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Town of Orangeville statement on Vicinity Corp Receivership

The Town of Orangeville is actively reviewing and assessing the implications of our third-party contractor Vicinity Motor Corp’s announced receivership. Earlier in 2024, we awarded a contract to Vicinity for the purchase of two transit buses with an anticipated spring 2025 delivery.

Recognizing early signs of uncertainty, staff proactively started exploring alternative solutions to mitigate risks. It is important to note that no monetary deposits were made to the contractor and there is no...

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Inspire your sense of adventure: Words the Orangeville Way presents Women Talk Travel

When it comes to travel and adventure, there are many ways to get your fix. Maybe it’s climbing aboard a train, paddling a peaceful river, or hiking to a mountaintop. Perhaps it’s walking in Paris, seeing the pyramids in Egypt, and experiencing new cultures. Or maybe that sense of adventure is satiated by cozying up in your favourite chair and reading about these adventures from others.

Regardless of what makes a perfect travel adventure for you, this year’s Words the Orangeville Way literary...

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In Their Memory: Veterans Stories Featured on Tales on the Trail in November

Every November, Canadians are encouraged to take time to learn the stories of Canadian forces personnel in remembrance of their contribution and sacrifice. This year, a unique partnership between the Orangeville Public Library and the Museum of Dufferin (MoD) brings local veteran stories to the Island Lake Conservation Area.

Throughout November, the Tales of the Trail installation will feature photographs and text about Dufferin County veterans.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for families to...

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Public Notice - 2024 Development Charges Background Study Meeting

On Monday, December 16, 2024 the Council of the Town of Orangeville will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed amendment to the 2024 development charges (D.C.) by-law and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed amendment to the...

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Notice of Public Meeting - Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments

Notice of Public Meeting
Town Initiated
Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment
(File No. OPZ 2024-01)

Pursuant to Sections 17, 21 and 34 of the Planning Act, the Town of Orangeville has initiated an amendment to its Official Plan to conform to provincial legislation and policies regarding additional residential units. A related Zoning By-law amendment has also been initiated to amend regulations for additional residential units and make other housekeeping changes and will hold a Public...

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Where would we be without recreation? Respect YOUR Rec invites community to take the Respect Pledge

How important are parks, libraries and recreation centres in making the places we live, work, or play feel like a community? The answer is they’re vital.

But when the staff, users, and spaces we rely on are treated disrespectfully, it impacts all of us, putting access to crucial services at risk. In 2024, holes in the Saputo Centre walls, flooded toilets, a trashed washroom at Rotary Park, and broken water features at the Harvey Curry Splash Pad are examples of the continued vandalism occurring...

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