Following a successful public recruitment process, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua is pleased to announce that Haiqing Xu is joining the City of Vaughan as Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, effective May 10. Council ratified the decision on April 13.

The City of Vaughan’s Volunteer Recognition Awards is an annual event that honours the outstanding contributions of local volunteers. This year, due to COVID-19, the ceremony will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at vaughan.ca/VolunteerAwards

Warm weather signals the beginning of new life for plants and flowers and a time to enjoy the outdoors. It also means it’s time for a spring cleanup of yards and gardens. Starting the collection week of April 20, weekly leaf and yard waste collection runs until the week of June 11

Confused about how to dispose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? The City of Vaughan is reminding citizens which items go where so collection days run smoothly and the right materials go into recycling, reducing the impact on our landfills and keeping our waste collectors safe

The COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed the City of Vaughan’s Public Works team down! Keeping Vaughan clean and beautiful remains a top priority, with a steady focus on the safety and well-being of all citizens

The City of Vaughan is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Order of Vaughan. This award is the highest honour the City may bestow on an individual who exemplifies extraordinary citizenship. Do you know someone who is dedicated to bettering the community? Or an individual who advocates for the community and brings positive change? Nominate them for consideration.

Are your kids still looking for things to do this April Break? The City of Vaughan is offering virtual programming from Monday, April 12 to Friday, April 16. Kids can have fun and take classes from the safety and comfort of home!

What makes Vaughan the place to be? Although the Province of Ontario – including Vaughan – is currently under a stay-at-home order, Tourism Vaughan is preparing for the future … to the day when it is safe to welcome back visitors.

Have a question about a service in Vaughan? Want to report an issue? Looking for an update on the City’s COVID-19 response efforts? Access Vaughan is standing by with Citizen Service Representatives ready to respond to all resident inquiries. Reach the City’s contact centre by phone at 905-832-2281 (toll-free: 1-844-832-2112) or email at accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.

Following the Province of Ontario’s announcement of a province-wide stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes effective Thursday, April 8, the City of Vaughan is urging citizens to remain vigilant and continue to abide by York Region Public Health guidelines:

Many of you may be working virtually from home as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. But working at home can be distracting – if you have pets and children sharing your workspace, you may overlook potential fire hazards. To help keep your home office safe, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service has some fire prevention tips to keep in mind.

Throughout the pandemic, the City of Vaughan has been a leader in combating COVID-19 as City staff work 24-7 to ensure quality services continue to be delivered for families, businesses and citizens. It’s time you meet some of the dedicated employees who provide Service Excellence every day. Introducing a new video series, Vaughan, At Your Service – a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make Vaughan the place to be. Watch the Vaughan, At Your Service trailer for a sneak peek at what’s to come.

As the senior population across Canadian communities continues to increase, it is more important than ever to support the health and well-being of older adults. The City of Vaughan is taking steps to create a more age-friendly community, where all residents can be active and engaged members of society at every stage of life.

In recognition of Archives Awareness Week, which takes place every year during the first full week of April, the City of Vaughan is releasing historical content from the Vaughan Archives, Office of the City Clerk. Seven new photo exhibits are now on display in the City’s online gallery on Flickr. Citizens are encouraged to scroll through memory lane, learn about the city’s past and view Vaughan’s transformation from a farmland community into a bustling city.

The City of Vaughan recognizes the importance of protecting citizens from the global COVID-19 pandemic while also continuing to move the city forward. Supporting this direction, electronic-participation for Committee of the Whole, Council and task force meetings will continue this month.