The City received four awards from Festivals and Events Ontario for 2022

Throughout the year, the City of Vaughan provides free, fun family-friendly events that are also award-winning! In recognition of its commitment to delivering Service Excellence, the City’s Recreation Services department received four awards from Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) for events held in 2022. The awards were presented during a special ceremonial presentation at today’s Committee of the Whole (1) meeting.

It’s the season for April showers! The City of Vaughan’s stormwater system ensures rain and melted snow make their way back into ponds, streams and lakes. But if a catch basin is blocked or covered by leaves or other debris, this water has nowhere to drain, which can cause ponding and street flooding. You can help ensure this doesn’t happen!

The resident living closest to a catch basin is encouraged to help clear it if it’s safe to do so – especially before or during heavy rainfall.

Stay in the kitchen when cooking and use flameless candles on your table

Did you know cooking is the number one cause of home fires in Ontario? Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is reminding everyone to practise fire prevention over the holiday weekend to help keep your family safe.

When you are cooking, remember these important safety tips:

Working together to deliver programs and services

Are you familiar with the different levels of government? Do you know how they work together to deliver programs and services? The City of Vaughan operates within a two-tier municipal structure, which means there are two levels of government providing services to the Vaughan community – the local municipality (the City) and the regional municipality (York Region).

Place materials curbside beginning the week of April 18

The ground has thawed, and the birds are chirping, which means it’s nearly time for leaf and yard waste collection! Starting the week of April 18, the City of Vaughan will pick up yard waste materials every week on your regular collection day. Bi-weekly collection will begin the week of June 13.

Register now for the City’s April Business Planning Launchpad Series

To help set your small business or entrepreneurial venture up for success, the City of Vaughan’s Business Planning Launchpad Series is returning this month!

Vaughan Animal Services is responding to avian influenza in the community

With more geese returning to the community, the City of Vaughan is reporting a significant number of birds that have died or are infected with avian influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu, throughout the community.

Service Vaughan answers the top five resident questions received in March