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#YRStayConnected: Inspiring creative ways to stay connected
January 18, 2021 During this Blue Monday and a time when we must keep physically apart from those outside our household, staying connected with others is important for our well-being.
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COVID-19 U.K. Variant
January 15, 2021 York Region has identified seven cases of the new COVID-19 U.K. variant.
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Need Exercise? Stick to local trails within walking distance
January 15, 2021 Residents looking to exercise are asked to respect Ontario's stay-at-home order and explore local parks and trails within walking distance of their homes.
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Stay-at-Home Order
January 14, 2021 Effective January 14 at 12:01 a.m. the Province, including York Region, is under a Stay-at-Home Order.
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Public Health using text message virtual assistant
January 08, 2021 Residents recently tested for COVID-19 or close contacts of someone identified as positive may receive a text message from York Region Public Health
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Major Mackenzie Drive: Highway 400 to Highway 50
January 08, 2021 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in building a safe, efficient and reliable Regional transportation network for all users.
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Honouring 1st anniversary of Ukraine flight 752 crash
January 08, 2021 Today is the first anniversary of the tragic crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752, which claimed the lives of 176 people.
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COVID Alert - Download the app to protect yourself
January 07, 2021 The COVID Alert app lets you know if you may have been exposed to the virus. You can then get tested and keep you and your community safe. The app is voluntary.
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King Road and Weston Road Intersection Improvements
January 06, 2021 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in building a safe, efficient and reliable Regional transportation network for all users. Improvements to the intersection of King Road and Weston Road in the Township of King will support growth and improve traffic flow.
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Why your 14-day self-isolation is important
January 05, 2021 If you were a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case, it’s important that you follow the 14-day self-isolation period.
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York Region begins distributing Moderna vaccine
January 02, 2021 York Region Public Health is helping to protect approximately 3,700 long-term care residents in 28 homes through distribution of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Distribution of the vaccine to priority long-term care homes began on January 2.
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Connecting during the holidays while staying safely apart
December 23, 2020 This holiday season we ask you to help spread kindness, not COVID-19.
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Pandemic relief and supports are available
December 23, 2020 Learn about the supports available to support residents through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bayview Avenue Transportation Improvements
December 23, 2020 To enhance our Regional road network for all travellers, improvements will be made to Bayview Avenue between Bloomington Road and Vandorf Sideroad in the Town of Aurora.
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Provincewide Shutdown begins December 26
December 22, 2020 Effective December 26 at 12:01 a.m. for a period of at least 28 days, York Region will be placed under a Provincewide Shutdown.
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Top 10 things you can do to celebrate the holidays safely
December 20, 2020 As the holidays rapidly approach, there are still plenty of fun and safe ways to have wonderful holiday season!
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Ten ways to support local this holiday season
December 18, 2020 Now more than ever local York Region businesses need support from our communities
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Bringing increased connectivity to Town of Georgina
December 17, 2020 York Region and the Government of Canada are investing $5 million to improve connectivity in underserved areas in the Town of Georgina
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A waste-free survival guide to the holidays
December 17, 2020 York Region has wrapped up 10 tips to help you get back on track to consider the environment and reduce your waste.
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What it really means to self isolate
December 14, 2020 It is important for everyone to understand what is involved in self-isolation should they need to do so, including children.
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York Region enters Grey-Lockdown Zone
December 11, 2020 Effective December 14 at 12:01 a.m., York Region will move to the Grey-Lockdown Zone.
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Financial Assistance for Youth Recreation Programs
December 09, 2020 York Region offers subsidies to eligible families for recreation programs like virtual classes, activity kits, arts and crafts, dance, martial arts, sports, swimming, yoga and much more!
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What kids can expect when getting a COVID-19 test
December 09, 2020 Child-friendly information to help ease kid's worries before going for a COVID-19 test
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Notice of Construction - Georgina Water Treatment Plant
December 08, 2020 York Region is upgrading the Georgina Water Treatment Plant to improve the exisiting building and extend the life of the plant.
