Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes Jewish Heritage Month

Vaughan continues celebrating its strong multicultural, spiritual roots
 
During this afternoon’s Vaughan Council Meeting, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua recognized May as Jewish Heritage Month and issued the following statement:
 
“Throughout the month of May, we celebrate the proud Jewish culture in our city and their many achievements and contributions.
 
“I encourage everyone to

Ward 4 Civic Hero Award presented to Rabbi Yechezkel Deren

Local leader honoured for compassion and community service

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco and Members of Council, celebrated the accomplishments of Rabbi Yechezkel Deren who is the 2018 recipient of the Ward 4 Civic Hero Award. Surrounded by family, friends and loved ones, Rabbi Deren was honoured during today’s ​Council meeting.

Mayor Bevilacqua welcomes delegation from Latin America

Vaughan continues to strengthen relations with international leaders
 
The City of Vaughan continues to cement its reputation as a leading destination to ignite economic and cultural opportunities, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said as he addressed a delegation of diplomats and dignitaries representing Latin American nations.
 
Fuerza Latina Community Services, a not-for-profit organization based in Vaughan, organized the visit to Vaughan City Hall

Environmental Days are back

Free city-wide events taking place from May 5 to June 23


Vaughan’s annual Environmental Days are returning, with a series of five events throughout the community. These days are an opportunity for residents to exchange damaged City-issued blue boxes, kitchen containers and green bins, recycle used or unwanted electronics, and receive up to three bags of mulch, all free of charge. City-issued blue boxes, kitchen containers, green bins, composters and garbage tags will be available for purchase as well.

Vaughan reduces energy consumption by 4.2 per cent during Earth Hour

The City’s 12th annual event brought the community together in support of the environment

On Saturday, March 30, the City of Vaughan marked Earth Hour at Vaughan City Hall by joining millions of people around the world to power down for one hour. As a result, Vaughan reduced its energy consumption by an outstanding 4.2 per cent (13.68 megawatts), outpacing last year’s total of 3.6 per cent (12 megawatts).

Vote for Trustee, Vaughan Wards 1 and 2

April 25 is voting day for the 2019 York Region District School Board By-election, advance dates on April 23 and 24
 
Vaughan Wards 1 and 2: get ready to select your York Region District School Board (YRDSB) Trustee. Voting Day for the by-election is Thursday, April 25, but eligible voters don’t have to wait until then – vote early on Tuesday, April 23 or Wednesday, April 24.
 
Voting is easy and convenient in the city of Vaughan.
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