Public consultation remains an important part of the planning and city-building process. While Vaughan City Hall remains closed in response to COVID-19, there are many ways citizens can participate in the electronic-participation Committee of the Whole and Council meetings scheduled for the month of July.

Hot weather is in the forecast, and the City of Vaughan is reminding residents to take precautions to stay cool. This could include bringing the kids to one of the recently reopened splashpads across the community!

The City of Vaughan’s first-ever virtual Canada Day celebration, presented by Greenpark Group, will kick off tonight at 5 p.m. It promises to be a memorable evening for the entire family! Headlining this year’s festivities is the JUNO award-winning and Grammy-nominated group Barenaked Ladies.

The City of Vaughan is committed to providing water and wastewater rates that are sustainable, fair and affordable, while also sufficient for funding the cost of operating and maintaining Vaughan’s infrastructure. As part of this commitment, the City is undertaking a comprehensive review of the current rates and rate structure for the delivery of water and wastewater services to Vaughan residents and businesses.

The City of Vaughan recognizes the importance of protecting the health and safety of all residents, while ensuring the city continues to move forward. City-building throughout the global pandemic has not stopped – in fact, the continuation of key infrastructure development is a vital part of Vaughan’s post-COVID-19 reality. These developments will one day be the spaces where the community will gather, live, work and play long after the virus has passed.

Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement after announcing in today’s Council meeting that he will present the Honourable Jean Augustine with the Key to the City, and the City will name the Jean Augustine Complex and Jean Augustine District Park in her honour:

The City of Vaughan is reminding citizens to stay vigilant, follow physical distancing measures and make fireworks safety a priority this Canada Day. In advance of the statutory holiday, here is an update on facility closures, service disruptions and changes in programming on Wednesday, July 1:

Be smart and protect yourself when visiting local parks! The City of Vaughan is reminding citizens to make safety the priority when using recently reopened park facilities this weekend. It is important that everyone stays vigilant and follows protocols designed to help protect the health of the entire community while enjoying amenities like basketball, tennis and bocce courts, splashpads, the dog park and sports fields.

Canada Day is fast approaching. Although celebrations will look a little different this year, the City of Vaughan is reminding citizens to be smart and protect themselves – remain vigilant, follow physical distancing measures and exercise caution around fireworks.

Citizens are invited to attend the City of Vaughan’s first-ever virtual Public Information Session on Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. to learn more about the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project and give feedback on the proposed design option from the safety of their homes.

The Honourable Jean Augustine is a passionate educator, life-long public servant and a national trailblazer, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said today. Mayor Bevilacqua made the comments following his announcement that Ms. Augustine, Canada’s first female African Canadian Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, will be bestowed with the Key to the City.

The City of Vaughan is launching a Medical Waste Exemption program to help residents who generate additional non-recyclable waste as a result of a medical condition. This new program, which excludes personal protective equipment (PPE), will provide eligible residents with 20 additional garbage tags per year at no cost.

Wedding bells will be ringing! The City of Vaughan is now offering curbside marriage licences to couples looking to tie the knot. While the global COVID-19 pandemic persists, licences will be issued by appointment only and available for curbside pickup at Vaughan City Hall.

The City of Vaughan’s first-ever virtual Canada Day celebration, presented by Greenpark Group, will be taking place in “One Week” on Wednesday, July 1. The decision to host an online event this year allows residents and viewers to mark this popular and much-anticipated event safely from the comfort of their homes. Headlining this year’s festivities is the JUNO award-winning and Grammy-nominated group Barenaked Ladies.

Just in time for the first full weekend of summer, the City of Vaughan is opening additional park facilities, including splashpads and public washrooms. This is the latest announcement as the City continues its disciplined, responsible and measured approach to decision-making about reopening facilities and programs in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.