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Rosanna
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WARD 3 COUNCILLOR
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Vaughan Recreation
It’s time to think about summer camp
To keep the kids challenged and inspired over the school break, the City has more than 60 summer day camps for ages four to 16 years old. Activities range from sports, culinary and performing arts to leadership, science and technology. Registration starts Tuesday, Feb. 19 at
vaughan.ca/RecOnline
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March Break Madness
March is a busy month with the arrival of spring and the mid-winter break from school. If you still haven’t figured out what to do with the kids during March Break, it’s not too late. The City has
week-long camps
that offer kids a variety of fun things to do during their week off school.
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Special Council Meeting to decide on 2019 budget
Vaughan Council will decide on the 2019 budget at a Special Council Meeting on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The 2019 budget will determine your property tax rate and how your tax dollars are spent. Attend the meeting at Vaughan City Hall to be part of the discussion or watch live at
here
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Mayor Bevilacqua presents Key to the City to Niagara University President Rev. James J. Maher
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua presented Niagara University President Rev. James J. Maher with the
Key to the City of Vaughan
at the 2019 Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Luncheon before a crowd of more than 800 business, government and community leaders. This marks the second time that a Key to the City has been presented in Vaughan’s history. This honour, founded by Mayor Bevilacqua, is reserved for distinguished individuals, Father Maher is now among the select few.
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Major Mackenzie Drive and Highway 27 intermittent intersection closures
York Region
is transforming Major Mackenzie Drive from Highway 50 to Highway 400. Improvements underway include building a 150-metre-long bridge over the Humber River. Intermittent closures at the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive and Highway 27 resume on Wednesday, Feb. 20, every half hour for five to 10 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Work is scheduled to be completed by Thursday, Feb. 21, weather permitting.
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Vaughan recognizes Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, Vaughan joins communities across Canada to recognize
Black History Month
and appreciate the history, culture, heritage and sacrifices of the black community. Various events are taking place throughout the city to recognize this culturally and historically significant month. There will be an Observance Ceremony at Vaughan City Hall in partnership with the Thornhill African Caribbean Canadian Association (TACCA) on Sunday, Feb. 24, as well as a business information session hosted by the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre in partnership with TACCA on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Vaughan Public Libraries is also hosting events on Tuesday, Feb. 19, Monday, Feb. 25 and Tuesday, Feb. 26 featuring poet, author and art educator Nadine Williams.
Learn more at
vaughan.ca/
culture
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Helping local business reach higher
As part of Vaughan’s steadfast commitment to help aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses innovate, compete and create well-paying jobs, the City’s
Economic and Cultural Development (ECD) department
and ventureLAB will host a free orientation session on support services for tech companies in Vaughan on Friday, Feb. 22.
The ECD department has partnered with ventureLAB – an organization that actively helps grow technology businesses in York Region and the Greater Toronto Area –on a three-month pilot to provide startup and commercialization services specifically in the technology space in Vaughan. ventureLAB advisors mentor individuals in the areas of capital, talent and technology.
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Winter is coming
By a “snow” of hands, who’s ready for winter?
We are. City of Vaughan crews begin plowing once five centimetres (two inches) of snow have accumulated. All roads are plowed within 16 hours after snowfall has ended. Main roads are plowed and salted first, within four hours, to keep them clear for emergency and transit vehicles.
Learn more
about our extensive winter services and road maintenance program to keep the public safe during the winter months. Residents can get up-to-the-minute information on winter operations by visiting
vaughan.ca/snow
to sign up for
email notifications
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Energy efficiency in the winter
Colder weather makes us want to turn up the heat to stay warm and cozy inside our homes, but this can result in more energy use and higher energy bills. Here are some easy ways to
reduce energy consumption
in the winter and save on your energy bills.
- Plug electronics into a power bar instead of directly into outlets. This allows you to turn off the power bar when not in use.
- Turn down your thermostat when asleep or away from home. Alectra Utilities reports that comfortable temperatures are 20°C to 21°C when you are at home and 18°C when you are asleep or away.
- Carpets and rugs insulate the floor, so place these in rooms that are frequently used.
Protect your home during the winter season
When prolonged extreme cold temperatures happen, water pipes delivering water to homes and businesses may be impacted and you may notice a change in water pressure. If you suspect your pipes are frozen, call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281. A licensed water operator can help determine if and where the
water service
is frozen.
Help keep roads and sidewalks clear
Winter is here and everyone has a role to play when it comes to keeping our roads and sidewalks clear. Residents must shovel snow and ice from sidewalks bordering their property within 24 hours after a snowfall has ended and remove anything that may interfere with or be hazardous to plow crews, including parked cars and landscaping features.
