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2021
February
Safe waste handling matters - Feb. 28
Join Vaughan’s International Women’s Day celebration - Feb. 27
#PlayVaughanLocal in the great outdoors - Feb. 26
Celebrating International Women’s Day - Feb. 24
Celebrating International Women’s Day - Feb. 24
Fitness centres and pools to reopen on March 8 - Feb. 24
The fight to combat COVID-19 continues - Feb. 22
Building relationships with Vaughan businesses - Feb. 20
Make safety the priority in school zones - Feb. 15
Family Day fun – at home - Feb. 14
Enjoy exercise classes and fun activities from the comfort of home - Feb. 12
#ShopVaughanLocal for Valentine’s Day - Feb. 11
City services at your fingertips - Feb. 10
What’s on in Vaughan on Family Day - Feb. 10
Natural rinks open tomorrow in Vaughan - Feb. 10
Mayor Bevilacqua: Canada’s first smart technology hospital opens in Vaughan - Feb. 7
Vaughan’s award-winning Winterfest returns – virtually - Feb. 6
Help shape Vaughan’s older adult approach - Feb. 4
How to use the City's new recreation registration system - Feb. 4
REMINDER: Stormwater ponds are not for play - Feb. 3
You asked, we answered - Feb. 3
Don’t let virtual supports go to waste! - Feb. 2
NEW snowshoe loaner program - Feb. 2
Outdoor rinks in Vaughan are open - Feb. 1
January
Virtual fun for everyone! - Jan. 30
Discover Vaughan’s virtual business supports - Jan. 29
Ringing in the Year of the Ox – virtually - Jan. 28
With new, enhanced safety measures – rinks, toboggan hill and dog park to reopen - Jan. 28
Virtual public meetings continue in February - Jan. 26
Vaughans Black History Month goes virtual - Jan. 25
Register for virtual activities this P.A. Day - Jan. 24
Bringing events to your mobile device - Jan. 23
Vaughan’s Winterfest goes virtual - Jan. 22
Stay informed - Jan. 19
#ShopVaughanLocal now and enjoy later - Jan. 17
Have fun – virtually – this weekend - Jan. 16
Vaughan’s outdoor skating rinks, toboggan hill and dog park to close effective immediately - Jan. 15
Vaughan business community comes together virtually - Jan. 14
The fight to combat COVID-19 continues - Jan. 13
Supporting students virtually - Jan. 13
Virtual P.A. Day Programs are ‘snow’ much fun! - Jan. 11
Social Enterprise 101 - Jan. 11
Winter Waste 101 - Jan. 9
At your service … Jan. 7
Access Vaughan, at your service - Jan. 4
Help shape Vaughan’s older adult approach - Feb. 4
Virtual public meetings continue in January - Jan. 3
Welcome, 2021! - Jan. 1
2020
December
Get your virtual event noticed - Dec. 30
Stay informed - Dec. 29
Waste reminders during the holidays - Dec. 27
#ShopVaughanLocal this Boxing Day - Dec. 26
Join the conversation – virtually - Dec. 24
Watch live: the virtual Order of Vaughan ceremony is tonight at 7 p.m. - Dec. 22
‘Building a world-class city’ - Dec. 20
Outdoor rinks 101 - Dec. 18
Mayor Bevilacqua praises local youth for starting businesses during pandemic - Dec. 17
Plan ahead during the holidays - Dec. 17
Mayor Bevilacqua: Vaughan receives six 2020 MarCom Awards - Dec. 16
Vaughan approves 2021 Budget - Dec. 15
Ready, resilient and resourceful defines 2020 in Vaughan - Dec. 15
City-building continues in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre - Dec. 14
Supporting local businesses during COVID-19 - Dec. 13
Remain vigilant in fight against COVID-19 - Dec. 12
Introducing the new Waste Calendar - Dec. 11
Vaughan celebrates the Festival of Lights - Dec. 10
One-day-only livestreaming event: Saturday, Dec. 12 - Dec. 9
#ShopVaughanLocal this holiday season - Dec. 6
Stay active in Vaughan this winter - Dec. 5
Keep skating safe and fun - Dec. 4
Oh, Christmas tree - Dec. 4
Everything you need to know about outdoor skating - Dec. 2
Learn play and stay active with Vaughan this winter - Dec. 1
November
Working 24-7 to keep Vaughan safe - Nov. 30
Reinventing online programming - Nov. 30
Put your best waste forward! - Nov. 29
Wrapping up the City's 2020 virtual events - Nov. 28
Virtual public meetings continue in December - Nov. 27
#ShopVaughanLocal - Nov. 26
Stay out of the cold and have fun online! - Nov. 25
Watch Vaughan's Volunteer Recognition Awards virtually - Nov. 25
Expanding online services - Nov. 23
