The holiday season is here! The City of Vaughan is reminding residents about facility closures, alternate hours and changes in programming from Friday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 2. 

Here’s everything you need to know: 

Municipal facilities

Make fire prevention part of your 2024 resolutions

The countdown to the new year is on, which means you may be getting ready to enjoy festivities with friends and family to mark the occasion. Whether you’re going out or staying in, the City of Vaughan is reminding everyone to keep fire safety top of mind this evening.

To help ensure your New Year’s Eve is fire free, follow these safety tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service:

From the traditional territories of the First Peoples of Turtle Island, to a farmland community, to a bustling city centre and everything in between – Vaughan's transformation is a story worth telling. The City of Vaughan’s popular monthly series continues, with historical content from the Vaughan Archives.

Chestnuts may be roasting on an open fire, but make sure you have a fire extinguisher handy! To help ensure you have a safe and happy holiday, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is sharing some important fire safety reminders.

When you’re cooking up a feast for family and friends, follow these tips to ensure it goes off without a hitch:

The City of Vaughan takes a sound approach to managing public finances – and our efforts have been recognized for the 15th consecutive year. The City is the recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Vaughan’s 2023 Budget Book (PDF). 

Vaughan continues to leverage technology in Public Works operations 

Sugar and spice and everything ‘ice’? Not on our watch! Salting is an important part of the City of Vaughan’s winter maintenance efforts, and, by using it sparingly, we’re cutting costs and protecting our stormwater systems, all while ensuring exceptional service levels.

Respecting taxpayers. Delivering Service Excellence.

Respecting taxpayers and delivering Service Excellence are at the core of the City of Vaughan’s 2024 Budget and 2025-2026 Financial Plan, which was adopted by Vaughan Council this evening.

Brought forward by Mayor Steven Del Duca, the budget invests in the City’s extensive public services, provides good value for each tax dollar and keeps Vaughan’s property tax rate competitive.

Every year, hundreds of cities, towns and regions of all sizes come together to participate in Culture Days – a national celebration of the vibrancy of arts and culture in their communities. And this year, Vaughan’s festivities were among the best, ranking eighth overall as a Top Participating Community and fifth among mid-sized cities in Canada. 

This ranking was celebrated by Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council during a special ceremonial presentation at today’s Council meeting.