Lights comes to Vaughan to perform for Canada Day
City celebrates Canada’s 148th birthday with free event
Vaughan aquatics staff win first national championship
Team repeats as provincial champions for fourth straight year
Vaughan announces business mission to China
Ten-day mission aims to increase trade and build new relationships
The City of Vaughan hosted an information session with more than 50 business representatives yesterday and announced that it is leading an innovative business mission to China in October. As part of the City’s International Business Development Program, the primary goal of this mission is to develop trade relationships in China and establish Vaughan as a preferred location for Chinese investments.
City of Vaughan Offices Closed for Canada Day
All City of Vaughan municipal offices, including Vaughan City Hall and the Joint Operations Centre, will be closed for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday, July 1. Offices will reopen on Thursday, July 2.
Vaughan community centres, libraries and the animal shelter will also be closed on Wednesday, July 1, reopening on Thursday, July 2.
The Thornhill Outdoor Pool will be open on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for length and parent and tot swim, and from 12:30 p.m.
Resident recognized for community involvement
Ward 3 Civic Hero Award presented to Elvira Caria
The Ward 3 Civic Hero Award was presented to Elvira Caria by Vaughan Council today. Ms. Caria was recognized for 15 years of volunteerism, leadership and advocacy in the community.
A longtime resident, Ms. Caria has been involved with the Vellore Woods Ratepayers’ Association for 15 years, serving as its chair.
Vaughan kicks off Concerts in the Park
City offering six free concerts throughout the summer
The City of Vaughan is launching the 21st annual free Concerts in the Park series. Starting tonight at 7:30 p.m., the St. Royals will entertain with their funk, soul, Motown and R&B repertoire at Vaughan City Hall’s outdoor courtyard.
Five other concerts, staged in local parks across the city, will take place throughout the summer on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Here is the concert lineup:
Mayor’s Gala gives the gift of hope
Annual event raises funds that support our community
On Thursday, June 4, the City of Vaughan’s Mayor’s Gala was held in support of more than 100 not-for-profit and community organizations that provide important services in our city and beyond.
The theme of the Gala was ‘Sen5e in the City’ and celebrated each of the five senses.
Vaughan recognizes Philippine Independence Day
Event celebrates 117th anniversary with a flag-raising at City Hall
Deal on hospital reached
Mayor announces Council and VHCC work to make Vaughan hospital a reality
The City of Vaughan and the Vaughan Health Campus of Care (VHCC) have executed an agreement that allows the construction of Vaughan's new hospital to move forward.
This agreement will allow the process to begin to receive proposals for construction of the new hospital.
Vaughan Council promotes National Access Awareness Week
Members of Council and SMT use wheelchairs for Committee of the Whole meeting
In celebration of National Access Awareness Week (NAAW), Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council, the Senior Management Team and the City Clerk participated in an initiative today to raise awareness about acc