Mayor Bevilacqua launches Guardians of our Government public campaign

Recognizing City staff responding to COVID-19 
 
The following is a statement by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua:
 
“During these extraordinary times, City of Vaughan employees are demonstrating remarkable efforts. They are heroes among us. We are grateful for their commitment to safeguard the health and well-being of citizens, businesses and families to break the transmission of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

City moves up leaf and yard waste schedule

Collection to begin April 21 on scheduled garbage weeks
 
With more people staying home and practising physical distancing as a result of COVID-19, the City of Vaughan is reinstating leaf and yard waste collection in response to community needs.
 
Pick up will begin the week of April 21 collected every second week on the same day as regularly scheduled garbage pick-ups.

PSA: Residents urged to connect virtually this holiday weekend

Maximum fine of $100,000 can be laid for violations of the new Emergency Measures By-law
 
As residents prepare to observe Passover, Easter and Vaisakhi this long weekend, the City of Vaughan is urging everyone to follow the physical distancing protocols put in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
 
Traditionally, this is a time to gather with family, friends and neighbours.

Council approves Emergency Measures By-law

Fines range from $500 to $100,000
 
During an electronic-participation special Council meeting on Wednesday, April 8, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council approved the Emergency Measures By-law.
 
The by-law provides further authority, subject to the Municipal Act, to the Mayor and City of Vaughan staff to issue responsive, timely and effective orders during this state of emergency.
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