Vaughan Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Members of Council and City staff display the prestigious international Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award, which was given to Vaughan by the Government Finance
Vaughan's Annual Winterfest Headlined By Shrek Stompin' The Swamp
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council joined residents, corporate sponsors and special guests on Sunday, February 6 to kick off Vaughan’s 22nd annual Winterfest, presented by TD at the Vellore Village Community Centre.
Vaughan Breaks Record Raising More Than $67,000 For United Way Of York Region
To complete the City of Vaughan’s 2010 United Way campaign, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council recently presented a cheque to Daniele Zanotti, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of York Region. City staff raised a record $67,529 through personal donations and a number of special events which ran from October to December, 2010.
Nominations Now Being Accepted For Arts Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the third annual Recognizing Arts Vaughan Excellence (R.A.V.E.) Awards. Developed by the City of Vaughan, these awards recognize the contributions of individuals, businesses and organizations that have enhanced the visual, performing and literary arts in Vaughan.
Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $143,000 for Future Hospital In Vaughan
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council recently presented a cheque totalling more than $143,000 to the Vaughan Health Care Foundation. The donated funds were raised from the 2010 Mayor's Annual Golf Classic. The cheque was accepted on behalf of the foundation by Board Chairman Sam Ciccolini and President and CEO Robert Baker.
New Recreation Guide Delivered This Weekend
The City of Vaughan’s 2011 Spring & Summer Recreation Guide will be delivered to Vaughan homes January 28 to February 1. Included are complimentary fitness, swim and sport passes that can be found in the Your Community section of the guide.
Vaughan Construction Growth Exceeds $1 Billion
Strong residential and commercial construction activity resulted in Vaughan issuing $1.406 billion in building permits for 2010.
"The City's continued growth helps to create jobs and maintain our excellent standard of living," said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua.
Council Signs Accord To Work Together
At a special signing ceremony today, Vaughan Council unanimously endorsed the Vaughan Accord, a historic document that commits all Members of Council to serving the City of Vaughan in a manner which reflects a positive image of the City and instills civic pride.
City Of Vaughan Donates $10,000 To The Haifa Emergency Relief Effort
The City of Vaughan is supporting relief efforts in the City of Haifa, Israel following a major wildfire in the Carmel Forest. Council has approved a donation of $10,000 to the Haifa Foundation Emergency Appeal through The Canadian Committee for the Haifa Foundation, a registered Canadian charity.
“We have a very caring community here in Vaughan and our spirit of generosity defines us,” said Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “The City has a proud history of providing humanitarian relief in times of crisis, both here at home and around the world.
City Of Vaughan Celebrates Success Of First Annual Toy Drive
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council today donated toys collected for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish 2010 program.
“I want to thank everyone in the community who donated a toy to help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season,” said Mayor Bevilacqua. “At this special time of the year it is heartening to see our community come together to assist families across the GTA. We live in a wonderful City where generosity and compassion are demonstrated throughout the year and I am proud of the support we have all shown for this important initiative.”