​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.

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. 

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.

​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.