The countdown to 2025 is on, which means you may be getting ready to ring in the new year with friends and family. Whether you’re going out or staying in, the City of Vaughan is reminding everyone to keep fire safety top of mind this evening.

To help ensure your New Year’s Eve festivities are fire free, follow these safety tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service:

The Weston 7 area is evolving, and the City of Vaughan is working hard to plan for the future of this growing, vibrant community. And you can have a say! 

Learn more about the future vision for the Weston Road and Highway 7 area this month – join an upcoming Information Session or Open House at Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.):

Information Sessions

Members of the community joined Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council on Dec. 30 to celebrate Chanukah at the City of Vaughan’s annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony. 

The event featured official remarks, a DJ, activities, a balloon artist, traditional Chanukah refreshments and more! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, founder and spiritual leader of Chabad Flamingo, presided over the ceremony.

There’s a new sign in Vaughan! 

Members of the community joined Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council on Dec. 17 to unveil the new permanent Vaughan Gateway Sign outside Vaughan City Hall, which is accompanied by a menorah for the duration of Chanukah. 

Here at the City of Vaughan, it is important to keep the community safe, informed and moving throughout the winter.  

You can stay informed about the City’s winter operations by:

• visiting vaughan.ca/snow.

During this most wonderful time of the year, don’t put fire safety on the back burner! To ensure you have a safe and happy holiday, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is sharing some important fire safety reminders.

Don’t let your stockings go up in smoke