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Remember to exercise Coyote Safety when enjoying outdoor spaces

Did you know Coyotes are a normal part of our area’s wildlife? Especially during the warmer months, they can be seen in our forested areas or at our local parks.

Coyotes are identifiable by:

• 🐺 Pointy, erect ears
• 🐺 Black-tipped tails
• 🐺 Similar appearance to a slender German Shepherd

Please note: Heightened coyote activity has been reported at Dragonfly Park.

If you are attending the trails there, please exercise caution in the area and keep your pets on a leash for their safety.

Here are some tips...

Scam Alert: Water Meter Upgrade Project

We have received reports of residents receiving calls from a water meter upgrade service that is claiming they will show up the same day to change the resident water meters.

Please note: Installations will only occur once you have booked an appointment through our private sector contractor, Neptune Technology Group.

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming they are coming to upgrade your water meter:

• Confirm their name, organization, and unique ID Number while they are on the phone.

•...

Orangeville Transit Updates

#DYK

Orangeville Transit now posts regular updates to our website about our buses and routes!

What’s on the Schedules and Maps page?

• Current bus routes and updates.
• Info on which buses are off the road.
• Details on substitute Non-Transit buses.

If a non-accessible substitute is on a route we will share:

• The bus type.
• The route it’s on.
• A number to call for our Accessible vehicle.
• How to access the service without a cell phone.

Got any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected] or check out our...

Construction Breakdown: August 13 to 16

Progress continues in Orangeville with ongoing roadwork, sidewalk work, and more. Here's your construction breakdown for the week of August 13 to 16:

• Alder Street - lane restrictions from C-Line to Rayburn Drive: Various concrete work including sidewalk and curb repairs.
• St. Andrew Drive and Meadow Drive: Continued work on road, curbs, and sidewalk.
• Rustic Crescent: Continued work on sidewalks.
• Dawson Road (Madison Avenue to Lawrence Avenue) - Sidewalk and curb repairs/replacements.
• Victoria...

WPCP Clarifier 3 rehabilitation project update

Starting this Saturday, a private sector contractor will begin construction at the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) as part of the Clarifier 3 rehabilitation project. The work is expected to continue until mid-September.

The "old" plant at the WPCP is temporarily shut down to complete this work, but there will be no impact on wastewater processing for the community. The upgrades will enhance the plant’s performance, efficiency, and capacity, giving operators greater flexibility in managing...

Lane Closure Alert starting August 8: Broadway at the Avalon Centre entrance

Starting Thursday, August 8, the private sector contractor will begin construction on the Avalon Centre entrance culvert.
 
Here’s what to expect:

• This project will require a lane closure on Broadway for approximately 3 months.
• At least one lane will stay open in each direction, but some delays are expected.

 
For updates on the project, visit orangeville.ca/Construction
 
 
 

Orange route returns to regular routing at Broadway and C-Line

Good news, transit riders! Starting Thursday, August 8, the orange route will resume regular routing at Broadway and C-Line.

• Stop #3 (Broadway and C-Line) and stop #4 (60 C-Line) will be back in service
• The temporary stop at Brenda Blvd. and C-Line will be removed

For the latest transit updates, visit orangeville.ca/Transit

Construction Breakdown: August 6 to 9

Roadwork, sidewalk work, and more continues to move forward in Orangeville. Here's your construction breakdown for the week of August 6 to 9:

• C-Line culvert rehabilitation - Lane closures at C-Line and Broadway as needed for final road work.
• Avalon Construction - westbound right lane closure: Construction on the Avalon Centre entrance and culvert.
• Alder Street - lane restrictions from C-Line to Rayburn Drive: Various concrete work including sidewalk and curb repairs.
• St. Andrew Drive and Meadow Drive:

C-Line and Broadway intersection re-opening soon

Exciting update, Orangeville!

The culvert rehabilitation project is almost complete, and the intersection of C-Line and Broadway will re-open to traffic by end of day Friday! There may still be some one-way traffic while the final work is finished.

For more info on this and other projects, visit orangeville.ca/Construction

Modified Hours for Civic Holiday

Civic Holiday is just around the corner! We’ll be observing modified hours for the long weekend.

All Town offices, including Town Hall, will be closed on Mon., Aug. 5

Both Mill Street and Alder Street Library branches will be closed on Sun., Aug. 4 and Mon., Aug. 5.

Mill Street branch will be open Sat., Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Alder Street branch will be open Sat., Aug 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Both Recreation Centres will be closed on Mon., Aug. 5.

Alder Street Recreation Centre will be open Sat...

Construction Breakdown: July 29 to August 2

Roadwork, sidewalk work, and more continues to move forward in Orangeville. Here's your construction breakdown for the week of July 29 to Aug. 2:

• C-Line culvert rehabilitation - Closed at C-Line and Broadway: Ongoing construction throughout this week

• Avalon construction - Westbound right lane closure: Construction on the Avalon Centre entrance and culvert

• Alder Street - Lane restrictions from C-Line to Rayburn Drive: Various concrete work including sidewalk and curb repairs

• St. Andrew Drive and Meadow...