Don’t let the Grinch or a fire get in the way of carving your prime rib or glazed ham! To help you have a safe and happy holiday, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is reminding residents of some important holiday fire-safety tips. 

When cooking your holiday meal, follow these tips to ensure it goes off without a hitch:

Do you represent an organization that is advancing a cause that requires greater public awareness? Or does your association have a special event taking place in 2022 that celebrates the diversity, heritage and culture of the community? Submit a request to have an observance commemorated with a flag-raising, illumination or proclamation from the City of Vaughan.  

The halls are decked and presents are wrapped, but the fight against COVID-19 is not over. With the holidays in full swing, the City of Vaughan is encouraging everyone to do their part in reducing the spread of the virus. Being safe is the best holiday gift this year. 

With the December break just around the corner, the City of Vaughan is reminding citizens about facility closures, alternate hours and changes in programming from Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 to Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.  

Winter weather can bring strong winds and snowstorms that may knock out your power. These conditions can also damage power lines and equipment, making it easier for a spark to turn into a flame. Use the following safety tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service to help protect yourself, your family and your home from fires during and after a storm.