The Government of Canada invests $209,560 to enhance community infrastructure in Richmond Hill

FedDev Ontario supports the City of Richmond Hill towards the construction of interim trails at the city’s hidden gem and treasured national historic site, the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park to fuel community revitalization and create conditions for local economies to rebound

May 23rd, 2023– Richmond Hill, Ontario

Community infrastructure is at the heart of local communities, bringing together residents and visitors alike while supporting local businesses, jobs and economies.

Today,...

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Summer Recreation Program Registration Opens May 31

Register from May 31-June 14 for a Chance to Win!

RICHMOND HILL – Summer’s heating up in Richmond Hill with a wide variety of recreational programming! Build your wish list today and register for a summer program between May 31 and June 14 for a chance to win a $100 credit on your ActiveRH account.

Whether you want to try something new, learn a skill or keep active this summer, the City offers programs for all ages and abilities. From arts and entertainment, computers and science and technology...

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Richmond Hill Renews Commitment to Inclusivity

Council Approves 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is committed to being an accessible, inclusive community for everyone. Council reaffirmed this commitment with their approval of the 2023-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, which outlines the City’s strategy to identify, prevent and remove barriers for persons with disabilities and meet accessibility standards in consultation with the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee. 

This is the City’s third multi-year...

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Richmond Hill Wants Your Input For Comprehensive Zoning By-Law

Phase 2 launches with public engagement opportunities coming up

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill is entering the next phase of the comprehensive review of all the City’s in-force Zoning By-laws, with the goal of consolidating them into a single Zoning By-law.

The objective is to develop one Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City that is:

• user-friendly and easy to understand, administer and enforce;
• reflective of current and emerging planning and development practices and trends; and,
• fully accessible...

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Richmond Hill's Project Blaze Returns!

Female High School Students Invited to Explore Career Paths within the Fire Service

RICHMOND HILL – Applications are now open for this year’s Project Blaze – a fully involved fire service experience run by Richmond Hill’s Fire and Emergency Services for female-identifying students in Grades 10-12. 

The three-day event offers students an opportunity to see how their skills and interests can propel them into an exciting career in firefighting, dispatching, investigations and inspections, public...

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