Drowning Prevention Week With Water Smart Activities
During National Drowning Prevention Week, July 16 to 23, 2011, the City of Vaughan has organized a series of water smart activities at Garnet A. Williams Pool and Thornhill Outdoor Pool.
The schedule of activities includes:
Water Smart Contest:
Monday, July 18 – Garnet A. Williams Pool, 501 Clark Avenue West, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Thornhill Outdoor Pool, 28 Centre Street, 2 – 7 p.m.
Vaughan Welcomes New Commissioner Of Engineering And Public Works
The City of Vaughan today welcomed Paul Jankowski, P. Eng., as the City’s new Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works.
Canada Day Featured Performances by Danny Fernandes and Stereos
Residents and visitors celebrated Canada’s 144th birthday with headline entertainment at the City of Vaughan’s Canada Day celebrations on Friday, July 1 at Mackenzie Glen District Park in Maple.
City's First Animal Shelter Now Open
The City of Vaughan’s first animal shelter is now open to provide services to the residents of Vaughan, the Town of Bradford, West Gwillimbury and King Township.
Vaughan Searches for Homes and Businesses with 'Curb Appeal'
Vaughan has launched its sixth annual Curb Appeal Program as part of the City’s “My Vaughan Blooms” initiative. The program is designed to recognize and thank homeowners and businesses who continue to beautify and maintain their properties.
During the months of July and August, volunteers from the community will search the City for homes and businesses with curb appeal. Properties will be selected that showcase pride of ownership and a “Curb Appeal” sign will be placed on the front lawn of selected properties.
City Receives Royalty Payment from Sale of Innovative Development Application
The City of Vaughan has received a $16,950 royalty payment from Munirom Technologies Inc. from the sale of a made-in-Vaughan Development Tracking Application (DTA). The royalty payment is the second received by the City from Munirom since 2008.
Vaughan Council Lays Foundation for New Eco-Friendly Fire Station
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council recently attended the official bricklaying ceremony for the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Station #7-10.
Presentation of Annual R.A.V.E. Awards and Vaughan Award for Higher Education
The third annual R.A.V.E. (Recognizing Arts Vaughan Excellence) Awards event was recently held at City Hall. Established in 2008, the R.A.V.E. Awards formally recognize the contributions made by individuals, businesses and organizations to the visual, performing and literary arts in Vaughan.
Mayor's Gala Proceeds Support Community Organizations
Close to 1,000 guests joined Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua at the 2011 Mayor’s Gala, the City’s premier annual fundraising event. Proceeds will help support Vaughan’s not-for-profit and community organizations.
“There are many organizations in our community which do wonderful work in helping to support those in need,” said Mayor Bevilacqua.