Vaughan marks a milestone 25 years as a city

Jan. 7, 2016 12:00 a.m.
One of the fastest growing cities in Canada reaches a quarter-century
 
​It’s a momentous occasion in Vaughan this year as the City marks its 25th anniversary. As the first city in York Region, Vaughan has experienced significant growth and transformational change throughout the last quarter-century.
 
With major city-building initiatives underway, including the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, Vaughan has become a major contributor to the success of the Region and the GTA. With a population of more than 320,000 people, 10,000 businesses and thousands of organizations, the City of Vaughan has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1991, when the population stood at just over 100,000.
 
To honour Vaughan’s 25th year, residents and visitors are encouraged to share memories, stories and pictures with the City that span the last 25 years. Visit vaughan25.ca or the City’s Facebook page to share your stories and pictures.  
 
This is our city. Let’s celebrate it together.
 
QUOTE
 
“This is an exciting time for Vaughan. As we look to the exciting future of our growing City I am inspired by the passion and energy that is evident everywhere in our community. We each have the opportunity to continue to do incredible things for our City and I am proud to call Vaughan my home. We are blessed to have compassionate and generous citizens who understand the value of giving back and supporting those who need it most. Vaughan’s 25th anniversary is a momentous occasion and I look forward to celebrating this incredible milestone with the entire community. Together, we will take Vaughan to the next level and make this 25th anniversary the best year yet.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
QUICK FACTS
  • Residents and visitors are encouraged to join the conversation on social media throughout the year using #Vaughan25.
  • Vaughan was incorporated as a city on Jan. 1, 1991.
  • The City is named after Benjamin Vaughan, a British diplomat.
  • The City is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016 at events throughout the year, including a signature event in the fall.
 
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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council cut ceremonial cake to honour Vaughan's 25th anniversary.
 
Full house at City Hall for Vaughan's 25th anniversary celebration.
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