As the summer starts to wind down, the City of Vaughan’s Public Works team continues to provide quality services to enhance and maintain Vaughan’s parks, forests, streets and rivers, and to keep the community safe, clean and beautiful. Here are some updates on maintenance operations that have recently launched and will continue into the fall: 

Service animals play an important role in many Vaughan residents’ lives and welcoming these animals onto your business premises is a key part of being inclusive to all members of the community.

The deadline to submit entries for the City of Vaughan’s 2022 Urban Design Awards has been extended until Friday, Sept. 16. Do you have an urban design, architecture or landscape project that highlights excellence in design? Or are your projects advancing city-building through innovative planning or engineering concepts? Submit them for consideration! 

Did you know that you can access many City of Vaughan services from the comfort of home? Save yourself some time and the drive to City Hall, and get what you need online!

Every month, the City releases the top services people are coming to City Hall for that can actually be done online. Here is the August update:

1. Property taxes

Do you have a passion for road safety and enjoy working outdoors? Do you want to make a difference in children’s lives but also want a job that fits your lifestyle? If this sounds like you, apply now to become a school crossing guard for the 2022/23 school year! 

Vaughan has already experienced several storms this summer, and there may be many more on the way. Let’s work together to help prevent water ponding and flooding due to blocked or concealed catch basins.