Fall is here and school is back in session!

As our kids return to the classroom, let’s all work together to keep them safe. Drivers play a crucial role in keeping our school zones safe. Remember to, make eye contact when crossing, stop for school buses, watch for cyclists, listen to crossing guards and always watch for children. Safety is a team effort and together we can create safer school zones for everyone.

The City of Vaughan places the highest priority on public safety. Council and staff are committed to working with all partners to ensure our community continues to be a safe place to call home.

We have seen a dramatic more than 30 per cent reduction in auto theft incidents across Vaughan so far in 2024 compared to this time last year. Progress is being made with more advocacy to come.

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Weston 7 area is evolving. The City of Vaughan is undertaking a Weston 7 Secondary Plan to guide the transformation of this area into a complete, vibrant and active community. Want to see what we're planning?

Join us at an open house near you: 

• Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.)
• Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.)
• Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)
• Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.)

Staff will be on-site to share the latest draft of the Weston 7 Secondary Plan, answer your questions and hear your feedback. 

For more information, please click here.

IN THE NEWS

I welcome this announcement that the Province of Ontario is investing $35 million from the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund for vital city-building infrastructure here in Vaughan. This funding will help build more than 20,000 new homes in Vaughan to support our growing population.

To read the statement, please click here.

A huge thank you to Premier Doug Ford, Minister David Piccini, and the Province of Ontario for their incredible investment in our city's future. The new LiUNA 183 Training Centre in Vaughan is set to be a game-changer, preparing nearly 50,000 new workers for exciting careers in construction across the GTA.

With over $26 million from the Skills Development Fund, this state-of-the-art facility will boost LiUNA 183's training capacity to almost 100,000 workers.

From bricklaying to heavy equipment operation, this investment ensures Vaughan and Ontario's economy will continue to thrive and grow.



As Vaughan continues to be one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, it's partnerships like these that help us manage growth and build a community where everyone can succeed. I'm excited to continue working alongside the provincial government, our dedicated Council, staff, and all of you to build a brighter future together.

PROCLAMATIONS, ILLUMINATION,

FLAG RAISINGS THIS MONTH

Proclamations

·      Arthritis Awareness Month – September 1

·      Labour Day – September 1

·      Vietnam National Day – September 1

·      Ukrainian Heritage Day – September 7

·      National Firefighters’ National Memorial Day – September 8

·      National Coaches Week – September 16

·      Moon Festival – September 17

·      Equal Pay Day – September 18

·      World Cleanup Day – September 20

·      National Forest Week – September 22 

·      Right to Know Week – September 23 

·      Rail Safety Week – September 23

·      Franco-Ontarian Day – September 25

·      National Tree Day – September 25

·      World Tourism Day – September 27 

·      Test Your Smoke Alarm Day – September 28

·      Orange Shirt Day – September 30

·      National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30

 Illuminations

·      Illumination in memory of Nikita Belykh – September 1

·      World Sepsis Day illumination – September 13

·      Prostate Cancer Awareness month – September 14

·      National Coaches Week – September 16

·      Mitochondrial Disease Week – September 21

·      National Forest Week and National Tree Day – September 25

·      Craniofacial Acceptance Month – September 28

·      Run for Vaughan – September 29

Flag Raisings

·      Culture Days – September 21

·      Flags lowered to half-mast for Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial

Day – September 24

·      Every Child Matters – September 30 

·      Flags lowered to half-mast for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – September 30 

For more information or to request a Proclamation, Illumination or Flag Raising, please click here.

RECAP FROM AUGUST

The City of Vaughan hosted its inaugural Pakistan Independence Day celebration with the Consul General of Pakistan in Toronto. Thank you to everyone who joined us to honour and commemorate the richness of Pakistan’s art, heritage and culture!

The City of Vaughan hosted its inaugural India Independence Day celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us to honour Indian culture, heritage and art!

City of Vaughan

2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. Vaughan, ON

L6A 1T1

Steven Del Duca

Mayor

905-832-2281, ext. 8888

mayor@vaughan.ca