City Advising Residents to Stay off Frozen Bodies of Water

Free outdoor skating available at Richmond Green Skate Trail beginning January 8

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is advising everyone to stay off of lakes, rivers, ponds and stormwater ponds, as the ice may not be safe.

Even if the weather has been cold, other factors such as water flow, fluctuating water levels and snow on the ice, can contribute to unsafe conditions. In addition, even if the ice at the water's edge seems safe, it can get weaker as you get further out. 

Skating is...

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Changes to City Services in Response to Provincial COVID-19 Restrictions

RICHMOND HILL – To help slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Government of Ontario announced the province will return to the modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. for at least 21 days (until January 26, 2022), subject to trends in public health and health system indicators.

As a result, residents should be aware of the following: 

What’s Closing/Cancelled Effective January 5

• The main Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver...

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Impact of new Provincial COVID-19 Restrictions on City Facilities and Programs

RICHMOND HILL – Today, the Government of Ontario announced additional public health measures, effective Sunday, December 19, 2021, to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant as they accelerate the booster dose rollout. As a result, residents should be aware of the following: 

Gathering limits
To mitigate COVID-19 transmission that can occur at informal social gatherings, the province is reducing social gathering limits to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

Permit holders for event and...

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It's Time to Buy Your 2022 Richmond Hill Dog Licence

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill’s 2023 dog licences are now available for purchase. Annual dog licences expire December 31, are cost effective and easy to get. You can purchase or renew your dog licence quickly and conveniently: 

• Online through RichmondHill.ca/DogLicence
• In person at:
  • Our Municipal Office (225 East Beaver Creek Road)
  • Select Richmond Hill Community Centres
  • Select pet stores and veterinarian clinics 

A complete list of locations is available online. Please note, some facilities...

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Join Us for a Virtual New Year's Eve Celebration!

First Night offers fun for all ages 

RICHMOND HILL – You’re invited to join the City of Richmond Hill online to celebrate the New Year on December 31 from 8-9 p.m. with great music, entertainment and fun for all ages! 

Hosted by award-winning Canadian filmmaker and Richmond Hill resident Sean Cisterna, the evening will feature: 

• A performance of popular holiday and winter show tunes from Electric Moon Theatre Company
• An LED show with Dr. Draw and the Silver Starlets
• An exclusive interview with TikTok...

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