Spring is finally here, and it’s time to get outside and enjoy our parks and trails. Whether you’re having a picnic outdoors or going for a stroll down a path, be sure to leave our green spaces how you found them – that means no litter left behind! 

Let’s work together to keep Vaughan clean! While the City of Vaughan is in the midst of our annual spring-cleaning blitz, here is how you can do your part to ensure our community remains litter-free:

Calling all dog owners! The springlike weather may have you out on more walks with Fido, but remember, it’s your responsibility to take all the necessary steps to keep your pet and neighbours safe. 

Top 3 tips for dog owners: 

Keep your dog on a leash

Annual charge will appear on bills between May and July

There’s a saying: when it rains, it pours. That’s why the City of Vaughan operates and maintains a stormwater system that can weather any storm! 

In an emergency, every second counts. So, make sure your family knows what to do in the event of a fire. Making and practising a home escape plan (PDF) can prepare everyone in your household for the worst-case scenario. Follow these steps from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service to protect yourself and your loved ones: 

Following this flood event, the City undertook the Black Creek Stormwater Optimization Study Master Plan Environmental Assessment, which determined the section of Black Creek between Highway 7 and Highway 407 was more susceptible to flooding during rainfall.

Register now to celebrate with Mayor Del Duca and Members of Council on May 6 at Vaughan City Hall

Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council to recognize South Asian Heritage Month at our special event on Monday, May 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). 

The City of Vaughan recognizes that anti-Black racism is perpetual, pervasive and systemic in Canada, and has created a strategy to challenge anti-Black racism in all its forms at the municipal level – the Reimagining Black Futures in Vaughan: Addressing Anti-Black Racism Action Plan 2024-2031.

Vaughan’s Volunteer Recognition Awards honoured 77 deserving recipients for 2023

The City of Vaughan’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of local volunteers – including the 77 people who made a significant difference in the community last year. 

Doing some yard work? The City of Vaughan has you covered with weekly leaf and yard waste collection, starting this week on your scheduled collection day! Biweekly collection will begin the week of June 11. 

Tips for leaf and yard waste collection

Ahead of your collection day, make sure to keep the following in mind:

Join us at an open house on May 2 to learn more
 

The City of Vaughan is taking an innovative approach to flood control in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre’s (VMC) Black Creek corridor, from Highway 7 to Highway 407. Want to learn how? Drop by an in-person Public Information Centre on Thursday, May 2 to hear from the planners working on this initiative.