Richmond Hill Strengthens Support for Local Businesses Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Implements new “Made in Canada” procurement approach

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is implementing a “Made in Canada” procurement approach to further support Canadian and local businesses in response to potential tariffs from the United States. 

Richmond Hill already supports local as most of the suppliers that the City procures goods and services are located in Canada. Payments to U.S. Suppliers constitute less than one percent of the City’s total procurement expenditures.

In...

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Richmond Hill Storm Cleanup Continues Around the Clock

Residents reminded to keep roads & sidewalks clear of parked cars

RICHMOND HILL – City of Richmond Hill crews are continuing to clear snow from roads and sidewalks after back-to-back storms and continuous flurries dropped approximately 70 cm of snow over the last 12 days. The extreme weather has required a full deployment of the City’s winter maintenance resources.

The following is an update on current operations:

• Multiple rounds of road plowing have been completed and roads are safe and passable....

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Richmond Hill and Delmanor Elgin Mills Working Together for Adults 55+

New five-year sponsorship includes concerts and older adult programs

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill and Delmanor Elgin Mills have teamed up to continue to offer a variety of programming for older adults as well as community opportunities to get out and enjoy music this summer. 

Delmanor Elgin Mills will be the presenting sponsor of the City’s Adult 55+ programs such as Lunch and Learns, the annual Seniors Month barbecue and ice cream social, ongoing trivia and bingo, along with an...

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2025 Lake Wilcox Parking Passes Now Available

Free pass offered for Richmond Hill residents 

RICHMOND HILL – Paid parking for the City of Richmond Hill’s Lake Wilcox Park will once again be in effect from April 1 until September 30. Richmond Hill residents can get their free 2025 parking pass for the park and Oak Ridges Community Centre starting today at Parking.RichmondHill.ca. Please note, 2024 permits have expired, so be sure to pick up the current year. 

As one of the City’s Destination Parks, Lake Wilcox Park offers beautiful waterfront...

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How Should E-Bikes And E-Scooters Be Used In Richmond Hill?

We want your input on City’s draft recommendations for a new Micromobility Strategy

Richmond Hill – The City has drafted new policies on how devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters should be used in the city and wants your feedback on the proposed recommendations.

The City’s new Micromobility Strategy will guide decisions on regulating the use of devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters on roads, trails and parks, as well as cycling on sidewalks. The draft recommendations have been developed in...

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