As you prepare for the long weekend festivities, remember – don’t put fire safety on the back burner! Ensure everyone in your household can celebrate Thanksgiving safely and enjoy your feast without worry by following fire prevention tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS).

When you are cooking, remember to:

To mark Diwali, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite you to join them in celebration on Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). 

The City of Vaughan’s second annual Diwali event will feature greetings from Mayor Del Duca, traditional music and dance performances, and complimentary refreshments.

Need to walk off this weekend’s Thanksgiving turkey? Get ready to gobble up some family fun in Vaughan’s great outdoors! From exploring scenic trails to discovering art created by local artists, there are many free activities to keep everyone entertained for the whole day. 

Here are the top five things to do in Vaughan today:

Consent is being requested to sever a parcel of land for residential purposes approximately 1159.2 square metres. The retained parcel is approximately 1159.2 square metres. All existing structures, including the dwelling and basketball court are to be demolished.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a pergola (on Part 1) and cabana (on Part 2), a swimming pool (hot tub), the location of pool equipment in the easterly side yard and reduced landscaping requirements in the rear yard.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed deck, including access stairs in the rear yard.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is requested to facilitate the development of a 6-storey senior’s building and an 8-storey mixed-use apartment building as well as related Site Plan Application DA.22.037.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of a seven (7) storey apartment building and retaining wall.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed retaining wall.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of an attached garage and to permit increased maximum driveway width.