MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE |
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Since 2013, I've advocated at York Region for a centre-turn lane on Major Mackenzie Drive to alleviate congestion and most importantly, to allow paramedics to transport patients to the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in an efficient manner, as every second counts in an emergency.
The project also included:
• resurfacing along Major Mackenzie Drive, from Jane Street to McNaughton Road/Avro Road, and Keele Street, from Church Street to Golden Spruce Lane.
• road widening along Major Mackenzie Drive, east of McNaughton Road/Avro Road to Keele Street.
• adding a centre-turn lane from Gram Street to Keele Street and a new eastbound right-turn lane at Keele Street.
• installing a large capacity watermain on Keele Street on behalf of the City of Vaughan.
• upgrading all intersections to meet accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• installing new traffic signals at Major Mackenzie Drive and Gram Street.
• building sidewalks and multi-use paths and adding streetscaping features.
Minor work including streetscaping and tree planting will take place in spring 2024.
Thank you for your patience during construction and for your continued support!
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Committee of the Whole (2)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
1:00 p.m.
If you wish to speak to an item listed on the Agenda in person or via electronic participation, please pre-register by completing a Request to Speak Form online,
by 12 noon on the last business day before the meeting.
Item 6 - 3
ROYAL KING VALLEY HOLDINGS INC. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z.21.004 SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA.21.006 TEMPORARY USE 3230 KING VAUGHAN ROAD VICINITY OF KING VAUGHAN ROAD AND HIGHWAY 400
Purpose: To seek approval from the Committee of the Whole for Zoning By-law Amendment File Z.21.004 to permit a temporary use of an existing Contractor’s Yard with the outdoor storage of construction equipment and materials, a 1,724.5 m2 prefabricated storage building with accessory offices uses, for the maximum period of three (3) years, as shown on Attachments 1 to 4.
Click here for further information or to view documents.
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REMINDER: Vaughan’s Winterfest celebration
returns this Sunday
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Get ready for a fun-filled day at the City of Vaughan’s 34th annual award-winning Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest, presented by TD and event sponsor Tim Hortons! This free, family-friendly winter celebration returns on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.).
Come meet Canadian Olympic figure skater Roman Sadovsky, and JJ and Cody from CoComelon. The event will feature an official welcome from Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council and will be emceed by Justin Barkie from Kreative In Dance Styles (K.I.D.S).
Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be a complimentary pancake breakfast (while supplies last) and free giveaways. Also, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., there will be free recreational swimming offered at the community centre.
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New active transportation facilities
coming to Jane Street
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Vaughan is home to a large active transportation network of sidewalks, cycle tracks and bike lanes – and it continues to grow. As part of the City of Vaughan’s Jane Street Uptown Link Project, new in-boulevard cycle tracks and sidewalk and streetlight enhancements are coming to Jane Street, from Highway 7 to Teston Road.
The project roll out will take place over two phases. Phase one of the project, along Jane Street, from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, is scheduled to be awarded to a contractor in Q1 of 2024, with construction anticipated to begin in Q2. Phase two of the project, which includes the remainder of Jane Street, from Major Mackenzie Drive to Teston Road, is scheduled for 2025. More information is available at vaughan.ca/InfrastructureProjects.
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BRING YOUR SKATES AND JOIN ME
AT MY FREE FAMILY DAY SKATE!
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Maple Community Centre Arena
located at 10190 Keele Street
Monday, February 19
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy free refreshments!
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Ball hockey league registration is now open |
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Registration is now open for the Vaughan Sports Ball Hockey League. The league – geared to adults aged 18 years and up with recreational and intermediate skill levels and experience – offers convenient times, premium facilities with competitive prices, plus pre-booked courts and pre-scheduled games with a playoff format.
Games take place on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Maple Community Centre (10190 Keele St.) from April 11 to July 25. Participants can sign up at vaughan.perfectmind.com as a team or individually. Early-bird registration is now open for Vaughan residents, who are encouraged to register before Feb. 21 to get reduced pricing on the sign-up fee. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/leagues.
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There’s still time to become a Green Guardian |
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Do you want to do more to help protect the environment? Or want to inspire your neighbours to help enrich the community? Sign up to become a Green Guardian! Green Guardians is the City of Vaughan’s environmental stewardship program that enhances awareness and encourages public participation in environmental events throughout the city. It also offers an accessible and resourceful database for you to learn more about environmental stewardship events, programs and activities to participate in. But hurry! If your event involves community planting, the application deadline for funding is Wednesday, Feb. 21.
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Give a dog a ‘fur-ever’ home |
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With Family Day around the corner, have you considered opening your home to a four-legged friend? If so, make the Vaughan Animal Shelter your first stop!
On Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vaughan Animal Services is hosting an adopt-a-thon for dogs in our care at 70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47. Come meet them – there’s no appointment needed! The adoption fee for dogs during the adopt-a-thon is $150, which covers the cost of rabies vaccines, sterilization and microchip implantation. For Vaughan residents, it also includes the first annual pet licence. Debit and credit are accepted. Cash is not accepted.
Don’t wait until the adopt-a-thon to see which pets are hoping to meet you. Check out some of the dogs looking for a loving family on the City’s website. There are cats, rabbits and other animals too.
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Maple Airport
The land southeast of Major Mackenzie Drive and Jane Street was once home to the Maple Airport. From 1955 to 1987, this small airfield consisted of two runways shaped in an “X” pattern and was the third busiest private civilian and commercial airport at the time in Canada. Increased urbanization and development in Maple led to its closure in 1987. The area is now occupied by Maple Creek Public School (250 Hawker Road).
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Ward 1 Councillor's Office |
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Ward 1 Councillor
Marilyn Iafrate
905-832-8585 ext. 8344
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Executive Assistant
Gina Ciampa
905-832-8585 ext. 8723
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