​Vaughan crews have made significant progress clearing roads and sidewalks

City of Vaughan crews have made significant progress clearing roads and sidewalks following Monday’s major snowfall – when approximately 36 centimetres (14 inches) fell in a short period of time, an amount not seen since 2008. 

Whether you’re going away on vacation or just for the weekend, don’t forget about your home’s water pipes! When the temperature outside drops, pipes are more susceptible to freezing, leaking or bursting. The best way to prevent this from happening is by keeping them warm enough to stay above freezing.

Follow these tips from the City of Vaughan to help keep your home’s pipes protected from the cold:

When the weather forecast calls for wind, think about your blue box! On windy days, your recyclables can blow out onto sidewalks and roads if they are incorrectly placed in your blue box.

To avoid this problem and keep Vaughan litter-free, follow these tips from the City of Vaughan:

Update: the City of Vaughan’s Significant Weather Event has ended as of Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. 

The City declared a Significant Weather Event on Thursday, Feb. 16 based on a freezing rain warning issued by Environment Canada. This event has ended effective Friday, Feb. 17 at 3:45 p.m.   

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The revitalization of Maple Community Centre continues! Renovations already completed include a fully modernized library branch, redesigned reading spaces, an outdoor reading garden, new recreation activity rooms, a barrier-free washroom, updated fitness change rooms and more. 

The City of Vaughan has declared a Significant Weather Event based on a freezing rain warning issued by Environment Canada. A period of freezing rain is anticipated to begin this evening and end early Friday morning. 

Read the full list of all City parks (PDF). You may also view the City parks and amenities online map. 

It’s almost Family Day weekend, and although there will be some facility closures and alternate hours, there is still plenty of fun to be had around Vaughan! Here is all you need to know to plan ahead and spend some quality time with family, friends and loved ones on Monday, Feb. 20.