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Oak Ridges Library Construction Update
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 02:30 PM
Since the default of the original construction contract and significant discussions with Zurich Insurance, Buttcon Limited took over construction of the new Oak Ridges Library in March 2019 to complete the remaining 10% of the work. Construction has progressed effectively with the majority of the focus on the interior finishes and as targeted we continue to work towards a late-fall 2019 opening.
Please note that the current Oak Ridges Moraine Library will be closed to the public as of Monday,...
The Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Announced as Historic Designation
Posted on Friday, August 02, 2019 09:45 AM
The Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Announced as Historic Designation
RICHMOND HILL – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna has announced the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO) as one of eight new national historic designations across Canada.
The property is a 76.5-hectare site located in central Richmond Hill, between Bayview Avenue to the east, the CN rail line to the west, 16th Avenue to the south and...
Reminder: August 1 is the Deadline for Library Board Applications
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 03:30 PM
Reminder: August 1 is the Deadline for Library Board Applications
RICHMOND HILL – Applications for the Richmond Hill Library Board will be accepted up to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019. The application form can be found online at RichmondHill.ca and in the Office of the Clerk located on the ground floor of the main Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver Creek Road). Council voted to add five additional members, with a supporting by-law, to the Library Board at its July 9, 2019 meeting.
The call...
Richmond Hill Receives Clean Audit
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 08:30 AM
Richmond Hill Receives Clean Audit
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s clean audit of its 2018 financial statements reflect the City’s good financial position and fiscal responsibility.
Grant Thornton LLP, Richmond Hill’s auditor, issued an “unqualified audit opinion” on the City of Richmond Hill’s 2018 consolidated financial statements at the July 3 meeting of the Audit Committee. This means the City’s financial statements fairly represent the financial position of the organization in accordance...
Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 01:00 PM
Richmond Hill Already Preparing for Winter
Despite currently being in the midst of summer, the City is starting preparations for next winter and the launch of the new windrow clearing program. To support the program, a new by-law has been drafted that speaks to the authority for the city to tag and/or tow cars that are parking on City streets during a winter event. Parked cars inhibit the City’s ability to conduct winter operations. In order to ensure the public is aware of the new windrow...