Vaughan Donates $10,000 to Philippines for Disaster Relief from Mayor's Gala Proceeds

Nov. 13, 2013
 
Vaughan is donating $10,000 to the Filipino Canadian Charitable Association of Vaughan – Haiyan Typhoon Fund from proceeds from the Mayor’s Gala. On Friday, Nov. 8, the Philippines was struck by one of the strongest storms in recorded history that caused widespread damage, including landslides and flooding.

One-of-a-Kind Creations at Vaughan of a Kind Art + Craft Show

​Nov. 12, 2013
 
If you are looking to get a head start on holiday shopping, then the eighth annual Vaughan of a Kind Art + Craft Show is the place to be. The show takes place on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vellore Village Community Centre, located at 1 Villa Royale Ave. in Woodbridge.
 
The show will feature more than 70 artisans from the City of Vaughan and the Greater Toronto Area exhibiting a wealth of high calibre craftsmanship.

City Hosts Community Forum on Protecting Natural Heritage and Reducing Emissions

​Nov. 11, 2013

The City of Vaughan invites residents to attend a community forum to provide input on two important Green Directions Vaughan projects: the Natural Heritage Network Study and the Community Climate Action Plan. The forum will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall in Council Chambers.

Vaughan City Hall Recognized with World-Class International Architecture Award

​Oct. 29, 2013

Vaughan City Hall has received the International Architecture Award for 2013 in recognition of its environmentally-responsible design and accessibility. The leading global award, from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, honours new architecture, interiors and urban planning.

City of Vaughan Honours Outstanding Artists at Annual Awards Presentation

Oct. 29, 2013

​Recipients of the fifth annual Recognizing Arts Vaughan Excellence (RAVE) Awards were honoured at Vaughan Council on Oct. 29. Established in 2008, the RAVE Awards recognize the contributions made by individuals, businesses and organizations towards enhancing the visual, performing and literary arts in Vaughan.

City Hosts Third Annual Sports Congress at Vaughan City Hall

Oct. 25, 2013

The City of Vaughan held its third annual Sports Congress at Vaughan City Hall on Oct. 23 to give community sports organizations an opportunity to provide feedback on local sports needs and to share best practices in managing their leagues.

Adult and minor sports organization administrators heard from a number of guest speakers at the session. Topics discussed included emergency management for sports teams, from severe weather to power outages, as well as minimizing risk in sport through identification, control and mitigation.

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