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December

Dec 21, 2007, Reduce, reuse and recycle holiday waste with tips from York Region
Dec 21, 2007, Character Community Awards to recognize York Region citizens who demonstrate positive character attributes
Dec 20, 2007, Celebrate the holiday season with food safety tips from York Region

Dec 20, 2007, York Region paramedics help make Christmas Eve warm and "bear-able" for local children and seniors

Dec 19, 2007, Leave the driving to YRT/Viva this New Year's Eve

Dec 17, 2007, York Regional Council approves Capital Plan for The Regional Municipality of York
Dec 17, 2007, Major projects in The Regional Municipality of York $682 million 2008 Capital Plan
Dec 17, 2007, 2008 Capital and Operating Budget Process Overview
Dec 17, 2007, YORK REGIONAL COUNCIL APPROVES 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET
Dec 17, 2007, York Regional Council endorses workplan to develop new standards for future communities
Dec 17, 2007, York Region applies important lessons learned from the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) experience
Dec 13, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York hires two new commissioners
Dec 13, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York initiates Intelligent Transportation System Strategic plan
Dec 13, 2007, York Regional Council approves recommendations to address speeding and safety concerns on Highway 9
Dec 12, 2007, York Region reminds you to test your well three times a year
Dec 12, 2007, Leave the driving to YRT/Viva this New Year's Eve
Dec 12, 2007, Yonge Street lane closure to affect evening rush hour
Dec 11, 2007, York Region 2008 Walk in the Forest brochure now available
Dec 11, 2007, Santa's sleigh has flashing lights
Dec 10, 2007, Energy drinks: consume with caution
Dec 10, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York drinking water quality consistently meets provincial standards
Dec 06, 2007, York Region residents divert 33 tonnes of reusable goods through Reuse/Drop-off events with Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity
Dec 06, 2007, York Region employees raise $202,000 for the United Way
Dec 03, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York reaches three-year agreement with CUPE Local 905

November

Nov 29, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York honoured to receive National Purchasing Institute award
Nov 29, 2007, York Region recognizes World AIDS Day December 1st
Nov 29, 2007, York Region wins Smart Commute Employer of the Year Award
Nov 26, 2007, York Region Community Environmental Centre (CEC) public meeting to be held December 4th in City of Vaughan
Nov 20, 2007, Temporary road closure scheduled for Green Lane west of Woodbine Avenue in Town of East Gwillimbury
Nov 20, 2007, November 20, 2007 Green Lane closure

Nov 19, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York issues York Works to homes this week

Nov 19, 2007, Southeast Collector Individual EA public meeting

Nov 19, 2007, Restricting youth access to tobacco still a concern in York Region

Nov 15, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York to hold 13th Annual Craft and Gift Sale
Nov 15, 2007, Bio-diesel to make Viva even greener to ride
Nov 15, 2007, York Region Sustainability Strategy adopted by Regional Council
Nov 15, 2007, York Region demonstrates strong commitment to improving access for residents with disabilities
Nov 15, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York invests $1.7 million to assist working poor and other vulnerable residents
Nov 15, 2007, Just the Facts About Your Community reveals vital information about York Region residents
Nov 14, 2007, One in five new mothers experience postpartum mood disorder
Nov 14, 2007, 19th Avenue between Bayview Avenue and CN Rail tracks to remain closed through evening rush hour
Nov 12, 2007, Emergency road closure scheduled for 19th Avenue between Bayview Avenue and CN Rail tracks
Nov 08, 2007, Free YRT/Viva travel for veterans on Remembrance Day
Nov 07, 2007, Reuse, Your environment and community will thank you
Nov 07, 2007, York Region roads crews ready for winter weather
Nov 05, 2007, Election sign recycling program produces a tonne of results
Nov 02, 2007, York Region West Nile virus program ends for 2007 season

October

Media Advisory Oct 29, 2007, Trick or whistle: York Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS) helps keep children safe this Halloween

Media Advisory Oct 29, 2007, York Region Community Flu Shot Clinics make it easy to get the vaccine, not the flu

