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g n i t a n br e a l h e g C Vau [ OUR CITY ] THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE It’s often said that it’s not the destination that matters – it’s the journey. And what a journey it has been. Vaughan is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a city this year. It’s an important milestone for a place that has transformed from a collection of five communities into a vibrant and exciting city. The Vaughan of 2016 is thriving with a new downtown rising from the ground at Jane Street and Highway 7, a subway on the horizon and a hospital about to be built. It is a city that celebrates diversity and where 99 different languages are spoken. It is a centre of business excellence with a strong local economy and a healthy job market. It is a city that has been built on a foundation of inclusion, generosity and public service. And people are starting to take notice as Vaughan was recently recognized as one of the top 25 best places to live in Canada. 22 Celebrate Vaughan / 2016