Mayor Bevilacqua Welcomes Mayor of Eilot, Israel After Successful Business Mission

​Oct. 17, 2013
 
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua welcomed Udi Gat, the Mayor of Eilot, Israel to Vaughan City Hall yesterday. Mayor Gat is visiting Toronto with the United Jewish Appeal Federation (UJA) and his trip included a meeting in Vaughan.
 
His visit follows the City of Vaughan business mission to Israel which took place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6. The mission included a stop in the Eilat/Eilot Region and a meeting with the mayor and representatives of the Renewable Energy Initiative.
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Vaughan Helps Drive Entrepreneurship and Innovation During Small Business Week

​Oct. 16, 2013

The City of Vaughan will celebrate Small Business Week beginning Oct. 21 with up to 20 different free seminars and workshops across the City. This year’s small business week theme, Transformation Grows Business, will offer business resources and program benefits for business owners in all stages of growth.

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Vaughan Fire Station 7-10 Showcased as One of Ontario's Best Fire Halls

​Oct. 16, 2013

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Station 7-10 continues to make a positive impact on the community.

A photo of the fire station, taken by a local firefighter, Stephen Rollich, was one of four winning entries in a recent photo contest showcasing Ontario’s best fire halls. As a result, a $500 donation will be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada in the name of Fire Station 7-10 on behalf of MasonryWorx, the Concord-based company which held the contest. 

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Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Provides Kitchen Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week

October 16, 2013
 
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is spreading the word about kitchen safety for Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 6 to 12.

The annual public safety and education campaign is aimed at raising awareness in the community about fire safety and prevention. This year’s theme “prevent kitchen fires” is focused on encouraging residents to take extra precautions when cooking. Kitchen fires are the number one cause of residential fires in Ontario.
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City of Vaughan Thanksgiving Day Closures

​Oct. 10, 2013

Vaughan City Hall and the Joint Operations Centre will be closed on Oct. 14 for Thanksgiving Day.
 
Vaughan Public Libraries will be closed on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 and will reopen during regular hours on Oct. 15.
 
All other City facilities, including community centres, swimming pools and Vaughan Animal Services, will be closed on Oct. 14 and reopen on Oct. 15.
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Vaughan Turns Forensic Audit Over to Police

​Oct. 9, 2013

Today the City of Vaughan has turned the results of a recently conducted forensic audit over to York Regional Police. 

An external forensic auditor was retained in June, at City Council’s direction, to investigate suspected fraudulent activities involving a former employee in the Engineering and Public Works Commission, as well as several external vendors. The City immediately turned over the results of the forensic audit to police for further investigation. 
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