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Town of Orangeville announces retirement of Orangeville Fire Services Chief Ronald Morden

Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2024 09:37 AM

Orangeville Fire Service and the Town of Orangeville are preparing to bid farewell to Chief Ronald Morden after 24 years of dedicated service.

After starting his career with the Orangeville Fire Service as Deputy Fire Chief in March 2000, Morden worked tirelessly to improve firefighter well-being through various health and safety initiatives.

“Chief Morden’s unwavering dedication and innovative approaches have had an enormous positive impact on the department and our community,” said Heather...

Fare Free Transit pilot update coming to Orangeville Council

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 04:12 PM

The Town of Orangeville’s two-year Fare Free Transit pilot program will be coming to an end in the next few months, with staff bringing a project update to Council on September 23.

Fare Free Transit was introduced in January of 2023, after Council voted to move forward with the pilot in July 2022. By moving forward with a pilot, the Town could provide a proper assessment of utilizing this kind of transit structure and identify whether it would be successful.

With the end of the pilot in sight,...

Touch-a-Truck, Paint a Bus, and wrap up the TD Summer Reading Club with the Library

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 10:45 AM

After a summer of incredible reading adventures, fun activities, and soaring imaginations, the Orangeville Public Library is excited to invite the community to the final TD Summer Reading Club event of the season. Celebrate a summer of reading with the exciting Touch-a-Truck event.

On Saturday, August 24, visit the Alder Street Recreation Centre’s rear parking lot between 2 and 4 p.m. to enjoy this fun, family event.

“This has been another incredible summer for the TD Summer Reading Club, and we...

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Cultural Curator Wendy Vincent announced as August Experts in the Library speaker

Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 02:25 PM

Dufferin County has a rich, cultural history, tracing back through early settlers and migrants who came to call the region home over the decades. Some of these powerful stories have made their way to the centre stage, featured in exhibits, books, and more.

The Orangeville Public Library is pleased to announce Wendy Vincent, Cultural Curator and PR Specialist, will be featured as the August expert speaker, with a focus on Migrant Stories. In 2024, Vincent served as Guest Curator for the City of...

The Storywalk® is back! Blast off this summer with the Orangeville Public Library

Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024 10:04 AM

The TD Summer Reading Club Storywalk® is returning to Downtown Orangeville, bringing back this engaging way to enjoy Broadway and partake in summer reading fun. Blast off into a summer adventure with this year’s feature story, “The Darkest Dark” by Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield. Presented in partnership with the Orangeville BIA, families are invited to get outside and discover each new page of the book in the windows of downtown businesses.

Illustrated by the The Fan Brothers, “The Darkest...

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Making transit access to Alder Street Recreation Centre simpler: Stop change, route breakdown

Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024 09:31 AM

Orangeville Transit and Parks and Recreation are making changes to the stop at Alder Street Recreation Centre to make accessing the facility that much easier. The change comes as part of their collaborative efforts to help patrons of the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre pool access the services at the west-end rec centre.

“Our transit riders and pool visitors have shared their challenges accessing the pool at the Alder Street Recreation Centre, and we have listened," said Tony Dulisse, Manager...

Town of Orangeville to pursue full assessment of Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre pool’s future

Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 10:04 AM

The Town of Orangeville will begin a full assessment of the pool at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre. This assessment will identify the full extent of remediation required for the pool and consider other usage opportunities for the facility.

Discussion about the future of the pool arose from the failure of the facility's dehumidification unit in late June. At the time, the pool was shut down to allow staff to assess the extent of costs related to replacement and consider what the best course...

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Orangeville’s newest tree sculpture pays tribute to local IODE

Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:46 PM

The Town of Orangeville and the Lord Dufferin Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) have partnered to install a new tree sculpture honouring the group’s work in the Orangeville area. “The Nurse” recognizes the remarkable history of the IODE’s ongoing contributions to the community and its longstanding commitment to supporting our local hospital.

Standing at 32 First Street, The Nurse is fittingly located in front of Lord Dufferin Retirement Residence, the location of the...

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Orangeville Transit implements steps to keep riders informed about transit changes, accessibility

Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 01:37 PM

The Town of Orangeville recognizes many residents rely on Orangeville Transit to get around, whether it’s for work or personal activities. Communication on changes to schedules, stops, and accessibility options is incredibly important, and Orangeville Transit is taking steps to make that information more readily available. 

“This will be an ongoing process, with continual improvements made as we identify communication gaps and new ways to keep our riders informed on anything that might impact their...

A group of people gathered around an award winner during an award presentation. Orangeville resident Wayne Townsend receives 2024 Senior of the Year Award at Orangeville Council meeting.

Unwavering commitment to Orangeville: Wayne Townsend named 2024 Senior of the Year

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 11:19 AM

To witness the definition of community in action, one needs to look no further than the many active seniors in Orangeville – individuals who dedicate their time, energy, passion, and talents to helping create a thriving community for all of us.

On June 24, Wayne Townsend, a longtime resident of Orangeville who has had a tremendous impact on the community, was named the 2024 Senior of the Year. Townsend was nominated by Orangeville Council and recognized by the Province of Ontario.

"Wayne’s...

Town of Orangeville observes modified hours for Canada Day

Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 10:15 AM

In observance of Canada Day, the Town of Orangeville will modify hours for municipal facilities, offices, and non-emergency services. Residents are encouraged to check the updated schedule before planning their visit.

Town Offices and Operations Centre

  • Saturday, June 29 – Closed
  • Sunday, June 30 – Closed
  • Monday, July 1 – Closed

Alder Street Recreation Centre

  • Saturday, June 29 – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 30 – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Monday, July 1 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre

  • Saturday,...

Aquatics programs to shift to Alder Street Recreation Centre as of June 24

Posted on Friday, June 21, 2024 09:07 AM

All aquatics programs currently offered at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre are set to migrate to Alder Street Recreation Centre beginning on June 24.

The Town of Orangeville is making the shift to accommodate current participants who will be affected by challenges with mechanical features in the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre’s Pool. There will be no staffing impacts as Aquatics Staff will move to Alder Street Recreation Centre alongside the programs.

“This is not a decision we have had to...