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City of Vaughan news is released on a daily basis and kept on vaughan.ca for reference purposes. For the most recent updates and news as they happen, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19, sign up for Vaughan News eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/subscribe and follow the official corporate channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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September 8, 2022

Fire hydrants are getting a fresh coat of paint!

Did you know, there are more than 10,000 fire hydrants in Vaughan? Each hydrant is vitally important in a fire emergency and helps maintain Vaughan’s water quality. To keep hydrants in top shape, the City of Vaughan performs annual preventative maintenance, which includes inspections, flushing, leak testing and part replacements, where required.

September 8, 2022

Get back to school safely!

As students head back to class and traffic around schools picks up, the City of Vaughan is providing safety tips for pedestrians when travelling throughout school zone areas. Children, parents and drivers need to be alert and follow the rules of the road. Take extra precautions around crosswalks, pedestrian crossovers, stopped school buses, schools and intersections.

September 7, 2022

Explore Vaughan's past – online!

The lands upon which the city of Vaughan is situated have a rich and varied history that have helped shape the thriving community it is today. To ensure this history is available for future generations, the City of Vaughan’s Archival Database is now viewable online.

September 6, 2022

Students are back in class – drive safely!

School days can cause traffic congestion: children on bikes are hurrying to class, guardians are rushing to drop their children off before work, school buses are lined up to pick up and drop off students. Keep road safety top of mind – slow down, and pay attention when students are nearby!

September 5, 2022

Get ready for Double-Up Days!

Double-Up Days are coming back! If you have extra waste to dispose of, this City of Vaughan program allows you to place up to six garbage items at the curb, with no paid tags required. Double-Up Days take place the weeks of Tuesday, Sept. 20 or Tuesday, Sept. 27, depending on your scheduled collection day – keep in mind, these are the last Double-Up Days of the year.