Help shape the future of your community park! Doctors McLean District Park (8100 Islington Ave.) is a cherished Ward 2 park located next to the Humber River. The City of Vaughan is working to connect a key link in the Humber Trail, closing the gap between Clarence Street and both Islington Avenue and Woodbridge Avenue, through the construction of a new bridge and pathways in the park – but there’s more in the works!

The City of Vaughan’s Procurement Services team provides an essential function to help the City achieve the maximum value for every taxpayer dollar managed. And their efforts are being recognized!

Snow and ice beware – the City of Vaughan’s Public Works crews have a mission to ensure our community’s roads and sidewalks stay clear all winter long! 

Keeping the community safe, informed and moving is a top priority. Understanding what windrow-clearing involves, when the service begins and what can impact our operations will help you prepare for the upcoming season. 

You submitted, you voted and now … the results are in! This morning, live on The Weather Network, Mayor Steven Del Duca and the City of Vaughan’s Public Works team officially revealed the 10 winning snowplow names as part of our first-ever Name the Plow initiative – and it was ‘snow’ successful!

The winning snowplow names of the 2023/24 winter season are:

Winter’s icy embrace is just around the corner, but the City of Vaughan’s Public Works crews are ready to tackle anything Mother Nature throws our way! 

Keeping the community safe, informed and moving throughout the winter months is a top priority. Understanding what plowing involves, when the service begins and what can impact our operations will help you prepare for the upcoming season. 

Celebrate with Mayor Del Duca and Members of Council on Nov. 20

To mark Diwali, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite you to join them in celebration on Monday, Nov. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). 

The first-ever event will feature greetings from Mayor Del Duca, traditional music and dance performances, and complimentary refreshments.

The City of Vaughan’s Public Works team prepares for winter long before the snow flies. As we gear up for the first flurries, we’re launching a weeklong educational campaign on how we keep Vaughan safe and moving. 

Tune in to The Weather Network tomorrow morning from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. to learn all you need to ‘snow’ about our winter maintenance operations! Mayor Steven Del Duca and City staff will be on camera sharing lots of important updates live! 

It’s that time of year when we gain one hour of sleep! When you’re turning your clocks back an hour tonight, be sure to also change the batteries in both your carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarms. As a general rule, it’s a good idea to change these alarm batteries every daylight savings – in the fall and in the spring.

To ensure your alarms are ready in case of an emergency, remember to follow these essential tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service:

With winter on the way, we’re already experiencing drops in the temperature. And when it’s cold, the water pipes in your home can freeze, leak or burst if they are not properly protected. Learn how to avoid these problems – and subsequent expensive repairs – to keep water flowing in your home all season.