September Newsletter

September Edition

A Message from the Mayor

I hope everyone had a fun and safe summer break!

With school now back in session, it’s important to be aware that more kids will be out on our streets and sidewalks – walking, wheeling, cycling, boarding or bussing their way to and from class. We all have a role to play in keeping students and families safe this school year. The City of Vaughan is also doing its part to improve road safety by reducing speed limits in five additional neighbourhoods and along 15 City roadways. By working together and taking just a few small steps, we can make our city a safer and more sustainable place to live and work.

Townhalls are back this month and I would like to hear from you! Please join me this Monday, September 18 at 6:30pm at Vellore Village Community Centre.

There are many events coming up this month and I look forward to seeing you there!

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

IN THE NEWS

For more than 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II was Canada’s Queen. Over a year ago, Vaughan joined communities across the country and the Commonwealth to mourn her passing. Together with members of the community, our Council and staff proudly dedicated Vaughan City Hall’s central fountain in honour of her lifelong commitment to public service. Queen Elizabeth II’s charitable endeavours and passion for meaningful causes leave an inspiring legacy for us to follow. As residents and staff walk past the fountain when visiting City Hall, they will be reminded of her unwavering sense of duty. Queen Elizabeth II’s dedication to Canada and Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.

To read more, please click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The next town hall is in Ward 3. Please join us this Monday, September 18 at 6:30pm at Vellore Village Community Centre.

Vaughan Public Libraries, in partnership with the City of Vaughan, is honored to announce a special event on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 1 pm at the Civic Centre Resource Library.

Please join Vaughan Public Libraries and the City of Vaughan as we welcome the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, to honour the lives of the children lost to the residential school system and acknowledge the resilience of the survivors.

Vaughan is a city that recognizes and celebrates arts, culture and heritage. As part of this commitment, the City of Vaughan will once again play host to the Ontario Culture Days Festival this fall with free community events taking place from Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Oct. 15.

To kick everything off, the City is hosting a flag-raising event on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the courtyard of Vaughan City Hall, at 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr – and you’re invited!

The official ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. Join us that day to enjoy a variety of free interactive entertainment for the whole family, including arts and crafts stations, dance performances and outdoor activities. Learn more about these and other community-led events at vaughan.ca/culture.

RECAP FROM SEPTEMBER

Thousands of key fob protective bags are now available for Vaughan residents to claim on a first-come-first-served basis. They can be picked up at any Vaughan community centre and Vaughan City Hall while supplies last.

To learn more, please click here.

Congratulations to the Motion Basketball Team on winning the 2023 Minibasket in the Piazza International Tournament! The team's achievement was celebrated during a special ceremonial presentation at City Hall.

Congratulations to Joe Formusa, the 2023 Ward 3 Civic Hero! Joe has lived in Vaughan for more than 25 years, and is the driving force behind the notonjoeswatch community safety Instagram account.

Learn more about Joe’s commitment to advancing a safer community, please click here.

Congratulations to the Vaughan Rebels U12 Football Team on winning back-to-back championships! We celebrated the team's achievement at Vaughan City Hall during a special ceremonial presentation.

City of Vaughan

2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. Vaughan, ON

L6A 1T1

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

905-832-2281, ext. 8888

mayor@vaughan.ca

Assistant to the Mayor

Anna Venturo

905-832-2281, ext. 8834

anna.venturo@vaughan.ca