City of Vaughan

As the global COVID-19 pandemic evolves, communications at the City of Vaughan will continue to evolve with it. The City remains focused on providing Service Excellence to the entire community and keeping its citizens, stakeholders and staff informed by ensuring they are equipped with the news they need, when they need it. This includes updates about reopenings, closures, modified services and precautionary measures in place. Learn more: https://www.vaughan.ca//Our-communications-Ready-resilient

Have your say on what you think should be included in the Glen Shields Park Redevelopment Project. Register at vaughan.ca/GlenShields to attend a virtual Public Information Session on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.

Let’s keep our city free of debris by properly disposing of household waste on designated garbage and recycling collection days. If you see illegal dumping happening in your community, report it to Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or [email protected].

Dance, craft and learn! Although all in-person winter programming is cancelled, @VaughanRecreation is offering 2020 December Break programs and 2021 winter programs online for citizens of all ages and abilities. Registration opens Dec. 1. Learn more: https://www.vaughan.ca//Stay-out-of-the-cold-and-have-fun-

The City’s Volunteer Recognition Awards is an annual event that honours the outstanding contributions of local volunteers. This year, due to COVID-19, the ceremony will be held virtually tonight at 7 p.m. Learn more: https://www.vaughan.ca//Watch-Vaughans-Volunteer-Recogniti

#TBT: Thoreau MacDonald was the son of Group of Seven Artist and Vaughan resident J.E.H. MacDonald. Thoreau was an artist and book designer, working predominantly for Ryerson Press in Toronto until his retirement in 1960. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/archives

The City is committed to a shared vision where everyone in the community is heard, appreciated & valued. A special public meeting is taking place on Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. to advance Vaughan’s anti-racism efforts. Learn how you can participate virtually: vaughan.ca/HaveYourSay

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is the largest and most ambitious development project in the City’s history and it is transforming quickly. Join the conversation that will help define Vaughan’s downtown by participating in an online survey. Learn more: https://www.vaughan.ca//Help-shape-the-future-of-Vaughans-

As the #VMC continues to transform, the City is working to establish a network of high-quality parks and open spaces within the core. Have your say! Take the survey at vaughan.ca/VMCParks to help inform the creation of the VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan.

#VaughanWinterTip: Winter driving can be difficult. Make sure you are alert, slow down and stay in control. Visit vaughan.ca/snow for more information about winter in Vaughan.