Poor air quality impacts some of Vaughan’s recreation programs
As a result of poor air quality in York Region due to wildfire smoke, the City of Vaughan is temporarily relocating outdoor City-run recreation programs indoors until further notice. Impacted registrants will be contacted directly with more information.
Let’s work together to keep Vaughan’s parks and public spaces garbage-free
The study will assess operational performance improvements and urbanization of McNaughton Road West, considering the inclusion of sidewalks, cycling facilities, and mid-block and trail crossings to support the connection to the proposed Vaughan Super Trail and Bartley Smith Greenway Trail. These improvements will aim to address capacity and operational needs to accommodate planned growth in the area for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and motorists.
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Ban in place for 30 days or until conditions improve
Due to unseasonably dry and hot conditions, and out of an abundance of caution, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a total fire ban effective immediately.
Burning of any kind is not permitted within the city of Vaughan while the fire ban is active. This ban has been issued for the protection of property, public safety and the safety of the firefighters that would have to respond to an incident.
City-led pilot project will transform traffic signal boxes into works of art
Twelve traffic signal boxes around Vaughan will become works of art this summer thanks to the creativity of local secondary students who participated in the City of Vaughan’s ARTonBOXES program pilot project, called the Group of Seven REMIXED.
…and you can help design them!
Two new neighbourhood parks are coming to the Nashville-Kleinburg community – and you can help shape their design!
Drop by on June 21 to learn about future transportation planning
The Weston Road and Highway 7 (Weston 7) area is evolving. As one of Vaughan’s intensification areas, the City of Vaughan is undertaking a Transportation Master Plan in support of the ongoing Weston 7 Secondary Plan study.
The City’s Infrastructure Development portfolio presents the 2022 Delivery Report
We’re hiring qualified staff aged 15 and older
Following a recent announcement from the Province of Ontario, the City of Vaughan is lowering the minimum age to be a lifeguard and swim instructor to 15 years old. This change aligns with updated age requirements established by the Lifesaving Society’s lifeguard and lifesaving and swim instructor certification courses.
