Flags lowered

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 issues crossed his desk,” said Orangeville Mayor Sandy Brown.  “His public persona as a common sense leader led to him retaining the title of Premier for 16 years.  His dedication to the community of Brampton and his leadership in Ontario have been recognized many times over the years.  Tomorrow, his family will gather to pay tribute to a life well lived.  We join them by lowering our flag in tribute to a remarkable public servant.”