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The Town of Orangeville receives 5-Bloom Rating in 2022 Communities In Bloom Evaluations
Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2022 11:50 AM
The Town of Orangeville is excited to announce it has received a 5 Blooms - Bronze rating during the 2022 National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies for its participation in the Communities in Bloom Program.
A special mention was also awarded for the Bravery Garden at Bravery Park. Bravery Park celebrated its unveiling in 2021, and along with an original monument and its gardens, was created to honour Canadian soldiers.
In their evaluation, judges Larry Hall and Berta Briggs wrote their...
Town of Orangeville’s 2022 Municipal Election Certified Results
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 03:52 PM
There were 22,111 registered voters and 5,955 votes cast resulting in a 26.93% voter turnout.
The candidates listed below have been elected in the 2022 Municipal Election:
Office of Mayor
Lisa Post 2984 votes
Office of Deputy Mayor
Todd Taylor ...
Broadway Bricks to Wrap Up Ahead of Schedule
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:38 AM
Earlier this year, the Town of Orangeville undertook Broadway Bricks, an accessibility and infrastructure project expected to finish at the end of November. Based on the project timelines, the Town is happy to announce Broadway will return to normal as of October 31, 2022.
“We want to thank all our downtown Orangeville businesses for their co-operation throughout the construction project,” said Ray Osmond, Acting CAO. “Our contractors and project teams at the Town have worked very hard over the last...
First Progress Report Released for Orangeville’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2022 09:59 AM
In order to help lead the community toward a sustainable future in a cohesive and responsible manner, in 2019 the Town of Orangevile’s Council passed the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP).
Over the past two years, the guide has been used for municipal decision-making by focusing on the Town’s important assets – natural resources, environment, and its corporate, economic, and social programs. Through the 124 actions outlined in SNAP, the Town of Orangeville is able to prioritize sustainable...
The Town of Orangeville announces support through the Government of Canada-funded My Main Street
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2022 04:01 PM
The Town of Orangeville would like to congratulate each of the following small businesses for receiving a My Main Street non-repayable funding contribution of $10,000 to support its main street business.
The following businesses were recipients:
- The Village Refillery
- Branching Out Support Services
- The Thistle & Rose Pub
- SONA Skin Studio
- The Craft Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen
The contributions from the Local Business Accelerator program will allow each of the businesses to support findings from the...
Orangeville Public Library’s Mill Street Location to Close Temporarily for Renovations
Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 04:07 PM
The Mill Street Branch of the Orangeville Public Library will close to the public beginning on October 9 for renovations to the building.
As part of the library’s commitment to providing accessible customer service, a new elevator is being built in the downtown branch. The current 1980s vintage hydraulic lift will undergo a full reconstruction to create an elevator that is AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliant.
“This project has been in the planning phase for years,”...
Town Hall to Be Lit Up Orange for Truth and Reconciliation Day
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2022 12:51 PM
On September 30, the Town of Orangeville will mark the second annual Truth and Reconciliation Day. Together, we will honour those children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.
“Publicly acknowledging the tragic and painful history of residential schools in Canada and recognizing the continuing impact on our Indigenous communities is a vital part of pursuing reconciliation,” said Mayor Sandy Brown. “We invite our community to...
Orangeville Library Invites Community to Celebrate Public Library Month
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:08 AM
October is Public Library Month and the Orangeville Public Library is inviting you its open house on October 1 to launch the new Strategic Plan.
The community will have the opportunity to explore displays showcasing all the library has to offer them and enjoy activities and surprises throughout.
In 2021, the Library Board invited the community to take part in a survey to help shape the future of the Orangeville Public Library by helping them identify the needs and wants of their patrons.
The Open...
Sustainable Orangeville Celebrates Green Initiatives and Plants New Trees This Fall
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 01:39 PM
Sustainable Orangeville’s work to create a greener, more ecological community continues this fall with multiple tree planting initiatives and a celebration of the best local blooms.
Here are the upcoming events:
2022 Best Bloomin Garden Contest awardsThe committee will be presenting the winners of the Best Bloomin Garden Contest with their awards on September 22. The awards, which include signs and garden supplies, recognize each of the category winners from the 2022 contest.
Six winners will be...
Overnight hydrant flushing downtown
Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 01:23 PM
Overnight fire hydrant flushing begins Sunday, September 18
Beginning overnight on Sunday, September 18, The Town of Orangeville’s Waterworks Operators will be flushing out fire hydrants in the downtown nightly until Thursday, September 22.
The Town’s hydrants are flushed annually as a part of routine maintenance. Flushing is how workers confirm the hydrants are in good working order. It also helps remove any accumulated sediments in the watermains. The flushing in the downtown core usually marks...
Wreath laying ceremony to be held at Alexandra Park on September 19
Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022 11:39 AM
Residents in the Town of Orangeville will have the opportunity to join the Col. Fitzgerald Branch 233 Royal Canadian Legion in paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
On Monday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. the branch will host a wreath laying ceremony at Alexandra Park behind Town Hall, honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of service and recognizing her military service during the Second World War.
A livestream will be available through the Orangeville, Ontario...
Additional Tickets Available for Saturday’s Walk Off The Earth Concert
Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 04:27 PM
With only days left before the Walk Off The Earth concert, the Town of Orangeville is pleased to announce additional tickets will be available on Thursday, September 15 at 9 a.m.
The free concert is being brought to Orangeville as part of a contest hosted by SiriusXM Music Town for the province of Ontario.
The general admission tickets will be released tomorrow. Tickets are limited to four per transaction. Any ticket orders over four will be cancelled. Tickets cannot be sold or transferred.
Tickets...
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