Another critical step to support the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital
City plans to start construction of roads and sewers in the fall
Shining a spotlight on Vaughan seniors
City receives grant to support new Older Adult Strategy
Labour Day Weekend Fun in Vaughan
Take advantage of what the City has to offer
PowerStream merger negotiations continue
Merger decision expected by September 2015
On April 16, 2015, the Government of Ontario announced that negotiations were underway with respect to a potential three-way merger of PowerStream Holdings Inc., Enersource Corporation and Horizon Utilities Corporation with an opportunity to acquire Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. from the Province to create the second largest local distribution company in Ontario.
Extreme heat warning in effect - cool off at one of Vaughan's community centres, pools or splash pads
With an extreme heat warning in effect for Vaughan and the GTA, the City is reminding residents there are many places to cool off. Vaughan Animal Services is also advising residents to never leave a pet in a car or unattended outside on hot days.
Celebrating Benjamin Vaughan Day
City offices will be closed on Aug. 3
Residents and visitors will be celebrating Benjamin Vaughan Day on Aug. 3 this year. The City of Vaughan isn’t the only municipality to rename the civic holiday. Many cities have made the change to honour a historically-significant person.
Beat the heat at Vaughan community centres and splashpads
Looking to beat the heat in Vaughan this week? With a heat warning in effect for Vaughan and the GTA, and temperatures expected to be above 30 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 40 degrees Celsius, the City is reminding residents there are many places to cool off.
The City’s 10 community centres offer air-conditioned public spaces, washrooms and change rooms, as well as water-bottle filling stations. They will be open during regularly scheduled hours.
Escape the heat and humidity at Vaughan community centres
With the temperature expected to hit 30 degrees Celsius and a humidex of 40 degrees Celsius over the weekend, the City of Vaughan is reminding residents that they can escape the heat by visiting local community centres.
Community centres offer air-conditioned public spaces, washrooms and change rooms, as well as water-bottle filling stations. Community centres will be open during regularly scheduled hours.
Vaughan’s field of dreams becomes reality
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment’s Toronto FC II officially begin play at new home field in Vaughan
Mayor's golf tournament scores hole in one for community groups
Golfers came together for a round of golf at one of the City’s best courses yesterday to raise thousands of dollars for not-for-profit and community organizations. The Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua Annual Charity Golf Classic was held at the Eagles Nest Golf Club on July 7.
The proceeds from this annual event and the Mayor’s Gala go to support the more than 100 community groups that provide essential services to the people of Vaughan.