VFRS shares tips for barbecue season
With warm weather in the forecast, many people will be lighting up the barbecue to cook a nice meal – remember to do so safely! Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is serving up fire safety and prevention tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe over the long weekend and beyond.
When barbecuing, keep these safety tips top of mind:
Looking for a way for your kids to cool off during a long day of play? Bring them to one of Vaughan’s splashpads for a fun, free summer activity that’s sure to keep them busy!
Starting today, many of the City of Vaughan’s splashpads will be open on weekends from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Please note, splashpad openings are subject to weather and surface conditions.
City-wide spring maintenance is underway – and that includes work at more than 150 stormwater management ponds throughout Vaughan! From May to October, the City completes three rounds of litter cleanup and grass cutting to ensure we can access each pond for operational purposes.
Another long weekend is around the corner! Victoria Day is one of only two days you can light fireworks in Vaughan without a permit each year. But do you know how to handle them safely? If you plan to use fireworks on Monday, May 19, there are some important safety steps to follow before, during and after you set them off.
Follow these safety guidelines from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service:
Vaughan’s annual event is on May 26 at City Hall
Mark your calendars and let’s get ready to party! The City of Vaughan is hosting its third annual South Asian Heritage Month celebration – and you’re invited!
Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council at our special event on Monday, May 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.).
Join us for fun, free family-friendly activities at the Joint Operations Centre on May 24
To recognize the City of Vaughan’s 450 dedicated Public Works professionals, we’re inviting you to join us in celebrating National Public Works Week from Sunday, May 18 to Saturday, May 24.
Road safety continues to be a leading priority at the City of Vaughan. This is Canada Road Safety Week, and we’re taking this opportunity to remind all road users – including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians – to slow down and pay attention to their surroundings. Remember, we all play a role in keeping our community safe.
Here are some ways you can improve road safety:
Relief from the zoning By-Law is being requested to facilitate Site Development Application DA.22.075 (Phase 2) which is comprised of four (4) buildings, two (2) of which are 12-stories in height, and two (2) of which are 28-storeys in height, with a total of 1,026 units.
