Register now for Vaughan’s recreation programs
Birds are chirping and the sun is shining, which can only mean one thing – summer is almost here! Make it one to remember by registering for the City of Vaughan’s summer recreation programs at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
Registration is now open for swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses
Grab your pool floaties and dive in! Registration is now open for the City of Vaughan’s summer swim lessons and aquatic leadership courses. Programming starts on Tuesday, July 4 at community centre pools. View the list of schedules at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
18 new outdoor courts coming to Vaughan
Grab your racquets – more pickleball courts are opening in Vaughan! Given the increased participation in the sport, the City of Vaughan is planning to add 18 additional outdoor pickleball courts throughout the community by the end of 2024. This will bring the total to 27 pickleball courts city-wide.
Make a plan, create an emergency kit and know the risks before an emergency strikes
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time – sometimes without warning. During Emergency Preparedness Week, on now until Saturday, May 13, the City of Vaughan is reminding you that you are more prepared for an emergency than you think.
Eighteen graduates join Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is dedicated to providing efficient emergency response, and fire protection, prevention, safety and education to those who live, work and visit the city. Tonight, the next generation of firefighters was officially welcomed into the Service – ready to take on these vital roles – at a graduation ceremony held at Vaughan City Hall.
Crews are keeping Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful
The City of Vaughan is continuing its spring-cleaning efforts to keep the city’s public spaces safe, clean and beautiful for your enjoyment. Here is an update on our operations:
Street sweeping and road maintenance
Turn your food scraps into garden fertilizer for healthier produce
Your soil loves compost – and so do we! The City of Vaughan has proclaimed May 7 to May 13, 2023 Compost Awareness Week. This year’s theme, For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food … Compost!, highlights how compost helps feed the world by making soil healthier … which, in turn, produces healthier food!
Learn everything you need to know about composting:
What is compost?
Get your permits first!
May is Building Safety Month – which provides an opportunity for the City of Vaughan to remind everyone to prioritize safety when planning construction projects. Whether you are building a backyard deck, renovating a room in your home or developing a condo complex, you need to ensure the work will be done safely and correctly. Getting the proper permits before the job starts is the first step.
