Keep a safe distance from wild animals and their dens or nests

Warmer weather is in the forecast, and that means you may see more of Vaughan’s urban wildlife out and about. Although you may be tempted to approach them out of curiosity or to take a picture, the City of Vaughan is reminding everyone to keep a safe distance from animals and their habitats. 

 

Going near dens is not safe for you or the animals living in them. It is illegal to disturb or cause distress to wildlife and is subject to a $900 fine.

 

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Working together to achieve results

City of Vaughan meets with federal and provincial partners to identify, collaborate and advocate for shared priorities 

 

Today, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council hosted federal and provincial representatives for a breakfast roundtable discussion. This is the latest intergovernmental relations initiative by the City of Vaughan to advocate for and discuss issues of importance with other levels of government. 

 

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Top five items that can’t go in the blue box

Blue box, green bin or garbage – which one to choose? Sometimes it’s hard to know where to dispose of your waste materials. That’s why the City of Vaughan is giving you a refresher on what goes where, specifically for items commonly sorted incorrectly in the blue box:

 

  1. Coffee cups – coffee cups are not recyclable in York Region. They have a wax coating that harms the recycling process; therefore, they belong in the garbage.

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