Media Releases

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January 19, 2021	COVID-19 enforcement continues with 1,928 inspections and 45 charges between Monday, January 11, 2021 and Sunday, January 17, 2021 Read > >
January 14, 2021	Ontario emergency declaration and stay-at-home order Read > >
January 12, 2021	COVID-19 enforcement continues with 1,775 inspections and 27 charges between Monday, January 4 and Sunday, January 10, 2021 Read > >
January 08, 2021	Honouring lives lost on the 1st anniversary of the Ukraine flight 752 plane crash Read > >
January 05, 2021	COVID-19 enforcement continues with 700 inspections and 11 charges between Monday, December 28, 2020 and Sunday, January 3, 2021 Read > >
January 02, 2021	York Region Public Health begins distributing Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care homes Read > >
January 01, 2021	York Region extend warm wishes for a happy New Year Read > >
December 29, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement continues with 1,186 inspections and 15 charges between Monday, December 21 and Sunday, December 27, 2020 Read > >
December 23, 2020	York Regional Council HIghlights - December 17, 2020 Read > >
December 22, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement continues with 2,287 inspections and 50 charges between Monday, December 14 and Sunday, December 20, 2020 Read > >
December 22, 2020	Passing of former Town of Aurora Mayor Evelyn Buck Read > >
December 21, 2020	More than $1 million raised for United Way Greater Toronto by staff at York Region and York Regional Police Read > >
December 21, 2020	York Region lockdown extended to January 23, 2021 Read > >
December 18, 2020	York Region Transit service changes take effect over the holidays and January 3, 2021 Read > >
December 17, 2020	More affordable housing coming to the Town of Georgina Read > >
December 17, 2020	York Region honours lives lost to COVID-19 Read > >
December 16, 2020	York Region welcomes $9.92 million in additional Safe Restart funding Read > >
December 15, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement continues with 885 inspections and 71 charges between Monday, December 7 and Sunday, December 13, 2020 Read > >
December 13, 2020	York Region implements additional measures for retail stores and shopping malls Read > >
December 13, 2020	Temporary Road Closure: 15th Sideroad, west of Dufferin Street in the Township of King Read > >
December 11, 2020	York Region placed in lockdown for minimum 28 days Read > >
December 08, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement continues with 731 inspections and 61 charges between Monday, November 30, 2020 and Sunday, December 6, 2020 Read > >
December 01, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement weekend blitz wraps up with a total of 1,039 inspections and 42 charges Read > >
December 01, 2020	Statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson in recognition of World AIDS Day Read > >
November 29, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement blitz continues with 256 inspections and 16 charges on Sunday, November 29, 2020 Read > >
November 28, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement blitz continues with 172 inspections and 8 charges on Saturday, November 28, 2020 Read > >
November 27, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement task force conducts 439 inspections, issues 8 charges on Friday, November 27, 2020 Read > >
November 26, 2020	COVID-19 enforcement task force to increase inspection activity this weekend to ensure compliance Read > >
November 24, 2020	York Region records fewer collisions in 2019 Read > >
November 23, 2020	York Regional Council Highlights November 19, 2020 Read > >
November 22, 2020	York Region to charge businesses that fail to take steps to prevent or stop spread of COVID-19 Read > >
November 13, 2020	York Region placed in RED-Control Zone of Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework Read > >
November 10, 2020	York Region launching Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Program Read > >
November 05, 2020	York Region celebrates Veterans’ Week Read > >
November 03, 2020	York Region businesses to re-open November 7, 2020 Read > >
November 02, 2020	York Region advocates for the safe re-opening of businesses Read > >
October 29, 2020	Joint Chairman and Dr. Kurji Statement - York Region looks to safely re-open local businesses Read > >
October 28, 2020	York Regional Council – Thursday, October 22, 2020 Read > >
October 27, 2020	Making strides towards a world without waste Read > >
October 26, 2020	York Region Transit service changes take effect Sunday, November 1, 2020 Read > >
October 16, 2020	York Region placed under Modified Stage 2 restrictions Read > >
October 13, 2020	Temporary road closure: Highway 27 in the City of Vaughan Read > >
October 09, 2020	York Region responds to modified Stage 2 restrictions Read > >
October 01, 2020	York Region celebrates National Seniors Day Read > >
October 01, 2020	York Regional Council – Thursday, September 24, 2020 Read > >
September 29, 2020	YRT making steps towards fare integration in GTHA Read > >