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Talking to kids about COVID-19 as the pandemic continues
December 05, 2020 As cases continue to rise, including within schools, children’s fear may grow as well.
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Notice of Construction - Ballantrae Groundwater Wells
December 04, 2020 York Region will be working in your community, constructing new groundwater monitoring wells.
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It’s cold outside!
December 03, 2020 What to do when temperatures drop.
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Shopping Local This Holiday Season
December 03, 2020 This holiday season, residents can support more than 50,000 businesses in their time of need by choosing to #shoplocalYR
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Change in Hospital Visitation Policies
December 03, 2020 Hospitals have updated their visitation policies to better protect staff and patients from COVID-19
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Notice of Construction - Ninth Line and Kenilworth Gate
December 02, 2020 York Region will be working in your community, upgrading a wastewater chamber at Ninth Line and Kenilworth Gate, starting December 2020.
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Transit Assistance Program Extended Into 2021
December 02, 2020 York Region is piloting the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) to help make transit more affordable for eligible residents.
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Major Mackenzie Drive
November 30, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in building a safe, efficient and reliable Regional transportation network for all users. Improvements to Major Mackenzie Drive from Highway 400 to Jane Street in the City of Vaughan are commencing this fall to accommodate growth, improve traffic flow and provide more travel options for all.
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Construction Update - 16th Ave Sewer System Rehabilitation
November 23, 2020 Phase 2 has been deferred until fall 2021.
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Support parents and caregivers on National Child Day
November 18, 2020 To celebrate National Child Day on Friday, November 20, York Region recognizes the child care and early learning professionals who help keep kids healthy and safe.
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Construction Update - Tamarac Green Park Stormwater Facility
November 17, 2020 York Region, in partnership with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Town of Aurora, are retrofitting the Tamarac Green Park stormwater management facility.
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Notice of Intersection Closure - Town of Newmarket
November 12, 2020 Intersection closure at Mantopic Road and Foxcroft Boulevard in Newmarket.
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Remembrance Day
November 11, 2020 Today on Remembrance Day, flags at all York Region buildings and facilities will be lowered to half-mast to honour and remember both serving and Veteran members of the military.
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COVID-19: Fact or Fiction?
November 09, 2020 If you’re confused about what is true or false about the COVID-19 pandemic, you are certainly not alone.
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Veterans ride free on YRT for on Remembrance Day
November 05, 2020 On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, York Region is pleased to offer free transit service throughout York Region Transit (YRT) and Mobility On-Request to veterans and immediate family of a deceased veteran.
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New Centralized Intake for Ontario Works
October 29, 2020 York Region has been selected as a partner in the Province of Ontario’s new centralized intake process starting November 2, 2020.
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Yonge Street Roadway Improvements
October 29, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in building a safe, efficient and reliable Regional transportation network for all users. Improvements to Yonge Street between Henderson Drive and Industrial Parkway South in the Town of Aurora began in spring 2020 to improve the conditions of the roadway to provide safer travel for all users.
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Tree Bee has gone virtual
October 29, 2020 Students grades 4 to 6 are invited to participate in the York Region Tree Bee.
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Coyote in the City of Vaughan
October 21, 2020 York Region Public Health has recently received three reports of people being bitten by a coyote in the City of Vaughan.
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Bayview Water Pumping Station Upgrades
October 19, 2020 We are improving the Bayview Water Pumping Station in the City of Markham to support the continued supply of safe, quality drinking water to your community.
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Leslie Street and St. John's Sideroad Road Improvements
October 19, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in building a safe, efficient and reliable Regional transportation network for all users.
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Leslie Street Road Improvements
October 15, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in building a safe, efficient and reliable Regional transportation network for all users.
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York-Peel Forcemain Upgrades - Notice of Construction
October 15, 2020 York Region, in partnership with the Region of Peel, are working on 10 km of the York-Peel Twin Forcemain. The work will improve operations and maintainability of the twin forcemain.
