Attend the Concerts in the Park launch event on June 14
The City of Vaughan’s 29th annual Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park series presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons returns this June. This free event will take place throughout the summer starting on Wednesday, June 14, with Platinum selling singer/songwriter and JUNO Award winner, Shawn Desman. So ‘Get Ready’ for a summer filled with live music and fun!
At the beginning of each term of Council, appointments are made to advisory committees or other bodies that Council is obliged by law to make.
Council may also be advised to make appointments to ad hoc committees that Council considers desirable for the effective governance of the City where:
Apply by May 31 to join a City advisory committee
At the beginning of each Term of Council, the City of Vaughan recruits members of the public for City advisory committees to provide guidance to the Mayor and Members of Council. Recruitment for resident members is now open and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 31.
You can apply for the following advisory committees:
Age-Friendly Vaughan Advisory Committee
City service changes and modified hours on May 22
With the Victoria Day long weekend coming up, the City of Vaughan is reminding everyone of facility closures, modified hours and alternate programming on Monday, May 22. Here is all you need to know to plan ahead so you can spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones.
Municipal facilities
NEW evening sessions added in June!
There is still time to register for camps starting July 4
There's still time to register your kids for a summer adventure – choose from the City of Vaughan’s biggest summer camp lineup ever! There are more than 75 unique camps and 25 new camps for kids with specialties in creative, culinary and performing arts, enrichment, leadership, recreation, sports, outdoor and water adventures.
There are five ways to pay
The deadline for the third instalment of the City of Vaughan’s 2023 interim property taxes is Monday, May 29. Do you know all the payment options available to you? There are many easy and convenient ways to pay your bill without stepping foot in Vaughan City Hall.
Here are the payment options available:
Outdoor water use restrictions are in effect from May 15 to Sept. 30
It’s gardening season, which means you may be putting your green thumb to good use and by watering your flowers, plants and lawn. But water is a precious resource, so let’s conserve it when it’s in peak demand this time of year!
Join free sustainable community events on May 28
Thornhill is becoming more sustainable, more walkable and more livable! As part of the City of Vaughan’s Thornhill Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP), a free community event is happening on Sunday, May 28 – if you live, work or play in the area, come on out!
These weeds are not harmful to pets, lawns or gardens
It’s that time of year again – the bees are buzzing, and dandelions are popping up just about everywhere. Peak growing season for these persistent weeds is happening now and will last until June. While they can be an eyesore, dandelions are not harmful to your pets, lawn or garden – they are a part of Vaughan’s natural landscape and are an important food source for pollinators.
