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Anti-Idling Policy

Council approved the implementation of a new anti-idling policy which aims to limit unnecessary idling within the Town limits. The idling limit is currently set to five minutes. The primary implementation strategy involves public education, and enforcement can occur when necessary through the provisions of the Noise By-law. The Town will develop a webpage dedicated to idling education, with facts, statistics and tips for reducing vehicle idling. The policy will be brought forward...

Please be advised that Industrial Parkway North will be temporarily closed to northbound traffic from  5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 from Wellington Street East to St. John's Sideroad for the Santa Under the Stars Parade. We apologies for any inconvenience.

• Santa Under the Start closure map 

As of today at 12:01 a.m. York Region has implemented a modified Stage 2 amid the rising positive cases of COVID-19. On Friday, October 16, the Province of Ontario announced amendments to the orders and regulations under the Reopening Ontario Act (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) to limit the spread of COVID-19. York Region joins other municipalities in Ontario including Toronto, Ottawa and Peel where similar restrictions have been imposed. The orders are effective for a minimum of 28 days.

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Today the Government of Ontario announced The Regional Municipality of York will be placed under Modified Stage 2 COVID-19 restrictions effective Monday, October 19, 2020 for a minimum period of 28 days.

These restrictions include the closure of indoor dining and drinking in bars and restaurants, and the closure of gyms, fitness centres, cinemas, performing art and gaming venues. In addition, organized public gatherings will be reduced to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

As positive cases...