Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite you to the Diwali celebration

Monday, Nov. 4

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Vaughan City Hall

2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.

Marking the 70th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel 

The City of Vaughan’s archives house more than 600 collections dating from the early 1700s to the present day. Within these files are the stories of how Vaughan evolved from the traditional territories of the First Peoples of Turtle Island to the bustling city it has become. 

How do you feel about the City of Vaughan’s programs and services? Now is your chance to share your feedback through the City’s Citizen and Business Surveys! Whether you’re a resident or small business owner, your input will help shape the future of our programs and services and ensure they continue to meet your needs. 

To help prepare you to get involved, here’s everything you need to know:

This November, the City of Vaughan will host two Remembrance events to commemorate the brave Canadians who risked – and, in many cases, lost – their lives during times of war, conflict and peace. 

You are invited to join Mayor Steven Del Duca, Members of Council, City staff and veterans to honour and remember Canadian service members, past and present, at a Remembrance month ceremony at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., on Friday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.

With autumn in full swing, there is no shortage of leaves on the ground. Luckily, the City of Vaughan’s leaf and yard waste collection will resume on a weekly pickup schedule from now until Friday, Dec. 6! 

We have many tips to help you prepare for collection day. Here are our top reminders:

After enjoying a Thanksgiving meal, it’s time to scrape the plates and clean up. As you do, a great way you can give thanks to the community is by putting any leftover, unusable food scraps, such as fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells and meat bones, in the right place. 

The City of Vaughan’s Public Works department works hard year-round to keep Vaughan clean, safe and beautiful. Now that we’ve said goodbye to summer, our crews have switched gears to focus on seasonal maintenance for fall and winter. 

As we wrap up, here are some of the highlights:

Litter cleanup

Do you own or operate a visitor destination such as an art, culture, sport, recreation, retail or wellness attraction, restaurant, festival or event in Vaughan? Access free promotional opportunities through Tourism Vaughan’s visitvaughan.ca website – a one-stop shop to attract visitors and help them plan a memorable trip to the city!

As you prepare for the long weekend festivities, remember – don’t put fire safety on the back burner! Ensure everyone in your household can celebrate Thanksgiving safely and enjoy your feast without worry by following fire prevention tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS).

When you are cooking, remember to:

To mark Diwali, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite you to join them in celebration on Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). 

The City of Vaughan’s second annual Diwali event will feature greetings from Mayor Del Duca, traditional music and dance performances, and complimentary refreshments.