Richmond Hill Ready for Significant Snowfall on Sunday

Snow clearing crews on standby; City facilities to remain open

RICHMOND HILL – Environment Canada is forecasting another 25-30+cm of snow and extreme cold in Richmond Hill this Sunday. Here’s what residents need to know.

City crews will be out salting starting mid-day Sunday. As snow accumulates, road and sidewalk clearing will begin first, followed by windrow clearing later in the day. Operations will continue through the night to mid-day Monday and be followed by further cleanup of...

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Help Shape Richmond Hill's Fireworks By-law

Share your feedback on the use of fireworks in the City 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is reviewing its Fireworks By-law to better reflect community needs and ensure we have the emergency best practices in place. 

If you live or work in the City, we want to hear from you! Tell us how you use fireworks to celebrate and share your thoughts about the use of fireworks throughout the City. 

What happens with your feedback?
Your responses will help City staff shape future updates to the Fireworks By-law so...

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Richmond Hill Launches Property Tax Customer Portal

Conveniently manage property tax accounts anytime, anywhere.

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill is launching an online Property Tax Customer Portal to give property owners a simple, convenient and secure way to manage their property tax accounts.​

Following the success of the City’s Water Customer Portal introduced in 2024, the new portal supports the City’s move toward more efficient, customer-focused digital services, which is a part of its commitment to providing accessible services to the community.

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Richmond Hill Council Approves $20 Million for Housing Projects

Community Improvement Plan improves sustainable and affordable housing in the city

RICHMOND HILL – In a significant effort to address housing affordability and environmental sustainability, Richmond Hill Council has approved close to $20 million in conditional funding to support three major housing projects through the City’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design program.

The funding recipients and approved projects are:

• Richmond Hill Ecumenical Homes...

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Glide into the New Year at a New Location for First Night

Try the new outdoor skating rink at Bayview Hill Community Centre – plus other free family fun! 

RICHMOND HILL – Ring in the New Year early at First Night, presented by TD, at Bayview Hill Community Centre! Skate on Bayview Hill’s brand-new outdoor rink, enjoy live entertainment, fun outdoor activities and tasty treats. Plus, warm up at one of two complimentary leisure swims inside (first-come, first-served) – a great way to unwind before our early countdown, so you can be back home in your...

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