The City of Vaughan’s 29th annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons is well underway! Join us for this free event taking place throughout the summer.

The next concert is on Wednesday, July 26 at Mackenzie Glen District Park (220 Cranston Park Ave.) featuring The Caverners – Tribute to The Beatles. This is the second last concert of the series, so, get ready to ‘Twist and Shout’ with an evening of live music and fun!

The City of Vaughan’s Public Works crews are working hard to provide quality services to keep the city’s public spaces safe, clean and beautiful for your enjoyment. Here is an update on our summer maintenance operations:

Forestry maintenance

Summer is in full swing and many people are lighting up the barbecue to cook a nice meal, but remember to do so safely. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is reminding you of the importance of fire safety and prevention before you grill up a storm.

When barbecuing, keep these safety tips top of mind:

By-laws are put in place to ensure a safe and orderly community for all who live, work and play in Vaughan. Each month, the City of Vaughan explores a different by-law and what it means for you. This month, let’s take a look at the Smoking By-law 074-2019 (PDF).

If you live in New Kleinburg, Sonoma Heights, Vellore Village, Carrville Corners or Lakeview Estates, you may notice City of Vaughan crews installing temporary traffic calming measures in your area.

From raccoons and coyotes to skunks and birds, Vaughan is home to many types of urban wildlife. By taking some simple precautions, we can all live in harmony with the animals that share our backyards and parks and keep everyone safe. It starts with not feeding wildlife.

Directly or unintentionally feeding a wild animal will increase its tolerance to people and pets. Feeding animals or leaving food items in parks to attract wildlife is against the law and subject to a $500 fine.

During the hot summer months, there is no better way to cool off then by jumping into a refreshing pool for a dip. But while swimming is a fun activity, it comes with risks.

In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week from July 16 to July 22, the City of Vaughan is offering family swim lessons, lifeguard fitness challenges and a session on backyard pool safety tips at select pools. This is your chance to learn critical water safety skills that could save your life or others. Here are the programs available:

Family swim lessons