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Richmond Hill Partners with OCAD University and eCampusOntario
Posted on Monday, March 21, 2022 10:00 AM
Launches Centre of Local Innovation and Collaboration to Support Businesses
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has partnered with OCAD University and eCampusOntario to launch the Centre of Local Innovation and Collaboration (CLIC). This unique, design-driven centre for innovation is part of a broad-based approach to help accelerate recovery for local businesses post-pandemic.
CLIC brings together expertise from Richmond Hill’s Small Business Enterprise Centre and OCAD University to help...
Statement from Mayor David West: Yonge North Subway Extension Progress
Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2022 02:00 PM
Richmond Hill – Today marks another significant milestone in bringing the subway to Richmond Hill. Metrolinx has released the Yonge North Subway Extension Environmental Project Report Addendum for public comment, following evaluation of the potential environmental impacts of the project.
The subway will undoubtedly bring extensive economic benefits to Richmond Hill and help shape our future as a vibrant, welcoming, connected community. This report is a step towards protecting our natural...
Statement from Mayor David West
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 12:30 PM
Richmond Hill – I want to thank the people of Richmond Hill for the confidence you have placed in me as your new Mayor.
You have said loud and clear you are looking for thoughtful leadership that works together for the benefit of our combined public interest. I will be a Mayor who works together with Council to serve the interests of our community.
I know that by working together we can be a community that looks after the environment, encourages business and prosperity, and cares compassionately...
Richmond Hill Announces Official By-election Results
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:45 AM
RICHMOND HILL – The official results of Richmond Hill’s By-election for Mayor have been certified by the City Clerk.
Mayor-Elect David West will be sworn in to office this afternoon, Tuesday, January 25, and will serve the rest of the present term of Council, ending on November 14, 2022. The swearing-in ceremony will be made available on Richmond Hill’s YouTube channel.
In the By-election, 38,909 votes were cast, representing a 32% voter turnout. Approximately 93% of votes were cast online.
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,...