Statement: Mayor Bevilacqua requests flags lowered in memory of COVID-19 victims
Flags to remain lowered
for duration of the long weekend
PSA: Residents urged to connect virtually this holiday weekend
Maximum fine of $100,000
can be laid for violations of the new Emergency Measures By-law
As residents
prepare to observe Passover, Easter and Vaisakhi this long weekend, the City of
Vaughan is urging everyone to follow the physical distancing protocols put in place
to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Traditionally,
this is a time to gather with family, friends and neighbours.
Mayor Bevilacqua launches #ShopVaughanLocal
Strengthen the economy, support local business affected by COVID-19
Council approves Emergency Measures By-law
Fines range from $500 to $100,000
During an
electronic-participation special Council meeting on Wednesday, April 8, Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council approved the Emergency Measures
By-law.
The by-law provides further
authority, subject to the Municipal Act, to the Mayor and City of
Vaughan staff to issue responsive, timely and effective orders during this
state of emergency.
Vaughan to host its first-ever virtual Canada Day event
Annual
celebration of nation’s birthday will take place online
Every
year, Vaughan citizens come together on July 1 to enjoy the City’s popular
Canada Day event. The festivities will continue in 2020 – when the City hosts
its first-ever virtual celebration.
PSA: City advances COVID-19 response efforts
Mayor Bevilacqua calls special Council meeting for April 8
During an upcoming electronic-participation special Council meeting, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council will review further measures to enforce physical distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19, as part of the City of Vaughan’s ongoing efforts to combat this global pandemic.
PSA: City puts supports in place for seniors
Deadline to apply for Elderly Home-Owners Tax Assistance extended to help ease burden caused by COVID-19
The City of Vaughan is extending the deadline to apply for the Elderly Home-Owners Tax Assistance program to May 15, marking the latest in a series of measures that have been introduced to provide relief to seniors and help ease the burden caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working together to combat COVID-19
All levels of
government responding to global pandemic
The City
of Vaughan continues to work closely with all levels of government to monitor
and respond to the evolving COVID-19 developments and ensure the health and
well-being of citizens and staff.
Service changes in effect for holiday weekend
COVID-19 Updates
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COVID-19: Update on City services
COVID-19 Updates
City of Vaughan news is released on a daily basis and kept on vaughan.ca for reference purposes. For the most recent updates and news as they happen, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19