September 28, 2020	Traveller on York Region Transit tests positive for COVID-19 Read > >
September 23, 2020	Traveller on York Region Transit tests positive for COVID-19 Read > >
September 22, 2020	York Region Courts front counters re-open Read > >
September 20, 2020	York Region Celebrates National Forest Week Read > >
September 19, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson extends condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister John Turner Read > >
September 14, 2020	York Region updates COVID-19 dashboard to include schools Read > >
September 13, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson extends condolences following the passing of Aline Chrétien Read > >
September 11, 2020	York Region commemorates 9/11 and observes National Day of Service Read > >
September 08, 2020	New funding helps York Region residents stay housed Read > >
September 06, 2020	UPDATE: Attendees at wedding in York Region test positive for COVID-19 Read > >
September 04, 2020	Traveller on York Region Transit tests positive for COVID-19 Read > >
August 28, 2020	York Region reports first human case of West Nile virus Read > >
August 26, 2020	York Region Transit service changes take effect Sunday, September 6, 2020 Read > >
August 12, 2020	Safe Restart Agreement Funding Read > >
August 07, 2020	Mosquitoes in York Region test positive for West Nile virus Read > >
August 05, 2020	York Regional Highlights July 30, 2020 Read > >
July 24, 2020	Bringing high-quality education to York Region Read > >
July 20, 2020	York Region to move to Stage 3 of provincial re-opening plan Read > >
July 17, 2020	Face masks or coverings now mandatory in York Region Read > >
July 16, 2020	Statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson on the Safe Restart Agreement Read > >
July 16, 2020	Temporary road closure: Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan Read > >
July 13, 2020	York Region recognized with 2020 Esri President’s Award Read > >
July 09, 2020	Face mask or covering mandatory in York Region effective Friday, July 17, 2020 Read > >
July 07, 2020	York Region welcomes Ontario’s actions toward transit-oriented communities Read > >
July 02, 2020	York Region supports small businesses through $500,000 fund Read > >
June 30, 2020	Masks mandatory on YRT effective July 2, 2020 Read > >
June 30, 2020	York Regional Council Highlights June 25, 2020 Read > >
June 25, 2020	Charged and ready to go: YRT launching first electric bus Read > >
June 23, 2020	York Region Transit service changes take effect Sunday, June 28, 2020 Read > >
June 23, 2020	York Region recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers Read > >
June 22, 2020	Bat tests positive for rabies virus in York Region Read > >
June 22, 2020	York Region supports local technology businesses with virtual attendance at Collision from Home Read > >
June 16, 2020	York Small Business Enterprise Centre offering Environics Analytics market research access to small businesses Read > >
June 15, 2020	York Region to move to Stage 2 of provincial re-opening plan Read > >
June 12, 2020	Statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson about National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day Read > >
June 10, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO recognizes June as Seniors Month Read > >
June 10, 2020	York Region and ventureLAB announce recipients of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund Read > >
June 08, 2020	Standing together in support of diversity and equality Read > >
June 03, 2020	Statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson on Federal Gas Tax Funding Read > >
June 02, 2020	York Region Celebrates Pride Month Read > >
June 01, 2020	York Regional Council Highlights - May 28, 2020 Read > >
May 31, 2020	Woodbridge Vista Care Community Update Read > >
May 28, 2020	York Region releases Year 1 (2019) Progress Report on 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Read > >
May 28, 2020	Yonge North Subway Extension stays on track Read > >
May 25, 2020	Keeping residents and communities informed through enhanced COVID-19 web page Read > >
May 20, 2020	York Region receives $60,500 donation to help vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19 Read > >
May 19, 2020	York Region celebrates Personal Support Worker Day Read > >
May 13, 2020	York Region opens transitional shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness Read > >
May 11, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson extends appreciation to nurses Read > >
May 04, 2020	“SM4RT Living” helps fight war on waste Read > >
May 04, 2020	More than 102,000 trees and shrubs planted in 2019 Read > >
May 04, 2020	York Region makes $404 million investment in roads and transit infrastructure Read > >
May 04, 2020	York Regional Council Highlights - April 30, 2020 Read > >
May 03, 2020	York Region recognizes Emergency Preparedness Week Read > >
May 01, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson extends appreciation to physicians and first responders Read > >
April 30, 2020	York Region creates Business Recovery Support Partnership in response to COVID-19 pandemic Read > >
April 30, 2020	York Region extends congratulations to retiring York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe Read > >