Oct 29, 2007, Beat the flu bug. Get your flu shot! Backgrounder

Oct 29, 2007, York Region wins awards for leading-edge diversion campaigns

Oct 29, 2007, York Region Transit/Viva win awards for transit innovations

Media Advisory Oct 22, 2007, York Region hosts Bullying in the Workplace conference

Oct 18, 2007, York Region economy continues upward momentum

Oct 18, 2007, York Regional Council passes Children and Smoke-Free Cars Resolution

Oct 18, 2007, YRT/Viva fare change approved, effective January 1, 2008

Oct 18, 2007, York Regional Council approves construction of seven new vivastations

Oct 18, 2007, York Regional Council selects municipal partner projects for Regional funding in 2007 and 2008

Media Advisory Oct 18, 2007, Public invited to review the draft walking and cycling plan

Media Advisory Oct 17, 2007, York Region Transit/Viva to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day

Oct 17, 2007 Hair-raising Halloween thrills come to York Region

PSA Oct 16, 2007, Public consultation event to be held October 23^rd to discuss Durham/York Waste Study recommended preferred site

Oct 16, 2007, York Region is seeing green; Diversion rate hits 65 per cent | Fact Sheet 1 | Fact Sheet 2

Media Advisory Oct 15, 2007, York Region Transit/Viva to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day

PSA Oct 15, 2007, Join York Region for a Reuse/Dropoff event this weekend

Oct 15, 2007, Character Community Foundation of York Region celebrates Character Community Week October 15^th to 19^th

Oct 12, 2007, Your health is in your hands

Oct 10, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York recognized again as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Top 50 in the GTA

Oct 09, 2007, Residents reminded to use Kraft paper bags for fall cleanup

Oct 03, 2007, Lane restrictions taking effect for Yonge Street north of Industrial Parkway South in Town of Aurora

Oct 02, 2007, Stuff your turkey with these food safety tips Reduce the risk of food borne illness this Thanksgiving
Oct 02, 2007, For Immediate Release October 3rd is International Walk to School Day
Oct 01, 2007, Lane restrictions to take place on Yonge Street north of Industrial Parkway South in Town of Aurora
Oct 01, 2007, York Region employees participate in Guinness World Record Walk Event to break world record promotes healthy-living and eco-friendly options
Oct 01, 2007, 2007 beach sampling program ends for the season

September

Sep 28, 2007, Kids are unpredictable. Injuries don't have to be
Sep 28, 2007, Annual Breastfeeding Challenge this Saturday September 29th

Sep 25, 2007, City of Vaughan and York Region officially open new gold certified Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station

Sep 25, 2007, Durham-York Joint Waste Management Group receives consultants' thermal treatment facility site recommendation

Sep 24, 2007, Durham York Joint Waste Management Group to receive consultants' thermal treatment facility site recommendation
Sep 24, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York launches enhanced Emergency Management website
Sep 24, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York to host inaugural CEO Forum
Sep 24, 2007, City of Vaughan and York Region officially open new gold certified Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station
Sep 20, 2007, York Region to pick up illegally posted election signs; offer corrugated plastic election sign recycling

Sep 19, 2007, Regional Municipality of York to launch 2007 United Way staff Campaign
Sep 18, 2007, Fall family fun right in your own backyard

Sep 13, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York appoints Medical Officer of Health

Sep 10, 2007, New YRT/Viva website offers rideQuest Click trip planning, service updates mailing list and other high-tech features
Sep 10, 2007, FestiFall celebrates local events close to home

August

Aug 30, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York lifts voluntary Stage 1 Outdoor Water Use Advisory

Aug 30, 2007, York Region introduces YRT service restructuring in Whitchurch-Stouffville
Aug 28, 2007, York Region launches new one-year Dial-a-Ride service in Town of Newmarket
Aug 27, 2007, YRT/GO Transit form fare integration partnership

Aug 21, 2007, Local produce at its peak in August and September

Aug 16, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York opens Box Grove By-pass in the Town of Markham

Aug 14, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York opens Box Grove By-pass in the Town of Markham

Aug 13, 2007, Complimentary transit for Veterans on Warriors' Day, August 18th

Aug 13, 2007, York Region lifts mandatory Stage 2 Water Ban for Town of Aurora and community of Oak Ridges in Richmond Hill

