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Richmond Hill Continues to Represent Nationally
Posted on Friday, June 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Contact: Godwin Chan, Ward 6 Councillor, 905-771-2509, godwin.chan@richmondhill.ca
Richmond Hill Ward 6 Councillor Godwin Chan Re-elected to FCM BoardRICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill continues to maintain its presence on a national level with the re-election of Ward 6 Councillor Godwin Chan to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors. This will be Councillor Chan’s third year on the Board that represents 90 per cent of Canada’s population.
Working on behalf of its...
Yonge North Subway Extension to Richmond Hill Moving Forward
Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2016 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca
Richmond Hill pleased with the funding support from the Province
RICHMOND HILL – Today, the Province of Ontario announced that it will be providing more than $55 million to Metrolinx to work with transit partners to continue planning and design work on the proposed Yonge North Subway Extension.
“We are happy to see the funding commitment that is needed to move this project forward,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “This is no longer just...
Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 12:00 AM
Richmond Hill Receives Award of Excellence
Richmond Hill Council accepted an Award of Excellence from Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) acknowledging the effort of Richmond Hill staff and the consultant project team for the “unique, sustainable and innovative design” of Rouge Crest Park. The Park, located in Yonge Street and Gamble Road area, was designed to blend into the neighbourhood seamlessly with transitions to the surrounding forests and open spaces. The design team used the beautiful...
96% of Residents Satisfied with Life in Richmond Hill
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:00 AM
96% of Residents Satisfied with Life in Richmond Hill
Contact: Tricia Myatt, Manager, Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs, 905-771-5463, tricia.myatt@richmondhill.ca
Residents feel their community is vibrant and welcoming
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill residents have once again indicated a high level of satisfaction with Richmond Hill as a place to live. Ninety-six per cent of residents are satisfied or very satisfied, an increase from 94% in 2012 when the last survey was done. In addition, 83% of...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, May 09, 2016 12:00 AM
Ed Sackfield Arena Expansion Project Moves Forward
Council approved the schematic design for the Ed Sackfield Arena expansion. The planned expansion complements and enhances the existing facility with the addition of a much needed NHL-size arena with viewer capacity of 350 people. The expansion will also increase the accessibility of Ed Sackfield Arena with a covered walkway at the entrance, six barrier-free player change rooms and two for referees/coaches and accessible washrooms. Richmond...