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Statement from the Mayor of Richmond Hill in Response to the Decision to Close the Air Traffic Control Tower at Buttonville Airport
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2018 08:15 AM
Statement from the Mayor of Richmond Hill in Response to the Decision to Close the Air Traffic Control Tower at Buttonville Airport
RICHMOND HILL, ON -- On behalf of the Richmond Hill community and Council, I am calling on NAV CANADA to reconsider its decision to close the air traffic control tower at Buttonville airport on January 3, 2019. Community safety is our greatest priority and it is critical that the community advocate for the continued presence of NAV CANADA air traffic control...
Richmond Hill 2018 Creativity Connected Award Winners
Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2018 12:45 PM
Richmond Hill 2018 Creativity Connected Award Winners
RICHMOND HILL – On Tuesday, November 6, Richmond Hill presented the 2018 Creativity Connected Awards to three recipients at the 8th annual Creative Industries Symposium. The Creativity Connected Awards recognize individuals and companies in Richmond Hill that demonstrate excellence in the creative industries field.
Creative Laureate – Rob Mather, The Curtain Club
The Creative Laureate is awarded to a creative business or individual that...
Richmond Hill Announces 2018 Business Innovators of the Year
Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 10:15 AM
Richmond Hill Announces 2018 Business Innovators of the Year
RICHMOND HILL – Four Richmond Hill businesses received Richmond Hill’s Innovators of the Year Award for their accomplishments in transforming industries and positively contributing to the Richmond Hill, Canadian and world economies. The first-ever awards reception took place on Tuesday, October 30 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
The four companies selected to receive the award are:
Applanix
Born from advanced...
Richmond Hill’s Official 2018 Municipal Elections Results
Posted on Monday, October 29, 2018 04:00 PM
Richmond Hill’s Official 2018 Municipal Elections Results
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is pleased to announce the official results for the 2018 Municipal Elections.
“We’re happy with the way our Elections ran. A lot of effort by a great number of people helped ensure the process was fair and the results accurate,” said Stephen Huycke, Town Clerk.
The Term of Office for the next Council is four years, beginning on Saturday, December 1, 2018 and ending Monday, November 14, 2022.
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Richmond Hill Council Votes Unanimously to Pass Cannabis By-law
Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2018 05:00 PM
Richmond Hill Council Votes Unanimously to Pass Cannabis By-law
RICHMOND HILL – A special meeting was held today where Richmond Hill Council voted to pass a new By-law. By-law 112-18 prohibits cannabis use in additional locations not covered by the provincial legislation and provides for a system of fines and adjudication.
“This By-law is the wise thing to do,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “The health and safety of our community is of utmost importance. Cannabis is legal and we recognize a citizen’s...