April 20, 2020	York Region extends condolences to the community of Portapique, Nova Scotia Read > >
April 17, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson extends condolences following COVID-19 related fatality of a front-line worker Read > >
April 14, 2020	Notice of Temporary Road Closure: King Road in the Township of King Read > >
April 09, 2020	York Region launches enhanced web reporting for COVID19 pandemic Read > >
April 06, 2020	Emergency child care available for eligible health care and other front-line workers in York Region Read > >
April 04, 2020	York Regional Council Highlights - April 2, 2020 Read > >
April 04, 2020	York Regional Forest closed to the public until further notice Read > >
April 03, 2020	York Region Transit implementing additional service changes in response to COVID-19 Read > >
March 31, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson extends condolences on additional COVID-19 related deaths in York Region Read > >
March 30, 2020	Statement from York Region Medical Officer of Health on third and fourth deaths in York Region Read > >
March 30, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson extends condolences on additional COVID-19 related deaths in York Region Read > >
March 27, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO offers condolences following second COVID-19 related death in York Region Read > >
March 26, 2020	Ontario's Fiscal Update Read > >
March 26, 2020	York Region calls for Personal Protective Equipment donations Read > >
March 23, 2020	York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson declares state of emergency across The Regional Municipality of York Read > >
March 23, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York declares state of emergency Read > >
March 22, 2020	First COVID-19 Related Death In York Region Read > >
March 22, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York reports first death due to COVID-19 Read > >
March 22, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York to provide update on COVID-19 Read > >
March 22, 2020	York Region Transit implementing service changes due to COVID-19 pandemic Read > >
March 21, 2020	Long-term care resident tests positive for COVID-19 Read > >
March 16, 2020	Three COVID-19 assessment centres open in York Region Read > >
March 11, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York reports eighth positive case of COVID-19 Read > >
March 11, 2020	York Region recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2020 Read > >
March 06, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York reports seventh positive case of COVID-19 Read > >
March 06, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York to provide update on COVID-19 Read > >
March 03, 2020	York Region renews partnership to support tourism Read > >
March 03, 2020	York Region is now home to more than 54,000 businesses and over 650,000 jobs Read > >
March 03, 2020	Passing of former Town of Georgina Mayor Jeffrey Holec Read > >
March 03, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York reports sixth positive case of COVID-19 Read > >
March 02, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York reports fifth positive case of COVID-19 Read > >
March 01, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York reports three new positive cases of COVID-19 Read > >
February 29, 2020	The Regional Municipality of York reports first positive case of COVID-19 Read > >
February 29, 2020	York Region to provide update on first positive case of COVID-19 Read > >
February 28, 2020	York Regional Council Highlights - February 27, 2020 Read > >
February 26, 2020	Mitigating climate change though leadership and innovation Read > >
February 14, 2020	Meeting with York Region Members of Parliament Read > >
February 14, 2020	York Region has family fun in the winter sun Read > >
February 13, 2020	Extreme Cold Warning issued for York Region Read > >
February 11, 2020	Fresh food, sustainability and supporting local economy Celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day Read > >
February 10, 2020	Statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson Read > >
February 10, 2020	York Region to provide information on Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Read > >
February 03, 2020	York Region launches second Lendery in Newmarket Read > >
January 31, 2020	York Region responds to Provincial modernization papers on public health and emergency health services Read > >
January 30, 2020	York Region to pilot automated speed enforcement in 12 school areas Read > >
January 30, 2020	GTA West Highway supports economic development and community growth Read > >
January 30, 2020	York Region knows the risks and is prepared for an emergency or disaster Read > >
January 30, 2020	York Regional Council Highlights - January 30, 2020 Read > >
January 17, 2020	York Region honoured as one of Canada’s top employers for young people Read > >
January 14, 2020	Temporary Road Closure – Ninth Line between Bloomington and Aurora Read > >
January 10, 2020	York Region to host memorial service in memory of Bahareh Karami Read > >
