Get ready to walk, bike or roll along Islington Avenue! As part of the City of Vaughan’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, active transportation upgrades are coming to Islington Avenue – including a multi-use pathway and in-boulevard cycle tracks! 

Here’s what’s planned:

When the snow begins to fall, are you someone who braves the cold temperatures, or do you prefer to cozy up indoors? No matter how you choose to spend your free time this season, there’s something for everyone to enjoy right here in Vaughan! 

Here are five ways to make the most of winter in your community:
 

Want to learn more about the planned work? 

Watch the below video presentation from the project team about the plans for the area, find out what active transportation improvements are coming, learn details on construction timelines and more. 

Learn more about select cycling projects in Vaughan

O, Christmas tree, o, Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches! The City of Vaughan will be hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 – and you’re invited! 

Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council in the Courtyard outside Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) at 7 p.m. as we get ready to deck the halls! 

Shopping season is here, and Black Friday is just around the corner! Whether you’re buying gifts for loved ones or treating yourself to something new, you’ll likely end up with tissue paper, cardboard boxes, Styrofoam™ and other materials to sort through.

Here are some quick reminders for what goes where, just in time for your holiday shopping spree:

Air-filled packaging, plastic bags, bubble wrap and Styrofoam™ 

Donate to the City’s annual Toy Drive 

All Vaughan wants for Christmas is to gift unwrapped toys to every good girl and boy! Today, Mayor Steven Del Duca joined Jessica Smith in-studio at CP24 to launch the City of Vaughan’s 14th annual Toy Drive in support of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish.  

New unwrapped toys for children aged newborn to 18 years old are being collected until Monday, Dec. 11 and can be dropped off at any of the following Vaughan locations: