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The Order of Vaughan to 4 outstanding citizens Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua presided over the 2018 Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony at Vaughan City Hall on Wednesday evening, bestowing the honour on four outstanding citizens who have played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s promising future. This year’s recipients are Maria Castro, Michael DeGasperis, Altaf Stationwala, and Robert Charles Wilson. Recipients were joined by Members of Council, family members and the broader community. The Order of Vaughan was an initiative first launched by Mayor Bevilacqua in 2016 to mark Vaughan’s 25th anniversary. The award was created to pay tribute to leaders who have dedicated their time and talent to the city’s continued achievements. It recognizes outstanding men and women within the following categories: arts and entertainment, media and communications, athletics, health and Vaughan: Let's talk about the budget Have your say in the 2019 property tax and water budget The Mayor and the councillors of Vaughan pose with the Order of Vaughan recipients. wellness, business, philanthropy, public service, education, science and technology, not-for- profit, equity and diversity, accessibility, environment and spirituality. Vaughan continues to experience unprecedented growth, thanks in large part to the trailblazers who have been influential in safeguarding and elevating the overall quality of life in the city. There are extraordinary transformational initiatives taking shape that residents are rallying around. These include, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre – the emerging downtown – rising from the ground; cranes towering over the site of the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital; and the opening of Phase One of the new 900-acre North Maple Regional Park – which will be larger than New York City’s Central Park. The City of Vaughan invites and encourages residents and local businesses to help shape Vaughan's promising future and build on our success. Council will be discussing the Property Tax Budget and the Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budgets during the upcoming budget deliberation process. The Property Tax Budget funds the many programs and services families enjoy and rely on, including garbage collection, snow clearing and fire prevention education. The Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budgets fund the water, wastewater and stormwater- related programs and services.There are many ways to get involved, provide feedback and learn more: Attend public meetings at Vaughan City Hall on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. and on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. or watch the meetings live online at vaughan.ca. A Special Council Meeting to approve the budget is planned for Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Pentola d’Oro della ICCO edizione 2018 Il quintessenziale ruolo dell’arte culinaria è stato celebrato il 16 novembre , 2018 alla sesta edizione della Pentola d’Oro Nella foto da sin. Tony Altomare Pres. ICCO, Mike Primucci e Sam Primucci Pizza Nova, Emauele Morelli, Eron Novalsky, Guido Saldini Pat Pelliccione pres. ICCO e Domenic Primucci di Pizza Nova, brillante conduttore della serata. Corrado Paina exec. Dir. ICCO e Oscar Farinetti, fondatore di EATALY e creatore di FICO EATALY WORLD Favourite Hotspot Award Elena Morelli, Guido Saldini, Eron Novalski - OwnersAria Ristorante Pentola d'Oro Award Ida Pusateri, Owner Pusateri’s Fine Food True Italian Taste Best Pizza Award -Italy-Canada Romolo Salvati Award Rob Nella Owner Pizzeria President Nella Via Mercanti Cutlery & Food presentata dalla Camera di Equipment Commercio Italiana dell’Ontario ICCO per premiare l’eccezionale lavoro svolto dal settore enogastronomico italiano nella provincia dell’Ontario. Ospite d’eccezione dell’evento Oscar Marinetti, fondatore di EATALY e creatore di FICO EATALY WORLD il quale ha fatto un’interessante presentazione sulle caratteristiche della terra e del clima che creano, in ogni angolo dell’Italia, le condizioni per la produzione di cibi di alta qualità. Con la gala della Pentola d’Oro si sono concluse la manifestazione di “Centitalia: Gusto Cultura!”, mirati a promuovere i cibi italiani autentici. Miranda Painting Inc. Augura alla comunita' tutta un Buon Natale e un Nuovo Anno 2019 pieno di prosperita', serenita' e tanta salute Vincenzo Agostino President Panorama ItalianCanadian 5 Panorama Dicembre 2018