What is stormwater and why does it matter?
Vaughan’s approach to managing stormwater protects the environment, property and the quality of our water
Statement on passing of Rob Ford
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua has issued the following statement.
Vaughan Mayor extends condolences to the people of Belgium
On behalf of the City of Vaughan, I offer my deepest sympathy to the people of Belgium today in the wake of the deplorable attacks in Brussels.
Vaughan operates on holiday schedule for Easter
Vaughan
City Hall and the Joint Operations Centre will be closed Friday, March 25 and
Monday, March 28 for the Easter holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, March
29.
Some City
services and facilities will operate on an alternative schedule. Vaughan
community centres will be closed on Friday, March 25 and Sunday, March 27. Centres
will be open on Monday, March 28. Check your local
centre for activities and information.
Join the City of Vaughan in the fight against climate change
Make a difference this Earth Hour
On March 19, the City of Vaughan will join communities
around the world to observe Earth Hour – a global movement to raise awareness
for climate change. Every year, Earth Hour is celebrated by powering down and
turning off the lights for one hour.
Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua is taking the lead by being more environmentally friendly and
reducing his energy consumption.
Mayor Bevilacqua announces major new development at annual Chamber of Commerce address
265,000-square-foot project in the Vaughan
Metropolitan Centre will host YMCA, library and recreation space
Improving your online experience
Did you know the City of Vaughan’s website had more than 1.4-million visits last year? And almost half of them came from people using mobile devices.
The vaughan.ca website has been enhanced to improve your online experience. The new look and feel gives users improved access to information as well as providing a consistent online experience on all types of digital devices.
2016 Water and Wastewater/Stormwater Budget approved
Vaughan reaffirms its
commitment to provide safe drinking water
Safe drinking water, effective wastewater collection and stormwater
management are cornerstones of a sustainable and healthy community. On Feb. 16,
the City of Vaughan reaffirmed its commitment to the health and wellness of
residents by
approving the 2016 Water and Wastewater/Stormwater Budget.
Vaughan appoints new Deputy City Manager
Mary Reali to lead Community Services portfolio
Creating extraordinary experiences through the arts
Inspired Cities exhibition focuses on Vaughan’s new downtown
The urban heartbeat of any iconic city pulsates strongest through its vibrant urban core. Place making – a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of spaces for people that promotes health, happiness and well-being – is the focus of the City of Vaughan’s new downtown – the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC).