Rayette Road now open to traffic
July 20, 2013
Rayette Road has reopened to traffic. Rayette Road was closed temporarily from 111 Rayette Rd. to the intersection of Rayette Road and Oster Lane due to a leaning hydro pole and low-hanging wires. The situation has been fixed.
Pietro Adamo Exhibition on Display at Vaughan City Hall
July 28, 2013
Luminous Vaughan: Paintings by Pietro Adamo, the first exhibition in a new annual Resident Artist Series, is now on display in the Vaughan City Hall Atrium Gallery at 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. The exhibition is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 6.
City of Vaughan Extends Community Centre and Splash Pad Hours in Response to Extreme Heat
July 16, 2013
The City of Vaughan continues to extend the hours of
operation at a number of community centres and splash pads in response to the
extreme heat.
Community centre hours have
been extended to 11 p.m. at five facilities across the City. Community centres are
air conditioned and are equipped with water fountains. Some splash pads will be
open until 11 p.m.
Mayor's Golf Tournament Tees Off in Support of Local Community Groups
A sold-out field of golfers teed up at the Copper Creek Golf Club in Vaughan for the Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua Annual Charity Golf Classic on Tuesday, July 9. The tournament was an overwhelming success, raising more than $130,000 for not-for-profit and community organizations.
“Once again this year the community came together to support the many organizations that are at the heart of what makes our City great,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua.
Willis Road remains closed in Vaughan
July 10, 2013
Update - Willis Road has been opened to all through traffic as of 7:10 p.m.
The City of Vaughan has reopened all roads closed after Monday’s heavy rainfall with the exception of Willis Road, between Islington Avenue and Riverside Drive.
Have Your Say about Future Cycling Needs in Vaughan
July 10, 2013
The City of Vaughan is taking another important step toward becoming a more cycle-friendly community by exploring future cycling opportunities in the eastern part of the city, specifically north from Rutherford Road to Teston Road and west from Bathurst Street to just past Peter Rupert Avenue.
Vaughan launches Israel International Business Development Program
More than 200 members of the local business community attended the launch of the City of Vaughan’s Israel International Business Development Program at City Hall on June 27.
The event featured special addresses by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and DJ Schneeweiss, the Consul General of Israel in Toronto. There also was an information session about the business development program.
A key component of the program is a business mission to Israel from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6, 2013.
Thirty-Three Year Vaughan Fire Veteran Becomes City's New Fire Chief
June 28, 2013
The City of Vaughan has named acting fire Chief Larry Bentley as the city’s new fire chief. Chief Bentley becomes the first Vaughan firefighter promoted to the role of fire chief.