City Update eNewsletter


Celebrate Lunar New Year
You're invited to the City of Vaughan's Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, Feb. 3. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., come by Vaughan City Hall to enjoy a traditional lion dance, eye-dotting ceremony and other cultural performances.

New Year message from Mayor Bevilacqua

On behalf of Council, Mayor Bevilacqua would like to wish you and your family a prosperous, healthy and successful new year.  Please watch this video message from Mayor Bevilacqua wishing members of the community a  Happy New Year!
Investing in the next generation of firefighters




Recently, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service received a $10,000 grant from TransCanada for the City of Vaughan's Female Firefighting Camp. This program provides the opportunity for teenage girls aged 15 to 18 to train and connect with Vaughan firefighters. The funds will be used to continue the camp's success and allow more young women to spark an interest in firefighting as a rewarding and viable career.

Meeting on Bill 66






Bill 66 is the Ontario government's Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act . Stakeholders are being given the opportunity to provide feedback about the draft legislation and how this bill could impact the community. A Special Committee of the Whole (Working Session ) has been called for Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall to discuss this legislation. Share your thoughts at the meeting or submit comments directly to the Ontario government .
Public asked to weigh in on the Sports Village proposal 


The City of Vaughan has received a proposal to expand the Sports Village located at 2600 Rutherford Rd. into a privately held, publicly accessible multi-use community space. The public is invited to have their say at a community meeting on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sports Village. To register, visit vaughan.ca/SportsVillage.

Meeting on licensed retail cannabis stores



A Special Committee of the Whole meeting has been called for Monday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall to discuss recreational cannabis. Share your thoughts about licensed retail cannabis stores at the meeting. For more information about recreational cannabis, please visit ontario.ca/cannabis , call the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General at 1-800-518-7901 or contact your local  Member of Provincial Parliament.
It's time to talk about the budget

The City of Vaughan is encouraging residents to get involved in the budget process and help shape the future of Vaughan. Find out all of the ways you can participate and learn how your tax dollars are spent. There will be public meetings to discuss the property tax and water budgets at City Hall on Monday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., and on Monday, Feb. 4 and Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The meetings will also be streamed live on vaughan.ca.
January is Tamil Heritage Month
Tamil Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on the language, culture and history of the Tamil people. Please watch this video message from Mayor Bevilacqua wishing members of the community a happy Tamil Heritage Month.
Spring and Summer Recreation Vaughan Guide coming soon
It's coming! The Spring and Summer Recreation Vaughan Guide will be delivered to homes by Friday, Feb. 1. Look through the guide for great programs for the whole family. Start planning! Registration (summer camps included) starts Feb. 19-27, depending on location. Online registration is easy, secure and available 24/7 at vaughan.ca/RecOnline.

Happy new you!
Vaughan fitness centres are here to help you reach your goals this year. Sign up for a one-year membership by Thursday, Jan. 31 and you'll get three FREE personal training sessions! Already a member? You can save 25 per cent on all personal training packages. Learn more about this great promo at vaughan.ca/fitness.
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Major Mackenzie Drive to Keele Street Environmental Assessment

York Region has completed a Schedule 'C' Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for roadway operational improvements to Major Mackenzie Drive West from McNaughton Road and Avro Road to Keele Street.  The report can be downloaded from the York Region website and is available to view at the Office of the City Clerk until Saturday, Feb. 2, during normal business hours.

Celebrate Bathurst Clark Resource Library's 25th anniversary


Vaughan Public Libraries invites you to celebrate  Bathurst Clark Resource Library's  25th anniversary and the grand opening of the library's new Children's Area and Learn It! Lab on Sunday, Jan. 20. The official welcome will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by the opening of the new spaces. Enjoy a day filled with exciting activities for all ages. 

Dispose up to six items of garbage during Double-Up days
Double-Up Days provide residents with an opportunity to dispose up to six items of garbage without the need for paid garbage tags. The Double-Up Days occur during the week of Jan. 15, depending on your collection schedule. For more information on the City's waste management program, visit vaughan.ca/waste.
City of Vaughan is the "Big Winner"
The City of Vaughan has been recognized as the "Big Winner" by the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association in the winter 2018 issue of the Facility Forum Magazine for the Father E. Bulfon outdoor rink revitalization project. This project achieves a 33 per cent reduction in electricity, 68 per cent reduction in water usage and recovers 260 cubic meters of equivalent natural gas annually.

Winter is here

 
Winter is here and everyone has a role to play when it comes to keeping our roads and sidewalks clear. Residents must shovel snow and ice from sidewalks bordering their property within 24 hours after a snowfall has ended and must also remove anything that may interfere with or be hazardous to plow crews. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/snow .

 
Looking for a summer job?
We are hiring summer camp staff, including counsellors, directors and specialists.  Application deadlines are Monday, Jan. 14 for senior staff and Monday, Feb. 11 for general staff. Visit  vaughan.ca/RecJobs  for job postings and the 2019 Summer Camps Employment Guide.

Islington Avenue watermain rehabilitation
York Region is rehabilitating the Islington Avenue watermain. Approximately 1.6 kilometres of the watermain have been relined. Crews will be working occasionally from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to complete relining of the remaining section of the watermain from January to May 2019.

Christmas tree collection
Christmas tree collection will occur on regular collection days until Friday, Jan. 18. Christmas trees should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 7 a.m. on the day of collection. If the Christmas tree collection is missed, trees can be taken to York Region's Compost Facility  or put out during the City's  spring leaf and yard waste collection program .                                  
PA Day fun on Jan. 18
Looking for a fun way to pass the PA Day with the kids? Check out some of Vaughan Public Libraries' programs,  including Winterlude, an indoor celebration of all things the winter season offers with fun games and activities ; Lifesize Games for kids who like HUGE games; and Colouring 2.0 where you can move beyond crayons and explore colour with different APPS and devices.
PA Day STEAM Camp
Hang out with Vaughan Public Libraries on the  PA Day for some STEAM fun ! It will have awesome activities such as virtual reality, engineering, coding and robotics for ages six to 11 years old. Registration is $40. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended daycare is available for an extra fee.

Highway 427 Expansion
traffic impacts
Due to the expansion of Highway 427 , multiple lane restrictions and traffic impacts are in place. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and to drive according to conditions. All work is weather permitting.
Get inspired, share ideas, shape your Creative City
Connect with Vaughan's business community at the Vaughan Business Expo and Creative Industries Summit on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Network with Vaughan businesses and discover opportunities for 2019 and beyond. Participate in breakout sessions and have your say in shaping the future of Vaughan and its creative industries!
Visit our  online events calendar f or a full list of upcoming events.
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings at Vaughan City Hall


Jan. 17 - Special Committee of the Whole (Working Session) Meeting followed by Special Council Meeting (Bill 66), starting at 6 p.m.  
 
Jan. 21 - Finance, Administration and Audit Committee Meeting, 9:30 a.m.
 
Jan. 21 - Finance, Administration and Audit Committee Meeting (Budget), 6 p.m.
 
Jan. 21 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting followed by Special Council Meeting (Cannabis), starting at 7 p.m.  
 
Jan. 22 - Committee of the Whole Meeting, 1 p.m. 
 
Jan. 22 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (Public Hearing), 7 p.m.
 
Jan. 29 - Council Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

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