City Update eNewsletter


Did you receive your voter information card?
Voter information cards were mailed out last week. Keep this card in a safe place as it tells you everything you need to know to cast your ballot, including advance vote dates, what to bring when you vote and where to vote on Oct. 22. If you did not receive a card, you can still cast your ballot. During the advance vote or Voting Day, bring appropriate identification with you so that you may be added to the voters' list.
For more information, visit vaughan.ca/elections.
2018 Property Tax Bill
The third installment of your 2018 property tax bill is due on Sept. 27. Did you know you can pay your property taxes through pre-authorized payments, with post-dated cheques or at your financial institution? Learn about all the ways we're making it easier and more convenient for you to pay your taxes.
 Thanksgiving Municipal Closures

 
Thanksgiving is a time for us to think about lessons we learned and to spread happiness around our community while enjoying the bounty of the season. Vaughan City Hall, Joint Operations Centre, Vaughan Animal Services and Vaughan Public Libraries will be closed on Monday Oct. 8. Happy Thanksgiving!
 Vellore Village Library Opening

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council and Vaughan Public Libraries were on hand at the official opening of the Vellore Village Library on Sept. 22. This is the 10th library in the City of Vaughan, with nature-inspired architecture, featuring an abundance of natural light across 8,300 square feet of space with an interactive children's area, individual study areas and collaboration spaces.
Grand Opening of the Pierre Berton Heritage Centre

Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council along with area MP's and MPP's and members of the Berton family were on hand at the grand opening ceremony of the Pierre Berton Heritage Centre on Sept. 22. The facility features a permanent exhibit showcasing the stories, work and accomplishments of long-time Kleinburg resident, Pierre Berton and provides accessible community space for public events and programming.

Official Opening of North Maple Regional Park - Phase 1 

Mayor and Members of Council hosted a special ceremony on Sept. 22 to open Phase One of the North Maple Regional Park. Phase One features 200 acres of open green space, including two soccer fields with lighting and spectator seating, 5 km of walking trails and a soon-to-be-completed park pavilion with washroom and change room facilities.

 

Newcomers' Bus Tour

Vaughan is one of the fastest growing cities in Ontario.  Are you new to Vaughan? 
Discover your community and learn about services and opportunities the City has to offer you and your family.  The Vaughan Newcomers' Bus Tour is scheduled for Sept. 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to register please contact Linda Cavaliere 416-238-1019.
Celebrate Arts and Culture in the City
The City of Vaughan is a proud annual participant of Culture Days, a free national event celebrating arts, culture, creativity and inspiration in Vaughan. Experience a weekend of free activities with family, friends and neighbours. Share how you celebrate using #VaughanCultureDays.
Finders Keepers, Thrifty Seekers!
The City of Vaughan is hosting Curbside Giveaway events on the last weekend of every month until October. The next one is Sept. 29 to 30. Place gently-used items on your property next to the sidewalk or curb for others to take. Unclaimed items must be removed by 5 p.m. on Sept. 30.
Public Information Consultation for Highway 427 Extension
LINK427 would like to provide an update regarding the Highway 427 Expansion project.  The third Public Information Centre (PIC) for the Highway 427 Expansion will take place on Sept. 27, at the Element Hotel - Vaughan Southwest 6170 Highway 7 West from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

 

City of Vaughan Road Improvements

 

 

 

 
With continued focus on our Term of Council priority of improving the municipal road network, the following works are occurring throughout the city:
Pavement rehabilitation on segments of Kirby Rd., Pine Valley Dr. and King-Vaughan Rd .
Road closure  on Pine Valley Dr. from Teston Rd. to Major Mackenzie Dr. 
Final phase of construction at the Vellore Village Community Centre.
Major Mackenzie Dr. watermain replacement between Jane St. and Keele St.
vivaNext Update
VivaNext Rapidways rendering February 2015


Base Paving work on Highway 7 at Bruce St. to Pine Valley Dr. from Sept.7 - Sept. 28, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Storm Sewer work along Highway 7 between Bruce St. and John Frank Rd. 
To accommodate the future Weston Road vivastation a traffic shift and new traffic signals at the Weston Rd. intersection, resulting in changes to how pedestrians and motorists use the intersection.
York Region Road Improvements

 

 

 

 
York Region is making improvements to various roads in the City of Vaughan including Rutherford Rd, from Islington Ave. to Pine Valley Dr., Keele St. from Major Mackenzie Dr. to Teston Rd., Highway 27 and King-Vaughan Rd. intersection improvement, phase 2 of the Islington Ave. watermain rehabilitation beginning in Oct. and Teston Rd. east of Keele St. temporary closure for rail crossing improvements. Also included is the Fall 2018 update on Major Mackenzie Dr. improvements.

 

York Region Business Waste Reduction Forum
September 28

Join York Region for a business waste reduction forum and hear solutions on how your business can reduce waste, costs and achieve bottom-line results!

Registration required.

 

City of Vaughan

Multi-Purpose Room

8 a.m. - Noon.
Calling for Digital Art Submissions accepted until September 28
Artists of all ages are invited to submit their
digital interpretations of the transformative role of smARTcities for inclusion in the creation of a MEGAsmARTcities digital map collaboration.
                              

Every Saturday until October 13

Woodbridge Village Farmers' Market
The farmers' market at the Woodbridge Memorial Arena occurs every Saturday until October 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Drop by for Apple Crunch Day on September 29th!
Run for Vaughan
September 30
The Run for Vaughan is an exciting event in support of the development of the City of Vaughan's first hospital and healthcare facility.
 
1 Canada's Wonderland Drive
Various start times
Woodbridge Fall Fair
October 6 - 8
Make Thanksgiving weekend even more special by visiting The Annual Woodbridge Fall Fair! Join in the tradition of celebrating our community together with old-fashioned fun - it's a taste of the country, right in the City!

Woodbridge Fairgrounds
  
Coffee with a Firefighter
October 12

Have questions about fire prevention or the fire profession? This is your chance to ask questions, learn something new and get to know the firefighters in your community.

 

McDonald's 3140 Rutherford Rd.
10 a.m. - Noon

 

  
Visit our  online events calendar f or a full list of upcoming events.
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings at Vaughan City Hall



September 27 -
Council Meeting, 1 p.m.
 
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