Annual charge will appear on bills between May and July
There’s a saying: when it rains, it pours. That’s why the City of Vaughan operates and maintains a stormwater system that can weather any storm!
In an emergency, every second counts. So, make sure your family knows what to do in the event of a fire. Making and practising a home escape plan (PDF) can prepare everyone in your household for the worst-case scenario. Follow these steps from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service to protect yourself and your loved ones:
Following this flood event, the City undertook the Black Creek Stormwater Optimization Study Master Plan Environmental Assessment, which determined the section of Black Creek between Highway 7 and Highway 407 was more susceptible to flooding during rainfall.
Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council to recognize South Asian Heritage Month at our special event on Monday, May 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.).
The City of Vaughan recognizes that anti-Black racism is perpetual, pervasive and systemic in Canada, and has created a strategy to challenge anti-Black racism in all its forms at the municipal level – the Reimagining Black Futures in Vaughan: Addressing Anti-Black Racism Action Plan 2024-2031.
The City of Vaughan’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of local volunteers – including the 77 people who made a significant difference in the community last year.
Doing some yard work? The City of Vaughan has you covered with weekly leaf and yard waste collection, starting this week on your scheduled collection day! Biweekly collection will begin the week of June 11.
Tips for leaf and yard waste collection
Ahead of your collection day, make sure to keep the following in mind:
Join us at an open house on May 2 to learn more
The City of Vaughan is taking an innovative approach to flood control in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre’s (VMC) Black Creek corridor, from Highway 7 to Highway 407. Want to learn how? Drop by an in-person Public Information Centre on Thursday, May 2 to hear from the planners working on this initiative.
The City of Vaughan’s archives house more than 600 collections dating from the 1860s 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.
Join to help clean up now through April 28
The City of Vaughan’s popular 20-Minute Makeover event begins today – join in to help keep Vaughan clean and beautiful! This year’s community cleanup is running until Sunday, April 28.
