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Orangeville facilities open as part of provincial reopening plan

Orangeville opens facilities as next phase of provincial reopening plan

The Town of Orangeville will re-open some municipal facilities, effective March 1, as the Ontario government eases COVID-19 restrictions further. Masking requirements and distancing continue to apply.

Recreation Orangeville’s recreation centres are open for programs each day from 6 a.m. to midnight.  

• As of March 1, proof of vaccination will no longer be required upon arrival
• Participation capacity limits adjusted per program area

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Parents and guardians asked to review fire safety basics with children

Due to an increase in fires across our regions, the Orangeville, Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services Public Fire and Life Safety Officers are asking for your help.  In normal times, they routinely meet with students face-to-face to teach them about fire safety. In current times and for optimal impact, parents, guardians and caregivers are urged to regularly review the principles of fire safety with all children in your care and implement the basics of Fire Prevention,...

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New installations added to mural collection at Alder Recreation Centre

Six new pieces of locally created artwork have been installed along the walking track at Alder Recreation Centre. The installations complete a collection of 10 murals that help to brighten the space along the track while contributing to the Town of Orangeville’s growing public art collection.

Each piece stands eight feet tall and features artwork created by:

• Wendy Reid of Melancthon, who painted “Dufferin Funny Farm Chickens,” a piece that celebrates Orangeville’s rural roots and cultural...

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Town provides update on vaccination policy

100 per cent of active Town staff complied with COVID-19 vaccination policy, four volunteer firefighters fail to comply

Today, the Town of Orangeville provided an update on its COVID-19 vaccination policy. One hundred percent of currently active staff are in compliance with the policy; the Town has terminated four volunteer firefighters for non-compliance.

In accordance with the policy, which was implemented in October 2021, Town employees were given until December 31, 2021 to be compliant with the...

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Celebrate February with lights and activities

Light Up For Love runs from February 11-21, during Valentine’s Day and Family Day weekend. Turn on your holiday lights or add some new ones and show your love for Orangeville. Show your spirit and celebrate your love for family and friends, your neighbours and our great community.

On Family Day, February 21, enjoy some fun at the Alder Recreation Centre. A free skate is planned, along with some library fun. Skate with Olaf and visit the Orangeville Public Library to pick up your Family Day Fun...

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Love, Orangeville tourism brand launches

Love, Orangeville creates conversations with visitors

The Town of Orangeville has created a new way to engage with visitors. A new tourism brand – Love, Orangeville – was launched on January 26, establishing a foundation for all communications and promotions related to tourism in Orangeville. The new brand will support the Town’s development as a tourism destination by creating a consistent and authentic way to attract visitors and engage with the community.

Approved by Council on November 8, 2021,...

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Province eases public health measures starting January 31

The Ontario government has announced an easing of restrictions imposed on January 5 in response to the spread of the Omicron variant. The reduction in restrictions will occur in three phases with 21 days between each step. As of January 31, social gathering limits will be increased to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. Capacity limits will be set at 50 percent in indoor public settings, such as restaurants, retailers, cinemas, meeting/event spaces. Enhanced proof of vaccination...

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National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

I, Mayor Sandy Brown, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim the January 2022 as “National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month” in the Town of Orangeville.

Whereas, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly weakens memory, thinking, and skills; and

Whereas, there are currently 25,000 new cases of Alzheimer’s diagnosed in Canada per year and 16,000 Canadians under the age of 65 living with dementia; and

Whereas, by learning more about dementia,...

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ORDC sells rail lands in downtown Brampton

Just over five acres of land in downtown Brampton has been sold to the city by the Orangeville Railway Development Corporation (ORDC). The deal, following months of discussions, will see 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.

The Orangeville-Mississauga rail line has a long history for the area, leading to settlements that developed into thriving...

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Town announces revitalization of downtown through partnership with My Main Street

The Town of Orangeville has announced that the downtown area will be participating in the My Main Street Local Business Accelerator program to help revitalize the main street.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario),  announced a $23.25 million investment to the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) to establish My Main Street — a two-year...

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New COVID restrictions impact municipal services

The rapid spread of the Omicron variant and increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations will see the province introduce a Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen on January 5, 2022. The province expects to stay at this level for at least 21 days (until January 26), subject to public health and health system indicators. The goal is to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed as the booster dose rollout continues.

As a result, the Town of Orangeville announces that facilities will close effective January...

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Rail operation ceases on Orangeville to Mississauga line

The last train rolled down the track from Orangeville to Brampton on December 17, 2021, marking the end of a long rail line history for the area.

The rail line brought life and commerce to the settlements along its route. It was April of 1871 when the first train arrived in Orangeville. Regular service began in September of that year and by 1873 there were 117 miles of railway line between Weston and Owen Sound. When this railway and the Credit Valley Railway became part of Canadian Pacific Railways...

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