By-law No. 22-90, as amended to:

  • Allow for an accessory building (shed)...

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The votes are in: Rotary Park playground has a winning design

Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 04:01 PM

More than half of survey participants favoured the winner

After two weeks of voting, with nearly 1,000 votes cast, the winning design for the new Rotary Park playground has been selected. With 51 per cent of the votes, design three will be brought to life by the redevelopment team.

The Town will work with its consultants, the playground contractor, and the Rotary Club of Orangeville to move the project forward.

“Choosing a playground concept is one of the earliest steps to breathing life into the...

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Canada Day celebrations are back at Alder Recreation Centre

Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:24 AM

The Great Canadian Lumberjacks take main stage on July 1

Family fun and great entertainment are making their way to Alder Recreation Centre for an action-packed Canada Day celebration. Join in on free swims, show off your style in the photobooth, and test your skills in the 65-foot mega obstacle course.

What’s more Canadian than flannel and lumberjacks? This year’s main stage entertainment is the Great Canadian Lumberjacks show featuring traditional and modern loggersport events.

Head to the red...

Town of Orangeville task force invites public to open house on affordable housing

Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 03:02 PM

Affordable Housing Task Force to address community’s housing situation, share possible solutions

The Town of Orangeville’s Affordable Housing Task Force (AHTF) is inviting the public to an open house to learn more about the growing housing affordability crisis and hear about some proposed actions to address the challenges.

The meeting will be held on June 18, 2025 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the upper banquet room at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre.

“Like many communities across Ontario, the cost of...

Notice of public meeting - Zoning bylaw amendment (OPZ-2025-02)

Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 04:27 PM

Notice of complete application and public meeting for an Official Plan and Zoning bylaw amendment (file number OPZ-2025-02)

The Town of Orangeville has received a complete application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (No. 22-90, as amended), pursuant to Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will hold a public meeting on:

  • Monday June 23rd, 2025, at 7 p.m.
  • Town Hall council chambers (87 Broadway)

Lands subject to this application: The application is for a large vacant...

Notice of public meeting - Zoning bylaw amendment (RZ-2025-01)

Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 04:21 PM

Notice of complete application and public meeting for a Zoning bylaw amendment (file number RZ-2025-01)

The Town of Orangeville has received an application to amend the Town’s Zoning By-law (No. 22-90, as amended), pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act and will hold a public meeting on:

  • Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7 p.m.
  • Town Hall council chambers (87 Broadway)

Land subject to this application: This application is for the properties (subject lands) west of Blind Line and west of the residential...

Have your say: Rotary Park playground survey

Posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 04:00 PM

Playgrounds are where imagination, movement, and community come together. Our Rotary Park redevelopment project is helping us to create a dynamic future for our community and future generations.

The reimagining of the park’s playground is just one step towards meeting that goal.

We’re excited to present three playground concepts that include diverse play features to meet the many needs of our community. Each one reflects different ideas about how children play, explore, and connect with nature...

Notice of hearing - Committee of Adjustment (B-01/25)

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 03:18 PM

Application for consent

An application for consent has been submitted under the provisions of Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

Application file number: B-01/25
Subject property address: 15 C Line
Applicant: Mark Stevenson and Danielle Lee McGraw
Subject property zoning: Residential, Third Density (R3); Residential, Third Density (R3) (H)

Purpose of the application

The applicant is applying for a consent to sever a parcel of land at the rear of the property to form a lot...

Notice of hearing - Committee of Adjustment (A-06/25)

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 03:03 PM

Application for minor variance

An application for a minor variance has been submitted under the provisions of Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

Application file number: A-06/25
Subject property address: Vacant land at the southwest corner of Centennial Road and Commerce Road (no formal municipal address)
Applicant: Town of Orangeville
Subject property zoning: General Industrial (M1)

Purpose of the application

The applicant is requesting a minor variance to Zoning By-law No....