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16th Ave Sewer Rehabilitation - Notice of Construction
October 13, 2020 York Region will start phase two of the York-Durham Sewage System rehabilitation work on 16th Avenue, from west of Mingay Avenue to west of Williamson Road.
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Highway 27 Canadian Pacific Rail Bridge
October 09, 2020 Improvements to the roadway and the Canadian Pacific Rail Bridge on Highway 27, south of Rutherford Road, will replace the aging infrastructure, accommodate growth and provide more travel options for all.
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Over 120,000 masks and gloves mistakenly placed in blue box
October 01, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York, along with local cities and towns are reminding residents single-use masks, gloves and wipes go in the garbage – not the blue box or the green bin.
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Newmarket OW Office Moving
September 30, 2020 Effective October 13, 2020, the Ontario Works office will be located on the third floor of 17150 Yonge Street
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Know before you go: visiting York Region’s courthouses
September 28, 2020 York Region’s two Provincial Offences Courts front counters are now serving the public.
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Leslie Street Sewer Rehabilitation - Notice of Constrution
September 25, 2020 York Region is doing maintenance work on a section of the Leslie Street Trunk Sewer to extend it's life.
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Building Connections: Improving Rural Broadband
September 22, 2020 YorkNet (a York Region-owned municipal services corporation) in coordination with Vianet (an Internet Service Provider), will build a dark fibre network in Whitchurch-Stouffville and King Township.
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York Region Provincial Offences Court front counter services
September 21, 2020 York Region’s two Provincial Offences Act Courts have resumed in-person front counter services.
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York-Peel Forcemain Modification - Notice of Construction
September 16, 2020 York Region in partnership with the Region of Peel, will be working in your community to improve operations and maintainability of the York-Peel Twin Forcemain.
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Data Hero: Collaboration
September 15, 2020 When Esri President Jack Dangermond announced York Region was the recipient of the 2020 Esri President’s Award for GIS, he said it was thanks to the Region’s 25-year focus on working together with partners and using data to solve problems and make a difference in the community.
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Ninth Line Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
September 08, 2020 York Region is working in your community, rehabilitating Ninth Line Sanitary Sewer.
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Construction Projects in the City of Vaughan
September 08, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in and making transportation improvements a priority. We are improving Regional roads in the City of Vaughan to accommodate population growth, improve traffic flow, extend the life of roads and bridges and provide more options for pedestrians and cyclists
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Major Mackenzie Drive at Vaughan City Hall
September 02, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is investing in building a safe, effi cient and reliable Regional transportation network for all users. On behalf of the City of Vaughan, we are making improvements to the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive at Vaughan City Hall.
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On-request transit pilot for seniors extended to December
August 27, 2020 YRT’s Mobility On-Request (MOR) service allows you to request transit when and where you need it, within select service areas.
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York Region Matters now more than ever
August 21, 2020 The latest edition of York Region Matters is coming to a mailbox near you.
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Northeast Vaughan - Notice of Construction
August 19, 2020 York Region is constructing a new sewer in the City of Vaughan
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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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Notice of Construction - Aurora Sewage Pumping Station
July 08, 2020 York Region is installing two new sewage pumps to increase wastewater servicing capacity in Aurora.
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Protecting Lake Ontario: We all have a role to play
June 30, 2020 The Duffin Creek Plant is a top-performing wastewater treatment facility located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario in Pickering. Operated as a partnership between York and Durham regions, the plant is a highly engineered system of tanks, pipes and specialized equipment and buildings, covering the equivalent of 400 football fields.
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Smart Commute webinars for navigating the new normal
June 29, 2020 Starting Monday, July 6 to Friday, September 4, 2020, residents across York Region are invited to attend weekly webinars, complete an active travel trivia game and participate
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York Region recognized with Excellence in Municipal System
June 24, 2020 York Region is proud to be a recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award from the Municipal Information Systems Association Ontario.
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Listening and Learning in the face of systemic racism
June 17, 2020 In an effort to continue learning about racism in our communities, members of Regional Council will participate in a Special Council Education session
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Becoming a parent during COVID-19
June 17, 2020 York Region Public Health offers support to help you navigate your parenting journey.
