City is calling on residents to submit ideas for new Coat
of Arms
The City of Vaughan has a rich history and strong civic pride. To
pay tribute to this heritage, the Canadian Heraldic Authority is granting
Vaughan a Coat of Arms. This honour is bestowed by the Canadian Crown under the
powers exercised by the Governor General of Canada to recognize how the
community has been shaped.
Every year
the Asian community comes together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, also
known as the Moon Festival. A tradition that dates back more than 1,000 years, it
brings family and friends together to enjoy the moonlight and give thanks for the
year’s harvest. To honour this important custom, the City of Vaughan hosted the
inaugural Mayor's Lunar Gala on Oct.
Spirit of Generosity benefits more than 150 community
organizations
Golfers of every ability gathered on the green at
Eagles
Nest Golf Club to participate in the Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
Annual Charity Golf Classic. With a drive to inspire positive change,
participants hit the fairways in support of more than 150 charities and
not-for-profit organizations.
Whether
you are cooking the traditional turkey, going for something less conventional
or just focusing on spending time with family and friends, Thanksgiving is a
time to reflect on the people and things for which you are thankful.
As
you are making your plans, keep the City’s facility closures in mind:
City of Vaughan municipal offices, including Vaughan City Hall and the Joint Operations Centre, will be closed f
Mayor Bevilacqua donates
$10,000 to Canadian Red Cross through the Spirit of Generosity Fund
The City of Vaughan is supporting relief efforts
in Texas and parts of Louisiana as the states continue to deal with the
devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey.