Today, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua delivered his 11th annual State of the City address to a virtual audience of business, government and community leaders at the 2021 Vaughan Chamber of Commerce's Annual Mayor's Luncheon. The theme of this year's event was Ready, Resilient and Resourceful and highlighted the City of Vaughan's ongoing response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and the path to recovery. 

October is Fire Prevention Month, an important time to educate citizens and businesses about taking proactive steps to prevent fires. Blocked, concealed or difficult-to-access fire hydrants can delay emergency fire response. In an emergency, every second matters, and citizens have a role to play in keeping fire hydrants clear and accessible.

Fallen leaves may be pretty, but they can cause flooding when covering catch basins on rainy days. These drains collect stormwater and carry it through storm sewers to local waterways, helping to keep Vaughan’s roads clear of pooling water. This is why it’s crucial for the resident living closest to the catch basin to regularly clear it of leaves and other debris, especially before a rainfall or thunderstorm.

The following statement was issued by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua to address the rising COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations across York Region: