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Richmond Hill Kicks Off 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:13 PM
Year-long celebrations include travelling photo booth, monthly prize draw and more
Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council, staff and honoured guests raised the Richmond Hill 150 flag today to officially kick-off celebration of this momentous milestone.
Richmond Hill was officially incorporated as a “Village” in 1873. Its development was closely linked with the development of Yonge Street. Farmers travelled to Toronto markets from further north and stopped in Richmond Hill along the way. Early in...
Richmond Hill to Invest $84 Million in the Community
Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 04:06 PM
2023 capital budget includes new and updated parks, trails, pickleball courts and a rain garden
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s 2022-2026 Council is focused on fiscal responsibility with a draft capital budget that will provide new and expanded amenities to serve the community along with well-timed maintenance of core City assets.
Richmond Hill’s $84 million capital investments include projects valued at $10.1 million that were pre-approved by Council on December 7, 2022. Preliminary work on...
Richmond Hill Council Pledges Commitment to the Community
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 10:30 AM
Members Unanimous in Optimism for a Bright Future
RICHMOND HILL – At last night’s Inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 Richmond Hill Council, Members signed the first ever Richmond Hill Council Pledge after taking their oaths of office. The Pledge sets the tone for the new term and highlights the governance approach new and returning Members of Council commit to taking to support a positive path forward for Richmond Hill.
Regular Council meetings begin Wednesday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m. Meetings...
Strengthening Equity and Inclusion in City Services
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 03:20 PM
Richmond Hill Launches Survey, Workshops to Invite Resident Feedback
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is seeking community input to make City services and policies more equitable and inclusive.
The City is committed to helping Richmond Hill remain a safe, welcoming space for all. By filling out a survey or attending a workshop discussion, residents can participate in the development of Richmond Hill’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan. Following public...
2022-2026 Richmond Hill Council Inaugural Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 04:09 PM
Residents Welcome to Attend the Official Ceremony on November 21
RICHMOND HILL – Mayor and Council Elect will be sworn in during Richmond Hill’s Inaugural Meeting on Monday, November 21 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (10268 Yonge Street). The official ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or watch the livestream online at YouTube.com/CityRichmondHill. Registration is not required.
The event will include an inaugural address from the...