January 10, 2020	York Region prepares for weekend winter storm Read > >
January 08, 2020	York Region extends deepest sympathies on passing of staff member Bahareh Karami Read > >
December 23, 2019	York Regional Council – Thursday, December 19, 2019 Read > >
December 23, 2019	2020 Capital budget highlights Read > >
December 23, 2019	2020 Operating budget highlights Read > >
December 23, 2019	York Regional Council approves 2020 budget valued at $3.3 billion Read > >
December 18, 2019	York Region Paramedic Services bring holiday cheer on Christmas Eve to children and seniors in hospital Read > >
December 18, 2019	York Region Transit service changes take effect January 5, 2020 Read > >
December 16, 2019	Celebrate the holidays with York Region Transit Read > >
December 06, 2019	Temporary Road Closure: Kennedy Road from Doane Road to Queensville Sideroad East Read > >
December 06, 2019	York Region recognized as a top employer in the Greater Toronto Area Read > >
November 30, 2019	York Region braces for winter weather Read > >
November 25, 2019	York Regional Council – Thursday, November 21, 2019 Read > >
November 22, 2019	York Region is a competitive economic powerhouse Read > >
November 21, 2019	It Starts with Kids Read > >
November 21, 2019	York Region puts Community Safety and Well-Being first Read > >
November 21, 2019	York Region receives $17.4 million to support community housing Read > >
November 15, 2019	York Region and Durham Region receive Environmental Assessment approval for Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Read > >
November 14, 2019	Encouraging women to join the field of Transit Special Constable Read > >
November 13, 2019	Climate Change and Disaster Mitigation in York Region Read > >
November 12, 2019	York Region Transit will no longer sell paper media effective November 18, 2019 Read > >
November 11, 2019	York Region braces for winter weather Read > >
November 08, 2019	York Region’s Remembrance Day Service to reflect the sacrifices made by our war veterans Read > >
November 05, 2019	YRT offers veterans free rides in honour of Remembrance Day Read > >
October 29, 2019	Don’t let the shorter daylight hours leave you in the dark Read > >
October 28, 2019	York Region Transit service changes take effect November 3 Read > >
October 25, 2019	Statement on Regional Governance Review Read > >
October 21, 2019	Complete Communities attract business and housing Read > >
October 21, 2019	Community ideas continue to shape a strong, caring and safe Region Read > >
October 21, 2019	Housing Solutions provides future actions to address community housing needs Read > >
October 21, 2019	Combating the sting of invasive species Read > >
October 17, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights - October 17, 2019 Read > >
October 17, 2019	Self-driving cars among emerging technologies transforming York Region’s future Read > >
October 08, 2019	Autumn adventures abound in York Region! Read > >
October 08, 2019	York Region opens new paramedic response stations in the Town of Newmarket Read > >
September 30, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights - Thursday, September 26, 2019 Read > >
September 27, 2019	York Region celebrates International Day of Older Persons at York Regional Forest Read > >
September 27, 2019	Meeting the diverse needs of seniors in York Region Read > >
September 26, 2019	York Region’s continued success relies on responsible planning for growth Read > >
September 26, 2019	York Region takes action against harmful effects of opioid use Read > >
September 26, 2019	York Region investigates Listeria in pre-made chicken salad sandwiches Read > >
September 25, 2019	York Region continues to build on strong waste reduction and diversion practices Read > >
September 25, 2019	York Region continues to plan for water and wastewater needs to support growth Read > >
September 25, 2019	Slow down: New rules coming to intersections in York Region Read > >
September 19, 2019	York Region reports first human case of West Nile virus Read > >
September 16, 2019	Notice of Road Closure: Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan Read > >
September 10, 2019	Skunk tests positive for rabies virus in York Region Read > >
August 28, 2019	Road Closure: Kennedy Road from Mount Albert Road to Doane Road Read > >
August 27, 2019	Making back to school a snap! Read > >
August 27, 2019	Georgina Transfer Station will be temporarily closed for maintenance Read > >
August 20, 2019	Provincial Announcement on Highway 400-404 Connecting Link Read > >
August 19, 2019	York Region Transit service changes take effect September 1, 2019 Read > >
August 15, 2019	Provincial Announcement on Blue Box Mediation Read > >
August 15, 2019	Mosquitoes in York Region test positive for West Nile virus Read > >
August 14, 2019	York Region Transit (YRT) offering free rides to veterans for Warriors’ Day Read > >
July 30, 2019	Notice of Temporary Road Closure: King Road in the Township of King Read > >
July 30, 2019	Like a good friend, York Region is here for you Read > >
July 18, 2019	Heat warning issued for York Region Read > >
July 17, 2019	Heat warning issued for York Region Read > >
July 05, 2019	York Region outdoor water use advisory Read > >
