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YORK REGION LITTER PREVENTION STRATEGY
March 12, 2004 Powerpoint examples
Asian Beetle Fact Sheet
April 22, 2004, York Region Business Directory provides business and employment trends, population a
December 23, 2004, Time for a ’new’ New Year’s resolution
December 16, 2004, York Region EMS Vehicles "tie one on for safety" for MADD
December 6, 2004, You don’t have to accept the "post-holiday" bulge!
March 1, 2004, Flood Advisory
December 23, 2004, National Environmental Public Health Professionals Week celebrates the work of P
May 7, 2004, It’s Full Speed Ahead for Rapid Transit in York Region
January 18, 2004, Free forum discusses technology for people with disabilities
August 16, 2004, York Region invites proposals from community service agencies for 2005 projects
April 16, 2004, York Region "digs" Earth Week with tree planting event
August 17, 2004, Free marketing seminar for small business owners and independent professionals
August 14, 2004, Reusable household goods drop-off event in East Gwillimbury
January 13, 2004, Learn about the role of managers - the scarcest resource of all
January 14, 2004, Free lunch learn seminar about the latest investment frauds
January 16, 2004, Food Safety during Chinese New Year celebrations
January 16, 2004, Learn leading practices in recruiting, retainingand developing skilled workers
January 30, 2004, February is Heart Health Month
January 30, 2004, Winter Driving Safety Tips
January 30, 2004, Snowshoe in the York Regional Forest
March 29, 2004, Free yard waste drop-off for York Region residents
March 29, 2004, Free forum discusses services for seniors in York Region
April 5, 2004, Premier Dalton McGuinty guest speaker at York Region Character Conference
April 16, 2004, Guided Earth Week evening forest walk
April 19, 2004, Spring cleaning? Check your medicine cabinet
May 7, 2004, Calandra property on Oak Ridges Moraine to be preserved
May 13, 2004, Smog advisory information
May 18, 2004, York Children’s Water Festival honours VIP
May 19, 2004, 3rd Annual Windfall Ecology Festival -May 29th 30th at Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket
June 1, 2004, Learn about energy efficiency and greening your community at free evening forum
August 9, 2004, Reusable household goods drop-off event in East Gwillimbury
May 21, 2004, Toronto, York, Durham and Peel celebrate June 1st launch of smoke-free bylaws in the G
May 26, 2004, Backyard Pool Safety
May 26, 2004, Does your child travel safely?
May 28, 2004, York Region’s campaign promotes alcohol-free pregnancies
May 31, 2004, Oak Ridges Moraine Signs unveiled
June 4, 2004, York Region unveils Oak Ridges Moraine Signs
June 8, 2004, Ontario’s first Character Conference to air on Rogers Television
June 22, 2004, Georgina Water Treatment Facility officially opened
June 25, 2004, York Region wins award for combating Asian Long-horned Beetle
June 28, 2004, York Region Farm Fresh releases its 2004 map and guide to fresh produce
June 28, 2004, Consumers need to ask about infection control practices
July 7, 2004, Food safety tips for cooking on the barbeque
July 15, 2004, York Regional Forest play host to Summer Forest Festival
August 4, 2004, Include York Region in your summer destinations
August 23, 2004, Breastfeeding display at local malls
August 17, 2004, York Region invites proposals from community service agencies for 2005 projects
September 2, 2004, Free Workshop on Business Networking
September 7, 2004, York Region continues series on global market opportunities with focus on the Mid
October 4, 2004, York Regional Forest hosts Fall Festival
October 4, 2004, Reusable household goods drop off in East Gwillimbury
October 6, 2004, Get to York Region even easier
November 4, 2004, York Region Transit announces new services in Vaughan and East Gwillimbury
November 15, 2004, November 15, 2004 York Region celebrates World GIS Day 2004
December 6, 2004, Safe party hosting … don’t make family and friends sick
December 8, 2004, It is Norwalk virus season
December 16, 2004, Let’s Talk Turkey …Food Safety Tips for Cooking Your Christmas Turkey
July 20, 2004, The major cause of fatal injuries for seniors can be prevented
June 25, 2004, Mobility Foundation of York Region donates $10,000 toYork Region Mobility Plus Transi
December 23, 2004, Is your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking?… try quitting and winning with the
April 7, 2004, 2004 Two new Transportation Management Associations to be launched as part of the Sma
April 1, 2004, York Region launches Heart Alive, a public access defibrillation program
April 13, 2004, Emergency Communicators Honoured
April 16, 2004, As many as 23,000 York Region families to participate in Turn Off the Screens Week
April 2, 2004, Mount Albert IGA water supply safe
April 22, 2004, Premier speaks at two-day York Region Character Community Conference
April 23, 2004, Award Winning Rescue Team at Emergency Fair
April 21, 2004, York Region encourages residents to clean up trash
April 23, 2004, York Region makes recommendations to the Province regarding Municipal Property Asses
April 23, 2004, Georgina resident Barbara Munro appointed to the Regional Municipality of York Polic
