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YorkRegionGovt

  1. Thank you for supporting public transit! MT @SmartCommuteCY Thx YRT/Viva @YorkRegionGovt for supporting #biketoworkday 10 minutes ago via HootSuite
  2. Jane St. is now re-open in all directions from King-Vaughan Townline to Kirby Rd. about 3 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. Merlin Entertainments announces $12M LEGOLAND attraction in Vaughan, York Region - ow.ly/bc1Yx about 4 hours ago via HootSuite
  4. Jane Street is closed in both directions from King-Vaughan Townline to Kirby Road due to a motor vehicle collision #yrgovt about 5 hours ago via HootSuite
  5. Hi @na1208: Please contact YRT/Viva at 1-866-668-3978 or transitinfo@york.ca so we can better track and address your concern. Thanks! about 5 hours ago via HootSuite in reply to na1208
  6. You can be infected with chlamydia without knowing it. Most persons don’t' show any symptoms. Learn more at york.ca/STI about 5 hours ago via HootSuite
  7. Reminder: The YRT/Viva website at yrt.ca will be unavailable tonight from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. due to scheduled maintenance. 3:01 PM May 26th via HootSuite
  8. Lots to do at today's Family Fun Day! #yrgovt ow.ly/i/EA5s 9:15 AM May 26th via HootSuite
  9. All aboard! Ride Viva @ Family Fun Day to the Material Recovery Facility & see where blue box material goes #yrgovt ow.ly/i/EzBd 8:20 AM May 26th via HootSuite
  10. Coming to Family Fun Day? Don't forget to say hi to Parry the Paramedic at EMS Headquarters (80 Bales Drive East)#yrgovt... 7:55 AM May 26th via HootSuite
  11. Join Pylon Pete at today's Family Fun Day! We're at 90 Bales Drive East in East Gwillimbury. Lots to see & do! #yrgovt ow.ly/i/EzvV 7:33 AM May 26th via HootSuite
  12. Update: Kennedy Rd is now open in both directions from Bethesda Sideroad to Stouffville Sideroad following a motor vehicle incident #yrgovt 3:47 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  13. YRT/Viva automated phone line issues have been resolved. Thanks for your patience! 1:47 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  14. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the YRT/Viva automated information phone line. Pls visit yrt.ca for schedule info. 1:17 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  15. The YRT/Viva website at yrt.ca will be unavailable Sunday, May 27 from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. due to scheduled maintenance. 12:01 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  16. Kennedy Road is currently closed in both directions from Bethesda Sideroad to Stouffville Sideroad due to a motor vehicle incident. #yrgovt 11:28 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  17. @ems_mike Thanks for the RT! #EMSweek 10:40 AM May 25th via HootSuite in reply to ems_mike
  18. Trucks and plows and ambulances, oh my! Join us tomorrow at the 8th Annual Family Fun Day in East Gwillimbury #yrgovt ow.ly/b4WFh 9:31 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  19. Get your fee-waived @PRESTOcard from YRT/Viva today at Finch GO Bus Terminal, 1 to 6:30 p.m. Details at ow.ly/b7BST 7:42 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  20. Update: Both NB lanes and one SB lane on Yonge Street from Centre Street to Royal Orchard now open. The SB curb lane remains closed. 10:34 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  • Name York Region
  • Location Newmarket, ON (Headquarters)
  • Web http://www.york.ca
  • Bio Keeping you connected to your community with information about Region-related events, stories, programs and services.
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