Vaughan helping to connect seniors with snow-clearing services this winter

CHATS’ Snow Removal program starts Nov. 15


As the winter season approaches, it’s a good time to think about your snow removal options. Each year, the City of Vaughan operates an extensive winter services and road maintenance program to help keep the public safe during the winter months. Some residents may require assistance with snow-clearing at their homes – that’s where the Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) program comes in, and there’s still time to apply! 

Check your alarms!

Change your smoke and CO alarm batteries every daylight time

 

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:

Keep your recycling from blowing away!

The City shares blue box tips for windy days

 

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:

Have fun with Vaughan while school is out!

The City is offering an array of camps for kids over the December break
 

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.

Packing up Halloween?

Learn where to dispose of candy wrappers, pumpkins and other fall decorations

 

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.

Candy wrappers

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