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Mayor of Orangeville to address disparity in rural eligibility for the Canada Carbon Rebate

The Town of Orangeville’s Mayor will appeal to the Federal Government to change the criteria for determining how much residents in certain areas can receive on their Canada Carbon Rebate.

Mayor Lisa Post put forward a motion at the March 18 meeting of Orangeville Council regarding the matter, addressing the eligibility for the small/rural community supplement. Currently, this CCR supplement sits at 10 per cent, and will rise to 20 per cent in April of this year. 

“The CCR supplements were intended...

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Easter Weekend hours at the Town of Orangeville

The Town of Orangeville will observe modified hours over the Easter Weekend.

Town of Orangeville Offices

All Town offices, including Town Hall, will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1.

Offices are closed on weekends.

Town offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 2 and 8:30 a.m.

Orangeville Recreation Facilities

Both recreation facilities will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31

Orangeville Transit

Orangeville Transit will not be operating on Friday, March 29. Transit will run...

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New Service Line Emergency Repair Plans Available to Orangeville Homeowners

March 11th, 2024 – Homeowners in Orangeville now have access to optional service plans for water and sewer service lines on their property. A new, voluntary program is available through Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) for residents who do not have similar coverage that may be available through their home insurance provider.

Homeowners will soon receive information in the mail about the program and available service plans. There is no obligation to sign up for a plan – participation in...

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Call for Artists announced for Town’s 2024 public art installations

The Town of Orangeville is seeking local artists who are interested in contributing to the community’s public art collection. Up to two utility box locations will be wrapped in artwork selected from the 2024 Call for Artists. 

The Call for Artists program, which launched in 2016, recognizes local artists, celebrates the Town’s culture and history, and promotes Orangeville as an arts and culture hub for the region. The annual appeal has helped the Town to steadily grow its collection of public art...

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Reptiles, Recreation, and Robert Munsch: March Break with Orangeville Recreation, Public Library

If you’re looking for activities to help keep the kids busy over the March Break, Orangeville Recreation and the Orangeville Public Library have many events to keep your kids engaged, active, and fostering creativity from March 11 to 15. 

Maybe you have a Robert Munsch fan in your midst, a hockey lover, a kid with a passion for birds and reptiles, or someone just looking to skate or shoot some hoops. Either way, there’s plenty available for kids of all interests. 

This...

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Community Grants Information session to be hosted in Orangeville Council Chambers on March 11

On March 11, in partnership with Headwaters Communities in Action, the Town of Orangeville is hosting an information session geared towards providing more key details about the grants and how to apply. 

In February, the Town announced the launch of the first intake of the 2024 Community Grants Program, helping provide crucial funding to not-for-profit businesses and charitable organizations working to make a difference in the community. 

“Our past recipients have made significant contributions...

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The Town of Orangeville pays respects to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

The Town of Orangeville’s flags will fly at half-mast in recognition of the passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who died at the age of 84 on February 29.

The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, who served as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, died peacefully and surrounded by family, daughter Caroline Mulroney noted in a social post on Thursday.

Mulroney served as Prime Minister from 1984 until 1993, when he resigned as PC Party leader ahead of the election.

“He loved Canada and devoted his...

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Community Tax Clinic returns to the Mill Street Library

Income tax season can be a stressful time, often feeling complicated and even at times expensive to complete.

With that in mind, the Orangeville Public Library is hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program for members of the community throughout April and March. These clinics are offered with support from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

“The library is delighted to once again partner to offer the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program," said Darla Fraser. “It supports the library’s role...

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Applications are open for My Main Street's Business Sustainability and Community Activator streams

Applications are now open for My Main Street, a $15-million Government of Canada investment, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to foster the stabilization and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario.

My Main Street is being delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and offers two streams that opened for applications on Thursday, February 22, 2024:

The Business Sustainability stream will support brick-and-mortar businesses...

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