Mayor Del Duca welcomes $59 million in historic federal housing investment to Vaughan

Another critical city-building milestone to strengthen Vaughan’s future


The following is a statement by Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that the City of Vaughan will receive $59 million to build more housing units as part of the federal Housing Accelerator Fund:

 

Top five things to do in Vaughan on Thanksgiving Day

Need to walk off that turkey from this weekend? We’ve got you covered! From exploring scenic trails to discovering art created by local artists, there are many fun, free activities to keep you and your family entertained for the whole day. So, grab your sunglasses, leave the elastic-waist pants at home, and get ready to gobble up some fun in our city’s great outdoors!

 

Here's the top five things to do in Vaughan today:

 

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Book today for the microchip and rabies clinic on Oct. 22

Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) is dedicated to creating a safe community for pets and their owners – which includes offering microchipping services and rabies vaccines. 

 

Book an appointment to bring your pets to a microchip and rabies clinic at the Vaughan Animal Shelter (located at 70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47) on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the City of Vaughan at 905-832-2281 to schedule your timeslot. Walk-ins will not be accepted. 

 

The following services will be available at the clinic:

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Significant Weather Events

When the City declares a Significant Weather Event, winter maintenance service levels may be impacted. Although service level standards do not change, winter clearing activities (such as plowing and salting) may take longer to complete. 

 

Here's everything you need to know about Significant Weather Events in Vaughan: 

Finding innovative ways to fund future programs and services

Maintaining one of the lowest property tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area is one of the ways the City of Vaughan is committed to putting residents first through Service Excellence.

 

To help achieve this objective, the City’s Economic Development department pursues innovative financial solutions to help support City programs, projects and services without relying on the City’s tax base. In 2022 alone, the City secured $9.1 million in non-tax revenue through grants, advertising, sponsorships and donations. Now, we want to hear from you!

 

Only rain down the drain

Paint and other chemicals do NOT belong in our water system! 

 

It might seem like the easy solution to get rid of old paint, motor oil and antifreeze by pouring it down the storm drain near your home, but that choice has negative impacts to the environment. It affects the fish and animals living in our creeks and rivers, and the drinking water system we rely on each day! 

 

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