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Celebrate National Seniors Day with Orangeville Recreation on Oct. 4
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 12:07 PM
Orangeville Recreation is inviting seniors in the community to come and celebrate National Seniors Day with free drop-in swims and fitness programs for those ages 55 and up.
Throughout the day on October 4, activities will be available at both Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and Alder Recreation Centre.
“Older adults are a vibrant, strong part of our communities, and they deserve to be celebrated,” said Sharon Doherty-Gaudin, Manager, Recreation and Events. “Orangeville Recreation is proud to...
The Town of Orangeville reminds of facility and operations closures due to Thanksgiving
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 10:15 AM
Thanksgiving will be observed on Monday, October 9, resulting in several closures in the Town of Orangeville.
The following will be closed all day on October 9:
Town Offices
Town Facilities
Operations Centre
Alder Street Recreation Centre
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
Orangeville Public Library - Alder Branch (Also closed Sunday, Oct. 8)
Orangeville Public Library - Train Station satellite branch (Also closed Sunday, Oct. 8)
Orangeville Transit
Dufferin Waste will not collect on Monday, October 9 due to...
Orangeville Transit Hub begins operation on October 2; Route changes and enhanced services to come
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 09:58 AM
The Town of Orangeville’s new Transit Hub, located behind 30 Centre Street, is complete and will launch operations on October 2, Route changes have been made to utilize the Transit Hub on this date, which will create safer, more efficient rider experiences.
The 4th Street location will no longer be used for route changes; however, Orangeville Transit’s ‘Orange Route’ will continue to service the 4th Street stop.
“We're working hard to continuously enhance transit in Orangeville,” said Tony...
Town of Orangeville seeks feedback on private trees to enhance canopy preservation
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 02:01 PM
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the Town of Orangeville is welcoming community feedback around tree protection on private properties.
The Town is asking community members to help gauge the importance of trees in their daily lives, as well as their experience with trees in the community, through a public engagement survey which opened today.
“Public consultation can help us to better understand the urban tree canopy today and develop ways to protect the benefits...
Congratulations to our Neighbours on a Successful IPM!
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 09:17 AM
A message from Mayor Lisa Post:
The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) was hosted by our neighbours and fellow members of Dufferin County in The Municipalities of Amaranth and Grand Valley from September 19 – 23.
I want to take a moment to congratulate our neighbours and the event organizers on a fabulous event! I’ve personally attended several of the festivities over the past few days and couldn’t have been more impressed. Tens of thousands of attendees, from all over the world...
Broadway Closed September 27 and 28 for Repair
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 08:30 AM
To accommodate the safe and efficient rehabilitation of the surface asphalt and parking stalls, Broadway in Orangeville will be closed between First Street and Wellington Street on September 27 and 28, 2023.
Work will begin at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27 at 5 a.m. and is scheduled to end by 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 28.
On both days:
- West-bound Lane closed between Wellington Street and First Street between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m.. East Bound Lane Remains open; and
- East-bound Lane closed between...
Sustainable Orangeville hosts Baby Tree Ceremony on September 17
Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 02:13 PM
The birth of a child is an important and powerful moment filled with celebration. There are many ways to celebrate, and Sustainable Orangeville has a unique way to honour your child and help our local environment.
The Baby Tree Program allows residents to make a donation towards a Baby Tree Forest, where a tree purchased through the donation will be planted in a park or other area owned by the Town. Each Baby Tree Forest will include a plaque with a complete list of all babies recognized as part...
Town of Orangeville fights back against health inequity, joins free menstrual product movement
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:21 PM
The Town of Orangeville is taking steps to help lessen the impact of health inequity in the community by launching a free menstrual product program, with dispensers installed in public access washrooms around Town.
Several other municipalities have implemented similar programs in recent years including Brampton, Toronto, London, St. Catharines, Guelph, Kitchener, and Caledon. The Upper Grand School Board, under direction from the provincial government, began providing free menstrual products in...
The Town of Orangeville invites residents to name its newest plow
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 02:00 PM
The Big Leplowski. Edgar Allan Snow. Yer a Blizzard, Harry. Sled Zeppelin. You may be familiar with these unique snowplow names, generated through naming contests in other municipalities over the years.
Now, it’s Orangeville’s turn to come up with a witty plow name.
This year, the Town of Orangeville acquired a brand-new, state of the art snowplow and invites the community to become involved in bestowing a fitting name upon it.
“Many other municipalities have held similar contests over the years,...
Mayor Lisa Post invites residents to second Town Hall event
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2023 02:00 PM
Mayor Lisa Post is hosting the next Quarterly Town Hall event on September 26 at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The event gives residents an opportunity to hear updates on Town initiatives and ask Mayor Post, Council and Town staff questions.
“I am grateful for any opportunity to connect with residents and provide transparent information on what’s happening in Town,” said Mayor Lisa Post. “The first Town Hall event in May was very well attended and a tremendous...
Labour Day Closures to be observed
Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 11:45 AM
Due to the Labour Day holiday, there will be several closures for the Town of Orangeville on the holiday Monday.
The following will be closed on Monday, September 4, all day:
Town Offices
Town Facilities
Operations Centre
Alder Street Recreation Centre
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
Orangeville Public Library - Alder Branch
Orangeville Public Library - Train Station satellite branch
Orangeville Transit
Dufferin Waste has also provided notice that there will be a service disruption for Monday, September...
Town of Orangeville to participate in 2023 AMO Conference next week
Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2023 09:00 AM
Town of Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post and other members of Orangeville Council will join more than 2,000 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2023 AMO Conference, bringing municipal leaders together with the Ontario government following a year of important legislative changes, many intended to tackle the province’s housing crisis.
The AMO Conference provides an opportunity for municipalities to present issues facing their communities and seek government support to achieve...
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