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York Region is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada.
Located north of the Greater Toronto Area, York Region boasts healthy
communities, a vibrant economy and a multitude of accessible leisure
activities enjoyable year round. As of December 2005, over 915,000
people and 28,000 businesses called York Region their home.
In 2005, York Region’s budget totaled $1.5 billion with emphasis
placed on Transit, Roads, Water/Wastewater Services, Public Health,
Housing, Social Assistance and Police Services.
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york
region population 2005
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Aurora
East Gwillimbury
Georgina
King
Markham
Newmarket
Richmond Hill
Vaughan
Whitchurch-Stouffville
York Region Total |
49,097
22,379
45,087
20,181
268,559
77,114
169,299
241,383
25,284
918,383
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York Region Planning Department based on Statistics Canada data
and CMHC Housing Completion data. Estimated December 31, 2005 |
essential
services
York Region provides many essential services to the residents and
visitors of York Region including:
• Arterial Roads
• Community Development
• Court Administration
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Emergency Medical Services
• Emergency Planning
• Environmental Protection
• Family and Children’s Services
• Financial Management
• Garbage Disposal
• Housing Services
• Human Services Planning
• Long Term Care
• Police Services
• Public Health Services
• Regional Planning and Growth Management
• Sewage Treatment
• Social Assistance
• Transit System
• Water Treatment
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