Under Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001, every municipality in Ontario must have a Procedure By-law. This by-law governs how Committee and Council meetings run, including how they’re called, where they happen, who’s involved, the roles and conduct of Members of Council, reporting requirements and how the City communicates with the public about meetings. It also guides the way you can interact with Council by speaking at meetings or submitting written communications.
Join a virtual session on Nov. 7 to learn more!
We’re committed to keeping you moving – that’s why we’re extending two roads in the Yonge-Steeles corridor.
The Order of Vaughan is the highest civic honour the City of Vaughan may bestow on individuals who exemplify extraordinary citizenship and better the community. On Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., Mayor Steven Del Duca will preside over the City’s 2024 Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
The 2024 Order of Vaughan will be awarded to the following eight remarkable individuals for their pivotal role in shaping the community:
Prepare to be dazzled! On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the City of Vaughan will host its second annual Festival of Lights kick-off celebration at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join in the fun, which will include plenty of entertainment, activities and refreshments, including hot chocolate which was generously donated by TGS & Company.
Small businesses are the backbone of Vaughan’s economy, and account for more than 87 per cent of all businesses in the city. To recognize their immeasurable impact, today, the City of Vaughan’s Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) celebrated the start of Small Business Week with the annual Kickoff Event, in partnership with the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) and presented by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Place your gently used items at the curb on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
It’s time to go through your things and gather up old treasures – this is the last weekend of the year to participate in the City of Vaughan’s Curbside Giveaway Days – on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27!
The City of Vaughan is excited to introduce two new, innovative Community Improvement Plan (CIP) studies, which will identify a range of programs and incentives that facilitate:
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Have you ever wondered how clothing and electronics are recycled? Do you know what the sharing economy is and how to participate? Well, there’s no better time to learn than during Waste Reduction Week!
Did you know the third week of October is Local Government Week – the perfect time to learn more about the important role this level of government plays in our community.
The City operates within a two-tier municipal structure, which means there are two levels of government providing services to the community – the local municipality (Vaughan) and the regional municipality (York Region).
