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Notice of Intention - Pass a By-law to Remove a Holding Symbol (RZH-2023-02)

The Town of Orangeville has received an application to amend the Zoning By-law (No. 22-90, as amended) to remove a Holding (H) Symbol from lands known as Block 1, Registered Plan 7M-68 on Riddell Road (no municipal address), pursuant to Sections 34 and Section 36 of the Planning Act.

Land Subject to this Application:

The subject site is a vacant lot on the southwest side of Riddell Road between Alder Street and Spencer Avenue. The subject land is legally described as Block 1 of Registered Plan...

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EmployerOne Survey

The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin is calling on all employers to help better understand workforce issues facing your business and industry. The EmployerOne survey is designed to collect information on a range of topics and trends including projected vacancies, hiring intentions, recruitment strategies and challenges, as well as your perception on candidate skills, education, and training.

After analysis, a report is developed and distributed to the public so that a better...

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Digital Transformation Grant Application Portal Temporarily Open

Business owners – Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive $2,500 to support your digital marketing needs. 

The application portal has reopened temporarily from Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to Wednesday, January 31, 2024, for Digital Main Street’s (DMS) Ontario Grants Program. There are approximately 300 grants available that will be administered on a first come first served basis. Applications will be accepted throughout the three-week period; however, the portal will close early should the...

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Winter holidays are here; Town of Orangeville's modified hours, holiday family-friendly activities

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Town of Orangeville is excited to offer several events and activities over the holiday break through the Orangeville Public Library and Orangeville Recreation. Town facilities and services will also observe modified hours during the week of Christmas. Orangeville Recreation

Dec. 27 to Jan. 7

A number of family-friendly activities will be available at both Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and the Alder Recreation Centre, including swimming, skating,...

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Town of Orangeville appoints new General Manager of Corporate Services

The Town of Orangeville is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonietta Minichillo as the General Manager of Corporate Services. Minichillo brings more than 16 years of experience in municipal government, most recently as Chief Planner and Director of Planning with the Town of Caledon.

Over the course of her career, Minichillo has also worked for the Town of Grimsby and the City of Brampton. Minichillo served on the Board of Directors Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals and has a...

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Town of Orangeville passes 2024 Municipal Budget Fiscal sustainability a focal point of 4.5% levy

On December 4 and 5, Orangeville Council met to review the proposed 2024 Budget, as tabled on November 27. After deliberation of the documents, the budget was unanimously passed, resulting in a 4.5 per cent net levy increase, which equates to $145 annually for the average property owner.

During its development, Town Staff faced a number of challenges to present a reasonable levy adjustment, including inflation, growing demands for services, and low assessment growth. Although Orangeville is a...

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Winner announced: Town of Orangeville reveals the name of its newest snow plow

After much anticipation, the Town of Orangeville has revealed the winner of its snow plow naming contest. Ryan Ondusko, Manager of Public Works, made the announcement at Mayor Lisa Post’s public Town Hall meeting on November 29.

The new 2023 International Workstar plow, the first of its kind in Orangeville, will be known going forward as Snowbe Gone Kenobi.

“Our current fleet is assigned based on numbers – this will be the first plow we can call by a name,” said Ondusko.

Over the fall, residents...

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New tree sculpture celebrates Orangeville’s agricultural roots

The Town of Orangeville has added a new tree sculpture to its unique collection of public art.

The Farmer stands at 64 Broadway, at the corner of Wellington Street in downtown Orangeville. He is dressed in overalls, a shop hat, and sturdy boots. The Farmer contemplates his day of hard work as he leans against a wooden fence post. In front of him are the finished fruits of his labour, a sack of flour labelled Anchor Mill.

The sack represents the grain mills that once operated along Mill Creek in...

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Orangeville Council Receives Proposed 2024 Budget

At its November 27 meeting, Council received the Town of Orangeville’s proposed 2024 budget. If passed, taxes for Orangeville residents would increase by 4.5%, or $145 annually for the average property owner.

“Effective budgeting in any year requires staff to balance strategic priorities, fiscal prudence, and value for money for the taxpayers,” said David Smith, Chief Administrative Officer. “To build a balanced budget during a period of economic instability requires resiliency. This has been a...

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Organizational Review Completed for Town of Orangeville; Focus on Modernization Moving Forward

The Town of Orangeville, in partnership with Blackline Consulting, has now completed an extensive organizational review to ensure the Town’s service delivery model is prepared to manage future growth.

John Naas, partner at Blackline Consulting, shared the review’s findings with Orangeville Council on November 27.

“Based on our analysis, it is evident that for the Town to efficiently manage growth, it should continue to focus on modernizing how it delivers services through process redesign and...

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