Extending two roads in the Yonge-Steeles area
Join a virtual session on Nov. 7 to learn more!
We’re committed to keeping you moving – that’s why we’re extending two roads in the Yonge-Steeles corridor.
Eight outstanding individuals to be honoured with the Order of Vaughan
The Order of Vaughan is the highest civic honour the City of Vaughan may bestow on individuals who exemplify extraordinary citizenship and better the community. On Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., Mayor Steven Del Duca will preside over the City’s 2024 Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
The 2024 Order of Vaughan will be awarded to the following eight remarkable individuals for their pivotal role in shaping the community:
Vaughan’s Festival of Lights returns!
Prepare to be dazzled! On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the City of Vaughan will host its second annual Festival of Lights kick-off celebration at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join in the fun, which will include plenty of entertainment, activities and refreshments, including hot chocolate which was generously donated by TGS & Company.
Celebrating Small Business Week in Vaughan
Join the Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre for events and programming from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25!
Small businesses are the backbone of Vaughan’s economy, and account for more than 87 per cent of all businesses in the city. To recognize their immeasurable impact, today, the City of Vaughan’s Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) celebrated the start of Small Business Week with the annual Kickoff Event, in partnership with the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) and presented by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Last chance to join in Curbside Giveaway Days this year!
Place your gently used items at the curb on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27
It’s time to go through your things and gather up old treasures – this is the last weekend of the year to participate in the City of Vaughan’s Curbside Giveaway Days – on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27!
Community Improvement Plans (CIP)
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The City of Vaughan is excited to introduce two new, innovative Community Improvement Plan (CIP) studies, which will identify a range of programs and incentives that facilitate:
It’s Waste Reduction Week!
Follow along for daily tips to waste less
Have you ever wondered how clothing and electronics are recycled? Do you know what the sharing economy is and how to participate? Well, there’s no better time to learn than during Waste Reduction Week!
It’s Local Government Week!
Did you know the third week of October is Local Government Week – the perfect time to learn more about the important role this level of government plays in our community.
The City operates within a two-tier municipal structure, which means there are two levels of government providing services to the community – the local municipality (Vaughan) and the regional municipality (York Region).
Keep a safe distance from coyotes and their dens
Did you know coyote pups grow over the summer and leave their dens in the fall? That’s why sightings often increase from September to December as young coyotes venture out to establish their own territory. Some juvenile (yearling) coyotes may remain with the family to help rear next year’s pups.