The countdown to the new year is on, which means you may be enjoying festivities and celebrating safely with loved ones to mark the occasion. The City of Vaughan is reminding residents to keep fire safety and COVID-19 directives top of mind this evening. 

The show went on in Vaughan in 2021 despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of people tuned in to enjoy  the City’s virtual award-winning Vaughan Celebrates events throughout the year at Winterfest, Canada Day and Concerts in the Park. 

Winter is in full swing, and that means the City of Vaughan’s crews are on the job! Learn everything you need to know about the City’s efficient, reliable and high-level winter operations for the 2021/22 season.

In 1996, the City of Vaughan hosted the grand opening of the City Playhouse Theatre when its curtain raised for the first time with the launch of a three-month “Festival of Arts.” Fast-forward 25 years, and the love of live theatre and performing arts still holds strong throughout the city. 

As the global COVID-19 pandemic evolves and the Omicron variant spreads quickly across Ontario and Canada, the City of Vaughan remains focused on monitoring and responding to the situation to protect citizens, businesses and the greater community.

Don’t let the Grinch or a fire get in the way of carving your prime rib or glazed ham! To help you have a safe and happy holiday, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is reminding residents of some important holiday fire-safety tips. 

When cooking your holiday meal, follow these tips to ensure it goes off without a hitch:

Do you represent an organization that is advancing a cause that requires greater public awareness? Or does your association have a special event taking place in 2022 that celebrates the diversity, heritage and culture of the community? Submit a request to have an observance commemorated with a flag-raising, illumination or proclamation from the City of Vaughan.  

The halls are decked and presents are wrapped, but the fight against COVID-19 is not over. With the holidays in full swing, the City of Vaughan is encouraging everyone to do their part in reducing the spread of the virus. Being safe is the best holiday gift this year.