Richmond Hill Provides Tax and Other Relief to Residents and Businesses

RICHMOND HILL – At an emergency meeting on March 25, Richmond Hill Council approved relief measures to help the community manage the impacts of COVID-19. These measures focus on economic relief for residents and businesses, including:

• moving the May 1, 2020 property tax instalment due date to June 1, 2020
• offering account holders the option to delay their May and June monthly pre-authorized property tax...

Richmond Hill Takes Further Action to Protect Residents and Staff

Cancels spring recreation programs and events

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is stepping up measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Following the Ontario government’s announcement extending public school closures, effective immediately, the City has:

• Cancelled all spring recreation and culture programs
• Cancelled or postponed all performances and facility bookings at the...

RICHMOND HILL – To support the Province of Ontario’s efforts to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19, the City of Richmond Hill has declared a State of Local Emergency.

This provides the City more flexibility to take local action to maintain essential services and address this emergency situation.

“Declaring a state of emergency is not about raising alarm or adding to existing fear. It’s about making sure the City is taking every step we can to be...
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Open Letter to Residents from Mayor Dave Barrow

To all residents, families and businesses in Richmond Hill,

Here, and around the world, we are living through a truly unprecedented situation. The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our lives. 

And in a time when anxiety is heightened, I offer words of hope: We will get through this.

And here’s how.

We must come together as a community to think about others. We must take seriously the guidance provided...
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RICHMOND HILL – Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola reaffirmed Richmond Hill’s response to COVID-19 and wants to assure the community that we will continue taking the necessary steps to do our part help stop the spread of the virus. While we are currently living under exceptional circumstances Richmond Hill residents are still at low risk. 

The City of Richmond Hill continues to work closely with our regional, provincial and federal partners. We are following their lead on...
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