Richmond Hill Honours Outstanding Volunteers

Volunteer Achievement Awards celebrate contributions to the community 

RICHMOND HILL – For 57 years, the City of Richmond Hill has recognized hundreds of individual volunteers, organizations and groups who make our community the vibrant place it is today. Tonight, the City’s Mayor and Members of Council are recognizing the outstanding contributions of these volunteers at the Volunteer Achievement Awards.

Held every other year during National Volunteer Week, award recipients are honoured for their...

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Richmond Hill Council Confirms Commitment to Inclusion

Adopts Land Acknowledgement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has adopted a Land Acknowledgement as well as its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Action Plan as part of its ongoing pledge to expand diversity, inclusion and equity efforts.

The Land Acknowledgement, adopted by Council at the March 29 Council meeting, will be used at City of Richmond Hill Council meetings beginning in April and at other City events. It is a...

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Richmond Hill Council Approves The City’s Housing Pledge

City continues to work toward being a complete community

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council approved the City’s 2031 Municipal Housing Target Pledge at a Special Council Meeting held March 21, 2023. The Pledge demonstrates Richmond Hill’s proactive approach to the acceleration of housing through streamlining and process improvements. The City is also committed to becoming a complete community – one that is integrated, vibrant, sustainable and diverse, including a mix of land uses and a range...

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Free Lake Wilcox Parking Permits for Residents Now Available

Pay Parking Takes Effect April 1 for the Park and Oak Ridges Community Centre 

RICHMOND HILL – Once again, pay parking at Lake Wilcox Park will be in effect April 1 through September 30. Richmond Hill residents are invited to get their free parking permit for the park and community centre online at Parking.RichmondHill.ca. 

Lake Wilcox Park is one of Richmond Hill’s Destination Parks, attracting thousands of visitors from Richmond Hill and beyond for its unique combination of beautiful waterfront...

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Apply for Richmond Hill Community and Cultural Grants

Join Us March 9 for a Virtual Information Session

RICHMOND HILL – Applications are now open for Richmond Hill’s 2023 Community and Cultural Grants. The grant program supports local community and cultural organizations as well as individual artists whose initiatives enhance the quality of life and cultural vibrancy of Richmond Hill residents. 

Funding Types

Grants of up to $5,000 are available in two streams:

• Community Projects – In areas such as social services and health, recreation and/or the...

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