Roads Closed For Safety Video Production
• Traffic travelling south on Avro Road from Major Mackenzie Drive will be redirected to Hawker Road.
• Traffic on Caproni Drive will be redirected to travel east to Hawker Road.
Volunteerism And Heritage Work Honoured With Ward 1 Civic Hero Award
Ward 1 resident Hugh Cook was presented with the Civic Hero Award at the Committee of the Whole (Public Hearing) on April 3, 2012 for his volunteerism and commitment to preserving the history of the City of Vaughan.
City of Vaughan Invites Cyclists to the Vaughan Cycling Forum Inaugural Meeting
Vaughan Powers Down for Earth Hour
The City of Vaughan and its residents and businesses joined millions around the world by turning out the lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 31.
PowerStream reported that Vaughan reduced its energy consumption by 8.6 per cent. By turning off the lights between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., the City reduced its energy use by 27 megawatts, enough energy to power approximately 817 average-sized homes for 24 hours.
Vaughan Turns Out the Lights for Earth Hour
The City of Vaughan is proud to join other major cities around the world in supporting the international Earth Hour campaign to turn off lights for one hour on March 31 at 8:30 p.m. The City is joining with the Earth Hour Vaughan community group to host a special celebration at City Hall which will include the 5th annual Lantern Walk.
Vaughan Turns Out the Lights for Earth Hour
City Of Vaughan Accepting Nominations For Volunteer Recognition Awards
Red Cross Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council were joined by representatives of the Red Cross at a flag raising ceremony to celebrate the City of Vaughan proclaiming March as Red Cross month.
The Red Cross has responded to emergencies in Vaughan and across the country. Their mandate is to raise public awareness as well as educate individuals and communities on emergency preparedness, first aid, CPR and humanitarian issues.