We’re partnering with RainBarrel.ca to make rain barrels more affordable! A limited number of $50 subsidies are available for Orangeville residents on town water. One per household. Order now: rainbarrel.ca/Orangeville

In Orangeville, events thrive because you support local. Every purchase you make at a public event from a local restaurant, patio, café or beer tent builds a vibrant community. It’s why outside alcohol isn’t permitted, so LYOB – Leave Your Own Beverage at home! https://ow.ly/vzEG50Z2rJT

Pet waste harms drinking water by spreading bacteria, viruses and parasites to water sources. Protect our lakes, streams, and community by picking up after your pets. It's a simple step for cleaner, safer water for all! orangeville.ca/DrinkingWater

Orangeville takes pride in its outdoor spaces and the Town can help you keep them that way! 🌿 Want to organize a park or trail clean-up? Let our Parks team know where and when, and we'll provide bags, gloves and disposal guidance. Email [email protected]

Healthy trees help our community grow — literally. 🌱 Pick up a free sapling at Fendley Park on May 23, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Presented with Credit Valley Conservation. First come, first served. One per household. Trees must be planted on private property. orangeville.ca/SustainableOrangeville

💦 Starting May 15, splash pads will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — just in time for sunny days ahead. Plan your visit, find locations and view full rules at orangeville.ca/SplashWithUs

Our parks and trails are shared spaces and a shared responsibility. 🌿 Pet owners, please clean up after your pets, and remember park bins are for park use only. Household and yard waste belongs at home. Learn more: orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance

We will be observing modified hours over the Victoria Day weekend. Town offices will be closed May 16 to 18. Libraries, arenas and transit will have some schedule changes over the holidays, including closures on statutory days. View the hours: orangeville.ca/HolidayHours

If you're passionate about the environment and working to improve sustainability in Orangeville, Sustainable Orangeville wants to help. Applications are now open for the Sustainable Orangeville 2026 grant. Due: June 1, 2026 orangeville.ca/SustainableOrangeville

This June, Orangeville Transit is updating stops on the Blue route (4 changes) and Orange route (7 changes). Updates reflect rider feedback, senior input and the transit accessibility audit. Maps and schedules are being refreshed too. orangeville.ca/RideWithUs

Orangeville's drinking water comes from 12 wells that draw from aquifers, underground sources formed when rain and snow seep into the soil and rock beneath us. Protecting these aquifers from pollution keeps our water safe and treatment costs down. 🔗 orangeville.ca/DrinkingWater

Spring is here, and so is our Parks team! 🌱 Staff are cleaning up after the winter and inspecting playgrounds to get them ready for the season. Notice broken equipment? Report it at orangeville.ca/SeeClickFix. Learn more: orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance

☀️ Starting May 19, we’re switching to summer hours. Town Hall and Lakeview Annex will be open Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We look forward to serving you this summer! Regular hours resume Tues, Sept. 8. 👉 Learn more about summer hours: orangeville.ca/SummerHours

Beginning today: new school drop-off zones for ODSS are coming to Matthew St. and Fead St. on May 11 🎒 Stops limited to 10 min. No parking or stopping on Sunset and Faulkner. These changes help keep students, pedestrians and drivers safe.

We’re looking for a Manager, Facilities and Parks to lead community spaces — from parks and sports fields to facilities. This role guides planning, operations and long-term management while supporting a collaborative team. For more details visit orangeville.ca/jobs

Streetlight out? Don’t leave us in the dark! 💡 Report outages quickly and easily at orangeville.ca/streetlights. Your report notifies both the Town and Orangeville Hydro so their team can respond and make repairs.

As the weather shifts, so can the ground, creating cracks and offsets in our sidewalks. Our teams inspect the sidewalk and make necessary repairs throughout the season and into the fall. Find out more: orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance

The Alder Pump Track is coming — and it's going to be worth the wait. 🚲 The asphalt didn't meet our standards, so we removed it and started fresh. That correction is being covered by the contractor, not Orangeville taxpayers. We're targeting a summer 2026 opening. Thanks for your patience.

In Orangeville, events thrive because you support local. Every purchase you make at a public event from a local restaurant, patio, café or beer tent builds a vibrant community. It’s why outside alcohol isn’t permitted, so LYOB – Leave Your Own Beverage at home! https://ow.ly/Hh7e50YUFbL

ICYMI: new school drop-off zones for ODSS are coming to Matthew St. and Fead St. on May 11 🎒 Stops limited to 10 min. No parking or stopping on Sunset and Faulkner. These changes help keep students, pedestrians and drivers safe.

Never miss an Orangeville council meeting and stay up to date on what matters to you! Watch live or catch up on the recording after. Stream: orangeville.ca/WatchLive View the recording: orangeville.ca/Meetings Click on any agenda item in the recording to jump to that part of the video.

Some activities near wells can pose risks to our drinking water. These are called significant threats, and they’re managed through the Source Protection Plan. Learn what they are and how we help protect the source: orangeville.ca/DrinkingWater

Thanks to everyone who completed our community survey and shared feedback on the Town, Orangeville Public Library and Love, Orangeville Tourism websites. We heard from 697 of you and your feedback has already been included in plans for the new websites. Congrats to Mandy, our $100 gift card winner!

