Limit on gatherings reduced in Vaughan
COVID-19 Updates
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Mayor Bevilacqua: Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital reaches substantial completion
Vaughan’s first hospital set to open in 2021
The following statement was issued by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua to mark the substantial completion of Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital:
“Today, we mark another important milestone in our healthcare journey; the construction of Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital is now substantially complete.
Enjoy parks safely
City reminds residents
to maintain physical distancing when visiting outdoor amenities
As residents
enjoy the last few weeks of summer, the City of Vaughan is reminding the
community to continue following health and safety protocols when visiting playgrounds,
parks, trails and other outdoor amenities.
Vaughan’s cycling network continues to grow
Explore paths, tracks,
lanes, routes and trails by bike
Keeping Vaughan clean with technology
City piloting new innovative approach to waste
collection in parks
The City of Vaughan is launching a pilot
project using Quick Response (QR) Codes to alert staff about full garbage cans
in City parks. Residents will be able to scan the code found on the garbage can
using their smartphone to notify City staff when it is full and needs to be
emptied. Regular waste collection of these bins will continue, but the codes will
allow residents to alert the City when additional cleaning is required.
Mayor Bevilacqua meets with Canada’s Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Strengthening Vaughan’s social, economic and cultural
connection with Vietnamese Canadians
Enhancing the virtual experience for citizens
COVID-19 has not slowed city-building down – it has energized it
Exclusive in-person workout times now available for seniors
“Gentle” virtual fitness classes also continue
The City of Vaughan continues to provide support for seniors as facilities and amenities gradually reopen to the public. Starting today, older adults, over the age of 60, will have access to exclusive workout times by appointment. These sessions will take place Monday to Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. These designated time slots are subject to change based on member feedback and needs at each fitness centre.
School zone safety
City urges all road users to be cautious as students head back to school
As students make their way back to class, there will be more pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the road. It is important for drivers, parents and children to be alert, follow the rules of the road, and walk safely – especially in school zones.
Order of Vaughan deadline is approaching
Submit nominations by Sept. 30 for the City’s highest honour
The deadline is fast approaching to submit a nomination for the 2020 Order of Vaughan. This award is the highest honour the City of Vaughan may bestow on individuals who exemplify extraordinary citizenship and better the community.