Our new Green Fleet Strategy aims to reduce emissions
The City of Vaughan has introduced a new Green Fleet Strategy (PDF) to make our fleet operations more environmentally friendly. The goal is to reduce the corporate fleet’s greenhouse gas emissions by 26 per cent by 2036, and all the way to net-zero by 2050, in alignment with Canada’s federal net-zero mandate.
The eGuide is now available online
Stay warm and have fun this winter with the City of Vaughan’s recreation programs, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs
A new park is coming to Vaughan — and we need your help to shape the plans.
The City of Vaughan is working on the design for Purpleville Park at 140 Brant Dr., and is looking for your ideas for amenities, playground features and more.
This is your opportunity to help create a park that reflects the needs and aspirations of your community!
Here’s how you can get involved:
City of Vaughan Committee and Council meetings continue in November, with in-person and virtual attendance options for Members of Council and the public.
Public consultation remains a vital part of the planning and city-building process. There are many ways you can participate in meetings and have your say, including:
Speaking in person
Area-Specific Plans and Site-Specific Policies are the first phase of the review, of which the lands that are located within the Employment Area in the adopted VOP 2025, are prioritized. The modifications are intended to follow the Provincial direction and legislation on Employment Areas and align with the adopted VOP 2025.
Tips to keep you and your family safe from this invisible gas
Did you know many Ontario homes have an average of four to six fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide (CO)? This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, proclaimed annually by the City of Vaughan, from Nov. 1 to 7. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is sharing tips to keep you and your family safe from this invisible, tasteless and odourless gas.
Change your smoke and CO alarm batteries when you turn your clocks back
We gained one hour of sleep last night! When you turn your clocks back an hour, it’s also a good idea to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
To ensure your alarms are always ready in case of an emergency, follow these essential tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service:
Learn more about our winter operations and the important role you play
The City of Vaughan’s Public Works team prepares for winter long before the snow hits the ground. Keeping the community safe, informed and moving throughout the winter is one of our top priorities.
Rest assured – the City is ready to respond to whatever the season brings as crews gear up for the first flurries!
The Woodbridge Horticultural Society has worked tirelessly to beautify the Woodbridge core for more than a century. To celebrate their incredible contributions, the City of Vaughan unveiled a plaque today in their honour on the south side of the Woodbridge Avenue bridge.
Building Vaughan is a team effort. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Vaughan’s transformation is driven by thoughtful planning, innovation and collaboration. City of Vaughan staff, Vaughan Council, public agencies like the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and York Region – and you – play a crucial role in bringing development projects to life.
Public feedback is a vital part of the planning process and there are many ways to have a say before a decision is made.
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