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Celebrate and Protect Older Adults during Seniors’ Month
June 11, 2020 June is Seniors’ Month, a time to celebrate the seniors in your life and in our communities.
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Notice of Well Water Testing in Nobleton
June 04, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York will be testing the groundwater monitoring well installed on the southbound shoulder of Highway 27, north of Diana Drive in the community of Nobleton.
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Thank You to Agriculture and Agri-Food Workers
June 01, 2020 Today marks the start of Local Food Week, and we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the hardworking farmers, workers, processors, retailers and others in the food system.
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Enhanced COVID-19 Web Page
May 25, 2020 We have restructured and redesigned our dedicated COVID-19 web page to offer an improved user experience and enhanced data reporting available through a centralized, interactive dashboard.
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Overnight Work Bayview Pumping Station
May 25, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is making improvements to our wastewater system. Work is occurring through the Town of Newmarket for the Forcemain Twinning Project. The work will improve the reliability of the sewage system and allow for future maintenance on the existing forcemain.
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Overnight Work at Work Area 10
May 25, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is making improvements to our wastewater system. Work is occurring through the Town of Newmarket for the forcemain Twinning Project. The work will improve the reliability of the sewage system and allow for future maintenance on the existing forcemain.
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Overnight Traffic at Old Bloomington and Bloomington Roads
May 25, 2020 The Regional Municipality of York is making improvements to our wastewater system. Work is occurring through the Town of Newmarket for the York Durham Sanitary Sewage Forcemain Twinning Project.
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#SpiritofYR: Recognizing our York Region health care heroes
April 22, 2020 Words simply cannot express the respect and appreciation we have for York Region’s Paramedic and Seniors Services staff. We are grateful for your unwavering commitment to providing essential health care and support services to the community every day.
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Maintaining a sanitary work environment
April 17, 2020 Protect yourself and your family by regularly cleaning and disinfecting your at-home work station, including desks and all electronic devices.
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Staying Safe Online while Working from Home
April 15, 2020 Something we need to consider, and is often overlooked due to the present circumstances, is how to stay safe online while we work from home.
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Keeping Your Vehicle Safe during COVID-19
April 14, 2020 Keeping your vehicle clean is an important part of practicing good hygiene and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Working together to support our most vulnerable
April 10, 2020 Everyone is feeling the effects of COVID-19, but for those who already face significant barriers such as poverty, homelessness and food security, these times are even more challenging and difficult.
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Staying Active at Home
April 09, 2020 With many people working from home, it’s even more important to fit some physical activity into your day.
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Supporting your health during COVID-19
April 08, 2020 Need to speak to someone? Calling Health Connection can protect your health and the health of your family by getting the right information at the right time.
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Let’s Get Cooking!
April 07, 2020 With families being home together, preparing healthy meals and snacks from a recipe is a great way to help kids learn about fractions and the importance of good nutrition.
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Tips for parents and caregivers in uncertain times
April 06, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting family life around the world. It’s normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed, and many parents and caregivers may find themselves looking for help and advice.
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Physical distancing doesn’t have to mean total isolation
April 05, 2020 Doing your part to flatten the curve by practicing physical distancing and staying home doesn’t have to mean falling out of touch with family and friends.
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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion - World Cultural Day
April 01, 2020 May 21 is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. York Region recognizes this day as an opportunity to showcase our commitment to a creating a welcoming and inclusive community where diversity is celebrated and acknowledged as a source of strength, vitality and economic opportunity.
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Waste tips to help break the COVID-19 chain of transmission
March 30, 2020 You can protect your health and keep your family safe by properly handling waste in your home and in the community. Let’s work together to break the chain of transmission and reduce potential risks and further spread of COVID-19.
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Waste Depot Changes - COVID-19
March 25, 2020 Service offerings have been reduced in an effort to enhance physical distancing on site and reduce potential risks and further spread of COVID-19
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Newmarket Magna Elevated Tank Upgrades
March 17, 2020 We are upgrading the mechanical and electrical systems at the Magna Elevated Tank located at 1030 Ivsbridge Boulevard.
