The City of Richmond Hill has appointed Deputy Fire Chief, Bryan Burbidge, as Interim Fire Chief, effective May 28, 2021. 

Deputy Chief Burbidge started with Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services in August 2012. Prior to this, he was the Fire Chief of King Fire and Emergency Services for six years and spent four years as the Deputy Chief of Georgina Fire and Emergency Services. He has more than 19 years of experience as a high-ranking officer and 30 years of experience...
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Public Notice

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 Richmond Hill City Council will hold a Special Council meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

 In support of the efforts of our public health partners and the Province of Ontario to stop the spread of COVID-19, the meeting will be held using electronic video conference technology. Details on how you can participate in the meeting or view the livestream of the meeting are available at RichmondHill.ca/CouncilMeetings.

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I welcome today’s announcement confirming funding from the federal government for the Yonge North Subway Extension that will bring two subway stations into the City of Richmond Hill.  

Earlier this year, our Council called on the federal government to commit to broad and substantial funding for the subway extension to help the local, provincial and federal economies emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic. I am grateful for the federal government’s...
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Just as it takes all of us to make a difference in the fight against COVID-19, it takes awareness and effort from all of us to end racism and intolerance.

The pandemic has been a test of our personal and community resilience, as well as our patience. And although it has caused anxiety and stress for all of us, there is no excuse for racism or acts of intolerance in our community.

Our diversity is one of our sources of strength as a community. We must continue to stand together,...
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RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill has many unique natural features, including wetlands, kettle lakes and forests that make it a haven for wildlife and a birder’s delight. Thanks to our ongoing care and protection of our natural environment, more than 115 bird species call our community home.

Birding is a fun, educational outdoor activity for people of all ages. The thrill of spotting a rare species or finally catching a glimpse of that hard to spot owl is a wonderful feeling....
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