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WARD 1 COUNCILLOR
  
Kleinburg Heritage Tree
The City of Vaughan received official heritage designation for this 170+ year old Bur Oak tree located in Kleinburg.  I thank our city staff for helping me with the process  to  ensure that this majestic tree is protected for future generations. 
Notice of a Public Hearing
April 4 at 7:00pm 
Vaughan City Hall, Council Chamber

10513 Islington Avenue

Application: For the development of a 2 1/2 storey commercial building with ground floor commercial uses and 3 residential unites above.

Click here to view the agenda. 
Fr ee Tax Clinic

 

WEConnect CS has organized a Free Tax Clinic in Maple for Community Members. 

The Clinic will be held at Civic Centre Resource Library on March 31 from 10am - 4:00 pm

By appointments only. Call Jayashree at 416-301-1291 or email info@weconnectcs.com
Holiday Closures

Click here for more information.
An Exciting Opportunity for Local Talent!

The City of Vaughan will host its annual  Canada Day  event on Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 12 - 8 p.m. at the Boyd Conservation

We are looking for Vaughan-based organization/community group performers for Canada Day. 

If interested, please complete & submit the  Community Performer Submission Form  by Friday, April 6, 2018.
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 
Mosque Open House on April 7th

Click here to RSVP.
Maple Lions Club 48th Annual Pancake Festival

April 14 from 8am - 3pm 
April 15 from 9am - 3pm 
Maple Lions Memorial Arena, 10190 Keele St.
The Historic Wallace House - 
Spring Arts and Craft Sale

April 14, 2018
137 Woodbridge Ave
10am - 4pm

Artwork from local artists, jewellery,
knitting, quilting, maple syrup,  honey, scented candles, handcrafted body care
products and much more.
Nominate Someone for the City's Highest Honour

The Order of Vaughan nominations are being accepted until June 15 and will be assessed by the Order of Vaughan Selection Committee.
Be a Leisure Buddy this Summer

Do you know someone looking for high school volunteer hours or experience for their résumé? Recreation Vaughan is looking for Leisure Buddies to provide one-on-one support to special needs summer campers. Click here to learn more about this great volunteer opportunity!
Upcoming Meetings
Finance, Administration and Audit Committee Meeting
April 3 at 9:30am
Committee Rooms 242/243

Committee of the Whole Meeting
April 4 at 1pm
Council Chamber
 
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing Meeting
April 4 at 7pm
Council Chamber
 
Committee of the Whole Working Session Meeting
April 9 at 9:30am
Committee Rooms 242/243

Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee Meeting
April 10 at 9:30am
Committee Rooms 242/243
 
Council Meeting
April 11 at 1pm
Council Chamber

Waste Collection

Due to the holiday, waste pickup scheduled for Friday, March 30 will be collected on Saturday, March 31.
Double-Up Days are Coming
The next Double-Up Day s take place from April 10 to 20Click here for more information.
Help Shape Our Growing City - Apply Today

Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan.
Community Consultation Meeting with 
Toronto Pearson

As Toronto Pearson meets the demand for air travel, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and NAV CANADA are working to identify measures that address the issue of aircraft noise for local neighbourhoods.

Held at:  Vellore Village Community Centre on April 4th from 7pm to 9pmClick here  to register.

You can fill out an online form  on your noise concern.
KARA Newsletter

Kleinburg residents: if you didn't get your newsletter from KARA, here it is!
Changes Coming to Visitor Parking Permits

The visitor parking permit process is changing on April 11 to give visitors more flexibility. Click here for more information.
Enjoy Art at Vaughan City Hall
From March 15 - July 6, the public is invited to see and enjoy the  smARTcities: exploring the digital frontier  art exhibition on display in the atrium of Vaughan City Hall. 
Keeping Our Community Clean
In honour of Earth Day, Vaughan schools, businesses, residents and community groups are encouraged to take part in Vaughan's 20-Minute Makeover on April 13. 

Simply register by April 5 and take 20 minutes to go outside and help clean up litter in the community. 
Read the Momentum Report

Take a read through the  2016/2017  Vaughan Momentum Report . This publication highlights the progress Vaughan Council has made on its strategic goals and provides an update on the City's successes.
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