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Orangeville and Area Job Fair features local opportunities for employment

The Town of Orangeville invites job seekers and commuters to explore local employment opportunities at the Orangeville and Area Job Fair on Tuesday, October 22.  Hosted by the Town’s Economic Development & Culture office, the event supports local hiring efforts and showcases the variety of positions available in Dufferin County.

More than 30 local employers will attend the job fair and will be recruiting for permanent full-time and part-time positions. Key industries represented will include...

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Recreation and Parks Master Plan study launched

The Town of Orangeville is set to prepare a Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide the Town with long-term direction for the provision of recreation and parks services for residents and visitors.

Over the next few months, Orangeville residents will be invited to participate in a variety of consultation activities including:

• a random telephone survey of households, with the same survey being made available online, via the Town’s website (or on paper) for those who...

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Consultant's report on policing to be presented on October 28

Pomax Consulting Inc. will present a report on the provision of policing services to Orangeville Council on October 28 in Town Hall at 87 Broadway at 7 p.m.

Originally scheduled for October 21, the consultant’s report on the OPP costing review was rescheduled to October 22 due to the federal election. However, October 22 is now scheduled as a regular meeting of Orangeville Council, with the consultant’s meeting set for October 28. Council will hear public comments with respect to policing at the November...

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Orangeville achieves Communities in Bloom award

As a national Communities in Bloom winner, the Town of Orangeville opted to participate in the non-competitive “Circle of Excellence” evaluation in 2019. But that didn’t stop the Town from achieving a top bloom rating, an award, and a special mention in 2019.

The Town of Orangeville received a 5 Blooms – Bronze rating and a special mention for the Utility Box Art Program, as announced at the National/International Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The Town of Orangeville participated...

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Other municipalities to speak about policing services

Mayors and Chief Administrative Officers of other Ontario communities have been invited to participate in the October 7 meeting of Orangeville Council to discuss their experiences with policing services and/or the Ontario Provincial Police costing proposal exercise.

Confirmed to attend the meeting are Brockville Mayor Jason Baker, Pembroke Mayor Mike LeMay and Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson. The City of Pembroke transitioned to OPP in 2013. The Town of Caledon is policed by OPP and the City of Brockville...

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Humber College to close doors in Orangeville in 2021

Humber College has announced that it will close its Orangeville operations, based inside the Alder Recreation Centre, in June of 2021.

In a news release today, Humber president Chris Whitaker said the college is grateful to have had the Town of Orangeville as a supportive partner. Mr. Whitaker recently met with the Orangeville Mayor Sandy Brown and Chief Administrative Officer Ed Brennan to provide advance notice of the decision.

The closure is slated for the end of the spring semester in 2021, when...

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Town retains new police costing consultant

The Town of Orangeville has retained Pomax Consulting Inc. as the police costing consultant for the review of the Orangeville Police Service (OPS) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). This follows an amicable parting of the ways with the original consultant who is supporting the transition.

Pomax Consulting has reviewed the terms and conditions of the Request For Proposal and scope of work, and has validated that their understanding is aligned to the full expectations of the Town. This includes...

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Town of Orangeville and police costing consultant part ways

In July of 2019, the Town of Orangeville retained MPM Consulting to complete a study and analysis of policing services models and deliver a report to Council. At this point, there is a different interpretation of requirements for the deliverables and both parties have decided to amicably part ways.

The Town will retain a new consultant to complete the work, and MPM Consulting has agreed to assist with a successful transition.

The Town expects to be able to maintain the original schedule for the Orangeville...

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Traffic signals to be upgraded at two Broadway intersections

As part of the 2019 budget, Council approved a project that includes updates to two sets of traffic signals located at Broadway and Dawson, and Broadway and Second Street. The upgrades are part of an ongoing multiple year program that ensures that traffic signals are upgraded to current regulations and are maintained in accordance with Municipal and Provincial requirements.

This year’s program includes the replacement of 20-year-old equipment that has come to the end of its service life. Specifically,...

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Nominees announced for 2019 Arts and Culture Awards

The Town of Orangeville received 30 nominations for the 2019 Arts and Culture Awards.  An impressive selection of individuals, businesses and organizations have been acknowledged for their contributions to arts and culture in Dufferin County. 

The nominees for the 2019 awards are:

Established Artist of the Year:

• Darlene Hassall
• Heather Katz
• Roland Kirouac
• Beckie Morris
• Emilia Perri

Emerging Artist of the Year:

• Julie Harwood-Jones
• Emma Pink
• Sara Rose
• Gil Sipkema

Student Artist of the Year:

• Darcey Baker
• Emma...

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