Vaughan launches Israel International Business Development Program

More than 200 members of the local business community attended the launch of the City of Vaughan’s Israel International Business Development Program at City Hall on June 27.
 
The event featured special addresses by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and DJ Schneeweiss, the Consul General of Israel in Toronto. There also was an information session about the business development program.
 
A key component of the program is a business mission to Israel from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6, 2013.
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First Bike Lanes on Vaughan Streets will Support Active Transportation

June 25, 2013

​The City of Vaughan will be installing the first dedicated bike lanes on city roads, taking an important step in Vaughan becoming a more cycle-friendly community.

The bikes lanes will run along Napa Valley Avenue near Islington Avenue and Rutherford Road, and on Peter Rupert Avenue, Confederation Parkway, Staffern Drive and North Rivermede Road just west of Dufferin Street and Rutherford Road.

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Vaughan Announces Cooling Centres in Response to Extreme Heat

HEAT ADVISORY HAS ENDED.​

June 24, 2013

The City of Vaughan has extended hours of operations at a number of community centres and splash pads in response to the extreme heat.
 
Effective June 24, community centre hours have been extended to 11 p.m. at five facilities across the City. Community centres are air conditioned and are equipped with water fountains. Some splash pads will be open until 11 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTRES WITH EXTENDED HOURS TO 11 P.M.
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Register for Vaughan summer camps before they're full! Boredom isn't fun, camp is!

​June 24, 2013

The City of Vaughan’s summer day camps for children and youth ages three to 17 start Tuesday, July 2. Parents are encouraged to register their children in their favourite camp before it is full as spaces are limited.

For over 30 years the City’s Recreation and Culture Department has delivered high-quality, safe and fun summer day camps across Vaughan, offering:

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Community celebrates opening of West Wind Park

June 20, 2013
 
Members of the community came together on Wednesday, June 19 to celebrate the official opening of West Wind Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and live entertainment.
 
“The City of Vaughan prides itself on the quality, functionality and overall beauty of our parks.  We are committed to fostering a healthy community and neighbourhood parks play an important role in the realization of this goal,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua.
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Mia Martina, These Kids Wear Crowns, to Headline Vaughan's Canada Day Celebration

​June 19, 2013

Celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday at the City of Vaughan’s Canada Day event on Monday, July 1 at Mackenzie Glen District Park in Maple. Taking the stage from British Columbia – Canadian party-core sensation These Kids Wear Crowns singing their hit Jumpstart and Mia Martina performing her hit singles Heartbreaker, Burning, and many more.

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Action on Audit Report Prepares Vaughan for Future Projects

June 18, 2013

How the City of Vaughan manages major capital projects has been significantly improved by implementing all the recommendations of a third-party construction audit of its new City Hall. Each recommendation has been incorporated into new processes and procedures that will immediately be implemented in major projects scheduled over the next 12 months, including the Civic Centre Resource Library, the North Thornhill Library and the North Maple Park.
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