What Are Your Priorities For Richmond Hill?

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...

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Richmond Hill Issues Burning Ban

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...

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Richmond Hill Represented At Federation Of Canadian Municipalities

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...

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Richmond Hill Celebrates Seniors This June

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...

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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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