From the traditional territories of the First Peoples of Turtle Island, to a farmland community, to a bustling city centre and everything in between – Vaughan's transformation is a story worth telling. The City of Vaughan’s popular monthly series continues, with historical content from Vaughan Archives.
The Order of Vaughan is the highest civic honour the City of Vaughan may bestow on individuals who exemplify extraordinary citizenship and better the community. Mayor Steven Del Duca will preside over the City’s 2023 Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Are you an experienced snowplow operator or thinking about plowing this winter to make some extra income? Then, you’ll need to get a licence from the City of Vaughan first!
Here’s what you need to know:
Through public engagement, the City has identified residents’ priorities and vision for this cherished park’s redevelopment, which will include a new picnic shelter with seating, a new splashpad, an adventure playground, trails, a pedestrian bridge over the Humber River, a lookout with seating, interpretive signage and naturalization plantings. All new elements improve accessibility to, and within the park, including accessible rubber safety surfacing, playground elements, the splashpad, seating and trails.
As fall’s crisp breeze rustles through the leaves, we are preparing to close our park amenities for the season. But that doesn’t mean the outdoor fun is coming to an end! There’s plenty of time to embrace the beauty of our community and continue enjoying Vaughan’s great outdoors.
The following amenities will remain open until the end of November 2023, weather permitting:
Basketball courts
To help set your small business or entrepreneurial venture up for success, the City of Vaughan’s Business Planning Launchpad Series continues in November. If getting serious about your business was part of your 2023 New Year’s resolutions, you won’t want to miss your last chance to participate in this series for the year!
The City undertook the Tennis and Racquet Sports Study to address community needs, including clubs and associations, respond to changing facility use and demand, and introduce new types of racquet sports, such as pickleball. The study goals include:
About Festival of Lights:
Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite local schools, residents and businesses to take part in the drive by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at any one of the designated locations across the City. The toys, for children aged newborn to 18 years-of-age will be accepted at Vaughan community centres, libraries and fire halls until December 13, 2024. Toys also can be dropped off at Vaughan City Hall until December 13, 2024.
