Media Releases

City-wide spring maintenance is underway – and that will soon include work at more than 150 stormwater management ponds in Vaughan! From May to October, City of Vaughan staff complete three rounds of litter cleanup and grass cutting to ensure we can access each pond for operational purposes. 

Spring is finally here, and it’s time to get outside and enjoy our parks and trails. Whether you’re having a picnic outdoors or going for a stroll down a path, be sure to leave our green spaces how you found them – that means no litter left behind! 

It’s that time of year when strong wind gusts are often in the forecast. To keep recyclables where they belong, we’re sharing the following tips to help you manage your blue box on windy days:

Helping businesses succeed with projects that support the community for years to come is central to the work of the City of Vaughan’s Economic Development department. One of the ways it achieves this goal is through the Strategic Economic Initiatives (SEI) team’s efforts to promote the growth of the city’s business community and attract businesses and talent to Vaughan. 

An overview of SEI’s 2023 initiatives and achievements is outlined in the Strategic Economic Initiatives: 2023 Year in Review (PDF) – which was recently approved by Vaughan Council.

The City of Vaughan recognizes that anti-Black racism is perpetual, pervasive and systemic in Canada, and has created a strategy to challenge anti-Black racism in all its forms at the municipal level – the Reimagining Black Futures in Vaughan: Addressing Anti-Black Racism Action Plan 2024-2031.

The City of Vaughan’s popular 20-Minute Makeover event begins today – join in to help keep Vaughan clean and beautiful! This year’s community cleanup is running until Sunday, April 28. 

Calling all dog owners! The springlike weather may have you out on more walks with Fido, but remember, it’s your responsibility to take all the necessary steps to keep your pet and neighbours safe. 

In an emergency, every second counts. So, make sure your family knows what to do in the event of a fire. Making and practising a home escape plan (PDF) can prepare everyone in your household for the worst-case scenario. Follow these steps from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service to protect yourself and your loved ones: 

Are you eager to apply for a part-time job but aren’t sure how to write a resume? Or perhaps you want to strengthen your leadership skills for future employment opportunities. We’re here to help! The City of Vaughan is offering programming and summer camps designed for youth to gain the experience and training they need to get a part-time job.

The City of Vaughan’s archives house more than 600 collections dating from the 1860s to the present day. Within these files are the stories of how Vaughan evolved from the traditional territories of the First Peoples of Turtle Island to the bustling city it has become. 

The City of Vaughan is taking an innovative approach to flood control in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre’s (VMC) Black Creek corridor, from Highway 7 to Highway 407. Want to learn how? Drop by an in-person Public Information Centre on Thursday, May 2 to hear from the planners working on this initiative. 

Youth Week is an annual celebration dedicated to empowering and engaging youth! To celebrate the young people who call Vaughan home, the City is offering a variety of free activities for them from Wednesday, May 1 to Tuesday, May 7.