Spring is here and grass cutting season is underway! 🌱 Our Parks team manages 210+ acres of grass across 97+ acres of green space on a nine-day rotation. Wet weather can cause delays—but they work hard to keep Orangeville looking great. orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance https://youtu.be/aXu9vrlgv9Q

Healthy trees help our community grow — literally. 🌱 Pick up a free sapling at Fendley Park on May 23, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Presented with Credit Valley Conservation. First come, first served. One per household. Trees must be planted on private property. orangeville.ca/SustainableOrangeville

Municipal leadership is a big job and Dufferin County's municipalities want to help you prepare. Don't forget to attend one of the free candidate information workshops. 📅 May 6 @ 7 p.m. — Monora Park Pavilion 📅 May 7 @ 10 a.m. — Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex orangeville.ca/Election

Reminder: we're upgrading the Harvey Curry Park parking lot! We're paving the gravel lot, adding 3 accessible parking spaces & improving stormwater drainage. The parking lot is closed; park and playground open. Parking is available on Lawrence Ave: please follow signage.

Do you know if you’re eligible to vote in the 2026 municipal and school board election? Voters must be: • a Canadian citizen • 18 or older as of Oct. 26, 2026 • a resident of, own land or be a tenant in the municipality you want to vote in orangeville.ca/Election

Some changes are coming to Orangeville Transit this June. Updates to stops on our Blue and Orange routes are on the way, shaped by rider and driver feedback, as well as a transit accessibility audit. Full details at orangeville.ca/RideWithUs

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you have a project or run a program that works to improve sustainability in Orangeville? Sustainable Orangeville is accepting applications for its grant program. Due: June 1, 2026 orangeville.ca/SustainableOrangeville

Municipal leadership is a big job and Dufferin County's municipalities want to help you prepare. Attend free candidate information workshops. 📅 May 6 @ 7 p.m. — Monora Park Pavilion 📅 May 7 @ 10 a.m. — Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex orangeville.ca/Election

Damaged boulevard grass is a concern each spring and our teams are on it. 🌱 Staff are assessing damaged areas and laying fresh topsoil and seed as part of our spring program. Want to help? The new grass loves extra water! orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance

We’re helping our community learn about water protection and how we can all make a difference. 💧 Drinking Water Protection Zones are areas around our wells that must be protected to reduce risks to our drinking water. Watch for the signs! orangeville.ca/DrinkingWater

Considering running in this year's election? Nominations for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election open Fri, May 1. To run, you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 or older and a resident or non-resident elector in Orangeville. 📅 Opens: May 1 | Closes: Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. orangeville.ca/Election

Don't forget, Mayor Post's quarterly town hall is tonight! Hear from Dufferin OPP, Economic Development and Infrastructure Services on summer road safety, tourism, growth and upcoming construction. 6:30–9 p.m. at Tony Rose Banquet Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m.

BYOB? We’re going with LYOB! Leave Your Own Beverage at home—outside alcohol isn’t permitted at events in Orangeville. Don’t worry, the best drinks are at local patios, beer tents & cafes. 🍹https://www.orangeville.ca/en/news/orangeville-will-maintain-current-approach-to-alcohol-at-public-events.aspx

Street sweeping is about more than clean roads 🧹 Sweepers also clear debris that can block storm drains. When you see them out, give them space, move nets off the road and avoid street parking if you can. Learn more: orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance

New school drop-off zones for ODSS are coming to Matthew St. and Fead St. on May 11 🎒 Stops limited to 10 min. No parking or stopping on Sunset and Faulkner. These changes help keep students, pedestrians and drivers safe.

The snow is on its way out and pothole season is here. 🚧 The Town addresses potholes year-round, but work ramps up in the spring. Spot an untreated one? Visit orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance to learn how to report it.

What does it take to run for municipal office in Dufferin County? Join a free virtual candidate information session on Apr. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Facilitated by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing — open to all prospective candidates. Register at orangeville.ca/CandidateSession

Looking to plant more trees on your property? Sustainable Orangeville’s tree sapling giveaway, in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation, is happening on Saturday, May 23. 📍 Fendley Park 🕰️ 9 a.m. to noon Trees are first come, first served. Limited quantities available.

Upgrades are coming to the Harvey Curry Park parking lot! We're paving the gravel lot, adding 3 accessible parking spaces and improving stormwater drainage. The parking lot will be closed beginning next week; park and playground open. Parking is available on Lawrence Ave: please follow signage.

Remember, Mayor Post's quarterly town hall is next week! Hear from Dufferin OPP, Economic Development and Infrastructure Services on summer road safety, tourism, growth and upcoming construction. April 28, 6:30–9 p.m. at Tony Rose Banquet Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Want to organize a community clean-up of a park or trail this spring? 🌱 The Town can help! Let our Parks team know where and when, and we'll provide bags, gloves and disposal guidance. Email [email protected] to get started.

Happy Earth Day! Looking for ways to mark the day? Stepping outside is a great way to start! Enjoy a walk through one of our local parks or join a clean-up event. Keep an eye out for rain barrel rebates, tree sapling giveaways and more coming soon. How are you celebrating Earth Day?

UPDATE April 21, 2026: Regular service to the Headwaters Health Care Centre bus stop at the hospital entrance resumes tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience during the temporary shift.

Something special is taking root in Orangeville. 🐝 Our first municipal pollinator garden is coming to 30 Centre Street, thoughtfully located near Mill Creek, the community garden and trail connections. Thanks to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for helping make it happen! 🌿

Thinking about running for council in Orangeville's 2026 election? Dufferin County's municipalities are hosting free candidate information sessions this spring — a great place to start whether you're decided or just curious. Apr. 29, May 6 and May 7. Details at orangeville.ca/Election

Happy Earth Week! 🌍 There's a lot to feel good about in Orangeville: a pollinator garden on the way, rain barrel rebates coming soon, sustainability grants opening in May and a free sapling giveaway May 23. Find a moment to get outside this week. 🌿

Springtime is in the air and spring maintenance & cleanup are underway! From pothole filling to playground inspections, our Parks and Public Works teams are working hard to get the community ready for the season. 🌱 Learn more: orangeville.ca/SpringMaintenance