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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 2006, over 950,647 people and 29,000 businesses called York Region their home. York Region covers 1,776 square kilometres.
In 2006, York Region’s budget totaled $1.6 billion with emphasis placed on Transit, Water/Wastewater Services, Public Health, Housing, Social Assistance and Police Services.
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population 2006 |
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Aurora
East Gwillimbury
Georgina
King
Markham
Newmarket
Richmond Hill
Vaughan
Whitchurch-Stouffville
York Region Total |
49,449
22,608
45,944
20,374
280,619
79,300
177,587
247,464
27,330
918,383 |
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| Source: York Region Planning Department based on Statistics Canada data and CMHC Housing Completion data. Estimated December 31, 2006 |
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services
York Region provides many essential services to the residents and visitors of York Region including:
• Arterial Roads
• Community Development
• Communication
• Court Administration
• Economic Development & 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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| York Region’s services and workforce are growing to keep pace with a rapidly growing population |
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As of December 2006, over 950,647 people and 29,000 businesses called York Region their home |
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The 2006 budget placed emphasis on Transit, Water/Wastewater Services, Public Health, Housing, Social Assistance and Police Services |
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