City Hosts Third Annual Sports Congress at Vaughan City Hall

Oct. 25, 2013

The City of Vaughan held its third annual Sports Congress at Vaughan City Hall on Oct. 23 to give community sports organizations an opportunity to provide feedback on local sports needs and to share best practices in managing their leagues.

Adult and minor sports organization administrators heard from a number of guest speakers at the session. Topics discussed included emergency management for sports teams, from severe weather to power outages, as well as minimizing risk in sport through identification, control and mitigation.

Site Dedication Ceremony for the Future Home of Vaughan Public Libraries New Resource Library

​Oct. 21, 2013

A special ceremony was held on Thursday, October 17 for the site dedication of the future home of Vaughan Public Libraries new resource library. The event took place on the northwest quadrant of the Civic Centre Campus which will be the location for Vaughan’s third resource library.

Mayor Bevilacqua Welcomes Mayor of Eilot, Israel After Successful Business Mission

​Oct. 17, 2013
 
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua welcomed Udi Gat, the Mayor of Eilot, Israel to Vaughan City Hall yesterday. Mayor Gat is visiting Toronto with the United Jewish Appeal Federation (UJA) and his trip included a meeting in Vaughan.
 
His visit follows the City of Vaughan business mission to Israel which took place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6. The mission included a stop in the Eilat/Eilot Region and a meeting with the mayor and representatives of the Renewable Energy Initiative.

Vaughan Helps Drive Entrepreneurship and Innovation During Small Business Week

​Oct. 16, 2013

The City of Vaughan will celebrate Small Business Week beginning Oct. 21 with up to 20 different free seminars and workshops across the City. This year’s small business week theme, Transformation Grows Business, will offer business resources and program benefits for business owners in all stages of growth.

Vaughan Fire Station 7-10 Showcased as One of Ontario's Best Fire Halls

​Oct. 16, 2013

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Station 7-10 continues to make a positive impact on the community.

A photo of the fire station, taken by a local firefighter, Stephen Rollich, was one of four winning entries in a recent photo contest showcasing Ontario’s best fire halls. As a result, a $500 donation will be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada in the name of Fire Station 7-10 on behalf of MasonryWorx, the Concord-based company which held the contest. 

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Provides Kitchen Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week

October 16, 2013
 
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is spreading the word about kitchen safety for Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 6 to 12.

The annual public safety and education campaign is aimed at raising awareness in the community about fire safety and prevention. This year’s theme “prevent kitchen fires” is focused on encouraging residents to take extra precautions when cooking. Kitchen fires are the number one cause of residential fires in Ontario.
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