VFRS reminds everyone to exercise caution with outdoor fires
 

Due to the improving weather conditions, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) has lifted the temporary burn ban put in place on June 6.

Although the ban has been lifted, VFRS is advising you to continue to exercise caution when conducting permitted open-air burning, and using outdoor firepits and barbecues.

If you are using an outdoor flame of any type, remember these tips:

Service Vaughan answers the top five resident questions received in May

hostinvaughan.ca makes wedding planning simple
 

Are you newly engaged and thinking ahead to your big day? Consider Vaughan for your dream wedding location! Start your planning with access to everything you need – from venues to accommodations and everything in between – on Tourism Vaughan’s hostinvaughan.ca website.

Mayor Del Duca and Council welcome Italian delegation to City Hall

Today, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council welcomed a 17-person delegation from Sora, Italy, to celebrate more than 30 years of friendship and modernize the Sora-Vaughan twinning agreement established in 1992.

The delegation, which arrived on Friday, June 2 and will stay in the Greater Toronto Area until Monday, June 12, is led by Sora Mayor Luca Di Stefano and includes councillors, city staff and entrepreneurs.

Attend the City’s latest business workshop series

The City’s Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre, in partnership with York University’s YSpace, is offering customized workshops to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools, skills and connections needed to launch and grow a business in the food and beverage industry.

Vaughan celebrates International Archives Day

The lands the city of Vaughan is situated on have a rich and varied history that have helped shape the thriving community it is today. In honour of International Archives Day, take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of the past highlights from the City of Vaughan’s monthly Archives series: 

Spirit of Generosity initiative supports more than 200 not-for-profit and community organizations

More than 800 dedicated citizens, community leaders, accomplished business professionals and committed public servants recently came together to raise funds for the Spirit of Generosity initiative during the City of Vaughan’s 2023 Mayor’s Gala.

Poor air quality affects dogs, cats and birds, too

If you are feeling the effects of the poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke, chances are your pets are, too. 

Vaughan Animal Services is recommending you keep your elderly dogs, flat-faced dogs and cats, and domestic birds indoors. Only let your dogs outside for short periods of time, if needed. Make sure they have plenty of water to keep them hydrated.