Allowing more homes for more people in Richmond Hill

You're invited to provide feedback on additional residential units

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill is working to increase the housing supply to help alleviate a province-wide housing crisis. The City is developing proposed changes to its Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to increase the number of residential units that can be built on a property.

The proposed changes will allow up to four residential units on single-detached, semi-detached, or townhouse properties, where currently three are permitted.

Richmond Hill Taking Action to Protect Birds from Window Collisions

RICHMOND HILL – In effort to protect birds from urban hazards, Council has endorsed mandatory Bird-Safe Design Standards for new private and public buildings in Richmond Hill, effective immediately. 

According to Birds Canada, approximately 25 million migratory birds die as a direct result of collisions with buildings in Canada each year. To help reduce this threat, all new buildings, including future City facilities will be required to have bird-safe window treatments in strategic locations,...

Make a Splash this Summer – Work at the Wave Pool

We’re hiring for swim instructors, lifeguards and aquatic attendants 

RICHMOND HILL – Spread the news – the City of Richmond Hill is hiring! We're gearing up to reopen our iconic Wave Pool for Summer 2024 and we need more aquatics staff to make it possible. 

The Wave Pool is the only indoor wave pool in York Region, featuring a warm water small pool, a 100 ft water slide and 3 ft waves. We’re hiring for a variety of aquatics roles, including swim instructors, lifeguards and aquatic attendants. 

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Richmond Hill Launches Online Poll to Select a 'Bird Friendly City' Bird

Community invited to vote for their favourite feathered friend until June 14, 2024

RICHMOND HILL – In celebration of birds and their importance to the community and environment, the public is invited to help select Richmond Hill’s ‘Bird Friendly City’ bird.

The following six feathered friends have been chosen as the top contenders:

• American Goldfinch
• Bald Eagle
• Cedar Waxwing
• Great Blue Heron
• Red-winged Blackbird
• Sandhill Crane

Each bird was selected with input from City staff, the Richmond Hill Bird...

From Planning to Planting, Richmond Hill's Got Residents Covered

Free workshop, plant sale and recognition program inspire green thumbs

RICHMOND HILL – Gardening season is upon us and the City wants to inspire residents to get growing. Whether they’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’ll help residents create a beautiful garden they’ll be proud to show off.

Everyone is invited to participate in the following activities:

Front Yards Gardening Workshop & Plant Sale

This free workshop will cover the importance of planning, taking into consideration property...