If you’re walking, biking or scootering at night, it’s important to be bright. These are great ways to get around and be active – but if you’re doing so in dim or dark light conditions, put safety first.
What better way to spend the extra hour you have gained today than by taking steps to keep your family and home safe? Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service encourages you to change the batteries in both your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms every daylight time – in the fall and spring.
To ensure your alarms are ready to alert you to an emergency, remember to follow these essential tips:
With the beautiful weather the fall season brings to Vaughan also comes many windy and stormy days and nights. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts can cause the contents of your blue box to blow out onto sidewalks and roads if not set out properly. No one enjoys a litter-filled neighbourhood – that’s why the City of Vaughan has many tips for you to avoid this problem and help keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful:
The holidays are around the corner, and you may be looking for something your kids can do during the December school break. The City of Vaughan has you covered! Full-day in-person camps for children aged four to 17 years old will be held at select community centres and the Vaughan Studios & Event Space.
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Now that Halloween has passed, you may be looking to throw away jack-o-lanterns and other seasonal decorations, such as cornstalks and straw. The City of Vaughan is reminding you where the right places are to dispose of these items so your next waste collection day goes off without a hitch.
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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua presided over the City’s 2022 Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony this evening as six citizens were appointed to the Order. This is the highest civic honour the City may bestow on individuals who exemplify extraordinary citizenship and betterment of the community.
With winter on the way, you may be getting your shovels ready – but what about your household pipes? Consistent drops in temperature can cause pipes to freeze, leak or burst if they are not properly protected. Learn how to avoid these problems – and subsequent expensive repairs – to keep water flowing in your home.
