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Orangeville wins for Ontario in SiriusXM Music Town concert competition!!!!
Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:25 AM
July 14, 2022
Orangeville wins SiriusXM Music Town concert this fall
Orangeville has won the SiriusXM Music Town contest for Ontario! For achieving the top spot, the Town will host a concert featuring Walk off the Earth this fall funded by SiriusXM and Live Nation Canada. After being one of four urban centres identified as Ontario finalists, the public voting commenced last month with Belleville, Timmins and Uxbridge vying with Orangeville for public support.
“On behalf of our entire community, we...
Town boulevard trees to be inspected
Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2022 08:47 AM
July 13, 2022
Town boulevard trees to be inspected
The Town of Orangeville has contracted Urban Forest Innovations Inc. (UFI) to complete an inventory of all boulevard trees within the Town.
UFI staff will be inspecting all trees on Town right-of-ways. The purpose of these inspections is to gather a range of relevant tree inventory attributes to update the Town’s boulevard tree inventory database. The updated database will be used by Town staff for boulevard tree maintenance and management purposes.
Field...
Broadway Bricks sidewalk project set for summer start
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:23 AM
July 13, 2022
Broadway Bricks project gears up for summer start
The Town of Orangeville is about to embark on a sidewalk renewal program in the downtown core.
The initial phase of the “Broadway Bricks” project will commence July 18 and involve the temporary removal of trees from the sidewalks (except those near restaurant patios) and decommissioning some unused underground water services.
Sidewalk replacement – with new concrete and bricks – will be completed in sections of the...
Nominations open for 2022 Arts and Culture Awards
Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 08:52 AM
July 13, 2022
Nominations now open for 2022 Arts and Culture Awards
The Town of Orangeville is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Arts and Culture Awards. The community is invited to recognize and celebrate the individuals, businesses, and organizations that contribute to the abundant cultural and creative talent in Dufferin County.
Since the awards were introduced in 2010, over 90 winners and hundreds of nominees have been celebrated in eight different categories. Three individual awards...
Block Box is coming to neighbourhood parks this summer
Posted on Friday, July 08, 2022 11:08 AM
July 8, 2022
Block Box is coming to neighbourhood parks this summer
Looking for something fun to do this summer right in your own neighbourhood? Check out the Town of Orangeville’s new Neighbourhood Block Box, a mobile programming trailer. Programs will be offered by the Recreation & Events division and the Orangeville Public Library. A variety of activities will be planned for everyone – all ages, all abilities, all interests.
As part of the Town of Orangeville’s Recreation & Parks...
Communities in Bloom judges coming to Orangeville
Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2022 03:59 PM
The Town of Orangeville is participating in the 28th edition of Communities in Bloom (CiB), in the Circle of Excellence Evaluated (non-competitive) category for 2022.
The Communities in Bloom judges, Berta Briggs from Wetaskiwin, Alberta and Larry Hall from Buena Vista, Saskatchewan, will be evaluating the Town of Orangeville on July 12-14. The community will be rated from one to five blooms, based on the scoring obtained. The Town will also aim to obtain bronze, silver or gold levels in the CiB...
Orangeville shortlisted as a SiriusXM Music Town finalist
Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2022 08:39 AM
Orangeville has been shortlisted as a SiriusXM Music Town finalist! After receiving nominations from over 400 unique towns across Canada, Orangeville was selected as one of the top 16 finalists thanks to the passionate stories submitted by residents.
The top 16 finalists were announced today across four regions -- Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Eastern Canada, and voting began. Canadians will cast votes at musictown.siriusxm.ca for their top town in each region and finalists can increase their...
Maywood Park Walkway Closure
Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2022 12:06 PM
The boardwalk section of the walkway through Maywood Park from Bredin Parkway to Victor Large Way will be temporarily closed due to necessary repairs required to the boardwalk section. The park and playground will remain open with access from the Bredin Parkway side only.
Town announces appointment of General Manager of Infrastructure Services
Posted on Monday, July 04, 2022 04:23 PM
Tim Kocialek has been appointed as the General Manager of Infrastructure Services for the Town of Orangeville, effective August 8, 2022.
Currently the Acting Director of Road Maintenance Operations and Fleet for the City of Brampton, Mr. Kocialek was previously the Acting Director of Capital Works, and he served for 12 years as the Manager of Engineering, Public Works and Engineering Department for Brampton. Prior employment includes seven years as the Director of Roads and Public Works for the Town...
Orangeville Northmen celebrated in new public art installation
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 01:16 PM
A piece of public art has been installed as a tribute to the Orangeville Northmen Lacrosse Association. On display at the corner of Alder Street and Riddell Road, the artwork honours the history of lacrosse in Orangeville and recognizes the efforts of the Orangeville Northmen in developing the sport locally.
The Orangeville Northmen sponsored the installation, fittingly located near the Alder Recreation Centre where many lacrosse games are played. Orangeville artist Mark Grice was commissioned...
Temporary cooling centres in Orangeville
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2022 05:14 PM
Need to cool down during the heat wave on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week? Check out the Town’s recreation centres, libraries, and Town Hall if you need to access a temporary cooling centre.
Environment Canada reports that temperatures on both Tuesday and Wednesday will reach the low to mid 30s Celsius. The evenings are expected to provide little relief from the heat. Cooler air is expected on Thursday.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic...
Notice of Public Meeting Towing Services and Vehicle Storage Yard Facility By-law
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2022 04:35 PM
Take Notice that a Public Meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to comment and provide input in relation to Towing Services and Vehicle Storage Yard Facility By-law, on:
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. (Electronic Participation)
Public Meeting protocol during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, the Council Chambers at Town Hall will not be open to the public to attend a Public Meeting until...
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