Re-Commit to Fire Safety in 2023

Practice These Fire Safety Tips to Stay Safe     

RICHMOND HILL – People often think a fire can’t happen to them until it’s too late. Last year, Ontario saw 133 fire-related deaths, the province’s highest number in decades. Avoid becoming a statistic by following these fire safety and prevention tips. It could help save your life and the lives of those around you. 

Prevention
Everyone has a responsibility to protect their family and home from fire. Prevention is always the best course of action. 

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Take Part in Black History Month in Richmond Hill

RICHMOND HILL – Residents are invited to take part in a variety of local activities throughout the month of February to honour the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians.         

Musical Performances
The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts presents an array of black musical talent in recognition of Black History Month. For tickets, visit RHCentre.ca. 

• February 15, 8 p.m. – Africville Stories: This is the story of Canada’s oldest black community, Africville, which was destroyed for ’urban...

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What Does an Age-Friendly Richmond Hill Mean to You?

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is taking steps toward becoming an age-friendly community and wants to hear from you! This type of community allows people of all ages to participate in activities that keep everyone healthy and included in community life. 

In Richmond Hill, older adults aged 55+ comprise 31.9% of Richmond Hill’s population (2021 Census). Developing an age-friendly strategy is an important step towards meeting the needs of an aging population and, in turn, creating a community where...

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Get Involved in the Future of Richmond Hill Centre

Learn About What’s Next At Richmond Hill’s Future Downtown

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is continuing work on the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan and invites you to a Public Information Session to learn more about the future of the area.

Richmond Hill Centre will be a new downtown for Richmond Hill. Located at the geographic centre of the Greater Golden Horseshoe and connected by a radiating network of transit service including the Yonge North Subway Extension, GO Transit, VIVA...

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Richmond Hill Kicks Off 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Year-long celebrations include travelling photo booth, monthly prize draw and more

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council, staff and honoured guests raised the Richmond Hill 150 flag today to officially kick-off celebration of this momentous milestone.

Richmond Hill was officially incorporated as a “Village” in 1873. Its development was closely linked with the development of Yonge Street. Farmers travelled to Toronto markets from further north and stopped in Richmond Hill along the way. Early in...

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