Festival of Lights Launch/Kick-Off Event!
About Festival of Lights:
Toy Drive
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 12, 2025. Toys also can be dropped off at Vaughan City Hall until December 12, 2025.
Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting
Save the dates! Check back soon for more details.
Menorah Lighting
Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Menorah lighting ceremony.
Chanukah Celebration
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Avenue West, Vaughan
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Celebrate Chanukah and enjoy free refreshments, entertainment and activities.
Vaughan wins 2023 Canadian HR Award for Most Effective Recruitment Strategy!
The City of Vaughan’s greatest resource is its staff – and the City employs best practices to attract and retain high-quality talent. And our efforts are being noticed! Recently, the City won a 2023 Canadian HR Award in the Most Effective Recruitment Strategy category. This achievement was celebrated at the Tuesday, Oct. 17 Committee of the Whole (2) meeting by Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council during a special ceremonial presentation.
There is still time to register for the City’s PA Day programs on Oct. 20
This Friday, Oct. 20 is a PA Day – do your kids have plans? Don’t worry, the City of Vaughan has you covered! There are still spots available for children aged three to 14 years old to attend one of our PA Day programs at select community centres. Pre-registration is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
Join us to honour and remember our veterans on Nov. 1
Every November, the City of Vaughan hosts a Remembrance event to commemorate the brave Canadians who risked – and, in many cases, lost – their lives during times of war, conflict and peace.
This year’s commemoration will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). You are invited to attend and join Mayor Steven Del Duca, Members of Council, City staff and veterans to honour and remember Canadian service members, past and present.
On now: weekly leaf and yard waste collection
Got leaves? We’re coming for them! The City of Vaughan is now collecting leaf and yard waste every week, no matter your zone, on your scheduled collection day until the week of Dec. 5.
Keep in mind, due to the higher volumes of materials in the fall, there may be pickup delays this season. If this happens, leave your waste out until it’s collected.