Corporate Communications

Department contact information

Corporate Communications main / General Inquiries: 905-830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1234

Mailing Address: The Regional Municipality of York, Office of the CAO, Corporate Communications Division, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1

Our Location: 4th Floor, York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario

Staff directory

Patrick Casey, Director
Contact: 905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1235 / Cell: 905 715-8211 / email: patrick.casey@york.ca

Ken Turriff, External Communications Specialist
Portfolio: Media Relations, Finance and Administration, Emergency Management, Social Marketing
Contact: 905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1226 / Cell: 905 251-6415 / email: ken.turriff@york.ca

Michael Kemp, Communications Specialist
Portfolio: Transportation Services (Roads and Forestry), Issues Management
Contact: 905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1232 / Cell: 905 251-6419 / email: michael.kemp@york.ca

Kim MacGillivray, Communications Specialist
Portfolio: Transportation Services (Transit), Community and Health Services, Social Media
Contact: 905-830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1209 / Cell: 905-251-6412 / email: Kim.MacGillivray@york.ca

Tim Paleczny, Communications Specialist
Portfolio: Planning and Economic Development, Community and Health Services (Community Services and Housing)
Contact: 905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1238 / Cell: 905 251-6413 / email: tim.paleczny@york.ca

Barbara Moss, Communications Specialist

Portfolio: Environmental Services (Water and Wastewater)
Contact: 905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1237 / Cell: 905 505-5775 / email: barbara.moss@york.ca

Masrine Guthrie-Peart, Internal Communications Specialist
Portfolio: Corporate Services, Internal Communications

Contact: 905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1236 / Cell: 905 251-6416 / email: masrine.guthrie-peart@york.ca

Marc Gallant, Senior Multimedia Specialist
Portfolio: York Region Website, Graphics Design, Branding Standards
Contact: 905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1233 / Cell: 905 251-6421 / email: marc.gallant@york.ca

Heather Holland, Graphic Design Specialist
Portfolio: Graphics Design and Pre-press
905 830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1224 / email: heather.holland.york.ca

Lindsey Nigra, Public Outreach Communications Coordinator
Portfolio: Community Relations and Outreach
905-830-4444 / Toll Free: 1-877-464-9675 x 1239 / e-mail: lindsey.nigra@york.ca

What we do

Media Services
The Corporate Communications Division works with media outlets to ensure that information presented to the public is consistent, accurate and will meet the Corporation's Communications goals.

Internal Communications
Internal and external Communication strategies integrate proactive media relations and communications support with Regional Departments and assists them to increase the effectiveness of programs and services throughout York Region.

Design and Multimedia Services
Corporate Communications is responsible for content organization and design of the Internet and Intranet websites, Graphic Standards, Corporate Video editing, Multimedia consultation, Branding, and assists in the development and design of communication plans and publications for the Corporation.