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Tamarac Green Park Stormwater Management Facility Retrofit
March 10, 2020 We are modifying the stormwater management facility to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering the local stream and improve the quality of water entering the Lake Simcoe watershed.
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Working together, the future of broadband is bright
March 09, 2020 York Region is taking steps to improve access to high speed broadband in our communities.
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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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Celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day
February 11, 2020 There are over 700 unique farms located throughout York Region and on Canada’s Agriculture Day, we’re celebrating and recognizing the importance of agriculture in our communities.
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Notice of Well Testing in Nobleton
January 22, 2020 The study will look at the possibility of producing more groundwater from the well.
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Up to 10 to 15 centimetres of snow expected this Saturday
January 16, 2020 Environment Canada is forecasting up to 10 to 15 centimetres of snow this Saturday, January 18.
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Ice storm warning for York Region #BePrepared
January 10, 2020 Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for York Region. Rain and freezing rain is expected to start in York Region Saturday, January 11
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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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New Trip Planner makes it easier to plan your trip on YRT
December 02, 2019 A new and improved Trip Planner tool is now available on yrt.ca!
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York Region’s clock towers will be lit in periwinkle blue on
November 26, 2019 On November 30, landmarks across Canada will be lit in periwinkle blue to help raise awareness about stomach cancer
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Rehabilitation of the North Don Collector Sanitary Sewer
November 25, 2019 York Region will be rehabilitating the North Don Collector Sewer and associated and will occur on the nature trails and walkways within the Uplands Golf and Ski Club and the Thornhill Golf and Country Club.
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YRT provides convenient on-request transit service to travel
November 21, 2019 York Region Transit (YRT) recently received a Corporate Leadership Award from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) for its leadership in innovation for Mobility On-Request (MOR) service.
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Protecting our waterways on World Toilet Day
November 19, 2019 UN-water and United Nations have marked November 19 as World Toilet Day.
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Kennedy Road Transportation Improvements
November 15, 2019 York Region is conducting a study to review improvements to Kennedy Road between Steeles Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Markham to address current and future needs of pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and motorists, and we want to hear from you.
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Parenting is tough. We get it.
October 10, 2019 Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, each pregnancy – and child – is a whole new ballgame
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Esri Canada honours York Region with Award of Excellence
October 09, 2019 Each year, Esri Canada honours one organization from among 10,000 for its outstanding use of geographic information systems (GIS).
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Overflow Pipe Upgrades for Keswick Sewage Pumping Station
October 04, 2019 The overflow pipe provides emergency capacity if there is a power or pump failure at the Keswick Sewage Pumping Station
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Bayview project enhances travel and environment
September 24, 2019 The improvements to Bayview Avenue and 19th Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill not only improved the way people travel
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International Day of Peace
September 20, 2019 International Day of Peace is celebrated around the world on September 21, providing a globally shared day for everyone to commit to a culture of peace.
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Making road safety part of your routine
August 29, 2019 After a long summer break traffic patterns will be returning to normal conditions.
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Notice of Construction Vehicles on Bayview Parkway
August 26, 2019 Crews are constructing a truck turnaround next to the Newmarket Sewage Pumping Station at 380 Bayview Parkway.
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Setting back-to-school routines
August 26, 2019 Back-to-school is a time of transition and exciting new experiences for children but it can also be difficult for some.
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Pack a responsible frosh kit this September
August 26, 2019 Back to school season isn’t only for elementary aged children.
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Pack Your School Bag and Pack Emergency Kit
August 24, 2019 Don’t wait for a big storm or a flooded basement to think about how you might respond in an emergency situation.
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Skip the foil and plastic wrap this September. Go litterless
August 23, 2019 When packing school lunch for your little ones this school year take the extra moment to skip the packaging and opt to make their lunch litterless.
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What should we pack for lunch?
August 23, 2019 The ring of the bell marks a new school year.