April 27, 2004, Reusable household goods drop-off service in East Gwillimbury
April 29, 2004, Mayor Senior Officer Willing Victims
April 29, 2004, West Nile virus bird surveillance program to start
April 7, 2004, Capital Roads Projects 2004
April 7, 2004, Combating Traffic Congestion in York Region
April 7, 2004, Combating Traffic Congestion Plan – Other Initiatives
April 7, 2004, Traffic intersection lights to be upgraded at Yonge Street and Davis Drive in Town of
April 7, 2004, York Regional Police Save-a-Life
April 7, 2004, Traffic Signal upgrade statistics
April 8, 2004, York Region holding series of seminars on global market opportunities
August 26, 2004, York Region resident contracts and dies of West Nile virus in Florida
August 23, 2004, York Region Human Services Planning Coalition developing inclusivity action plan
December 1, 2004, York Region seeking feedback on 2005 accessibility initiatives
December 1, 2004, York Region employees raise $94,000 in successful 2004 United Way Campaign
December 16, 2004, York Region presents cheque to York Central Hospital for water savings
December 16, 2004, York Region energy program saves $251,000 in 2004
December 17, 2004, York Region seeks a full Environmental Assessment on proposed hydro corridor
December 16, 2004, York Region transfers ownership of local sewer collection system to King Township
December 16, 2004, York Region wins Community Export Development Award
December 17, 2004, York Region commuters have another option with the opening of the Markham Bypass
December 2, 2004, York Region Draft Economic Strategy seeks public input
December 21, 2004, York Region and CUPE Local 905 ratify contract on new three-year collective agree
December 6, 2004, Ansnorveldt Boil Water Advisory lifted
December 21, 2004, York Region winter maintenance program underway
February 19, 2004, York Region to establish Tourism Advisory Group
February 23, 2004, 2004 YorkLink - A Community Serivces Directory now available
February 23, 2004, Fact Sheet
February 9, 2004, Minister of Tourism and Recreation to speak at 3rd Annual York Region Tourism Conf
February 23, 2004, York Region Transit ridership increases 10 per cent for third straight year
February 24, 2004, Region receives plaque for Bayview Avenue project
February 4, 2004, Don’t be surprised …
January 12, 2004, York Region to continue aggressive tourism program
January 17, 2004, York Region looking for operator of new youth shelter in Georgina
January 16, 2004, York Region allocates nearly $75,000 to agencies serving homeless
January 16, 2004, Helping Korean-speaking tobacco vendors understand the Tobacco Control Act
January 22, 2004, York Region begins second phase of Economic Strategy consultation
January 22, 2004, Reuse program to open at Georgina Transfer Stationin spring 2004
January 28, 2004, Forum looks at technology for people with disabilities
January 28, 2004, Forum looks at leading practices in recruiting, retaining and developing skilled w
January 9, 2003, York Region to extend water use efficiency industrial institutional audit program
January 9, 2004, York Region to lead implementation of GTA Smart Commute Initiative
July 12, 2004, PLAY pilot program provides children of low-income families access to recreation act
June 11, 2004, York Region Beach Sampling Program begins
June 14, 2004, Construction Gets Rolling on York Region’s Rapid Transit Network
June 22, 2004, York Region Tourism releases new Arts and Culture Spotlight guide
June 17, 2004, York Region starts larviciding program
June 21, 2004, Family Child Care program graduates 203 students from York Region-sponsored Training
June 22, 2004, York Region Tourism releases Stay ’n’ Play discount booklets - your guide to savings
June 25, 2004, York Region purchases site in City of Vaughan for Household Hazardous Waste Depot
June 25, 2004, York Region releases 2003 Annual Report
June 28, 2004, York Region Centres and Corridors Strategy endorsed by Regional Council
June 4, 2004, Newmarket Health Centre rates excellent after surprise inspection by Province
June 3, 2004, York Region continues series on global market opportunities with focus on Asia-Pacific
June 7, 2004, Important information for all York Region Transit GO Shuttle passengers
March 12, 2004, Finance and Administration Committee approves reductions to 2004 Regional budget
March 15, 2004, A look back at SARS in York Region…one year later
March 18, 2004, York Region moves closer to selecting new partner for innovative solid waste managem
March 24, 2004, York Region makes recommendations for a more effective Ontarians with Disabilities A
March 25, 2004, York Region Health Services budget to address growth pressures and provide service e
March 25, 2004, Regional Council approves 2004 Business Plan and Budget
March 25, 2004, York Regional Council enters into two grant agreements for Building Energy Feasibili
March 25, 2004, York Region Transit to acquire new buses and enhance routes in 2004
March 25, 2004, York Region to increase road resurfacing budget to $10 million by 2007
March 25, 2004, York Region places major emphasis on capital infrastructure projects in 2004 budget
March 25, 2004, York Regional Council approves $1.7 billion 2004 Business Plan and Budget
