The health and safety of the community is a top priority for the City of Vaughan – and that includes ensuring the water that comes out of your taps is safe to drink. Well, the results are in, and, once again, the City received a 100 per cent inspection rating from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)!
Mayor Steven Del Duca issued this statement following a press conference held at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital today, where Premier Ford officially announced the approval and funding of York University’s School of Medicine:
Spring is officially here, which means it’s nearly time to start seasonal yard work. And to help you get rid of all those extra materials, the City of Vaughan’s weekly leaf and yard waste collection is back soon! Starting the week of April 16, the City will pick up yard waste materials every week on your regularly scheduled collection day. Biweekly collection will begin the week of June 11.
What you need to know about leaf and yard waste collection
Do you play tennis or pickleball? Wish there were more racquet sport courts to play at in Vaughan? Then we’re calling on you to get involved in the City of Vaughan’s Tennis and Racquet Sports Study. Now in Phase 2, get involved to give us additional feedback on what is important to you.
Through a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study, the City of Vaughan has been assessing potential improvements to McNaughton Road West, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Falvo Street – which could include adding sidewalks, cycling facilities, trail connections, intersection enhancements and more.
Your initial input helped inform the study recommendations – now, you can learn more about what’s proposed and share your thoughts before plans are advanced. Here’s how:
Do you represent a non-profit community or social service organization? Are you interested in offering training programs for residents or employees of Vaughan-based businesses? If so, you’re invited to apply for the City of Vaughan’s Talent City Vaughan program by Tuesday, April 30.
Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) is dedicated to creating a safe community for pets and their owners – which includes offering microchipping services and rabies vaccines.
Book an appointment to bring your pets to the microchip and rabies clinic at the Vaughan Animal Shelter (located at 70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47) on Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the City of Vaughan at 905-832-2281 to schedule your timeslot. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Today, the City hosted a Modular Housing Symposium at Vaughan City Hall, bringing industry stakeholders and all levels of government together. Discussions focused on modular housing, which is built from prefabricated components constructed wholly or partially off-site in a manufacturing facility before being transported to a property for assembly.
Vaughan is a city in demand. And as one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, it continues to evolve. But city building doesn’t happen overnight. Well before construction begins, developments undergo a careful review by City of Vaughan staff, Vaughan Council, public agencies (such as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, York Region and provincial ministries, where appropriate) … and you!
