Follow these tips to stay safe this Victoria Day

Tomorrow is Victoria Day, one of only two days each year you can light fireworks in Vaughan without a permit. But do you know how to safely handle them? If you are planning to use fireworks on the holiday Monday, there are some important safety steps to follow before, during and after you set them off.

Follow these safety guidelines from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service:

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Order of Vaughan submission deadline is Sept. 1

Vaughan is home to many athletes who represent our city with pride at a local, national and international level. If you know someone who has made a significant contribution to their sport, nominate them for the Order of Vaughan!

The City is offering kids’ programming on June 2

Do you have the Friday, June 2 P.A. Day on your radar? If not, don’t stress – the City of Vaughan is here to help! P.A. Day programs are available at Al Palladini, Chancellor, Maple, North Thornhill and Vellore Village community centres for children ages six to 13 years old. Pre-registration is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com.

Splashpads are open weekends only starting May 20

Warmer days are ahead – bring your kids to cool off at one of Vaughan’s splashpads! Starting Saturday, May 20, all 20 of the City of Vaughan’s splashpads will be open every weekend from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Then, starting Saturday, July 1, splashpads will be open daily. Please note, splashpad openings are subject to weather and surface conditions.

Stay cool at the following splashpad locations:

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Attend the Concerts in the Park launch event on June 14

The City of Vaughan’s 29th annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons returns this June. This free event will take place throughout the summer starting on Wednesday, June 14, with Platinum selling singer/songwriter and JUNO Award winner, Shawn Desman.  So ‘Get Ready’ for a summer filled with live music and fun!

At the beginning of each term of Council, appointments are made to advisory committees or other bodies that Council is obliged by law to make.

Council may also be advised to make appointments to ad hoc committees that Council considers desirable for the effective governance of the City where:
 

Apply by May 31 to join a City advisory committee

At the beginning of each Term of Council, the City of Vaughan recruits members of the public for City advisory committees to provide guidance to the Mayor and Members of Council. Recruitment for resident members is now open and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 31.

You can apply for the following advisory committees:

Age-Friendly Vaughan Advisory Committee

City service changes and modified hours on May 22

With the Victoria Day long weekend coming up, the City of Vaughan is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours and alternate programming on Monday, May 22. Here is all you need to know to plan ahead so you can spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones.

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