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Richmond Hill Council Appoints Ward 4 Councillor
Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 06:45 PM
Raika Sheppard will represent Ward 4 for the remainder of the current Council term
Richmond Hill – At the March 22 Special Council Meeting, Raika Sheppard was appointed Ward 4 Councillor.
Sheppard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University and Juris Doctorate from Taft University. A licensed realtor, she is manager of JK Law Professional Corporation in Richmond Hill. She has been Chair of the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA) since 2018, developing...
Richmond Hill Taking Action to Protect Trees From Spongy Moth
Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 09:45 AM
Egg mass removal from City trees ongoing; free burlap trap kits available for residents
RICHMOND HILL – The City is taking action to protect its trees from the effects of the leaf-eating spongy moth (also known as LDD moth) and providing resources for residents to help manage trees on their property.
Spongy moth is an invasive insect found throughout southern Ontario that feeds on a variety of tree species such as oak, birch and maple. It is known to have cyclical outbreaks every seven to 10...
Richmond Hill Partners with OCAD University and eCampusOntario
Posted on Monday, March 21, 2022 10:00 AM
Launches Centre of Local Innovation and Collaboration to Support Businesses
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has partnered with OCAD University and eCampusOntario to launch the Centre of Local Innovation and Collaboration (CLIC). This unique, design-driven centre for innovation is part of a broad-based approach to help accelerate recovery for local businesses post-pandemic.
CLIC brings together expertise from Richmond Hill’s Small Business Enterprise Centre and OCAD University to help...
Have Your Say in Zoning By-law Review
Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2022 11:15 AM
Richmond Hill continues to seek public input on home businesses, parking and more
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is making progress in its comprehensive review of all Zoning By-laws and is hosting its next series of virtual public information sessions this spring.
Zoning By-laws affect everyone and all properties in the City. They regulate land use, including where buildings (e.g. houses and offices) and other structures (e.g. sheds and cabanas) can be located, what size they can be...
Community Welcomed Back In Person To Council Meetings Starting March 22
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:45 AM
Hybrid Model Gives Choice to Participate In Person or Online
RICHMOND HILL – Effective March 22, 2022, members of the public will have the option to once again attend City of Richmond Hill Council meetings in person or continue to participate virtually online.
For anyone taking part in a delegation or public forum, there is the option of attending in person, electronically by video conference or by telephone. Any person who wishes to speak to Council on agenda items must pre-register with the...