New Major Mackenzie West Bus Terminal now open

Mayor Steven Del Duca issued the following statement after the grand opening of the Major Mackenzie West Bus Terminal today:

New garbage bins placed at select parks and community centres

Reducing illegal dumping and litter in the community is a shared responsibility – and the City of Vaughan continues taking steps to keep our public spaces clean.

Vaughan to stream the national event online and at City Hall
 

The City of Vaughan strives to foster a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture where all residents, employees, businesses and visitors are provided with accessible opportunities to engage and participate.

Vote for your favourite options by Aug. 2

Blizzard of Oz, Flurrious George and Thaw Patrol – these are just a few of the nearly 400 submissions we received for our Name the Plow initiative! Thank you to everyone who sent in their creative snowplow name idea. It was tough as ice, but City of Vaughan staff have now narrowed it down and selected 20 entries for final voting – and we need your help to pick 10 winners!

Explore the City’s downtown core

Summer offers the perfect excuse to get out and explore the city! So make plans to visit the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) – the city’s emerging arts, culture and entertainment district. Whether you’re playing tourist close to home or visiting Vaughan for the first time, there is lots to see in the VMC!

Here are some reasons to make Vaughan’s downtown core your next summer stop:
 

Let’s protect them together

Do you know why pollinators are important to protect? Birds, bees, butterflies, bats and beetles sustain the environment through pollination and are vital to our ecosystem. In fact, you may be surprised to learn pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat.

Place up to six garbage items curbside

Your opportunity to get rid of extra waste has arrived: Double-Up Days are back this week or next, depending on your scheduled garbage collection day! This means instead of a three-item garbage limit, you can place up to six items at the curb with no paid garbage tags required. And remember, household waste does not belong in parks or open spaces.