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.
Need to walk off this weekend’s Thanksgiving turkey? Get ready to gobble up some family fun in Vaughan’s great outdoors! From exploring scenic trails to discovering art created by local artists, there are many free activities to keep everyone entertained for the whole day.
Here are the top five things to do in Vaughan today:
Consent is being requested to sever a parcel of land for residential purposes approximately 1159.2 square metres. The retained parcel is approximately 1159.2 square metres. All existing structures, including the dwelling and basketball court are to be demolished.
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a pergola (on Part 1) and cabana (on Part 2), a swimming pool (hot tub), the location of pool equipment in the easterly side yard and reduced landscaping requirements in the rear yard.
Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed deck, including access stairs in the rear yard.
