The City of Vaughan recognizes the importance of protecting citizens from the global COVID-19 pandemic while also continuing to move the city forward. Supporting this direction, electronic participation for Committee of the Whole, Council and task force meetings will continue this month.

As a truly green community, the City of Vaughan is dedicated to championing healthy and sustainable neighbourhoods that will continue to elevate the quality of life for all citizens. An important part of this commitment includes maintaining the city’s urban tree canopy. This year, to further advance Vaughan’s environmental stewardship efforts, the City is taking an enhanced and more proactive approach to tree pruning.

The following statement was issued by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua after a special presentation during the Jan. 25 Council meeting: