Improvements are coming to New Westminster Drive – including road resurfacing, a new pedestrian crossing, lighting upgrades, sidewalk enhancements, accessibility features, transit upgrades, cycle tracks and more! 

The following upgrades will be made to approximately two kilometres of New Westminster Drive, from Clark Avenue to Bathurst Street, beginning this spring:

When you think of what goes in the blue box, you may think of items like paper and cardboard. But did you know not all paper-based items are recyclable? Some go in the green bin instead! Here are some reminders from the City of Vaughan to help you sort your waste correctly:

Paper-based items that belong in the green bin:

City building for current and future generations! The City of Vaughan’s Planning and Growth Management portfolio helps guide the growth and development of Vaughan’s communities. In the last year alone, the City continued to see high construction values and demand for potential developments. 

Here is an overview of 2022 city-building statistics. 

Vaughan property owners: check your mailboxes. The City of Vaughan’s 2023 interim residential and non-residential property tax bills have been issued. Payment due dates are as follows:

• First instalment – Wednesday, March 29
• Second instalment – Thursday, April 27
• Third instalment – Monday, May 29 

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Seven ways the City of Vaughan is incorporating sustainable development practices in city-building

As a forward-thinking municipality, the City of Vaughan is paving a green future. The mission is to champion a sustainable community, act as a steward to preserve the natural environment and lead with municipal best practices. Sustainable development is not just a trend, it is a significant priority woven into all city-building efforts. 

The City of Vaughan offers many online services 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Service Vaughan – including buying or exchanging blue boxes, green bins and kitchen containers! Backyard composters and garbage tags are also available for purchase. Here’s how: