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Town offers new procurement portal for suppliers
Posted on Friday, September 03, 2021 01:58 PM
The Town of Orangeville has moved to a new procurement platform to post bid opportunities. The eProcurement solution, bids&tenders, will ensure that goods and services for infrastructure, facilities, technology, etc., are procured in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.
The platform, bids&tenders, is a leading e-bidding system that makes it easy for suppliers to review, register and subscribe – and submit bids for goods and services and construction. The bids&tenders system...
Orange crosswalk represents awareness of Indigenous community
Posted on Thursday, September 02, 2021 08:56 AM
The Town of Orangeville has installed an Indigenous crosswalk at its main downtown intersection. Located on Broadway at First Street, the orange crosswalk, with seven feathers centred across its width, commemorates the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and forced to attend residential schools.
Orangeville Council decided in June to install a special crosswalk as a step towards reconciliation in our community. The goal was to install the crosswalk by September 30, 2021 – the first...
Bravery Park: explore and experience unique features
Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 02:44 PM
Bravery Park, set to open September 3, is a community-building success story. The family of the late Cpl. Matt McCully has made Orangeville proud, as has the Bravery Park Committee that evolved out of their passion to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers.
An impressive fundraising effort over many years saw more than $200,000 raised to create a space with thought-provoking and eye-catching elements. It’s a place of respect, education, and reflection. It’s also beautiful. The public is invited to explore...
Nominees announced for 2021 Arts and Culture Awards
Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 08:00 AM
The Town of Orangeville has received 32 nominations for the 2021 Arts and Culture Awards. An impressive selection of individuals, businesses and organizations have been acknowledged for their contributions to arts and culture in Dufferin County.
“On behalf of the Town of Orangeville, congratulations to all nominees and thank you for contributing your time, effort and talent to our community’s creative sector,” said Councillor Lisa Post, Chair of the Cultural Plan Task Force. “Every nominee...
Small Business Enterprise Centre announces Digital Main Street Grants Program
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2021 03:06 PM
Changes to location rules open up grants to more small businesses
The Orangeville & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre has announced that it has again received a grant from the Digital Main Street Ontario Grants Program (OGP) for a Digital Service Squad (DSS), which will provide trained digital specialists to local small businesses across Dufferin County to help them adopt online technologies and digitally transform their sales, marketing and back-office operations. A Digital Services Co-ordinator...
Victorian Lady tree sculpture installed on Broadway
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 12:10 PM
The Victorian Lady has returned to Orangeville. A new tree sculpture with an old look has been installed at 255 Broadway, in front of the McKitrick House. In the past, a similar sculpture was a popular piece of art on Zina Street until it deteriorated and had to be removed. Now the artist, Robbin Wenzoski of Highgate, Ontario, has created another Victorian Lady to look out over Broadway.
One of Mr. Wenzoski’s first sculptures, as a chainsaw artist, saw the creation of “The Balance” in Alexandra Park,...
Public notice - emergency water shutdown
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2021 12:36 PM
There will be an emergency water shutdown from Tuesday, August 24 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, August 25 at 6 a.m. at 60-82 First Street and 53-75 First Street (both sides of First Street). See map of approximate area affected. When the water comes back on residents and businesses will experience air in the water lines and possibly some sediment. Please run cold water and it will clear up.
Council to consider restricting parking to one side of local streets
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2021 08:00 AM
The Town of Orangeville will consider restricting parking on local residential streets to one side only. The Town is currently seeking public input on the proposal that will come to Orangeville Council for consideration in October. To participate in the public survey, visit https://www.orangeville.ca/parking-on-one-side-survey/.
This parking restriction concept follows residents expressing safety concerns with the congestion that comes from vehicles parking on both sides of streets. After receiving...
Local employment resources could prove to be vital for Orangeville businesses
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 09:22 AM
Now more than ever, employers have found themselves facing a shortage of employees. COVID-19 has fundamentally impacted the acquisition and retention of a skilled labour force across multiple sectors. More than a year of restrictions on business activities and employment instability have prompted workers to seek alternative career opportunities. According to the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, in 2020 nearly 70 percent of the job losses among Ontario’s core-age workers, those aged 25...
Flags lowered
Posted on Monday, August 16, 2021 02:38 PM
The Town of Orangeville has lowered municipal flags today to honour former premier Bill Davis. Flags will return to full mast on Wednesday morning. Premier Bill Davis served Brampton and Peel Region for 26 years as a Member of Provincial Parliament. A former education minister, he earned the moniker Ontario’s “education minister” due to his commitment to and impact on the education system. He died August 8, 2021 at the age of 92.
“During his tenure as Cabinet Minister and Premier – many contentious...
Rotary Park redevelopment project
Posted on Friday, August 13, 2021 04:15 PM
The Town of Orangeville, in partnership with GSP Group, is looking to carry out a detailed evaluation of Rotary Park and its existing spatial programming to develop alternative park programming options. The purpose of this evaluation is to review existing spaces, park design and functionality within the existing park and assess current conditions and programs in the park. We are asking for the public to provide input through this online survey to assist in collecting this information. Please...
Winners announced in Orangeville’s Bloomin’ Garden Showcase
Posted on Friday, August 06, 2021 09:03 AM
Sustainable Orangeville has announced the winners of the 2021 Bloomin‘ Garden Showcase. This year marks the sixth year for the fun competition, as last year the event was not held due to COVID-19. Congratulations to the winners in the following categories:
Best Bloomin’ Condo/Apartment – Ruth Agar
Best Bloomin’ Container Gardens – Margo Tasker
Best Edible Garden – Stephen Newbury & Bridget Palangeo
Best Bloomin’ Government Building – Orangeville District Secondary School
Best Bloomin’ Home Floral...
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