York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

During COVID-19, more #YorkRegion residents are choosing outdoor recreation and commuting to work and school by cycling and walking. Motorists, help keep road safety a priority in your community. Take extra care when driving through school areas, residential areas and near playgrounds. Visit www.york.ca/slowdown for information about road safety programs, awareness campaigns and tips. ... #RoadSafety CAA South Central Ontario, Ontario Transportation, York Regional Police

Today, York Region is reporting 96 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Regretfully, we are reporting two new deaths today, bringing York Region to a total of 263 COVID-19-related fatalities to date. We offer our condolences to the family and loves ones of these individuals. Detailed information about outbreaks, testing and case demographics can be found on our interactive dashboard at york.ca/covid19data

With York Region’s COVID-19 case count continuing to increase, York Region will be implementing modified Stage 2 restrictions across the Region’s nine cities and towns for the next 28 days. The restrictions will be effective Monday, October 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. Modified Stage 2 will result in the closure of: Indoor food and drink service in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and food courts in malls... Indoor gyms and fitness centres Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments Indoor cinemas Performing arts centres and venues Spectator areas in racing venues Interactive exhibits or exhibits with high risk of personal contact, such as museums, galleries, zoos, science centres, and landmarks Prohibiting personal care services where face coverings must be removed for the service (e.g. makeup application, beard trimming) Jury selection for provincial court trials Short-term and temporary absences of Long-Term Care Centres for social or personal reasons For more information, visit https://bddy.me/2IGIVvf

Effective Monday, October 19, 2020, York Region will be placed under Modified Stage 2 COVID-19 restrictions for a minimum period of 28 days. The effects of COVID-19 continue to take a toll on individuals, families and businesses across York Region. We all must do our part to to follow the public health measures in place to keep each other, our families and our communities safe. https://bddy.me/355V7wT

If your child has cell phone, download the COVID-19 Alert app to get a phone alert if they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and let others know if they test positive without sharing any personal, health or location information. For more information, visit https://bddy.me/2T0wfkC

Improvements continue on Leslie Street from Elgin Mills Road to 19th Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill to accommodate growth and improve traffic flow. Learn more about the improvements that have been completed since construction began and work you will be seeing over the next couple of months by visiting https://bddy.me/2T0bKVc #onYRRoads

In observance of #PregnancyandInfantLossAwarenessDay in Ontario, tonight we will be participating in #waveoflight2020 by illuminating the clock tower at the Administrative Centre in pink and blue. The @IntlWaveofLight initiative invites participants from around the world to light a candle at 7 p.m. for one hour. Bridges, towers, municipal buildings, office towers and landmarks are illuminated in remembrance of those lost too soon and to also raise awareness about pregnancy a...nd infant loss. https://bddy.me/3duYLUU @PAiLCANADA @PAiLAwarenessMatters #waveoflight #waveoflight2020 #globalilluminationproject #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth #pregnancyandinfantlossrembranceday #PAILRD

Today, York Region is reporting 66 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Regretfully, we are reporting two new deaths today, bringing York Region to a total of 261 COVID-19-related fatalities to date. We offer our condolences to the family and loves ones of these individuals. Detailed information about outbreaks, testing and case demographics can be found on our interactive dashboard at york.ca/covid19data

On this date in 1954, Hurricane Hazel hit Ontario - leaving 4,000 families homeless from the flooding. This devastating storm resulted in the establishment of floodplain mapping by @TorontoConservation. Would you know what to do if your property was flooded today? #Beprepared and know what to do if your property floods. It’s important that you find out what you can do before, during and after a flood to protect yourself, your family and property. Learn more in our Emergency Preparedness Guide (p. 9 and 10): https://bddy.me/340cYpA #YRfloodprep

Road closure this weekend in the City of Markham: Kennedy Road will be closed 80m north of Austin Drive this Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Road crews will be paving at the railway crossing to create a smooth transition for travellers. #onYRRoads https://bddy.me/3dsaBzb

Today, York Region is reporting 128 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Detailed information about outbreaks, testing and case demographics can be found on our interactive dashboard at york.ca/covid19data

Did you know York Region offers programs that can help families with some of their housing costs, like mortgage, rent or utility payments? You can find out more about these supports and if you are eligible to receive them by visiting york.ca/homelessnessprevention or calling Access York at 1-877-464-9675.