Learn more about the City’s winter operations at vaughan.ca/snow

Update: The Significant Weather Event has ended as of Feb. 13, 2025 at 9 p.m. 

The City of Vaughan declared a Significant Weather Event based on a snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada on Feb. 12. 

Are you planning to spend time with loved ones this long weekend? Don’t forget to consider parking options for your guests! With Family Day on Monday, more vehicles may be parked on Vaughan roads than usual – and with more snow in the forecast, make sure you’re aware of the rules in advance. 

Here’s what you need to know about on-street parking in Vaughan during the winter:

Keep catch basins clear, don’t park on the road and place waste properly

We’re clearing the way! As another round of snowfall hits Vaughan, the City of Vaughan’s Public Works crews continue to work around the clock to clear snow and ice from roads and sidewalks throughout the community. We’re doing our part – but did you know you also have a very important role to play?

Consent is being requested to permit a lease greater than 21 years over Part 1 (as shown on the Plan submitted with the application) in favour of Vaughan 3 Energy Storage 1 GP Inc. (as general partner for and on behalf of Vaughan 3 Energy Storage 1 LP).  

The leased lands will be used to operate a Battery Energy Storage System (‘BESS’). The BESS is being implemented to provide power to the energy grid in the case of a blackout or dip in power on the grid. The retained land consists of Parts 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8 on the submitted plans.  

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of a proposed dwelling. 

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed swimming pool in the rear yard and installation of related pool equipment. 

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of a temporary sales office.  

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed Place of Worship (St. Andre Bessette Parish Roman Catholic Church), which includes a single detached dwelling to be attached to the Church. Relief is also required to facilitate related Site Plan Application DA.18.099.