Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua has welcomed the decision by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to name the final stop on the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, ‘Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.’ The decision was announced at a TTC meeting held on Wednesday, February 29.
The City of Vaughan is undertaking a feasibility study to establish a Discovery Centre that celebrates the life and work of the late Pierre Berton. A long-term resident of the Vaughan community of Kleinburg, the celebrated author and television personality published more than 50 books on Canada's history and the shaping of the national character.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and City staff yesterday introduced and demonstrated City Hall’s new state-of-the-art, digital interactive directory – a 40-inch touch screen, wireless networked media player. The directory is located in the main atrium and can be accessed by those visiting City Hall.
Long-time Vaughan resident Martha Bell received a 2011 Heritage Community Recognition Program Award during a ceremonial presentation at this week’s Council meeting. The award, sponsored by the Ontario Heritage Trust, recognized Martha Bell’s efforts in the Natural Heritage category.
Recipients of the 2012 Vaughan Heritage Preservation Awards were recognized at a Council meeting on February 21 for their efforts in the restoration and conservation of Vaughan buildings of cultural heritage value. These projects support the City’s vision of maintaining its historic streetscapes and unique architectural heritage.
Vaughan Council unanimously approved the City’s 2012 Operating and Capital Budgets at a Special Meeting of Council on Monday, February 13. A total of $226 million has been allocated for services and City operations and $49.3 million for capital improvements.
Vaughan Council recently presented Mr. Som Nath Sharma with the City’s Ward 4 Civic Hero Award for his work with the Thornhill Senior Citizens Club and the Seniors Association of Vaughan Initiative (SAVI).