Things to do in Vaughan this Labour Day
City closures won’t
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Community plans to inspire and celebrate the spirit of Canada’s sesquicentennial in 2017
City commemorates Benjamin Vaughan on Aug. 1
What’s in a name? The Civic Holiday being celebrated on Monday, Aug. 1 this year is known by many names as some cities and provinces have chosen to celebrate historically significant individuals or organizations to create meaning around the day. In Vaughan, the Civic Holiday is a commemoration of Benjamin Vaughan, a British diplomat and the City’s namesake.
The summer promised to be a hot one and this week is no exception as a heat warning is in effect for Vaughan and much of southern Ontario.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua has issued the following statement.