Statement from the Interim City Manager regarding workforce impacts of COVID-19

Richmond Hill – In a continued effort to protect residents and staff and help stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Richmond Hill recently announced extended closures of our facilities and program and event cancellations. Like businesses throughout Richmond Hill and around the world, the impact to our services is resulting in a shortage of work.

As a result, we have made the difficult decision...
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Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, at its meeting held on February 26, 2020, passed the following resolution pertaining to the removal of properties from the Municipal Heritage Register under Section 27 (1.3) of the Ontario Heritage Act:

a)    That the 114 properties as described in staff report SRPRS.19.187 and identified in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRPRS.19.187 be removed from the Heritage Register.

Richmond Hill Asks for Residents’ Help to Keep Community Safe

Extends closures and provides waste collection safety guidelines

RICHMOND HILL – In a continued effort to protect the community and stop the spread of COVID-19, the City has extended the closure of facilities to the public until May 31 and cancelled all City-led and Council festivals and events until June 30. 

All permits for third-party events until June 30 are also cancelled and no new permits will be...
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Richmond Hill Expands Tax Relief for Residents in Need

Urges those who can pay on time to do so in support of the community

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill recognizes the current challenges faced by many residents and businesses and is continuing to put measures in place to help those most in need. Building on the interim measures announced March 26, Richmond Hill Council voted to expand tax and water bill relief measures to support those in the community dealing with financial...
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Richmond Hill staff is performing a sidewalk inspection throughout the City from approximately Tuesday, March 31 to Tuesday, April 28, weather permitting. This work will be done with the use of sidewalk trackless units as part of Minimum Maintenance Standards.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Should you have any questions regarding this work, please contact the Public Works Operations Division at 905-884-8013.