July 04, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights - Thursday, June 27, 2019 Read > >
July 04, 2019	York Region takes full-circle approach to managing waste Read > >
July 04, 2019	The Regional Municipality of York and Ontario Nurses’ Association ratify agreement Read > >
July 04, 2019	Stepping up and improving road safety Read > >
July 04, 2019	Regional Council approves additional $200 million fund to accelerate roads projects Read > >
July 04, 2019	Meet and greet York Small Business Enterprise Centre’s Summer Company entrepreneurs Read > >
July 03, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights / Board of Health Highlights - Thursday, June 20, 2019 Read > >
July 02, 2019	Major Mackenzie Drive temporary road closure between Highway 27 and St. Padre Pio Gardens/Sonoma Heights Park Read > >
June 27, 2019	York Region renews and expands partnership with ventureLAB Read > >
June 27, 2019	York Regional Council asks Province to advance highway projects Read > >
June 27, 2019	York Region’s vibrant city centres attractive option for business investment Read > >
June 26, 2019	Keep public health in York Region Read > >
June 21, 2019	York Region Transit service changes takes effect June 30, 2019 Read > >
June 20, 2019	Look for signs when visiting the beach this summer Read > >
June 18, 2019	York Region launches Digital Main Street Service Squad Read > >
June 13, 2019	Oh Canada! Welcoming new Canadians to York Region Read > >
June 12, 2019	Statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson on the passing of former York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro Read > >
June 12, 2019	York Region Transit fare increase takes effect July 1 Read > >
June 09, 2019	Confirmed measles case in York Region Read > >
June 05, 2019	York Region calls for bold steps to address Ontario-wide waste diversion Read > >
May 30, 2019	Notice of Temporary Road Closure: 19th Avenue Read > >
May 28, 2019	City building sets foundation for growth in York Region Read > >
May 28, 2019	Agriculture and agri-food contribute $2.7 billion to York Region’s economy Read > >
May 28, 2019	York Regional Council - Thursday, May 16, 2019 Read > >
May 24, 2019	Try your hand at driving a 40-foot bus Read > >
May 23, 2019	York Regional Council responds to Provincial Regional Governance Review Read > >
May 21, 2019	Major Mackenzie Drive West road closure Read > >
May 21, 2019	Join us at York Region’s Family Fun Day Read > >
May 16, 2019	The Regional Municipality of York Strategic Plan headed in the right direction Read > >
May 15, 2019	Strategy for a greener York Region holds deep-rooted benefits for residents and the environment Read > >
May 15, 2019	Committed to an energy-wise Region Read > >
May 15, 2019	Helping residents when they need it most Read > >
May 15, 2019	Immunizations save lives Read > >
May 13, 2019	York Region hosts open house on Forcemain Twinning project Read > >
May 10, 2019	Slow down. Speeding costs more than points Read > >
May 08, 2019	Measles exposure in York Region Read > >
May 06, 2019	Emergencies happen. Are you ready? Read > >
May 02, 2019	Spring is in the air in York Region Read > >
April 30, 2019	Keeping on track with the Yonge Subway Extension Read > >
April 29, 2019	West Nile virus and Lyme disease activity continues in York Region Read > >
April 26, 2019	York Region students set to worm their way through Earth Week Read > >
April 24, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights - April 18, 2019 Read > >
April 19, 2019	Update: Confirmed measles case in York Region Read > >
April 18, 2019	York Region invests $339 million in roads and transit Read > >
April 18, 2019	Watch your speed Read > >
April 18, 2019	More than just a number Read > >
April 17, 2019	York Regional Forest - It’s in our nature Read > >
April 17, 2019	York Region Transit service changes take effect April 28, 2019 Read > >
April 16, 2019	York Region encourages residents to go beyond Earth Day with everyday actions Read > >
April 10, 2019	Yonge North Subway Extension construction gets the green light! Read > >
April 08, 2019	Students to face off in annual eco-challenge Read > >
April 08, 2019	York Region Paramedics help Caribbean country deliver important medical treatment through donation of decommissioned ambulance Read > >
April 01, 2019	York Region Paramedics donate decommissioned ambulance to Dominica Read > >
March 29, 2019	Toronto Public Health investigating a confirmed case of measles Read > >
March 27, 2019	A statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson on the TTC Yonge Subway Extension Read > >
March 25, 2019	YRT driving innovation for enhanced service Read > >
March 25, 2019	York Region joins Earth Hour challenge to raise awareness of climate change Read > >
March 22, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights - March 21, 2019 Read > >
March 22, 2019	York Region gains 15,000 more jobs in 2018 Read > >
March 21, 2019	York Region achieves over 99% in Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s Annual Report Read > >
March 20, 2019	New rebate available for York Region residents to assist with trees killed by Emerald Ash Borer Read > >
