The City of Vaughan’s archives house more than 600 collections dating from the early 1700s to the present day. Within these files are the stories of how Vaughan evolved from the traditional territories of the First Peoples of Turtle Island to the bustling city it has become.
Vaughan's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on:
Vaughan City Hall - Courtyard
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan
The free family-friendly celebration will include photos with Santa Claus, and more before the countdown to light up the tree.
Do you represent an organization advancing a cause requiring greater public awareness? Or does your association have a special event that celebrates the diversity, heritage and culture of the community? Submit a request to have an observance commemorated with a flag raising, illumination or proclamation from the City of Vaughan!
Here's everything you need to know to get started:
Flag-raising requests
Summer is the perfect time to kick back and relax… but that doesn’t mean fire prevention takes a vacation! As you plan for outdoor fires, barbecues and other seasonal activities, be sure to follow these tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) to stay safe while having fun.
Outdoor fireplaces, chimineas and fuel-burning appliance safety
Take unusable construction materials to a York Region waste depot
Doing home renovations? Whether you’re completing a DIY project or have hired contractors to get the job done, you’ll probably need to know where to dispose of any unusable construction materials. Especially since many of these materials cannot be placed curbside for the City of Vaughan’s garbage or recycling collection.
As a joint project between Parks Infrastructure Planning and Development,
Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council to recognize the 77th India Independence Day at our special event tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.).
This free celebration will honour Indian culture, heritage and art. Festivities will include greetings from Mayor Del Duca, an outdoor flag-raising ceremony and light refreshments.
