In an effort to encourage more children to walk to school, the City of Vaughan has launched the new Active Routes are the Way To Go! school program.

The launch included the announcement of the first ‘active route focused’ school in York Region – St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School – and coincides with International Walk to School Month, a global event which celebrates the benefits of walking, while creating communities that are safe places to walk.

​The City of Vaughan is leading the way when it comes to job growth in York Region. Between 2010 and 2011, the City experienced a 6.1 per cent growth in employment, the highest in York Region. Vaughan’s strong economic progress and leading employment growth rate are key findings of a recent study of employment trends by York Region.

​The Mayor of the City of Vaughan has signed an Accord of Cooperation with the Mayor of Rome to strengthen the trade and economic ties between the two cities. The signing of the Accord took place at Rome's City Hall. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Gianni Alemanno, the Mayor of Rome, signed the Accord.

The Mayor of the City of Vaughan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the Province of Milan on September 24 to develop a business relationship between the province and the City.

The drinking water distribution systems for Vaughan and Kleinburg received perfect scores of 100 per cent after recent inspections by the Ministry of the Environment. The inspections confirm the quality of water meets or exceeds provincial standards, and the systems are being operated in compliance with all applicable legislation.

As part of Doors Open Vaughan and Culture Days, more than 30 locations across the City will open their doors to residents and visitors offering free tours, performances, exhibits and displays on September 29 and 30.