March 11, 2019	York Regional Police Deputy Chief Thomas Carrique appointed as Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police Read > >
March 06, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights - February 28, 2019 Read > >
March 06, 2019	York Regional Council approves 2019 $3.2 billion budget and endorses a three-year outlook Read > >
March 05, 2019	2019 Operating budget highlights Read > >
March 05, 2019	2019 Capital budget highlights Read > >
March 05, 2019	York Region recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers Read > >
February 28, 2019	York Regional Council appoints 2019 to 2022 Community Partnership Council Read > >
February 28, 2019	York Regional Council approves 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Read > >
February 28, 2019	New term of Human Services Planning Board (HSPB) appointed by Regional Council Read > >
February 28, 2019	York Regional Council appoints 2019 to 2022 Accessibility Advisory Committee Read > >
February 11, 2019	Bat tests positive for rabies virus in York Region Read > >
February 04, 2019	York Regional Council Highlights January 31, 2019 Read > >
January 31, 2019	York Region Transit driving to a greener future Read > >
January 31, 2019	York Region launches live eChat service with public health nurses Read > >
January 30, 2019	Extreme cold warning issued for York Region Read > >
January 28, 2019	York Region is ready to plow through winter storm Read > >
January 19, 2019	Extreme cold warning issued for York Region Read > >
January 15, 2019	A statement from York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson on provincial announcement of regional governments review Read > >
January 11, 2019	York Regional Council offers condolences to those affected by a terrible bus incident at Westboro Station Read > >
December 18, 2018	York Regional Council Highlights - Thursday, December 13, 2018 Read > >
December 17, 2018	Leave the driving to us this holiday season Read > >
December 17, 2018	Join York Region Paramedics as they spread holiday cheer to children and seniors on Christmas Eve Read > >
December 06, 2018	Wayne Emmerson re-elected for second term as Chairman and CEO for The Regional Municipality of York Read > >
November 28, 2018	York Region provides free and confidential health advice for expectant and new parents Read > >
November 19, 2018	York Region kicks off Healthy Smiles Ontario dental program campaign for low income families Read > >
November 15, 2018	York Regional Council – Thursday, November 15, 2018 Read > >
November 15, 2018	What’s going down on World Toilet Day Read > >
November 15, 2018	York Region is ready to plow through winter storm Read > >
November 14, 2018	York Region Paramedic Services reminds you that #ItsInYourHands Read > >
November 06, 2018	Public Health confirms blacklegged ticks found in York Region Read > >
November 06, 2018	From vulnerability to resilience, lessons in emergency management Read > >
November 05, 2018	Recognizing York Region as a Knowledge Workforce Hub Read > >
November 01, 2018	YRT offers veterans free rides in honour of Remembrance Day Read > >
October 30, 2018	On World Cities Day show us why you #loveyr Read > >
October 26, 2018	York Region’s Open Data reveals a world of information Read > >
October 26, 2018	Statement by Markham Centre Campus partners Read > >
October 23, 2018	Provincial Funding Cancellation of York University Markham Centre Campus Read > >
October 18, 2018	York Region Transit service changes take effect November 4, 2018 Read > >
October 17, 2018	Don’t miss the 2018 York Region FinTech Summit Read > >
October 15, 2018	Rid yourself of unwanted items during waste reduction week Read > >
October 05, 2018	York Region continues to advocate for better transit fare integration Read > >
October 04, 2018	York Regional Council Highlights September 20, 2018 Read > >
September 27, 2018	There's no place like York Region Read > >
September 24, 2018	Region remains vigilant in tracking and managing invasive plants and insects Read > >
September 24, 2018	York Region celebrates International Day of Older Persons Read > >
September 21, 2018	York Region and York Regional Police launch 2018 employee fundraising campaign for United Way Read > >
September 21, 2018	York Region puts trash in its place with waste diversion programs diverting 93 per cent from landfill Read > >
September 20, 2018	Get outdoors and visit your local farmers’ market Read > >
September 18, 2018	Temporary road closures for railway crossing improvements Read > >

January 19, 2021

COVID-19 enforcement continues with 1,928 inspections and 45 charges between Monday, January 11, 2021 and Sunday, January 17, 2021

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January 14, 2021

Ontario emergency declaration and stay-at-home order

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January 12, 2021

COVID-19 enforcement continues with 1,775 inspections and 27 charges between Monday, January 4 and Sunday, January 10, 2021

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January 08, 2021

Honouring lives lost on the 1st anniversary of the Ukraine flight 752 plane crash

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