Statement from Mayor Barrow on Ontario’s “Framework for Reopening Our Province”

The challenge we have faced over the past six weeks is unlike anything we have experienced before. I want to once again thank the incredible residents and businesses of Richmond Hill for working alongside the City and doing their part to protect our community against COVID-19. 

The health of our community remains our top priority throughout this troubling time and will continue to be a priority as we begin the work of reopening. City staff and officials have begun important discussions about how...

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Council supports Local Businesses through the creation of Recover Richmond Hill Task Force

Task force will include local business leaders and focus on economic recovery

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is looking to accelerate economic recovery to address the downturn and uncertainty created by COVID-19. A key step is Council’s creation of the Recover Richmond Hill Task Force at its online April 22 meeting. The role of the Task Force is to recommend measures that assist local businesses to reopen, retool and recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19. The Task Force will also make...

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Richmond Hill Launches Hotline for Reporting COVID-19 Complaints

RICHMOND HILL – In response to community concerns, the City has launched a dedicated phone number and email to receive tips about businesses and residents violating provincial COVID-19 orders and municipal closures.

Richmond Hill by-law officers have already investigated more than 140 reported incidences of non-essential workplaces that are still operating, individuals using closed playgrounds or sports fields, and residents gathering in large groups.

Residents can report concerns about...

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Richmond Hill Asks for Residents’ Help to Keep Community Safe

Richmond Hill Asks for Residents’ Help to Keep Community SafeExtends 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 issued until further notice. All...

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Richmond Hill Expands Tax Relief for Residents in Need

Richmond Hill Expands Tax Relief for Residents in NeedUrges 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 hardship due to...

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