Parks, forests, streets and rivers – these are just some of the elements that make Vaughan a beautiful place to live, work and play. The City of Vaughan continues to provide quality services year-round to enhance and maintain all these areas throughout the community by keeping them safe and clean.

Here are some highlights of the 2021 summer maintenance operations and upcoming fall services:

Fall is upon us, and many people are getting ready to enjoy the crisp weather and the autumn colours. While sitting around an outdoor fireplace with a cozy blanket and warm drink, it is important to keep fire safety in mind. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is providing the following guidelines to help you safely enjoy the outdoors this fall.

Outdoor fireplaces, chimineas and fuel-burning appliances:

With the harvest season upon us, you may be getting ready to preserve fruits and vegetables and make homemade jams, sauces, pickles and more. But do you know where to properly dispose of fruit and vegetable peels, produce crates and bushel baskets? The City of Vaughan is here to provide tips and best practices to help you sort and compost right!

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement after meeting with Consul General of Israel in Toronto, Idit Shamir and Deputy Consul General Shani Azulai on Sept. 20:

"In a virtual meeting today, I was pleased to congratulate Idit Shamir, Consul General of Israel in Toronto, and Shani Azulai, Deputy Consul General, on their newly appointed positions. We discussed our continued efforts to further strengthen Vaughan-Israel relations.

The following statement was issued by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua after today’s inaugural Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct Advisory Task Force meeting: