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Peel to purchase rail corridor
Posted on Friday, May 27, 2022 09:24 AM
Peel Regional Council has endorsed a report outlining the intent to finalize the acquisition of approximately 51 km of the former Orangeville-Brampton Railway corridor from the Orangeville Railway Development Corporation, for the purposes of a recreational trail and future utility corridor to help meet the needs of a growing Region. The anticipated closing date is July 13, 2022.
The Region entered into a conditional agreement to purchase the lands in August 2021. Recognizing the strategic significance...
Poppy Project coming to Orangeville
Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 03:13 PM
Prepare to see a lot of poppies this November as the Poppy Project comes to Orangeville. Community organizer Laura Austin is inviting residents to help her bring the Poppy Project to Orangeville by knitting or crocheting poppies for a community art installation. The Poppy Project is a grassroots initiative that is working toward a display of poppies on the clock tower in downtown Orangeville in time for Remembrance Day.
Individuals and community groups are encouraged to crochet or knit poppies between...
Orangeville Farmers' Market Returns!
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 02:07 PM
The Orangeville Farmers’ Market is back on Second Street at Broadway for its 31st season starting Saturday, May 7 at 8 a.m. Now in its 31h year of celebrating local food, the Orangeville Farmers’ Market has a long history of offering a wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, meats, and treats.
Local food tastes even better when it’s paired with local fun. On May 7, be sure to enjoy live music, free bucket truck rides (courtesy of Orangeville Hydro), and treat the kids to a fun balloon...
Nominations for municipal election open on May 2
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2022 10:40 AM
Starting on May 2, 2022, candidates can file nominations for the October 24, 2022 municipal election. Nominations may be filed in person at the Town of Orangeville Clerk’s Office at 87 Broadway. The prescribed nomination form must be accompanied by the filing fee ($200 for Mayor or $100 for all other offices).
The nomination of a person for an office on a council must be endorsed by at least 25 qualified electors (original signatures required). The endorsement of nomination form must be filed...
Earth Week activities scheduled for April 19-23
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2022 03:36 PM
Residents can participate in Earth Week this year through many of the local programs and events to be held April 19-23 – and at a spring clean-up on May 14.
A bat box information session will be held April 19 at 7 p.m. Learn more about bats and how they play a key environmental role in Orangeville. The first half of the workshop will be led by local veterinarian Dr. Jeanne Marie White, and the second half will teach participants how to build their own bat boxes. No registration required. Join the...
2022 Accessibility Champion Award nominations open
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 03:37 PM
The Town of Orangeville Joint Accessibility Committee, along with Dufferin County, has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2022 Accessibility Champion Award.
Do you know someone, a local business or community group who has gone above and beyond to make our community more accessible?
“This is a great opportunity to recognize those who truly make the effort to make our community accessible for all and go the extra mile to be inclusive in their actions to make a difference,” said Councillor...
Seed Library returns to the Mill Street Library
Posted on Monday, March 28, 2022 04:12 PM
As thoughts turn to gardening, the Orangeville Public Library, in partnership with Sustainable Orangeville, is once again hosting the seed library. Library cardholders can drop by the Mill Street location to borrow a variety of seeds to plant at home.
The Orangeville Seed Library offers free access to seeds during regular library hours. The library also has a good selection of books to help the beginner gardener get started with germinating seeds, soil preparation, planting, and harvesting seeds.
“Sustainable...
Project Assist supports local firefighter training
Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 01:20 PM
Enbridge Gas assists Orangeville Fire Service in supporting firefighter training
Enbridge Gas is helping Orangeville Fire Service purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist – a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates.
“At Enbridge Gas, safety is our priority. We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters who...
Orangeville enters final phase of provincial reopening plan
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:45 AM
The majority of public health and workplace safety measures will be lifted by the provincial government on March 21, resulting in some changes to municipal services. Masking requirements will end in most settings but will still be required for patrons of Orangeville Transit. Members of the public are reminded that the pandemic isn’t over and people may still opt to wear a mask and are encouraged to get vaccinated.
Recreation
Orangeville’s recreation centres are open for programs.
- Participants can...
Call for Artists announced for Town’s 2022 public art installations
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 09:00 AM
The Town of Orangeville has issued its annual Call for Artists, offering local artists an opportunity to contribute to the community’s public art collection. This year, up to three utility box locations will be wrapped in selected artwork.
The objective of the Call for Artists is to promote the talent of local artists and enhance their connection with the community. Initially launched in 2016, the annual appeal has helped the Town to steadily grow its collection of public art installations....
Orangeville set to recognize Holi Festival for first time
Posted on Friday, March 04, 2022 01:17 PM
Orangeville’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDI) is supporting the area’s first Holi Festival of Colours celebration, set for March 18, 2022 beginning at 9 a.m. In collaboration with members from the South Asian community in Orangeville, the EDI Committee has provided guidance recognizing this celebration locally.
Holi, also known as the festival of colours, has a cultural significance among various Hindu traditions of the Indian subcontinent. It is the festive day to end and rid oneself...
Brampton purchases parcel of rail land from ORDC
Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2022 10:38 AM
Just over five acres of land in downtown Brampton has been sold to the city by the Orangeville Railway Development Corporation (ORDC), effective February 25, 2022. The deal sees the site off Nelson Street, change ownership at a cost of $24.25 million.
In 2020, Orangeville Council, as the lone shareholder of ORDC, directed the board to sell or lease rail line assets.
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