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Mayor Lisa Post invites residents to second Town Hall event

Mayor Lisa Post is hosting the next Quarterly Town Hall event on September 26 at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The event gives residents an opportunity to hear updates on Town initiatives and ask Mayor Post, Council and Town staff questions.

“I am grateful for any opportunity to connect with residents and provide transparent information on what’s happening in Town,” said Mayor Lisa Post. “The first Town Hall event in May was very well attended and a tremendous...

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Labour Day Closures to be observed

Due to the Labour Day holiday, there will be several closures for the Town of Orangeville on the holiday Monday.

The following will be closed on Monday, September 4, all day:

Town Offices
Town Facilities
Operations Centre
Alder Street Recreation Centre
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
Orangeville Public Library - Alder Branch
Orangeville Public Library - Train Station satellite branch
Orangeville Transit

Dufferin Waste has also provided notice that there will be a service disruption for Monday, September...

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Town of Orangeville to participate in 2023 AMO Conference next week

Town of Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post and other members of Orangeville Council will join more than 2,000 participants at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's 2023 AMO Conference, bringing municipal leaders together with the Ontario government following a year of important legislative changes, many intended to tackle the province’s housing crisis.

The AMO Conference provides an opportunity for municipalities to present issues facing their communities and seek government support to achieve...

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Treasurer Announcement

The Town of Orangeville is pleased to announce that Patrick Kelly has accepted the position of Treasurer. 

With nearly 20 years of progressive public sector experience in finance, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge to this critical role. Kelly comes to Orangeville from the Township of Wilmot, where he has served since 2005. 

Kelly holds a Bachelor of Administration and Commercial Studies and certification as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA). He’s been an active volunteer firefighter...

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Headwaters Health Care Centre seeks the public’s input for 2024-2029 Strategy Plan

Headwaters Health Care Centre is developing its next strategic plan, a collaborative strategy that will shape the hospital’s future over the next five years. The strategic plan will build on current success and guide the hospital’s activity to create a future-ready hospital for the residents of Dufferin County – Caledon. The approach is guided by a Strategic Advisory Committee of the Hospital’s Board of Directors.

“We are excited to hear from the people we serve and who work, volunteer and...

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Broadway paving project coming to downtown Orangeville in September

In September, the Town of Orangeville will be completing road maintenance on the stretch of Broadway that runs through the downtown core. The work includes the repaving from John Street to Wellington Street as well as maintenance hole rebuilding.

During repaving activities, on September 27 and 28, Broadway will be reduced to one lane traffic, but not fully closed, to keep traffic flowing throughout construction; however, travel delays can be anticipated in downtown Orangeville.

Project Overview:

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Orangeville Recreation invites community to celebrate Lifeguards on July 31

Lifeguards play an integral role in safety in the Town of Orangeville, and on July 31, the Town is pleased to celebrate our lifeguards as part of International Lifeguard Appreciation Day.

Recognized by the Ontario Lifesaving Society, this day encourages residents to celebrate and acknowledge our lifeguards and the work they do to keep our families and friends safe while furthering education related to water safety.

“Swimming instructors and lifeguards are an integral part of our recreation...

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Orangeville Recreation launching Adapted Public Swims beginning July 30

The Town of Orangeville is committed to creating a community that is accessible and inclusive. As part of this commitment, Orangeville Recreation is launching a new, Adapted Public Swim program, geared towards those with special needs or disabilities.  

“Everyone in our community deserves an opportunity to participate in recreational swims,” said Mayor Lisa Post. “I am so pleased with this addition to Orangeville’s recreational programming.” 

Adapted Public Swims will be available at the Tony Rose Memorial Sports...

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Town of Orangeville urges focus on water conservation due to decreased capacity

The Town of Orangeville is urging businesses and residents to keep water conservation top of mind in the face of decreased water capacity.

In late June, Orangeville residents in the Rolling Hills area notified the Town that they were experiencing discoloured water in their homes. The Town conducted rigorous water testing in the impacted area, the results of which all indicated the water was safe for consumption, but had higher levels of iron and manganese. Well 10, which services much of the...

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#gettheFOGout

#GettheFOGout campaign launches in Orangeville to address recurring problem of fats, oils, and greases being flushed  

The Town of Orangeville is launching a new education campaign through its Wastewater Services division, aimed at helping the community understand the impact of washing fats, oils, greases (FOG), and wipes down drains and toilets. 

 “Flushing things like bacon grease, sauces, dairy, and cooking products down the drain might not seem like a bad idea when in liquid form, but these...

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The Government of Canada invests in the transition to zero emission transit vehicles in Orangeville

Orangeville, Ontario, July 7, 2023 — Today, Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, and Her Worship Lisa Post, Mayor of the Town of Orangeville, announced a federal investment of more than $83,000 to support planning activities for a transition to zero emission buses in Orangeville.

This investment will enable the development of a transit fleet electrification transition plan, which will inform the procurement of electric buses and charging infrastructure. Studies conducted through...

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Traffic counts to be conducted on various Town streets July 12, 13

A contractor for the Town of Orangeville will be performing traffic counts on July 12 and 13.

These counts demonstrate the average daily use of local roads and how busy they are to help determine maintenance needs and where to make potential improvements.

The following locations will be surveyed on Wednesday or Thursday:

• Buena Vista Drive: Hurontario Street to Lynda Avenue
• Bythia Street: Lawrence Avenue to Town Line
• Bythia Street: Hillside Drive to York Street
• Dawson Road: Madison Avenue to...

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