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Statement from Mayor West in Response to York Region Municipalities Amalgamating
Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 04:53 PM
RICHMOND HILL - In response to Mayor Scarpitti’s June 14 press release, I am not in favour of amalgamating the nine municipalities in York Region. No resident voted for me or anyone else on Council to dissolve Richmond Hill.
Richmond Hill is a unique municipality within York Region with a distinct character that our residents, including myself, are proud to call home. We have a great vision for the future of our community and dissolving Richmond Hill will only put that vision into jeopardy.
It...
What Are Your Priorities For Richmond Hill?
Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 11:51 AM
Strategic Plan online survey and community open house registration now available
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is creating a new Strategic Plan 2023-2027, which will capture what Richmond Hill aspires to be as a community while outlining steps we need to take to get there. Everyone from the community is invited to share your ideas through the online survey and/or by attending an open house.
A strategic plan provides a roadmap and guides the decision-making for Council and staff, based...
Richmond Hill Issues Burning Ban
Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2023 01:38 PM
Update: Effective June 12, 2023, the City-wide burn ban has been lifted.
RICHMOND HILL – Due to the special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada and unseasonably warm and dry conditions, a city-wide burn ban has been issued by Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES).
This ban is similar to those issued by the other fire services across York Region and is necessary given the current forest fires in Ontario and Quebec, deteriorating air-quality and hot and dry conditions that...
Richmond Hill Represented At Federation Of Canadian Municipalities
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 01:53 PM
Deputy Mayor Godwin Chan Elected to Board of Directors
Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Regional and Local Councillor/Deputy Mayor Godwin Chan was elected to return to the National Board of Directors at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for the 2023-2024 term. The election took place at the 2023 FCM Annual Conference on May 28, 2023.
Regional and Local Councillor Chan served on the FCM Board from 2013-2020 and again beginning in early 2023. Since 2011, he has served on several FCM...
Richmond Hill Celebrates Seniors This June
Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 09:42 AM
RICHMOND HILL – Every year, the City of Richmond Hill dedicates the month of June to our seniors to celebrate the significant contributions they make every day to the community.
This year’s month-long activities kick off June 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mill Pond Park with the annual Adults 55+ Barbecue. This free event offers an afternoon of fun and entertainment featuring The Wong Mo Trio. We will also present the 2023 Senior of the Year Award.
In addition to the barbecue, the City has...