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York Region is home to many hectares of Greenbelt as well as the environmentally important Oak Ridges Moraine. Our natural environment is supported by planning and implementing numerous forest conservation and greening strategies, waste management initiatives, careful wastewater monitoring and rigorous protection of our drinking water. York Region is dedicated to environmental sustainability now and for the future.
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The Lendery at the Newmarket Public Library is now open!
February 25, 2020 York Region, the Newmarket Public Library and NewMakeIt launched York Region’s second Lendery at the Newmarket Library at 438 Park Avenue in the Town of Newmarket.
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Tell us why you #loveyr
February 14, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is an amazing place to live, work and play. Together with our nine cities and towns, we work hard to provide cost-effective, quality services that create a thriving community.
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Fisher Street Elevated Tank Upgrades Notice of Construction
February 13, 2020 The work will improve the operations of the elevated tank and reduce disruptions to the local water distribution system.
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York Region ranked 12th in the world for sustainability
February 13, 2020 York Region has been ranked 12th in the world for our sustainability efforts by the Intelligent Community Forum.
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