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By-election for York Region District School Board Trustee for Vaughan Ward 1 and 2
Nominations are now being accepted for candidates in the by-election for Trustee of Vaughan Ward 1 and 2 for the York Region District School Board. Nominations close at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 11. For more information, visit
vaughan.ca/
elections
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Free mobile walk-in clinic for youth in Vaughan
Receiving
medical attention is easy for youth in Vaughan with the mobile youth walk-in clinic. MOBYSS (Mobile York South Simcoe), in partnership with the
Canadian Mental Health Association
(CMHA) – York and Simcoe South and
360°kids
, offers free, non-judgmental, confidential healthcare. The bus is parked at Dufferin Clark Community Centre
every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Geotechnical work starts for the Yonge Subway Extension
The preliminary planning, design and engineering phase of the
Yonge Subway Extension
is underway. Crews will be working along Yonge Street between Kirk Drive and Langstaff Road East until approximately Friday, Feb. 22. Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and there will be a northbound curb lane closure in the area between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Crews will also be working along High Tech Road between Red Maple Road and Yonge Street until approximately Friday, Feb. 22. Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and there will be a westbound curb lane closure.
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Nominate your outstanding 2018 volunteer
Every year, in celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 7 to 13), not-for-profit organizations and community groups in the city of Vaughan are invited to nominate their
most outstanding volunteer of 2018
to recognize individuals who enable them to meet their goals and bring their vision to life. Submit nominations by Thursday, March 14. Nomination forms are available at
vaughan.ca/
events
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Islington Avenue watermain rehabilitation is underway
York Region
is rehabilitating the
Islington Avenue watermain
. Approximately 1.6 kilometres of the watermain have been re-lined. Crews will be working occasionally from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until May to complete re-lining the remaining section of the watermain.
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Maple Pumping Station upgrades
York Region is working to upgrade the
Maple Pumping Station
, located at 10588 Keele St., to ensure the continued supply of safe, quality drinking water to the community. There is no anticipated impact to traffic or water services in the area. Work is expected to be completed in March 2019
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Special Council Meeting (Budget)
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Council Chamber
Vaughan City Hall
7 p.m.
Finance, Administration and Audit Committee Meeting
Monday, March 4
Committee Room 242/243
Vaughan City Hall
9:30 a.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, March 5
Council Chamber
Vaughan City Hall
1 p.m.
Committee of the Whole (Public Hearing) Meeting
Tuesday, March 5
Council Chamber
Vaughan City Hall
7 p.m.
Committee of the Whole (Working Session) Meeting
Wednesday, March 6
Committee Room 242/243
Vaughan City Hall
9:30 a.m.
Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 19
Council Chamber
Vaughan City Hall
1 p.m.
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The new year has just begun, but it's never too early to think about March Break!
Want your brain to work smarter and faster? Join us for engaging activities to boost your brain strength and flexibility at
Pierre Berton Resource Library
on February 28 at 2 p.m.
Construction continues on the libraries located in the PwC Tower of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC).
Would you like to learn more about the future of this library and many other library projects (renovations, new furniture, future libraries and more!)?
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The City’s waste calendar includes schedules and tips on our collection services
The City of Vaughan’s 2019 waste calendar includes important information for residents such as set out times, leaf and yard waste collection, and acceptable waste container sizes. The calendar, which is available to view or download at
vaughan.ca/waste
, also provides details on acceptable and unacceptable items for blue box recycling and green bin organics, the annual Double-Up Days, Environmental Days, Curbside Giveaway dates,
National Public Works Week
and
Waste Reduction Week
, and our local York Region Waste Depot.
Waste set out: winter edition
Canadian winters can be tough. With all the snow and ice, many questions about waste collection come to mind, like “Where do I place my bins if I have a large snowbank?” or “Which side is considered the correct side?”
These reminders
will help ensure your waste gets collected when it snows, and your driveway and curbside stay safe for everyone.
Protect your pets
Keep your pets safe and healthy by getting them vaccinated and microchipped. Vaughan Animal Services is hosting a
Microchip and Rabies Clinic
on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call 905-832-2281 to make an appointment.
Tell us how short-term rentals should work in Vaughan
The City of Vaughan values the opinion of citizens and stakeholders, and is holding a series of public consultations for you to provide input on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. The feedback received at all public consultations will be summarized in a staff report and help inform Council’s decision on next steps.
Register now
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Have a Question? Call Access Vaughan
Access Vaughan is a dedicated citizen service that operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., that continuously improves accessibility to non-emergency City services and information. Access Vaughan has a language line which provides verbal translation in more than 150 languages and is available free of charge to residents.
Stay informed. Stay connected.
The results of the 2018
Citizen Satisfaction Survey
are in and the City is listening to what you had to say. Almost four out of 10 residents have asked for more ways to connect with the City of Vaughan. Get connected and stay up to date by following our official
Twitter
,
Instagram
,
Facebook
and
YouTube
sites. Click the social media links to join the conversation! You can also subscribe to
City Update
, our bi-weekly eNewsletter, to get updates delivered straight to your inbox, or check out our
Newsroom
at vaughan.ca for the latest headline.
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Ward 3 Councillor's Office
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Vaughan City Hall:
Level 200,
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.,
Vaughan, ON, Canada L6A 1T1
905-832-2281
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Rosanna DeFrancesca:
Level 200,
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.,
Vaughan, ON, Canada L6A 1T1
905-832-8585 ext. 8339
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