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Richmond Hill Council Charts Course for Next Two Years
Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 02:15 PM
Focuses on Supporting a Sustainable, Connected and Thriving Community
RICHMOND HILL – Council has confirmed its priorities for the next two years, reflecting the evolving needs and interests of the community and building on the great work of the City to date.
Richmond Hill’s Council Strategic Priorities 2020-2022 set the City on a solid path to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, minimizing the financial impact on residents while continuing to emphasize environmental initiatives, community...
Richmond Hill to Invest $38 Million in the Community
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 02:15 PM
2021 Capital Budget focuses on upgrading infrastructure for the future
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council is working to revitalize and update the City’s infrastructure to ensure continued smooth delivery of services to residents without placing additional burden on taxpayers.
After a year of opening modern, cutting-edge community amenities such as the state-of-the-art Oak Ridges library, the expanded Ed Sackfield Arena, redeveloped David Hamilton Park and the 130-metre long Lake Wilcox...
Richmond Hill’s Support Spurs Success of Local Young Entrepreneur
Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 03:00 PM
Summer Company Student Generates $40,000 in Revenue
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Joshua Gao, created an exciting fashion brand this summer that caught the attention of customers and investors alike. With the support of the City’s Summer Company program, Gao earned more than $40,000 in revenue and received $24,000 in private funding for his company Orange Juice The Brand.
Each year Richmond Hill presents the William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award to a Summer...
Statement from Mayor Barrow Addressing Additional Public Health Measures Announced by the Province
Posted on Friday, October 16, 2020 02:00 PM
As always, the health and safety of the Richmond Hill community continues to be our top priority.
The increased public health measures announced by the Province today are difficult but necessary to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect all citizens, particularly our most vulnerable.
I recognize these new closures place a heavy burden on our local business owners and their staff. The City will continue to support the local economy through our Recover Richmond Hill Action Plan, and we look...
Film Industry Shines a Spotlight on Richmond Hill’s Unique Features
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 02:00 PM
City is open for filming and offers Film Story Map to attract film companies
RICHMOND HILL – With unique locations such as the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) and the Fire and Emergency Services Fire Training Tower, Richmond Hill is a popular choice for a wide range of film, television and advertising production. The city’s location, close to Toronto, Lester B. Pearson Airport and 400-series highways also make filming in Richmond Hill an easy choice.
In 2019, Richmond Hill issued 26...