Do the February blues have you dreaming of patio season? It’s not that far away! Help us plan for the future of patios in Vaughan by telling us whether or not you would like to see more of them in our community.

The City is considering allowing restaurants and banquet halls to operate seasonal patios on private property temporarily from spring to fall – but first, we want to know your thoughts. Until Thursday, March 7, you can take an online survey to have your say on the direction we should take. 

City of Vaughan's International Women's Day Event

Friday, March 8, 2024 from 9am to 12pm

Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan

On Friday, March 8th, the City of Vaughan will host its annual International Women's Day Event.

Check back for full details.

Questions? Email vaughancelebrates@vaughan.ca

What’s a watermain break and how do they happen? Whether you’ve experienced one before or not, it’s important to be informed in case one occurs in your neighbourhood. 
 

The City of Vaughan is sharing information on why watermains break, how to prepare in advance and what we’re doing to help prevent them.

Why watermains break

Answering your North Maple Regional Park questions 

North Maple Regional Park (NMRP) is the City of Vaughan’s biggest park project yet – and work to transform it is well underway! 

Wondering what’s happening at the 80-hectare (900-acre) park or what it will include once complete? Here are the answers to your most frequently asked questions …

Vaughan property owners: check your mailboxes. The City of Vaughan’s 2024 interim residential and non-residential property tax bills have been issued. Payment due dates are as follows:

• First instalment – Wednesday, March 27

• Second instalment – Friday, April 26

• Third instalment – Wednesday, May 29

Do you know what to do when it snows? The City of Vaughan’s crews work around the clock to clear snow from roads and sidewalks throughout the community – and you also have a very important role to play.

There are several ways you can help our winter maintenance operations run smoothly, efficiently and safely. Here’s how:

Sidewalks

What are you doing to help preserve the planet? The global Earth Hour movement takes place this year on Saturday, March 23 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is a perfect opportunity to show your commitment to the environment. 

The City of Vaughan will be powering down non-essential facility lights during that hour – but there’s more! Our annual Earth Hour community event returns from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. that evening. 

Although we’ve been experiencing warmer weather lately, winter isn’t over just yet! Snow is making its way to Vaughan today, and our crews are ready to respond. 

Whether it’s addressing ice on roads or clearing snow from local streets, paths and sidewalks, the City of Vaughan continues to provide efficient, reliable and high-quality winter maintenance services.

It's the day of love – and there is so much to love in Vaughan! In case you missed it and are looking for last minute plans, Tourism Vaughan has pulled together the top five ways to make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one.