Be wildlife aware …
and other tips for sharing our community with coyotes,
foxes and other animals
What to know before it snows
Keep parked cars off the roads during and after
a snowfall so they can be plowed
As snow starts to pile up, the City of Vaughan is reminding
everyone to keep parked cars off the roads during and after snowfalls to allow
City crews to clear streets and sidewalks properly. On-street parking blocks
our plows from safely passing around parked cars, and streets and sidewalks may
not be plowed as a result.
Your snow questions: ANSWERED
Where should I put my
shovelled snow? When will my windrows be cleared? And more!
As City of Vaughan crews continue to clean up in response to
this week’s snowfall, the City is answering some of the top snow-related
questions received from residents.
Do you know your snow removal responsibilities?
Clear snow and ice from
sidewalks bordering your property and don’t shovel it onto the road
Winter is here,
and more snowfall is in the forecast for this weekend. To help ensure winter
operations run smoothly and efficiently, the City of Vaughan is reminding you that
shovelled snow does NOT belong on the road. In fact, it’s against the law to
place it there.
Make your tourism business more inclusive
Only
a few spots left for the City’s Better Your Business program
Are you looking to
make your tourism business more accessible and inclusive but don’t know where
to begin? The City of Vaughan’s new Better Your Business program is here to
help and is accepting applications – remaining spots are limited!
Help keep catch basins clear of snow and ice
Preventing
water ponding or flooding is a team effort!
When it snows, it’s important for everyone to work together to
help prevent water ponding or flooding due to blocked or concealed catch
basins. Here’s how you can help:
Vaughan’s Significant Weather Event has ended
Learn more about the
City’s winter operations at vaughan.ca/snow
Update: the City of Vaughan’s Significant Weather Event
has ended as of Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
The City declared a Significant Weather Event on Tuesday, Jan. 24 based on a snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada. This event has ended effective Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 a.m.
Reminders for waste collection in the winter
Ensure snow is not covering waste bins or bags,
and keep materials off snowbanks
Vaughan is once again blanketed in snow, and while it may be
pretty, it can impact curbside waste collection. Due to the snow, some
collection routes may be delayed this week.
Please keep in mind, waste bins or bags buried in snow, frozen to the bottom, on top of or behind snowbanks will not be collected.
Showcasing excellence in urban design, architecture, public art and more
2022 Vaughan Urban
Design Awards presented during a special ceremony
Celebrating design excellence and innovation in city building! Last night, the City of Vaughan presented its 2022 Vaughan Urban Design
Awards in recognition of local development initiatives that exemplify
excellence in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, public art and
environmental stewardship within the community.
Keep your vents and exhaust pipes clear of snow
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service provides carbon monoxide
safety tips
Following yesterday’s
snowfall, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is reminding residents to
ensure their exterior vents and exhaust pipes for the dryer, furnace, stove and
fireplace are clear of snow and ice to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) buildup in
the home – which can be deadly.