This year, Canada Day festivities will be held at
newly opened North Maple Regional Park and will feature FREE:
admission, activities and entertainment, live performances, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more!
Monday, July 1
2:00-8:00 pm
North Maple Regional Park
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Service Vaughan is an online reporting tool that offers residents and businesses non-emergency help with City services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Through the tool, citizens can report concerns and open tickets regarding debris, garbage & recycling, parks & trees, roads & sidewalks, signs & street lights, and water issues.
How to use Service Vaughan:
- Register or Sign in (note: registering or signing in will give you the option of receiving automatic updates regarding your service request)
- Select the appropriate category below to create a case number
- Use the case number to track updates on your service requests on this page, or call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281
This site should not be used to report an emergency. If you require the assistance of police, fire or ambulance services, please dial 911.
For municipal emergencies or problems that require immediate attention, please dial 905-832-2281 to reach a live agent 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, or to visit the portal, click
here
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The Parks and Forestry Operations Department is interested in knowing how you feel about parks safety. The Parks Safety Survey is designed to find out how safe people feel in parks and what can be done to help make parks safer. Please take a moment to fill out the
Parks Safety Survey
and return it to the Transportation Services, Parks and Forestry Operations Department by email or fax at 905-303-2008.
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North Thornhill District Park Walkway Provides Residents With Easy Access To The Park And Community Centre.
We are very pleased to announce on behalf of all the many staff that worked on North Thornhill Park Walkway that this connection is now open for public use. The project scope includes a new asphalt pathway (+/- 220m) with pedestrian lighting, re-grading, armor stone walls/ curbs, various site furnishings, handrail and tree plantings.
QUICK FACTS
- The walkway project was completed on Nov. 27, 2018.
- The City worked with external stakeholders including the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) to develop and construct the walkway on YRDSB's Stephen Lewis Secondary School property.
- It connects two previously separated parcels of land.
We will be hosting a photo op for the walkway during our Concert in the Park:
Wednesday, July 17
7:30 p.m.
North Thornhill C.C.
300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue
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The City of Vaughan will celebrate its 25th Annual Concerts in the Park series this summer. Presented by TD and Event Sponsors CN and Tim Hortons.
The concerts will feature FREE professional entertainment and first-class performs on select Wednesday evenings from June to August at 7:30 p.m.
The free concert series begins on Wednesday, June 5, and this 6-event series are for all ages across the City with genres ranging from Motown, funk, and rock to pop!
Accessible parking, pathways & washrooms are available at each location.
Wednesday, July 17
7:30 p.m.
Bennie and The Jets - A tribute to Elton John
North Thornhill Community Centre
300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill
Concerts in the Park is a fun filled event for all families to enjoy and bring the entire community together as one. These concerts are a fantastic way for families to enjoy the wonderful warm summer weather while listening to great music in an outdoor setting.
For more information on the "Concerts in the Park Series" and full concert listing around the city, click
here
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Explore the Great Walks of Vaughan
This summer, explore the great outdoors with Vaughan's 12 nature walks and trails, including the NEW North Maple Regional Park Nature Walk! Photos, maps, distances, difficulty levels and additional trails are available at
vaughan.ca/GreatWalks
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The City of Vaughan is undertaking a City-wide comprehensive review of its Zoning By-law that aims to create a progressive By-law with updated, contemporary uses and standards.
The City’s Official Plan is in place to help shape the future of Vaughan and guide its continued transformation into a vibrant and sustainable city of the future. The new Zoning By-law will implement the Official Plan and accurately reflect the intent of policy direction under one consolidated, streamlined Zoning By-law.
Click on the video link below to learn more:
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A Zoning By-law regulates the use of land and buildings, providing specific standards for how development and construction can occur on a property. It is an important regulatory tool that contributes to the built form and function of the City.
Please see below for more details:
Keep in touch by by following us on Twitter and Instagram using #ZoneVaughan or
Register
to receive project updates.
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The City of Vaughan continues to dedicate efforts to ensure an efficient and reliable transportation system that ultimately moves you and gets you where you need to go in a safe and sustainable way. Your continual feedback on how we achieve this is important.
The City and York Region work together for a holistic approach to traffic management and safety. Your feedback and opinions will help us understand your values and priorities for traffic safety, efficiency and education. View the complete
community meeting presentation
. Click
here
for more information.