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York Region ranked #9 in the world for Broadband
August 21, 2019 The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has named York Region as the #9 Intelligent Community in the world for Broadband.
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What do you think about your water?
August 14, 2019 Complete this short survey for a chance to win a $25 gift card.
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York Region is a happy place
August 01, 2019 With so many things to do and places to visit, York Region is a prime destination for thrill-seekers and those looking to relax with a book on a dock.
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Lane Restriction on Cane Parkway - YDSS Forcemain Twinning
July 12, 2019 During the construction work, lane restrictions will be in place on Cane Parkway.
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Improper disposal of products in Region’s sanitary sewer
July 12, 2019 York Region continues to look for ways to keep products which are improperly disposed of out of our sewer system.
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Report highlights progress towards reducing carbon emissions
July 10, 2019 York Region released the Corporate Energy report which highlights 2018 Regional initiatives and tracks progress toward York Region’s achievement of its greenhouse gases (GHG) targets.
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York Region’s waste reduction efforts continue to be strong
July 08, 2019 York Regional continues to take a full-circle approach when it comes to addressing the four Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle and recover) and zero in on long-term waste reduction efforts.
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Tree Removal for Forcemain Twinning Project
July 03, 2019 We are preparing work sites and have to remove trees. We love our York Region trees and are lucky to have natural places and woodlots as part of our community.
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We’re connecting Langstaff Road and High Tech Road!
June 24, 2019 York Region is conducting an Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the extension of Red Cedar/Cedar Avenue from Langstaff Road East to High Tech Road in the Town of Richmond Hill and City of Markham
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East Holland River Trunk Sewer Improvements
June 04, 2019 York Region is improving the East Holland River Trunk Sewer located near Bayview Parkway and Elgin Street. The work will extend the life of the sewer.
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Safe Kids Week June 3 to 9
June 03, 2019 Safe Kids Week is an annual awareness campaign developed to bring attention to predictable and preventable injuries in children
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Region outlines targets in its Energy plans
May 24, 2019 York Region’s 2019 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan includes short, medium and long-term targets for an energy-wise vision of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Region-owned and operated facilities and assets to 2051.
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Strategy for a greener York Region
May 22, 2019 From planting trees to educating residents on the protection of forests, York Region’s Greening Strategy is yielding benefits for both people and nature.
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York Farm Fresh 2019 Guide Map now available
May 21, 2019 The York farm Fresh map is here!
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Keep roads safe: Working together to help your commute
May 14, 2019 York Region’s most recent statistics show more than one third of collisions are caused by acts of aggressive driving
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Top 5: Hazards and Risks Faced by York Region
May 06, 2019 As we’ve seen with the recent flooding happening in Ontario and Quebec, all communities are vulnerable to an emergency.
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Open House: Police and Emergency Preparedness Week
May 02, 2019 Join us at the Police and Emergency Preparedness Week Open House
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YDSS Forcemain Twinning Project Construction & Open House
April 26, 2019 Join York Region at an open house to learn more about the York-Durham Sewer System forcemain upgrades happening in the Town of Newmarket.
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York Region recognizes National Day of Mourning
April 25, 2019 Every year on April 28, York Region pays our respects to, and remembers, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents across the country.
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Go beyond Earth Day with everyday actions
April 23, 2019 Small actions can add up to have a big impact. During Earth Day and Earth Week, York Region is asking residents to consider taking some everyday actions to benefit the environment and our health.
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York Regional Forest - It’s in our nature
April 23, 2019 York Region is going beyond seeing the forest for the trees by developing a new long-term plan for protection and use of the York Regional Forest.
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Don’t suffer the consequences: Pay your fines today
April 16, 2019 Has a Provincial Offences fine been sitting in your wallet for years? Did you forget about the fine all together? Better yet, did your dog eat your fine notice?
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Newmarket's Water Service: Door-to-door-sales
April 15, 2019 The Town has been made aware of private water filter companies leaving notices at residents' doors regarding chloramine detection in the water.