Reminder: Special Committee of the Whole called for Nov. 25 - Nov. 22
Stay safe throughout the second wave - Nov. 21
Our communications: Ready, resilient and resourceful - Nov. 20
The show must go on … virtually - Nov. 18
Vaughan Accessibility Awards are coming soon! - Nov. 17
Special Committee of the Whole called for Nov. 25 - Nov. 16
Everyone has a role to play - Nov. 16
Volunteer Recognition Awards go virtual - Nov. 12
Our economy: Ready, resilient and resourceful - Nov. 9
Planning underway to reopen fitness centres - Nov. 5
Supporting Vaughan's economy - Nov. 4
Vaughan resident recognized for community spirit - Nov. 3
Our finances: Ready, resilient and resourceful - Nov. 3
Today, Vaughan remembers - Nov. 2
October
Make this a fire-free Halloween - Oct. 31
Our services: Ready, resilient and resourceful - Oct. 30
Patios 101 - Oct. 30
Tune in live to todays Special Committee of the Whole - Oct. 29
Vaughan Fitness at home - Oct. 28
The Show Must Go On – virtually!- Oct. 27
Virtual public meetings continue in November - Oct. 27
Supporting at-home learning - Oct. 26
Reinvigorating 'traditional' services - Oct. 24
Vaughan hosts first Virtual Real Estate Conference - Oct. 23
Supporting local restaurants - Oct. 22
Have a virtually spook-tacular Halloween - Oct. 21
Our places: Ready, resilient and resourceful - Oct. 20
Shop local! - Oct. 19
It's Waste Reduction Week - Oct. 19
Pumpkins and cornstalks and leaves, oh my! - Oct. 17
Vaughan moves to a modified Stage 2 - Oct. 16
Concerts in the Park are returning ... virtually! - Oct. 15
Lest we forget - Oct. 14
Our people - Oct. 13
There is still work to be done! - Oct. 13
The fight to combat COVID-19 continues - Oct. 11
Countdown is on to fall virtual recreation programs - Oct. 9
Expanding local parks - Oct. 8
PPE does NOT belong in the blue box - Oct. 6
Planning for a safe Thanksgiving - Oct. 6
#ShopVaughanLocal for Thanksgiving - Oct. 5
Ready, Resilient, Resourceful - Oct. 5
You asked, we answered - Oct. 3
September
Registration is underway for virtual fall programming - Sept. 29
Small Business Week goes virtual in Vaughan - Sept. 28
Virtual public meetings continue in October - Sept. 27
Virtual Vaughan - Sept. 26
Culture Days kicks off in Vaughan - Sept. 25
Mayor Bevilacqua announces fall recreation programs will be virtual - Sept. 25
Green bin, blue box or garbage – do you know what goes where? - Sept. 24
'A city in demand' - Sept. 23
Get your virtual event noticed - Sept. 22
REMINDER: Double-Up Days are here - Sept. 21
All remaining indoor pools reopening in Vaughan - Sept. 20
Limit on gatherings reduced in Vaughan - Sept. 19
Enjoy parks safely - Sept. 18
Enhancing the virtual experience for citizens - Sept. 15
Exclusive in-person workout times now available for seniors - Sept. 14
School zone safety - Sept. 13
Double-Up Days are back - Sept. 10
Virtual public meetings resume in September - Sept. 9
Play safe this Labour Day - Sept. 7
Taking steps to keep crossing guards and students safe - Sept. 6
Make safety the priority in school zones - Sept. 4
Providing support for seniors - Sept. 3
You asked, we answered - Sept. 3
Pools set to reopen - Sept. 2
August
Digital Boost fall registration begins - Aug. 28
Grab your library card - Aug. 28
City continues to expand local parks - Aug. 27
#ShopVaughanLocal for back to school - Aug. 26
Business licence renewals coming due - Aug. 24
Stay informed - Aug. 23
Waste 101 - Aug. 21
Reminder: Physical distancing still in effect - Aug. 20
Are you prepared - Aug. 19
What you need to know about patios - Aug. 18
Grab your workout gear - Aug. 17
Reopening Vaughan - Aug. 13
PPE doesn't belong in the blue bin - Aug. 12
Delivering Service Excellence – virtually - Aug. 11
Vaughan Fitness Centres are OPEN - Aug. 10
Vaughan to keep most City facilities closed until January 2021: Mayor Bevilacqua - Aug. 5
#ShopVaughanLocal continues - Aug. 4
Play safe this August Civic Holiday - Aug. 3
July
Vaughan Fitness Centres set to reopen - July 30
Update: Summer camp safety - July 24
City launches temporary bin exchange program - July 20
Stay cool this weekend - July 18
Keeping citizens informed, engaged and safe with face coverings: Mayor Bevilacqua - July 17
