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RICHMOND HILL – Eligible voters in the City of Richmond Hill will be able to vote online or in person in the 2022 By-election for Mayor. Online voting is a safe, secure and reliable voting method that was used successfully in the 2020 Richmond Hill School Board By-election.

Online voting for the 2022 By-election will be available from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, until 8 p.m. on Monday,...
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Donation from local hockey league could help save a life

RICHMOND HILL – Lake Wilcox Park users now have access to a life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that can be used in the event of a cardiac emergency thanks to a generous donation from the Central York Girls Hockey Association (CYGHA).

Park users can find the 24/7 accessible SaveStation, which houses a life-saving AED, mounted on the wall outside the washrooms adjacent to the splash pad. The SaveStation...
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Richmond Hill Kicks Off Annual Holiday Donation Drive

RICHMOND HILL – You can make a difference in someone’s life and spread some cheer by donating to Richmond Hill’s annual Holiday Donation Drive.

When: December 1–15, 2021
Where: Richmond Hill’s Operations Centre, 1200 Elgin Mills Road East
Times: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Drop off your non-perishable food items, new toys (no stuffed...
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Council Endorses Strategy to Create More Housing Options in the City

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council has endorsed the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy, taking an important step towards providing more affordable choices for current and future residents in Richmond Hill.

The strategy outlines a variety of actions the City may undertake, in collaboration with the building and development sector and other levels of government, to address the demand for attainable...
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City continues to thrive while on track for another 0% tax rate increase

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council celebrated the City’s many accomplishments over the past year, including efforts to deliver a second consecutive tax freeze in 2022 for Richmond Hill residents.

At Wednesday’s Council meeting, Council received an Interim Report on its Strategic Priorities for 2020-2022 outlining the City’s progress toward each of the four priorities: balancing growth...
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