​Long-time Vaughan resident Martha Bell received a 2011 Heritage Community Recognition Program Award during a ceremonial presentation at this week’s Council meeting. The award, sponsored by the Ontario Heritage Trust, recognized Martha Bell’s efforts in the Natural Heritage category.

Recipients of the 2012 Vaughan Heritage Preservation Awards were recognized at a Council meeting on February 21 for their efforts in the restoration and conservation of Vaughan buildings of cultural heritage value. These projects support the City’s vision of maintaining its historic streetscapes and unique architectural heritage. 

​Vaughan Council unanimously approved the City’s 2012 Operating and Capital Budgets at a Special Meeting of Council on Monday, February 13. A total of $226 million has been allocated for services and City operations and $49.3 million for capital improvements.

​Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua welcomes the announcement from the Province of Ontario that York Central Hospital (YCH) has received the approval to begin Stage Two Planning for the building of the Vaughan Hospital.

Posted on behalf of York Central Hospital

​Vaughan Council recently presented Mr. Som Nath Sharma with the City’s Ward 4 Civic Hero Award for his work with the Thornhill Senior Citizens Club and the Seniors Association of Vaughan Initiative (SAVI).

Vaughan Council has presented Ward 4 resident Rabbi Chaim Hildeshaim and his wife, Chanie Hildeshaim, with the Civic Hero Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community.

On Sunday, January 29, 2012, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council joined the Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region (FCCYR), special guests and residents at Vaughan City Hall to celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of Dragon.

​The City of Vaughan received the 2011 Community Campaign Spirit Award from the United Way of York Region at an event held recently.

More than 20,000 donors, 2,000 volunteers and 250 businesses in York Region came together to raise $8.18 million for the 2011 fundraising campaign, a one per cent increase over 2010.

​The City of Vaughan is inviting everyone to enjoy some frosty fun at its 23rd annual Winterfest. This fun-filled family event takes place on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the North Thornhill Community Centre. Winterfest is presented by TD and the event sponsor CN.

Residents are invited to celebrate, learn and be inspired by Black Canadian cultural heritage, traditions and achievements at free events to be held during Black History Month in February. The events have been organized by local African Caribbean cultural groups with the City of Vaughan in support of the City’s Diversity Strategy to create opportunities for creative cultural expression and dialogue.