As City of Vaughan crews continue to clean up in response to this week’s snowfall, the City is answering some of the top snow-related questions received from residents. 

Winter is here, and more snowfall is in the forecast for this weekend. To help ensure winter operations run smoothly and efficiently, the City of Vaughan is reminding you that shovelled snow does NOT belong on the road. In fact, it’s against the law to place it there. 

 Are you looking to make your tourism business more accessible and inclusive but don’t know where to begin? The City of Vaughan’s new Better Your Business program is here to help and is accepting applications – remaining spots are limited! 

When it snows, it’s important for everyone to work together to help prevent water ponding or flooding due to blocked or concealed catch basins. Here’s how you can help:

Update: the City of Vaughan’s Significant Weather Event has ended as of Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. 

The City declared a Significant Weather Event on Tuesday, Jan. 24 based on a snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada. This event has ended effective Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 a.m.   

Vaughan is once again blanketed in snow, and while it may be pretty, it can impact curbside waste collection. Due to the snow, some collection routes may be delayed this week.

Please keep in mind, waste bins or bags buried in snow, frozen to the bottom, on top of or behind snowbanks will not be collected.

Celebrating design excellence and innovation in city building! Last night, the City of Vaughan presented its 2022 Vaughan Urban Design Awards in recognition of local development initiatives that exemplify excellence in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, public art and environmental stewardship within the community. 

Winter is in full swing and City of Vaughan crews are out cleaning up after last night’s snowfall. Here is what you need to know.