Call or email your questions, send us an email at
accessvaughan@vaughan.ca
or speak with one of citizen service representatives by calling Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
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The City of Vaughan’s Economic and Cultural Development team will be visiting businesses across the city from May to October.
Staff will share information on the City’s business support services, offer ways for you to connect with other business leaders in the community and listen to your valuable feedback about operating a business in Vaughan.
Thornhill (Centre St./Yonge St.) - July 26
Vaughan Enterprise Zone - August 30
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre - September 27
Maple Village - October 25
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Calling all
Vaughan teens
! Vaughan Public Libraries challenge you to explore your world by completing weekly challenges that can be done anywhere all summer long from Friday, June 28 to Thursday, Aug. 22! Compete for weekly prizes and for your chance to win the grand prize: your choice of either BEATS Headphones, a Go Pro, or a PlayStation 4! Sign up
here
!
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Summer Maintenance Program
The City of Vaughan uses contractors for our Spring and Summer Maintenance Program. Here is a breakdown of the services:
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Storm Water Pond Maintenance:
The City is committed to managing and protecting stormwater ponds and systems to ensure they continue to protect the environment, properties and water quality.
Stormwater ponds are in naturalized areas, including woodlots and open spaces that are maintained differently than City parks and pathways. A naturalized area helps enhance habitats and promotes biodiversity in the city. Protecting these areas also supports Environmental Stewardship.
The City maintains the area around stormwater ponds and open spaces throughout the year. The work is performed in June and September each year, and sometimes more often depending on the growth of the grass in the area due to weather conditions. Trees and bushes are left to grow or naturally decay unless a hazard is noted during inspection. Cleaning and removal of debris only occurs around the stormwater pond. If a subdivision is newly built and not yet assumed by the City of Vaughan, it is the responsibility of the developer to maintain the stormwater pond area.
If you have any questions regarding the management of stormwater ponds, please contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
Boulevard Maintenance:
The start of this program begins with boulevards litter being picked up prior to the cutting rotation and continues every 2 weeks. There are 14 rotations scheduled throughout this season and the summer months may have longer rotations due to the slow growth of grass during draught conditions. The City of Vaughan is working with York Region to sync the schedule so that both areas are cut on the same day. For a list of scheduled rotation dates, click
here
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Street Sweeping:
The City’s street-sweeping program begins in early spring, and the initial city-wide sweep takes approximately four to five weeks to complete, depending on the weather. After this initial spring cleaning, street sweeping will continue throughout the summer and into the fall on 20-24 day rotation.
Boulevard Tree Pruning:
The City of Vaughan uses a block pruning rotation to prune trees on entire streets. This includes but is not limited to: removing low hanging limbs, suckers, deadwood, and limbs growing towards houses of all trees on a street. The Block Pruning rotation allows staff to consistently and efficiently maintain safe clearances above roads (approximately 4.5 meters) and sidewalks (approximately 2.5 meters). Street pruning is contracted out to private tree companies.
The Forestry division aims to conduct regular pruning operations within 8 months of the initial inspection. If you feel your boulevard tree requires attention please create an inspection work order for pruning by
contacting: Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
Splash Pads:
The City of Vaughan has splash pads and water play areas located inside community parks. The size of each splash pad varies between parks with larger and more complex water play areas found in district parks.
Open Daily
June 1st to Labour Day
Monday to Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm
For location's and maps of each splash pad location, please click
here.
For more information about Vaughan's Spring and Summer Maintenance Program...
The Spring Maintenance Program is created by Vaughan's
Transportation Services, Parks and Forestry Operations
department. Click
here
for more information about the department. For additional information or to speak to a customer service representative about an issue, please contact Access Vaughan at:
905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca
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Monday July 1
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
North Maple Regional Park
11085 Keele St.
Wednesday, July 10
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Vaughan City Hall
North Thornhill District Park Walkway Photo Op
Wednesday, July 17
7:30 p.m. before Concert
North Thornhill C.C.
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.
Wednesday, July 17
Concert starts at 7:30
North Thornhill C.C.
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.
