City of Vaughan approves PowerStream merger
Deal would create the second largest electric utility in Ontario if completed
City of Vaughan facilities closed on Thanksgiving
City of Vaughan municipal offices, including Vaughan City Hall and the Joint Operations Centre, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, Oct. 12. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Vaughan Animal Services and community centres will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12.
Vaughan Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 11 and Monday, Oct.
Your life depends on it
Smoke alarms increase chances of surviving a fire by up to 50 per cent
Can you hear the beep where you sleep? The location of your smoke alarms can impact the amount of time you have to get out of a house fire safely.
As part of Fire Prevention Week, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to install smoke alarms in every bedroom.
Enhancing the citizen experience
Service excellence at the forefront of Vaughan's refreshed strategic plan
Another critical step to support the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital
City plans to start construction of roads and sewers in the fall
Shining a spotlight on Vaughan seniors
City receives grant to support new Older Adult Strategy
Labour Day Weekend Fun in Vaughan
Take advantage of what the City has to offer
PowerStream merger negotiations continue
Merger decision expected by September 2015
On April 16, 2015, the Government of Ontario announced that negotiations were underway with respect to a potential three-way merger of PowerStream Holdings Inc., Enersource Corporation and Horizon Utilities Corporation with an opportunity to acquire Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. from the Province to create the second largest local distribution company in Ontario.
Extreme heat warning in effect - cool off at one of Vaughan's community centres, pools or splash pads
With an extreme heat warning in effect for Vaughan and the GTA, the City is reminding residents there are many places to cool off. Vaughan Animal Services is also advising residents to never leave a pet in a car or unattended outside on hot days.
Celebrating Benjamin Vaughan Day
City offices will be closed on Aug. 3
Residents and visitors will be celebrating Benjamin Vaughan Day on Aug. 3 this year. The City of Vaughan isn’t the only municipality to rename the civic holiday. Many cities have made the change to honour a historically-significant person.