Richmond Hill Council Opposes Quebec's Bill 21

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council unanimously passed a motion at the February 9 Council Meeting opposing Quebec’s Bill 21. The City joins municipalities across Canada in speaking out against the law as discriminatory in nature and undermining the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Quebec’s Bill 21 bans public servants from wearing religious symbols, such as crosses, hijabs, turbans and yarmulkes, at work.

The motion aligns with Council’s Strategic Priority “Strong Sense of Belonging” and...

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Statement from Mayor David West: Yonge North Subway Extension Progress

Richmond Hill – Today marks another significant milestone in bringing the subway to Richmond Hill. Metrolinx has released the Yonge North Subway Extension Environmental Project Report Addendum for public comment, following evaluation of the potential environmental impacts of the project.

The subway will undoubtedly bring extensive economic benefits to Richmond Hill and help shape our future as a vibrant, welcoming, connected community. This report is a step towards protecting our natural...

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Richmond Hill Aims To Become The Centerpiece Of York Region

City sets a comprehensive course for planning to 2041

Richmond Hill – Council has endorsed the Official Plan Update’s Key Directions Report to guide planning policies and address anticipated land use needs over the next twenty years.

The key directions will form the basis for revisions to the City’s Official Plan and help Richmond Hill achieve its vision of becoming “the centerpiece of York Region and one of the most prominent, complete communities in the Greater Toronto Area”.

Developed following...

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Family Day Fun in Richmond Hill

RICHMOND HILL – Looking for something fun to do on your Family Day long weekend? Richmond Hill is full of great activities and places to explore for families of every age and size!

Strap on your Skates for Outdoor Skating
Glide through the trees at our 250-metre looped Richmond Green Skate Trail or skate on the natural rinks at Mill Pond and Lake Wilcox. Remember that skating on stormwater ponds is prohibited as the ice is not safe. Visit RichmondHill.ca/OutdoorSkating for up-to-date skating...

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Celebrate 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.

Community Activities

• February 7-28 – Young Artist Showcase: Join us for a public outdoor art exhibit showcasing work by emerging Richmond Hill-based artist Brandon Baghaee and other local youth artists Jasmin Nicole, Shadrack Abatan and Ehiko Odeh. Artwork will be on display along the Richmond Green Heritage Walkway.

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