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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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Single-use masks and gloves belong in garbage, not recycling
August 11, 2020 COVID-19 has resulted in an increase of single-use masks and gloves being purchased, used and tossed away. The big question seems to be: where do they go?
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Notice of Construction - Sutton Water Facility Upgrades
August 11, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York will be working in your community, improving the Sutton Water Resource Recovery Facility.
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Highway 427 between Highway 7 and Zenway permanently closing
August 04, 2020 Highway 427 is being extended by LINK427 under contract to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Ontario from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive.
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Tips for safe outdoor barbecuing during COVID-19
July 31, 2020 While outdoor gatherings provide one of the safest means of socializing, it’s important that you continue to protect yourself against COVID-19.
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