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Santa releases schedule to visit Orangeville neighbourhoods

Santa Claus is coming to Town on a vintage 1934 Bickle fire truck on two days leading up to Christmas.

The jolly fellow will travel three routes and cover a large portion of Orangeville to allow for social distancing. Families can join the fun at a location on the route nearest to them. Check out the online map for Santa’s plan.

Sunday, December 13 
Route 1 – 11-11:30 a.m.
Route 2 – 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 19

Route 3 – 12-12:45 p.m.  

Please visit the online map and remember...

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Local artists featured in new murals at Alder Recreation Centre

Four new installations of locally created artwork are now on display at the Alder Recreation Centre’s walking track. The murals brighten four different walls along the track and contribute to the Town of Orangeville’s growing public art collection.

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

• Anthony Fenech of Orangeville who painted Uptown Theatre, a depiction of the community landmark located in downtown Orangeville. Originally commissioned as a...

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Decision reversed on location for Orangeville Transit transfer point

Orangeville Council has voted to reconsider its decision to locate the transfer point for Orangeville Transit on Broadway, in the downtown core. In a 4-3 vote, Council voted on November 23 to reconsider the motion that supported a Broadway location, and then defeated the previous motion.

On April 22nd of this year, based on a recommendation by the Orangeville Transit Task Force, Council had voted to establish the transfer point for Orangeville Transit buses on both sides of Broadway between...

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Town seeks volunteers for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

The Town of Orangeville is committed to building an inclusive community and is recruiting volunteers for an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee to provide advice and make recommendations to Town Council. The EDI Committee will also work externally with the community, with a focus on liaising with groups that have historically experienced discrimination, and internally with staff, to progress EDI initiatives.

The Town is seeking volunteers to serve on this new EDI Committee that will represent...

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Orangeville Office of the OPP now open

The Orangeville Office of the OPP located at 390 C Line is now open to the public between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Citizens can contact the office during business hours at 519-942-1711.

Residents of Dufferin County wishing to make application for a criminal record check are advised that they may attend either 390 C Line in Orangeville or 506312 Highway 89 in Mono to do so. At this time the OPP only accepts cash for payment at these locations.

Anyone wishing to speak to an officer...

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Celebrate International GIS Day with a showcase and contest

November 18, 2020 is International GIS Day, which falls in the middle of National Geographic’s Geography Awareness Week each year.

Even though celebrating looks a little different this year, sharing GIS is more important than ever. The Town has put together a brief GIS Day Story Map to help residents understand the basis of GIS and how it has become pervasive throughout our Town and society. Explore GIS at the Town of Orangeville, highlighting some of the web apps that support and engage the public.

Do...

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Pop-up Santa Visits

Santa is gearing up to visit the Town of Orangeville with pop-up visits around town this year. Watch and listen in the days leading up to Christmas as Santa will be a special guest of Orangeville Fire, riding on a vintage 1934 Bickle fire truck.

Due to physical distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, no dates or locations will be provided in advance. If you hear a siren and see a vintage fire truck you may indeed be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the jolly old fellow.

“This is going...

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Backyard hen trial program approved for three years

The Town of Orangeville will embark on a trial program that permits residents to have up to three hens on a single family or semi-detached residential property.  Orangeville Council passed a by-law on November 9 that permits a maximum of three hens per property with a maximum of 30 permits being issued annually. The three-year trial program commences January 1, 2021. Registrations will be issued on a first come, first serve basis.

This move follows public input and a review of best practices...

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Town presents 2020 Environmental Sustainability Award

The recipient of the individual category of the Town’s annual Environmental Sustainability Awards was announced at Orangeville Council. Councillor Grant Peters, Chair of Sustainable Orangeville, presented Gary Skinn with the 2020 Environmental Sustainability Award at a meeting of Orangeville Council. The environmental awards are generally part of Earth Week in April but due to the pandemic the call for nominations was rescheduled. The award recognizes Mr. Skinn for having made a positive environmental...

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Winter Farmers’ Market moves to Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre for 2020/21 season

The Orangeville Farmers’ Market will continue to operate during the winter in a new venue where physical distancing can be accommodated -- B rink of the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre. The winter market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Saturday, beginning Saturday, November 7.

The arena offers plenty of space for vendors and a 50-shopper limit. Most vendors will attend every week, but some will alternate or change from week to week.  A listing of the current week’s vendors will be...

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Town launches Community Recognition Award for outstanding efforts during pandemic

The Town of Orangeville has launched a COVID-19 Community Recognition Awards program. Nominations are open to recognize residents, businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts in the community during the unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 pandemic. 

Online nomination forms are available on the Town’s website and will be received on a continuous basis until the end of the pandemic. Criteria will be based on nominees displaying one or all of the following:

• Positive community...

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