Entrepreneurial spirit grows in Vaughan - July 16
Expanding or establishing a dining patio in Vaughan? - July 13
Many ways to stay informed - July 12
Play safe in Vaughan parks - July 11
EXTENDED hours at Vaughan splashpads - July 9
#ShopVaughanLocal #ShopLocalON - July 8
Splashing around Vaughan – safely - July 8
Vaughan Public Libraries continues to launch new virtual programs - July 7
Supporting the stormwater system for years to come - July 6
Update: What’s on in Vaughan - July 5
Working from home, safely - July 4
Virtual Summer Adventures about to begin - July 3
Virtual public meetings continue in July - July 2
Ten tips to beat the heat - July 2
Happy Canada Day Vaughan - July 1
June
City building continues - June 30
Check ahead for Canada Day updates - June 29
Enjoy park amenities, responsibly - June 28
Lighting Canada Day fireworks? Follow these safety tips - June 27
Have your say on design elements for the new Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park - June 26
City launches Medical Waste Exemption program - June 25
Curbside marriage licences now available - June 25
"One Week" until Barenaked Ladies sing for Vaughan - June 24
It's splash time in Vaughan - June 24
Mayor Bevilacqua launches the new Ready Resilient and Resourceful Committee - June 23
Be smart, protect yourself when visiting recently opened facilities - June 23
Protecting our pollinators - June 22
Registration underway for a summer of fun - June 22
City expands patios, supports local businesses - June 19
City now offering in-person summer camps - June 19
Barenaked Ladies headline Vaughan's virtual Canada Day event - June 18
Reminder: property tax late fees waived until July 1 - June 17
Vaughan remains "Open for Business" - June 17
Expanding Vaughan's parks and open spaces - June 16
Continued support for businesses - June 15
Find Your Strong with new virtual fitness classes - June 14
Planning on visiting a park? Follow these requirements - June 13
Vaughan expands online permit options - June 12
Double-Up Days coming in June - June 11
Keeping employees and customers safe - June 10
Beat the heat - June 8
Have your say at Vaughan's virtual public meetings - June 7
What's on in Vaughan - June 6
Calling all young scientists - June 4
Taking action to continue supporting local businesses - June 3
Virtual public meetings continue in June - June 2
'Happy Canada Day, Vaughan' - June 1
May
Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month - May 31
Take a virtual abstract art tour - May 30
Vaughan's commitment to safe drinking water - May 29
Virtual Summer Adventures - May 29
Advancing the Yonge North Subway extension - May 28
Vaughan Public Libraries cancels in-library programs until 2021 - May 28
City-building in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre continues: Mayor Bevilacqua - May 28
Take the economic impact survey - May 27
Business resiliency readiness and resourcefulness - May 26
Continue to stay informed - May 23
Community Centre improvements underway - May 21
Pick up after your pet – it’s the law! - May 20
Delivering results for the community - May 20
Vaughan gets Gold Certification for accessibility - May 19
Connect virtually this holiday Monday - May 18
The Rhythm of Public Works - May 17
#TogetherVaughan - May 16
Park protocols for people and pets - May 16
Vaughan Public Libraries is first in province to provide curbside pickup - May 15
New program helps businesses adapt to changing environment - May 15
All City facilities within parks remain closed Mayor Bevilacqua - May 14
Victoria Day holiday weekend reminders - May 14
City provides further relief on property tax payments - May 13
By law team focused on public safety as some businesses reopen - May 13
Welcome to vaughanbusiness.ca - May 12
Vaughan continues to address litter amid COVID-19 pandemic - May 12
InSpirit Festival goes virtual - May 11
Committed to educating, engaging and enriching - May 11
COVID-19: update on City services - May 10
Update: Committee and Council meetings continue online in May - May 9
Recycling and waste collection reminders and tips - May 8
City continues to offer financial support for seniors - May 8
Emergency planning and precautions for pets - May 7
