The following statement was issued by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua after a special presentation during the March 22 Council meeting:

“I am pleased to announce the City of Vaughan's Economic Development department has received the prestigious Marketing Canada Award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) for the vaughanbusiness.ca website.

Ever wonder where Vaughan’s water comes from? Today’s the perfect opportunity to find out – it’s World Water Day. This year’s theme is ‘groundwater: making the invisible visible.’

As the weather starts to get warmer, more people will be out walking, cycling and driving around the community. The City of Vaughan continues to keep road safety and the well-being of citizens top of mind, no matter the season – and you are encouraged to do the same.

March Break has come to an end, and, as children head back to class, it’s important for all pedestrians and road users to keep road safety top of mind. Follow these safety tips from the City of Vaughan when travelling to and from school or throughout school zone areas.