Vaughan Helps Drive Entrepreneurship and Innovation During Small Business Week

​Oct. 16, 2013

The City of Vaughan will celebrate Small Business Week beginning Oct. 21 with up to 20 different free seminars and workshops across the City. This year’s small business week theme, Transformation Grows Business, will offer business resources and program benefits for business owners in all stages of growth.

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Provides Kitchen Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week

October 16, 2013
 
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is spreading the word about kitchen safety for Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 6 to 12.

The annual public safety and education campaign is aimed at raising awareness in the community about fire safety and prevention. This year’s theme “prevent kitchen fires” is focused on encouraging residents to take extra precautions when cooking. Kitchen fires are the number one cause of residential fires in Ontario.

Vaughan Turns Forensic Audit Over to Police

​Oct. 9, 2013

Today the City of Vaughan has turned the results of a recently conducted forensic audit over to York Regional Police. 

An external forensic auditor was retained in June, at City Council’s direction, to investigate suspected fraudulent activities involving a former employee in the Engineering and Public Works Commission, as well as several external vendors. The City immediately turned over the results of the forensic audit to police for further investigation. 

Vaughan and Centennial College to Jointly Open Trade Office in Israel

The City of Vaughan and Centennial College are joining forces to open a Trade Development Office in Israel. The announcement came on day four of a seven-day business mission to Israel which concluded on Oct. 6. The mission was centered in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem and included 23 participants representing 21 different companies, including Centennial College.
 
“The City of Vaughan understands the important and dynamic role that cities play in global markets.
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