Improving access to Vaughan’s emerging downtown core
The City opens three new roads, making it easier for residents and visitors to get around the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Statement: Mayor Bevilacqua welcomes delegation from Ghana
Discussions rooted in cultural development and city-building
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement after a meeting with municipal leaders from the Ashanti Region of Ghana and representatives from the Consulate of Ghana in Toronto:
"Today at Vaughan City Hall, I hosted a delegation from Ashanti – Ghana’s most populous region.
Explore Vaughan’s newest park
East’s Corners Park adds to the City’s growing list of
outdoor play spaces
Residents and
visitors in Ward 1 have a new place to play. Vaughan has officially opened its
newest park – East’s Corners Park – located at 230 East’s Corners Blvd. The vibrant
community space has a variety of fun features, including junior and senior
playgrounds with slides, swings, monkey bars, climbing structures and more.
Vaughan and ventureLAB partner to expand services for entrepreneurs
City marks Small
Business Week with new economic development services and workshops
Learn about your property tax and water budget
Residents are
encouraged to be involved in the City’s budget planning
PSA: New park gets a warm welcome
Vaughan celebrates official opening
of the Woodgate Pines Park
Parks are
an essential part of the community and provide a place to play, relax and spend
time with friends and family. The City of Vaughan’s newest park, Woodgate Pines
Park, has officially been welcomed to the neighbourhood.
Activate!Vaughan for a sustainable future
New program encourages business collaboration for environmental
innovation
One ground-breaking
idea
has the power to transform an industry and create meaningful contributions
toward a more sustainable future. The City of Vaughan is launching the Activate!Vaughan
Innovation Challenge by calling on entrepreneurs to pitch, present and collaborate
on solutions to advance environmental sustainability.
Planting the roots to a green neighbourhood
Vaughan receives grant supporting the Islington Avenue Streetscape project
Vaughan is committed to environmental sustainability and creating beautiful neighbourhoods for the community and future generations to enjoy. To support this mandate, the City received a grant of $25,000 in 2018 from Tree Canada’s CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up program to help complete the Islington Avenue Streetscape project.
Celebrating the Moon Festival with the Vaughan community
Giving
thanks at the Mayor’s Lunar Gala
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated
every year by Asian communities in Vaughan and around the world. This tradition
dates back to ancient China and celebrates the coming together of family and
friends to enjoy the moonlight and give thanks to the year’s harvest. To honour
this important custom, the City of Vaughan held the second Mayor’s Lunar Gala
on Friday, Sept. 20, at Riviera Parque.
Fire prevention starts with you
The City of Vaughan calls on the community to practise home fire escape planning during Fire Prevention Week
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is encouraging the Vaughan community to practise their home fire escape plan as part of Fire Prevention Week running from Sunday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.