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Impacting health at home and around the globe
April 07, 2019 April 7, 2019 is World Health Day, an international day of recognition highlighting the importance of access to health care services around the globe.
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Digging Deeper into Potholes
March 22, 2019 It’s the time of year when temperatures rise above and below zero degrees and the roads we travel on, like the natural environment, experience freeze and thaw cycles.
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Business and talent thriving in York Region
March 21, 2019 The Regional Municipality of York Economic Development 2018 Year in Review publication highlights the positive impact the local business community in York Region are having on a local, national and global scale.
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Spring Thaw: Be prepared in the event of flooding
March 08, 2019 While spring brings the promise of warmer weather and longer days, it also brings a variety of conditions, including heavy rain, severe weather and rapid snow melt that can increase your flood risk.
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York Regional Council approves 2019 $3.2 billion budget
March 08, 2019 York Regional Council has approved a $3.2 billion budget for 2019, the first year of a four-year budget coinciding with the current term of council.
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Winter fun for less
February 13, 2019 With the recent blasts of wintery weather in York Region we are likely all relieved that Wiarton Willie did not see his shadow.
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York Region and YRP recognized for United Way campaign
February 13, 2019 The Regional Municipality of York and York Regional Police have received the most prestigious ranking from United Way Greater Toronto
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Save someone you love – learn CPR
February 12, 2019 If someone was in cardiac arrest, would you know what to do?
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Show some love to your heart this Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2019 Show your loved ones some extra love this Valentine’s Day with some delicious and nutritious heart-healthy recipes that will delight even the pickiest of eaters.
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York Region Celebrates Canadian Agriculture Day
February 12, 2019 Canada’s Agriculture Day is a time to celebrate and recognize the importance of agriculture in our communities and create a closer connection between where food comes from and the people who produce it.
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Up to 15 cm of snow could fall #OnYRRoads
February 11, 2019 Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of a mix of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain and strong winds beginning early Tuesday morning.
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Proposed 2019-2022 Budget discussions and timelines
February 05, 2019 The Regional Municipality of York provides high-level services throughout the Region’s nine cities and towns, resulting in cost-effective, quality services that respond to the needs of our residents, businesses and visitors.
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Taking Inclusion to the World Stage
February 05, 2019 On February 5, 2019, representatives from York Region, York Regional Police and York University attended the World Interfaith Harmony Week Interfaith Dialogue at the United Nations’ New York Headquarters.
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York Region receives award for excellence in budgeting
February 04, 2019 The Regional Municipality of York continues to garner attention and awards for excellence in financial planning and communication.
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Stay warm in this extreme cold weather
January 29, 2019 Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for York Region.
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Chat Live with a Public Health Nurse
January 28, 2019 York Region Public Health now offers expectant and new parents the ability to ask a registered nurse health questions confidentially and anonymously through online chat
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York Region Chairman and CEO re-elected
December 10, 2018 Wayne Emmerson was unanimously re-elected Thursday evening for his second term as Chairman and CEO for The Regional Municipality of York.
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Legal and Court Services celebrates Law Day
April 16, 2018 Ontario Law Day takes place Tuesday, April 17th.
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Ice storm warning for York Region #BePrepared
April 13, 2018 Although we have been crossing our fingers for beautiful spring weather, Environment Canada has predicted that a possible ice storm, along with heavy rains and winds will move through the Greater Toronto Area
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York Durham Sewage System Forcemain Twinning
April 06, 2018 The Regional Municipality of York will proceed with modifications to the York Durham Sewage System Forcemain Twinning.
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York Region continues to support a waste-free future in Onta
April 06, 2018 York Regional reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing a zero-waste future
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York Region celebrates World Health Day
April 04, 2018 Saturday, April 7, 2018 is World Health Day. The World Health Organization celebrates health each year to draw attention to important issues about health and wellness.
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Sewer Laterals Pilot Project Notice of Construction
May 11, 2015 York Region is implementing a pilot project for the inspection and repair of the underground pipe that connects a residence's sanitary pipe to the town or city's sewer line.
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