Tuesday, July 23
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Vaughan City Hall
Wednesday, July 24
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Vaughan City Hall
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The nomination period for the 2019 Order of Vaughan is now open
The Order of Vaughan is the highest civic honour bestowed by the City and was created to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals who have had a significant impact on our community.
Making a nomination for the Order of Vaughan is easier than you think.
Visit the
Order Of Vaughan
website to download the nomination form. Fill in information about the nominee, including their outstanding achievements, and then provide contact information for three references who can speak to the significant impact of the nominee.
Submit the form by Wednesday, July 31.
Click
here
for full details.
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Major Mackenzie Road Closure From Monday, June 17 to Friday, August 30
York Region will be performing work on Major Mackenzie Drive West from Avro/McNaughton roads to St. David’s Parish from Monday, June 17 to Friday, August 30.
For more information on planned detours for motorists, public transit users, pedestrians and cyclists, visit
york.ca/MajorMackClosure
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facingNORTH art | symbol | story
Art Exhibition at Vaughan City Hall
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In recognition of June as National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the City of Vaughan is featuring a curated exhibition titled facingNORTH: art | symbol | story. The exhibition is featured in the on the SLATE Atrium Gallery at Vaughan City Hall from
Friday, June 14 until Tuesday, Dec. 24.
It includes stone and bone sculpture displays and wall hangings that interpret traditional Inuit legends, myths and ways of life
.
Click
here
for more details. Visit our
website
for more information on the City's public Art program.
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There’s a lot to love about a part-time rec job at Vaughan community centres, such as flexible work hours, competitive wages, discounted courses and ongoing training that leads to career advancement.
You get all this while making new friends, doing feel-good work and making a difference in the community.
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KEEP YOUR KIDS ACTIVE THIS SUMMER
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The City of Vaughan has more than 60 summer camps to get your kids moving, learning and smiling.
With everything from outdoor adventure and culinary arts to performing arts and science and technology, there is something for everyone.
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Leaf and Yard Waste Collection
Summer Collection
Tuesday, June 18 to Friday, October 18
Collected EVERY OTHER week on your garbage collection day
Fall Collection
Tuesday, October 22 to Friday, December 13
Collected WEEKLY
Click
here
to view Acceptable and Unacceptable Items and a Set Out Requirements.
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The Way We Were: Archives Collection of the Month
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Formed in February 1902, the Thornhill Women’s Institute was one of the many branches of the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario. The Institute was established within Vaughan to promote female endeavours & capture local community history, including the Tweedsmuir Village Histories fonds from 1902-1997.
The collection consists of six Tweedsmuir Village Histories, minute books, membership lists, financial statements, photographs, and over 200 cm of textual records.
The holdings of the City of Vaughan Archives are both rich and diverse, and include government and non-government records. All forms of media (textual, graphic, audio, visual, electronic, etc.) are represented and subjects include architecture, commerce, sports, transportation, war, and more. Collections can be any size, from hundreds of boxes to only a handful of items.
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The annual stormwater charge will appear on your utility bill this summer. The stormwater charge is
not
a new fee as they have always been funded through property taxes and the wastewater fee.
This is also a ONE time per year charge.
The City of Vaughan’s approach to managing stormwater protects the environment, property and the quality of your water.
Click
here
to learn more about Vaughan's Stormwater Services.
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Barbecue Safety Tips
To ensure your barbecue is functioning safely, be sure to take the following steps at least once a year:
- Use a pipe cleaner or wire to remove any obstructions, such as rust, dirt or cobwebs, from the burner ports
- Check that the hose and all cylinder connections are in good condition
- Clean out grease traps and keep grill areas clean
Remember to place your barbecue in a safe area away from combustibles, buildings and fences. Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service has
more tips
to help you clean and operate your barbecue safely.
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Waste App Has Changed to Recycle Coach
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Purchase Your Visitor Parking Permits Online
Is your home the gathering place for all your friends and family this summer? The City of Vaughan is making it easier for you to accommodate everyone for all of your celebrations. Parking permit limits have been expanded to give residents more flexibility. Create your account at
vaughan.ca/parking
and purchase your visitor parking permit
online
today.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
July 11
Committee of Adjustment
6:00 p.m.
Property Standards Committee
6:00 p.m.
July 25
Committee of Adjustment
6:00 p.m.
Full meeting information
here
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