The deadline for the second instalment of the City of Vaughan’s 2023 final property taxes is Monday, Aug. 28. Do you know all the different payment options available to you?

As a reminder, all City facilities are cashless. Here is how you can pay your property tax bills:

The bags are being distributed one per person on a first-come-first-serve basis at Vaughan community centres and the Vaughan City Hall welcome desk. Residents will be required to show their driver’s licence and sign a release form when picking up a key fob protective bag.

Whether you are painting a room in your home or doing a DIY renovation project in your backyard, you may end up with some leftover materials. Before you throw them in the garbage or blue box, check to see what belongs where! Keep in mind some of these items are not collected curbside.

Here is a list of some common household items and materials that must be taken to a York Region waste depot for safe disposal (fees may apply):

With the summer sun out in full force, it’s tempting to water your lawn and gardens every day. But water is a precious resource, and the more we consume, the less we can reuse. Let’s conserve it when it’s in peak demand this time of year!

If you are thinking about welcoming a pet into your family, consider adopting from the Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) shelter! There are many animals in our care waiting to find a safe and loving ‘fur-ever’ home – check out the City of Vaughan’s online list of all dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption.

Summer is slowly winding down, but there is still fun to be had come the fall! Today, the City of Vaughan released its fall recreation program, swim lesson and aquatic leadership course schedules on vaughan.perfectmind.com.