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Town of Orangeville Appoints Jennifer Innis as Interim Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2023 04:01 PM
Effective Monday, March 13, Ms. Jennifer Innis will be the Interim Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the Town of Orangeville.
“On behalf of the staff and Town Council, I want to welcome Jennifer to the team at the Town of Orangeville,” said Mayor Lisa Post. “There is a lot of work happening at the Town leading into the Spring and we are confident that Jennifer can apply her wealth of knowledge and experience to this very important role.”
Previously Ms. Innis was a Regional Councillor...
Town of Orangeville Updates Residents on One-Sided Parking Bylaw
Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2023 02:51 PM
The Town of Orangeville is reminding residents that the one-sided parking bylaw is in effect, and signage is now up throughout Town. Once signs are unbagged or installed on a street, the bylaw is in effect, and drivers are asked to adhere to the signage.
At this time, Bylaw officers are taking an education-based approach to help the community adjust to the changes.
Areas currently without signage: Some areas of Town have experienced delays in getting locates, making it challenging to erect...
Orangeville Spring Recreation and Summer Camp Registration Programs begin in late March
Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2023 11:21 AM
Orangeville Recreation will be opening registration for spring programs, like swimming lessons, and Town run summer camps later this month.
“Town of Orangeville staff pride ourselves on being able to provide high value programs for our Town’s residents, whether it’s learning how to swim, having access to more active lifestyle programming, or finding something for students to do when school is out,” said Sharon Doherty-Gaudin, Manager, Recreation and Events.
Registration for spring recreation...
Town of Orangeville, Dufferin County and Choices Youth Shelter Launch Out of the Cold Program
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2023 11:31 AM
The Town of Orangeville and the County of Dufferin are happy to announce they are supporting an ‘Out of the Cold’ Program which will be offered by Choices Youth Shelter for Dufferin County residents experiencing homelessness.
Funding will be available for set up and operating the service.
“It’s been a really tough few years for Dufferin County residents. We’re still recovering from a global pandemic while battling a higher cost of living, resulting in more residents finding themselves facing...
Registration Day for Orangeville sports clubs returns to Town of Orangeville for 2023
Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2023 02:14 PM
Orangeville Recreation is bringing back its Central Registration Day for local sports, providing residents with the opportunity to meet the different clubs in the same spot at the same time and register for the coming year.
“We are very excited to bring this opportunity back to our residents,” said Sharon Doherty-Gaudin, Manager, Recreation and Events. “Registration can sometimes be a confusing and overwhelming process. This event will give parents and athletes the opportunity to meet with club...
Business Goals Create Profit
Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:11 AM
The beginning of the year is an excellent time to reflect on past business successes and challenges and start making plans for the future.
By examining the trends, fluctuations and issues previously faced, business owners can better prepare for the year ahead. Two important exercises that business owners can complete to increase profits and productivity are to set business goals and develop a cash flow projection.
Goal setting is an important exercise for entrepreneurs as it forces them to...
New Program for French Immersion Children Coming to the Orangeville Public Library
Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2023 03:43 PM
The Orangeville Public Library is excited to offer a new bilingual program for children called Autour du monde en Français. Each week, kids can travel to a different part of the world through books and hands-on activities, learning fun facts about the country.
The program is geared towards children in grades 4 to 6 enrolled in French immersion or Ècole Èlèmentaire. Participants will strengthen their French comprehension and conversation skills while fostering connections among the French...
The Town of Orangeville announces support through the Government-funded My Main Street 2023
Posted on Monday, February 06, 2023 03:53 PM
Main streets are an important part of growing the Canadian economy and supporting local communities.
The Town of Orangeville would like to congratulate each of the following small businesses for receiving a My Main Street non-repayable funding contribution of $10,000 to support its main street business.
The following businesses were recipients:
- Bluebird Café & Grill
- Cycling Elements
- Jessii Vee’s Peculiar Place
- MAD Clear Out
- Pottery Parties Studio
The contributions from the Local Business Accelerator...
Spend Family Day in Orangeville this year with lots of local fun and activities
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 11:48 AM
Family Day is just around the corner, and there’s plenty for you and your family to do while spending time together in the Town of Orangeville.
“We are so fortunate in Orangeville to be surrounded by many incredible spaces to enjoy with our families,” said Mayor Lisa Post. “From Ontario Parks and Island Lake right out of our doorstep, to free recreation activities at our arenas, the local museum, many incredible restaurants and several other amenities, you don’t have to travel far to create...
Orangeville passes 2023 budget with a tax increase of 2.35 per cent
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 02:56 PM
At its January 24 budget meeting, Council passed the Town of Orangeville’s 2023 budget, and with a 2.35 per cent tax levy, the increase on the average residential assessment will be less than $100.
The goal of Town staff and Council is to create a budget each year that balances the cost of providing Town services with the available financial resources.
“Over the last two years, as we navigated through the global pandemic, we have learned to be nimble and pivot, and that collective skill set will...
Why you need a financial forecast for your business
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 09:53 AM
One of the most powerful tools in business is a reliable financial forecast. It acts as a roadmap to help quantify the number of services provided or goods that need to be sold to achieve the desired outcome and sheds light on potential threats to achieving the financial goals of the enterprise. Ideally the forecast should paint a picture of what the financial results will be based on the business owner’s knowledge and intuition rather than actual transactions. For a start-up business, a financial...
The Town of Orangeville Revokes all Vaccination Policies
Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 11:36 AM
Following a decision made at Orangeville Council, the Town of Orangeville has revoked its COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees, volunteers, students, and contractors effective January 24. The vaccination policy for council and committee members was revoked on January 10, 2023.
The vaccination policy was implemented by the Town in 2021 in alignment with other levels of government to work towards ending the pandemic and in alignment with public health recommendations at the time.
“The Town of...
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