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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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York Region Paramedics partner with Wounded Warriors Canada
December 04, 2019 A new partnership between York Region Paramedics and Wounded Warriors Canada will offer paramedics access to additional mental-health supports.
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Declaring a Significant Weather Event
December 03, 2019 York Region may declare a significant weather event when Environment Canada issues warnings for one or more of the following conditions, blizzard, blowing snow, flash freeze, freezing drizzle.
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Supporting children with special needs in York Region
December 03, 2019 It is estimated that one in nine children have or are at risk for developmental delay in Ontario.
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York Region Paramedics honoured for their service
December 03, 2019 Eighteen paramedics received awards this year for their dedication to our residents and communities.
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