Marilyn
Iafrate
WARD 1 COUNCILLOR
  
Kirby GO is Back on Track!
Click here to see the report from Metrolinx. 

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
March 6th 2017
7:00 pm
Vaughan City Hall, Council Chamber

New Community Area Block 27 - Including future Kirby GO Station
(Keele Street to the east, Jane Street to the west, Teston Road to the south and Kirby Road to the north)

Application:  A land use plan for future development. The plan consists of residential uses with mix of housing types, retail stores, restaurants, offices, parks, community facilities, schools and transit hub. 

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Notice of a Public Hearing
March 6 at 7:00pm 
Vaughan City Hall, Council Chamber

11,000 Dufferin Street
 
Application:  Residential plan for a subdivision with 8 lots with detached dwellings to have access via an extension of Mapledown Way.

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Annual Peace Conference
This is a women's only event.  Click here  to  register .
Lobbyist Registry Information Session

Learn about Vaughan's Lobbyist Registry at an information session on March 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Vaughan City Hall. It ensures that all City business is open and transparent, that businesses are treated fairly and that citizens continue to have access to their local leaders. All lobbying activities must be registered.
Free Tax filing Service for Refugees and Low Income Individuals & Families

Sunday March 18
9am to 4pm
Aiwan Tahir - 10610 Jane Street

Eligibility Criteria:
Taxpayer status
Family income
Single
Up to $25,000
Couple
Up to $35,000
One adult with child
Up to $30,000
Seniors
Free Less then $35,000

Registration is required. For further information please email, info@humanityfirst.ca
Messy Church at St. Andrews

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church is hosting a Messy Church event. This event includes activities, worship, food and fun! Held on April 7th from 5pm to 7pm.

Click here for more information 
Smart Cities Challenge

Residents can provide ideas and feedback by completing the City of Vaughan's Smart Cities Community Feedback Survey.  Click here  for more information.
Upcoming Meetings
Finance, Administration and Audit Committee Meeting
March 5 at 9:30am
Committee Rooms 242/243
 
Committee of the Whole Meeting
March 6 at 1pm
Council Chamber
 
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing Meeting
March 6 at 7pm
Council Chamber

Committee of the Whole Working Session Meeting
March 7 at 9:30am
Committee Rooms 242/243

Council Meeting
March 20 at 1pm
Council Chamber

Pothole? Missing Street Sign? Broken Tree?

If you see an issue with roads, trees, garbage, water or parks, let us know using our Public Works online reporting tool.
Pick-up and Drop-off at the VMC

Getting a ride to or from the VMC? There are designated passenger pick-up and drop-off areas at Millway Avenue and New Park Place. Click here for more information.
It's Time to Think About Summer Camp

With more than 60 summer camps available, there is something for everyone. Registration is now open!
Putting out your Waste in the Winter
Do you know where to put your waste when it snows? Waste bins and materials should be set back from the curb approximately 0.9 m. and placed on the right side of the driveway. You should ensure bins are not placed on top of or behind snowbanks as it may cause waste materials to tip and spill.
  March Break

Make the most of March Break at Vaughan community centres! Click here to register for March Break camps.
What's On at VPL?

Plan your March Break at VPL - Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) is hosting its first ever March Break Day Camp, March 12-16 at Maple Library! 

Your child will have a blast enjoying a ton of activities including OzobotsĀ®, Rigamajig, Marble Maze Runners, Sands Alive!, button-making, life-sized games, Escape Room lockboxes and so much more! 
Street Light Out?

Send an email to  works@vaughan.ca or
call 905-832-8562.
Report a malfunctioning streetlight  online

YRP Road Watch

You can report dangerous or unlawful driver behaviour to YRP Road Watch program online.
Ward 1 Councillor's Office