March 25, 2004, York Regional Council approves $1.7 billion 2004 Business Plan and Budget
March 25, 2004, York Region condemns acts of hatred and racism
March 26, 2004, IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTHBoil Water Advisory issued for Mo
March 29, 2004, Students learn safe prom tips
March 5, 2004, York Region Tourism releases 2004 Visitors’ Guide and new KeyNote Conference Meetin
March 8, 2004, York Region EMS receives three-year certification award
March 29, 2004, York Region launches Heart Alive, a Public Access Defibrillation Program
March 31, 2004, York Region offers No-Smoking By-law information sessions
May 13, 2004, Study indicates homelessness efforts in York Region need to focus on prevention
May 13, 2004, Bird watching in the York Regional Forest
May 17, 2004, Plaque unveiling at York Children’s Water Festival VIP luncheon
May 19, 2004, Toronto-York-Durham-Peel politicians to celebrate June 1st launch of smoke-free by-law
May 20, 2004, Economic benefits of construction in York Region
May 20, 2004, York Region Export Development Initiative continues
May 20, 2004, York Durham Sewage System - Protecting the Environment
May 20, 2004, York Regional Council to seek approvals for key infrastructure projects
May 31, 2004, It’s official … York Region bars are smoke-free
May 31, 2004, First bird tests positive for West Nile virus
May 31, 2004, York Region expands Regional Forest with new property acquisition
May 6, 2004, Employment growth in York Region continues to exceed provincial and national average
May 5, 2004, Transportation and Works committee discuss strategies to keep priority infrastructure p
May 6, 2004, York Region’s economy continued to grow and diversify in 2003
May 7, 2004, The Month of May is Rabies Awareness Month
November 11, 2004, November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November 17, 2004, York Region celebrates World GIS Day 2004
November 19, 2004, Learn to incorporate character in the workplace at Character Business Luncheon
November 2, 2004, Learn about business opportunities in Latin America
November 2, 2004, Learn to incorporate character in the workplace at Character Business Luncheon
November 23, 2004, York Regional Council approves participation of York Region Transit in Hybrid Bus
November 2, 2004, West Nile virus program ends for season
November 5, 2004, York Region recognized for enhancing accessibility
November 9, 2004, Put your well to the test … three times each year
November 8, 2004, New Bayview Operations Centre being constructed at 380 Bayview Parkway
November 8, 2004, Regional Municipality of York Remembrance Day Ceremony
May 17, 2004, York Region celebrates National EMS Week with launch of new high visibility look
September 24, 2004, York Region appoints two new members to its Accessibility Advisory Committee
September 10, 2004, York Region Transit expands to Stouffville
September 2, 2004, Leave extra time when taking kids to school this fall: York Region Transit is bui
September 23, 2004, York Region Transit ridership continues to climb
October 6, 2004, Regulatory permits obtained for construction of 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer – Phase Two
October 28, 2004, York Region passes by-laws to comply with Michigan waste regulations
October 28, 2004, York Region and local businesses clean up litter
October 25, 2004, York Regional Council supports use of red light cameras
October 28, 2004, Screening for cervical cancer saves lives
October 25, 2004, Emergency exercise to be held November 3rd at the Newmarket Health Centre
October 20, 2004, York Region to manage salt use on Regional roads
October 20, 2004, York Region completes LED signal program ahead of schedule
October 18, 2004, York Region launches Litter Prevention Strategy
October 16, 2004, October 20th is Character Community Day
October 14, 2004, York Region’s population and employment growth remain strong in first half of 2004
October 13, 2004, Fun day at York Regional Forest for children with asthma
October 15, 2004, Shower before you swim… don’t make your community pool the community bath
January 12, 2004, York Region Small Business Enterprise Centre responds to more than 700 inquiries i
July 30, 2004, York Region reports first positive West Nile virus mosquitoes
January 13, 2004, York Region fighting smog
June 22, 2004, York Region Tourism releases Stay ’n’ Play discount booklets - your guide to savings
September 1, 2004, Newmarket By-pass and Combating Traffic Congestion
September 2, 2004, Bat warning
September 1, 2004, Newmarket By-pass opens
September 20, 2004, Health benefits of eating salmon far outweigh the potential risks from contamina
September 20, 2004, York Region invites proposals from agencies serving the homeless for Winter Need
December 23, 2004, York Region Transit (YRT) fares to change in New Year
April 7, 2004, Two new Transportation Management Associations to be launched as part of the Smart C
April 19, 2004, Combating Traffic Congestion Plan begins with new traffic signals at Yonge Street an
July29,2004 York Transit receives 12 new buses
February 20, 2004, 2004 edition of YorkLink
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