Have your say at Vaughan’s virtual public meetings
Citizens can
participate through email, telephone or Skype deputations
Explore Vaughan virtually with visitvaughan.ca
New City tourism website
offers ‘discover online now, visit later’ experiences
Today, the City of Vaughan launched a new visitor website that offers an exploration of all there is to see and do in Vaughan from the safety and comfort of home during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Calling all young scientists
Vaughan Public
Libraries launches first-ever Virtual Science Fair
Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) continues to offer educational online programming for kids to enjoy and take part in from the safety of home during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Friday, June 5, VPL is hosting its first-ever Virtual Science Fair for children in Grades 2 to 12.
Vaughan stands in solidarity against anti-Black racism: Mayor Bevilacqua
Condemning systematic inequality in all its forms
Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement to address anti-Black racism and in response to the Blackout Tuesday movement on social media:
Taking action to continue supporting local businesses
Suspension of the Municipal Accommodation Tax extended to Sept. 1, 2020
The City of Vaughan continues to implement new measures and programs to support local businesses from the unintended consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a recent Council meeting, the City further extended the suspension of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) until Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.
Virtual public meetings continue in June
Citizens can
participate through email, telephone or Skype deputations
‘Happy Canada Day, Vaughan’
Residents and businesses encouraged to submit video messages for virtual event
Planning is well underway for the City of Vaughan’s first-ever virtual Canada Day celebration. As part of the festivities, the City is asking interested residents and businesses to submit a three- to-seven second video message wishing the community a “happy Canada Day.”
Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month
Take part in the Play-to-Win
challenge throughout June
June is Recreation and
Parks Month and the City of Vaughan is celebrating virtually this year due to
the global COVID-19 pandemic. Although park facilities and community centres
remain closed, the City’s Recreation Services department will be offering daily
online activities for residents to enjoy including trail hikes, cooking,
dancing, sports, fitness and scavenger hunts.
Take a virtual abstract art tour
The City’s online gallery now includes art symbolizing Jewish heritage
The City continues to enhance its online offerings in response to COVID-19, including growing its digital corporate art gallery. Browse through the latest themed art instalment – SYMBOLIC EXPRESSIONISM | Reflections on Jewish Heritage – recently added to Vaughan’s Flickr collection.
Vaughan’s commitment to safe drinking water
City is installing 151 new water sampling stations
The City of Vaughan is committed to continuing to provide residents with high-quality drinking water. As part of this commitment, and to improve the ease of access to water testing, the City is installing 151 new sampling stations across its water distribution network on municipally owned properties.