Do you have a passion for road safety and enjoy working outdoors? Or want a flexible job where you can make a positive difference in your community? If this sounds like you or someone you know, apply now to become a crossing guard for the 2024-25 school year! 

This important role helps children and families safely travel to and from school each day. The City of Vaughan has crossing guards who have been employed for 20, 25 and even 30 years! Some benefits include:

Let’s work together to keep Vaughan clean

It’s summer, and many people in Vaughan are embracing the great outdoors! When you’re out and about enjoying the city’s many parks and open spaces, say NO to littering and dumping. Let’s all work together to keep our neighbourhoods safe, clean and beautiful. 

We’re in peak summer heat, which means water demand is at an all-time high. If you’re watering your lawn, plants or garden, remember the City of Vaughan’s Water By-law 106-2022 (PDF) limits outdoor water use annually from May 15 until Sept. 30. We want to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water for everyone – and help you save money on your water bills!

Are you ever unsure what can and can’t be recycled? Look no further – we have many tools and resources to help ensure you’re well-equipped for your next collection day!

To start, here are some items that CAN go in the blue box:

While they may ‘catch’ some leaves and other materials, catch basins need to be cleared to allow rainwater to drain properly!

Catch basins are stormwater drains located in the road, and they ensure rainwater makes its way back into ponds, streams and lakes. But if a catch basin is blocked or covered by yard materials or debris when it’s raining, water can pool and cause flooding. 

Due to Environment Canada’s rainfall warning, this week’s Vaughan Celebrates Concert in the Park at North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.) has been moved to Wednesday, August 7.

Here is the revised schedule for the remaining events:

Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for Vaughan today and into Thursday. Conditions are favourable for 40 millimetres to 60 millimetres of heavy rain, which could result in increased water levels and flows within creeks and rivers. In response, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch.