Residents can now beat the heat there until 9 p.m. daily

With the ongoing heat wave and more hot weather in the forecast, effective today the City of Vaughan will be extending the hours of operation at all 18 of its splashpads until 9 p.m. daily until further notice. These popular amenities open at 9 a.m. 

As Vaughan continues through stage two of the provincial reopening framework, the City is reminding residents that they can do their part to support the local economy by shopping safely with local businesses and restaurants with #ShopVaughanLocal.

Hot weather continues this week, and the City of Vaughan is reminding residents to take precautions to stay cool – this could include visiting a local splashpad! 

Although Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) has cancelled all in-library programs until January 2021 in response to COVID-19, its online programming continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of users.  

Summer Reading Club  

The City of Vaughan is committed to maintaining and improving the stormwater system to meet the needs of this growing community right now and for many years to come. In support of this direction, the one-time annual stormwater charge will appear on Alectra Utilities bills in a phased approach from Monday, July 13 until mid-September. 

Vaughan continues to take a disciplined, responsible and measured approach to reopening the city. As some restrictions are lifted, other precautionary measures remain in place to protect everyone in the community from further transmission of COVID-19. Below is an update on ongoing services, what is reopening, and programs that continue to be impacted by the virus:  

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service’s guide to a safe home office during COVID-19

Throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, people have shifted the way and where they do their jobs with many working from home and practising physical distancing. As we continue to adjust to this “new normal,” it is important to ensure fire prevention and general safety precautions remain top of mind.