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The Regional Municipality of York, also called York Region, is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada, between Lake Simcoe and Toronto. The region was established after the passing of then Bill 102, An Act to Establish The Regional Municipality of York, in 1970.
The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine municipalities. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure. Public transit, water, emergency medical services and policing are handled by York Region, while curb-side garbage collection, local parks and libraries are the responsibility of each municipality.
York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, which offer big-city urban vibes to smaller suburban and rural communities. All of them offer unique and sought-after quality of life for every lifestyle!
5 days ago · Go canoe tripping, sleep in a historic caboose, camp at a former naval base: What you can do at Ontario’s niche museums
Statistics Canada's Census Profile presents information from the 2021 Census of Population - York, Regional municipality (RM) [Census division], Ontario.
Looking for a basic map of York Region? This is a great place to start! Use the general map to view historical imagery, search for locations, and add map layers that are important to you.
3 days ago · Infrastructure in Ontario. Zero-Emission Buses Initiative. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, alongside the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Municipality of York, Wayne Emmerson, today announced a federal investment of $76 million to help York Region build an electric bus fleet and reach net-zero by 2050.