Aug 09, 2007, Service changes to Viva green and purple, effective September 2nd Riders can contact YRT/Viva for additional information and alternative routes
Aug 07, 2007, Yonge Street to be closed in the Town of Newmarket tomorrow for funeral procession of York Regional Police Constable

Aug 02, 2007, York Region implements mandatory Stage 2 Water Ban for Town of Aurora and community of Oak Ridges in Richmond Hill

July

July 31, 2007 Protect yourself in the heat

July 20, 2007, Regional Municipality of York to meet with residents July 24th to discuss Durham/York Waste EA Study
July 19, 2007, Unravelling the good and bad about insects
July 18, 2007, King Road closed from Dufferin Street to Keele Street
July 17, 2007, Residents can drop off electronic waste at four depots in York Region

July 06, 2007, York Region requests residents to conserve water during voluntary Stage 1 water advisory
July 05, 2007, Begin your summer weekend at a farmers' market

July 04, 2007, Join us for a safe day at the beach
July 03, 2007, York Region downgrades mandatory Stage 2 Water Ban to voluntary Stage 1 Advisory in Aurora, Newmarket, Oak Ridges and Maple
July 03, 2007, Transit ridership in York Region eclipses national average

June

Jun 29, 2007, Blue Willow Terrace Apartments

Jun 26, 2007, York Region issues Stage 2 Mandatory Outdoor Water Use Ban for Aurora, Newmarket, Oak Ridges and Maple communities

Jun 25, 2007, York Region issues Stage 2 Mandatory Outdoor Water Use Ban for Aurora, Newmarket, Oak Ridges and Maple communities

Jun 22, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York scores top marks for quality of drinking water
Jun 22, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York scores top marks for quality of drinking water
Jun 21, 2007, York Region releases proposed walking and cycling trail routes; announces $500,000 each year for local partners to build trails
Jun 21, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York releases 2006 Annual Report
Jun 21, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York to conduct bio diesel pilot project for Regional fleet vehicles
Jun 21, 2007, York Region employment growth matches population growth over the past eight years
Jun 21, 2007, York Regional Council releases Vision 2026 annual report on the indicators of progress for the year 2006
Jun 21, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York proposes a strategy to protect natural heritage and integrate it into communities
Jun 21, 2007, Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Individual Environmental Assessment Public Information

Jun 19, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York introduces new technology to line painting for Regional road network
Jun 15, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York to benefit from Government of Ontario's 12-year rapid transit pledge
Jun 15, 2007, York Region residents reminded to practice outdoor water conservation this weekend
Jun 15, 2007, York Region to meet with residents June 19th to discuss Durham/York Waste Study and preliminary health study results
Jun 15, 2007, June 15, 2007 York Region to officially open York Region Transit/Viva building at the Community Safety Village
Jun 13, 2007, York Region begins beach sampling program

Jun 13, 2007, York Region residents asked to practice outdoor water conservation this spring and summer
Jun 11, 2007, York Region begins larviciding program
Jun 11, 2007, York Region's 2007 West Nile virus (WNv) Control Plan
Jun 07, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York and Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrate Peggy's Wood property donation

Jun 07, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York commits to taking action on clean air and climate change at the 2007 Smog Summit

Jun 06, 2007, Leslie Street south of Stouffville Road re-opened
Jun 05, 2007, Emergency closure of Leslie Street south of Stouffville Road

Jun 05, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York constructs new solar wall at Elmwood Gardens in Stouffville
Jun 04, 2007, Keep active at any age - June is Seniors' Month

Jun 01, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York to create a strategic vision for tourism investment and development
Jun 01, 2007, YRT\Viva to launch Go Green Ride Blue campaign

May

May 31, 2007, Most drowning incidents are preventable so keep YorKids Safe
May 31, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York marks the one-year anniversary of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act
May 30, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York obtains an Order to stop distribution of unpasteurized milk in York Region
May 29, 2007, York Region Transit/Viva to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day

May 29, 2007, Conservation easement protects 110 hectares on Oak Ridges Moraine from development
May 28, 2007, The Regional Municipality of York joins Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust to host unveiling ceremony
May 24, 2007 Economic factors continue to indicate vitality in York Region