Whether you are painting a room in your home or doing a DIY renovation project in your backyard, you may end up with some leftover materials. Before you throw them in the garbage or blue box, check to see what belongs where! Keep in mind some of these items are not collected curbside.

Here is a list of some common household items and materials that must be taken to a York Region waste depot for safe disposal (fees may apply):

With the summer sun out in full force, it’s tempting to water your lawn and gardens every day. But water is a precious resource, and the more we consume, the less we can reuse. Let’s conserve it when it’s in peak demand this time of year!

If you are thinking about welcoming a pet into your family, consider adopting from the Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) shelter! There are many animals in our care waiting to find a safe and loving ‘fur-ever’ home – check out the City of Vaughan’s online list of all dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption.

Summer is slowly winding down, but there is still fun to be had come the fall! Today, the City of Vaughan released its fall recreation program, swim lesson and aquatic leadership course schedules on vaughan.perfectmind.com.

As you continue enjoying the summer and exploring Vaughan’s many parks and open spaces, remember that keeping them litter-free is a shared responsibility. No action is too small to help prevent litter in our community. Let’s all work together to keep our city safe, clean and beautiful.

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From the traditional territories of the First Peoples of Turtle Island, to a farmland community, to a bustling city centre and everything in between – Vaughan's transformation is a story worth telling. The City of Vaughan’s popular monthly series continues, with historical content from  Vaughan Archives.

Scroll through memory lane, learn about the city's past and explore the places, people and events that were pivotal to the development of the Vaughan we know today. This month, the City is highlighting Jesse Bryson.

The Vaughan International Music Festival (VIMF) is coming back to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC), located at 100 New Park Place, this summer! Taking place on Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19, this year’s festival will showcase music from cultures worldwide in the heart of Vaughan.  

The free two-day event will happen rain or shine and include live performances from emerging local artists, cultural groups, renowned bands and world-class entertainers. Visit myvimf.com for the full entertainment lineup.

The City of Vaughan understands that local businesses like yours may be temporarily impacted during construction projects like the City’s Woodbridge Avenue Improvements and Streetscaping and York Region’s Major Mackenzie Drive Improvements, especially on business-oriented main streets.

Have a question about a service in Vaughan? Want to know more about a City program? The Service Vaughan team is standing by ready to respond to your inquiries.