During today’s Committee of the Whole (Working Session), Mayor Steven Del Duca, Ward 5 Councillor Gila Martow and Members of Council recognized Matthew Shoychet as the 2023 Ward 5 Civic Hero. 

Have your say at an upcoming focus group or open house

Do you have thoughts on what waste collection in Vaughan should look like in the future? Now’s your chance to have your say! 

Did you know many Ontario homes have an average of four to six fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide (CO)? And that more than 65 per cent of all CO deaths and injuries in the province happen within homes? 

It’s the first day of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, which runs until Tuesday, Nov. 7, and Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is taking this opportunity to remind you of the risks CO can pose and ways you can help keep your family safe from this hazard.

Throughout the year, the City of Vaughan provides free, fun family-friendly events that draw crowds from across the Greater Toronto Area to celebrate arts, culture and more – and they are being acknowledged in a big way! 

The only fright you should have on Halloween night is from spooky costumes and scary movies – not from a fire. 

When you’re getting ready to go trick-or-treating or stay home and hand out treats, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is providing safety tips to ensure everyone remains safe while having fun! 

On January 19, 2022, the Province met with city mayors and regional chairs at the Ontario Housing Affordability Summit to discuss the housing crisis and coordinate efforts to increase the supply of homes across the province. Premier Ford announced at the Summit that more than $45 million in funding will be provided to help Ontario’s 39 largest municipalities modernize, streamline and accelerate processes for managing and approving housing applications.

The City of Vaughan is introducing you to some of the teams that work hard to support the residents and businesses that call this vibrant community home! Here’s everything to know about Recreation Services. 

Have you thought about adding a pet to your family but aren’t sure where to start? Make the Vaughan Animal Shelter your first stop! 

On Sunday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vaughan Animal Services is hosting an adopt-a-thon at 70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47 for animals in our care. There are cats and dogs in need of a loving home. Come meet them – there’s no appointment needed! 

Adoption fees: 

Tomorrow is Halloween, when thousands of children throughout Vaughan will dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. This year let’s all do our part to ensure it’s an accessible and inclusive holiday for every child in our city. 

As the temperature outside cools and the leaves change colours, there’s no better time to explore the green spaces in your community. The City of Vaughan has finished upgrading and repairing park trails and walkways at 40 locations across Vaughan. So, grab a warm sweater, gather your friends and family and head to your local park – it’s time to play!