The health and safety of our staff and the entire Richmond Hill community continues to be our top priority.

Following a unanimous vote at York Regional Council yesterday, effective July 17 until November 30,business owners and operators in Richmond Hill and throughout York Region must have a policy in place to prohibit people from entering enclosed public spaces if they are not wearing a face mask or covering.

These new rules will also apply to all indoor City of Richmond Hill facilities,...
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Plan focuses on entrepreneurship and partnerships to help local businesses thrive

RICHMOND HILL – At a July 8 meeting, Richmond Hill Council reaffirmed its support for local businesses and its drive to stimulate a quick economic recovery by endorsing the Recover Richmond Hill Action Plan.  The Plan outlines 10 actions the City is taking to help Richmond Hill businesses thrive in the post-pandemic environment.

Innovation and entrepreneurship feature prominently in the...
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Launches new digital residential building permit application

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill now accepts online applications for residential building permits. Council endorsed the new option to provide better service and offer greater convenience for residents and landowners who require a permit to build at their home.

Residents can now submit online applications for the following residential building permits:

• Alterations and additions to existing homes
• Miscellaneous residential...

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill residents will continue to reap the rewards of a successful, long-time tennis partnership after the City awarded the contract for David Hamilton Park tennis facility to Blackmore Tennis Club, Inc.   

For close to 30 years, the City and Blackmore have partnered to provide high quality, affordable and accessible indoor tennis to the Richmond Hill community. As part of Council’s commitment to growing and developing the sport of tennis...
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RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s City Manager has announced two new executive leadership appointments, effective immediately.

Sherry Adams has been appointed Commissioner of Corporate and Financial Services. Ms. Adams brings more than 25 years of national and global public and private sector experience to the leadership table. Since joining the City of Richmond Hill in December 2018 she has revamped the Human Resources service delivery model. Ms. Adams stepped into the...
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