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Are You on the Voters’ List for Richmond Hill’s By-election?
Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2021 08:45 AM
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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, January 24, 2022....
Richmond Hill Council Delivering on Strategic Priorities
Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 08:15 AM
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 and green, fiscal responsibility,...
Zach Sheng Named Richmond Hill’s 2021 Young Entrepreneur
Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021 01:30 PM
Nine Students Took Part in this Year’s Summer Company Program
RICHMOND HILL – Earlier today, Richmond Hill Council and the family of former Mayor William Bell presented this year’s William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award to 22-year-old Richmond Hill resident Zach Sheng. The award recognizes successful young entrepreneurs taking part in Summer Company, a program helping students ages 15-29 learn how to run their own business.
Sheng’s passion for animals and entrepreneurial spirit drove him to...
Richmond Hill Renews Commitment to Inclusion
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2021 09:15 AM
Adopts Land Acknowledgement; Joins UNESCO Coalition
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has joined the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and adopted a new land acknowledgement as part of its renewed pledge to expand diversity, inclusion and equity efforts.
The UNESCO Coalition is a network of municipalities from Canada and around the world sharing experiences on creating inclusive communities. This complements the City’s current affiliation with the Canadian Centre for Diversity...
Richmond Hill Acting Mayor Delivers Annual State of the City Address
Posted on Monday, October 25, 2021 03:15 PM
RICHMOND HILL – Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola delivered Richmond Hill’s State of the City address to local business leaders on Friday. The theme of the event, hosted annually by the Richmond Hill Board of Trade, was Richmond Hill: Imagine Our Future.
Already home to more than 5,180 businesses, Richmond Hill is poised for great economic growth and success in the coming years – and that growth has already begun. During his speech, the Acting Mayor announced Amazon Canada has chosen Richmond Hill as the...