Keeping Vaughan Clean - May 7
City of Vaughan launches new online permit portal - May 6
City expands online art gallery - May 5
Keep fit from the safety of home - May 4
Committee and Council meetings continue online - May 4
Emergencies happen. Stay informed. - May 3
'Open for Business' – new online directory supports local businesses - May 2
April
Special edition COVID-19 newsletter coming to Vaughan homes and businesses - April 30
By-law enforcement team keeping Vaughan safe - April 29
Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes lasting impact of workplace incidents on communities - April 28
Vaughan Public Libraries launches new online service - April 27
COVID-19: latest updates from the City of Vaughan - April 26
Outdoor maintenance during the COVID-19 pandemic - April 25
Some seasonal public works operations impacted due to COVID19 - April 24
Access Vaughan at your service - April 23
City implements relief for its not-for-profit tenants - April 22
Mayor's Speech: As COVID-19 persists, city-building continues: Mayor Bevilacqua - April 22
Coexisting with urban wildlife - April 21
Committee and Council meetings resume tomorrow - April 20
Working together to keep Vaughan clean - April 19
Spring into spring cleaning - April 18
Take a virtual tour of the City's corporate art collection - April 17
Vaughan Public Libraries expands French programming - April 16
La bibliothèque municipale de Vaughan accroît sa programmation en français - 16 April
Taking action for local businesses - April 15
Vaughan businesses answer the call of duty during COVID 19 pandemic - April 15
Mayor Bevilacqua launches Guardians of our Government public campaign - April 14
Committee and Council meetings continue online - April 13
City moves up leaf and yard waste schedule - April 11
Statement: Mayor Bevilacqua requests flags lowered in memory of COVID-19 victims - April 10
Residents urged to connect virtually this holiday weekend - April 10
Mayor Bevilacqua launches #ShopVaughanLocal - April 9
Council approves Emergency Measures By law - April 8
Vaughan to host its first-ever virtual Canada Day event - April 8
City advances COVID-19 response efforts - April 7
City puts supports in place for seniors - April 6
Working together to combat COVID-19 - April 5
Service changes in effect for holiday weekend - April 4
COVID-19 Update on City services - April 3
Spring recreation programs and permits cancelled plus City led events until June postponed - April 2
Staying active at home - April 1
March
City of Vaughan extends facility closures - March 31
Guidelines to ensure waste is safely collected - March 31
Council cancels planned water and wastewater increases - March 30
Stay informed: COVID-19 - March 29
Explore Vaughan Public Libraries' digital collection - March 28
Keeping our city clean - March 27
City holds first ever electronic participation Committee and Council meetings - March 27
Standing up for the business community - March 26
Vaughan continues to take steps to keep the community safe - March 26
All facilities within parks closing in Vaughan
- March 25
Online resources at your fingertips - March 25
Help make waste collection safer for front-line staff - March 24
Modified by law enforcement services in effect - March 23
Statement: Vaughan and Ontario together, fighting COVID-19 - March 22
City advises public to avoid playgrounds - March 21
City takes steps to support citizens and businesses - March 21
City expands waste collection service in response to COVID-19 - March 20
Mayor Bevilacqua welcomes provincial legislation allowing virtual council meetings - March 19, 2020
City waives late penalty charge on interim property tax bills - March 19
Mayor's Speech: Emerge Stronger - March 17
Vaughan Business Action Plan - March 17
Update: Vaughan's response to COVID-19 - March 17
Update - Mayor Bevilacqua responds to the COVID-19 challenge - March 17
Mayor Bevilacqua calls special Council meeting - March 17
Mayor Bevilacqua calls special Council meeting - March 16
Mayor Bevilacqua provides update on Vaughan’s response to COVID-19 - March 13
Check ahead: COVID-19 response - March 13
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