Don’t throw your old clothing away!

Learn how to upcycle textiles in Vaughan

 

Did you know the average person throws away approximately 37 kilograms (81 pounds) of textiles every year? That’s a lot of shirts, pants, dresses and jackets that could have been reused or repurposed instead of added to a giant landfill pile.

 

There are so many ways you can reduce your household textile waste! Try these tips from the City of Vaughan:

 

Supporting our firefighters

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service signs partnership to offer enhanced mental health care to members


Vaughan’s firefighters are on the front lines of any given emergency and work tirelessly to keep our community safe. And just as the members of Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) are committed to protecting lives and property, ensuring their safety and well-being is a leading priority for the City of Vaughan.

 

Help name our snowplows

Vote for your favourite options by Aug. 2


Blizzard of Oz, Flurrious George and Thaw Patrol – these are just a few of the nearly 400 submissions we received for our Name the Plow initiative! Thank you to everyone who sent in their creative snowplow name idea. It was tough as ice, but City of Vaughan staff have now narrowed it down and selected 20 entries for final voting – and we need your help to pick 10 winners!

 

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