New Development Charges to be Discussed at Public Meeting on April 23
April 16, 2013
At the April 15 Finance and Administration Committee meeting, Vaughan Council received an update report on the Development Charge Review process in preparation for a public meeting to be held next week.
The City is currently reviewing its by-laws relating to development charges, the fees collected from land developers to fund the cost of municipal services and infrastructure needed to accommodate growth.
Vaughan Celebrates Wins Festivals and Events Ontario Achievement Awards
April 15, 2013
The City’s Vaughan Celebrates program has won two Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Achievement Awards: Best Promotional Campaign ($100,000 or less) and Best Youth Initiative. The program is comprised of WinterFest, Canada Day and Concerts in the Park.
Public Open House to Discuss Cycling Options on Napa Valley Avenue
April 15, 2013
The City of Vaughan is holding a Public Open House on Thursday, April 25 to discuss proposed cycling options on Napa Valley Avenue, including dedicated bike lanes. The open house will be held at St. Stephen Catholic Elementary School at 451 Napa Valley Avenue in Woodbridge from 7 to 9 p.m.
The City of Vaughan is holding a Public Open House on Thursday, April 25 to discuss proposed cycling options on Napa Valley Avenue, including dedicated bike lanes. The open house will be held at St. Stephen Catholic Elementary School at 451 Napa Valley Avenue in Woodbridge from 7 to 9 p.m.
Improving Access to Hospital Services for Vaughan Families
April 10, 2013
Ontario is supporting the community of Vaughan with planning for its new hospital.
The province is investing an additional $49.7-million for planning and design of Mackenzie Health's new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital.
Official Opening of New Vellore Village Fitness Centre Held this Past Weekend
April 9, 2013
Hundreds of residents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council on Saturday, April 6, to mark the official opening of the new Vellore Village Fitness Centre.
Hundreds of residents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council on Saturday, April 6, to mark the official opening of the new Vellore Village Fitness Centre.
The fitness centre is part of the Vellore Village Community Centre at 1 Villa Royale Avenue. It is on the west side of Weston Road, north of Rutherford Road. The facility is the sixth City-operated fitness facility located at Vaughan community centres.
Asian Long-horned Beetle eradicated from Canada - Issued on behalf of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Government of Canada
April 5, 2013
Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver, announced today that the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) has been successfully eradicated from Canada, following nearly a decade of collaborative efforts between federal, provincial and municipal authorities.
Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver, announced today that the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) has been successfully eradicated from Canada, following nearly a decade of collaborative efforts between federal, provincial and municipal authorities.
World Autism Awareness Day
April 2, 2013
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council, and City Manager Clayton Harris (far right), joined community members and representatives from Autism Ontario York Region for a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to mark World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2013.
Official Opening of Vaughan's Newest Fitness Centre
March 28, 2013
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council will join residents in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 6 at 11:30 a.m., to mark the official opening of the Vellore Village Fitness Centre.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council will join residents in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 6 at 11:30 a.m., to mark the official opening of the Vellore Village Fitness Centre.