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Proposed 2025 Town of Orangeville Budget invests in public services and infrastructure management

Town-run services less than half – 2.9 per cent – of proposed 6.6 per cent increase

Planning for the future is key to responsible governance. A well-crafted budget ensures the resources are in place to deliver important public services and to meet the needs of our community.

The proposed 2025 Town of Orangeville Budget is about good fiscal management – building an affordable and sustainable budget that balances strategic priorities within the Town’s financial means. Despite economic pressures,...

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Town of Orangeville statement on Vicinity Corp Receivership

The Town of Orangeville is actively reviewing and assessing the implications of our third-party contractor Vicinity Motor Corp’s announced receivership. Earlier in 2024, we awarded a contract to Vicinity for the purchase of two transit buses with an anticipated spring 2025 delivery.

Recognizing early signs of uncertainty, staff proactively started exploring alternative solutions to mitigate risks. It is important to note that no monetary deposits were made to the contractor and there is no...

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Inspire your sense of adventure: Words the Orangeville Way presents Women Talk Travel

When it comes to travel and adventure, there are many ways to get your fix. Maybe it’s climbing aboard a train, paddling a peaceful river, or hiking to a mountaintop. Perhaps it’s walking in Paris, seeing the pyramids in Egypt, and experiencing new cultures. Or maybe that sense of adventure is satiated by cozying up in your favourite chair and reading about these adventures from others.

Regardless of what makes a perfect travel adventure for you, this year’s Words the Orangeville Way literary...

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In Their Memory: Veterans Stories Featured on Tales on the Trail in November

Every November, Canadians are encouraged to take time to learn the stories of Canadian forces personnel in remembrance of their contribution and sacrifice. This year, a unique partnership between the Orangeville Public Library and the Museum of Dufferin (MoD) brings local veteran stories to the Island Lake Conservation Area.

Throughout November, the Tales of the Trail installation will feature photographs and text about Dufferin County veterans.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for families to...

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Where would we be without recreation? Respect YOUR Rec invites community to take the Respect Pledge

How important are parks, libraries and recreation centres in making the places we live, work, or play feel like a community? The answer is they’re vital.

But when the staff, users, and spaces we rely on are treated disrespectfully, it impacts all of us, putting access to crucial services at risk. In 2024, holes in the Saputo Centre walls, flooded toilets, a trashed washroom at Rotary Park, and broken water features at the Harvey Curry Splash Pad are examples of the continued vandalism occurring...

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Can you crack the case? Experts in the Library welcomes Crime Writers of Canada authors

From political crime thrillers to paranormal novels and noir mystery, there’s something for every literary crime enthusiast at the next Experts in the Library.

On November 3, join the Orangeville Public Library for a special guest panel featuring six authors from the Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) for a thrilling discussion.

“Whether you’re a reader or a writer, this is such a great opportunity to discover some insight into the minds of these incredible authors and learn more about writing in this...

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Fare Free Transit Pilot program to continue into 2027

The Town of Orangeville’s two-year fare-free transit pilot program will be extended until July 21, 2027. A staff recommendation to continue the program for the next two-and-a-half years was approved by Council on September 23.

A report provided by staff notes that ridership has more than doubled since introduction of the program, with an anticipated 262,780 riders by the end of 2024. In 2019, the last full year of transit prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Orangeville Transit saw just over 100,000...

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Orangeville and Area Job Fair features local employment opportunities

As part of ongoing efforts to support workforce development in our community, the Town of Orangeville invites job seekers and commuters to explore local employment opportunities at the Orangeville and Area Job Fair.

Hosted by the Town’s Economic Development and Culture office on October 1, the event supports local hiring efforts and showcases the variety of positions available in Dufferin County.

More than 20 local employers will attend the job fair to recruit for permanent full-time and...

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Partial closure on Mill Street Sept. 26 to 28 for filming: Broadway and Businesses remain open

Cineflix Inc. will be returning to Orangeville to continue filming a Hallmark Christmas movie, Trading up Christmas. A Christmas market set will be created using downtown Orangeville and its historic buildings as a backdrop.

Filming will take place from September 26 to 28 and will be limited to a section on the north end of Mill Street, beside the Orangeville Public Library.

Mill Street will be closed to traffic at Broadway beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 26 and is expected to re-open...

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