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City Expanding Outdoor Skating Opportunities
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 03:30 PM
Additional rinks at Mill Pond and Lake Wilcox expected to open February 5
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is offering residents more to do this winter by expanding its outdoor skating opportunities. Ice rinks at Mill Pond and Lake Wilcox are expected to open on Friday, February 5 (pending weather and ice conditions). This is in addition to Richmond Green Skate Trail, which opened in December.
To help protect the community and adhere to provincial COVID-19 restrictions:
- Residents must...
City Invites Applicants for Accessibility Advisory Committee
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 10:30 AM
Due to a vacancy, the City of Richmond Hill is currently accepting applications to join the Accessibility Advisory Committee and help create a barrier free community for all.
Richmond Hill's Accessibility Advisory Committee gives Council advice about accessibility issues affecting residents and helps the City fulfil its commitment under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. This includes providing guidance and advice on accessible customer service, design of public spaces,...
Richmond Hill Seeks Public Input on Fire Master Plan
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:00 AM
Online survey available until February 12
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is inviting the public to provide input on how Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) can better meet the needs of our growing community.
The 12-question survey is available through February 12 at Richmondhill.ca/Fire. Your confidential responses will help the City update the Fire Master Plan that was originally created in 2016 and guides the delivery of the City’s fire protection services. Fire Master Plans are...
Richmond Hill On Track for 0% Tax Increase
Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:45 AM
Efforts and achievements in 2020 set positive foundation for the year ahead
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council is delivering on its commitment to fiscal responsibility and protecting residents from the financial burden of COVID-19. After initially targeting the City’s lowest tax increase in more than 15 years, Council has pushed further, proposing a property tax freeze in 2021.
The Budget Committee of the Whole approved Richmond Hill’s draft 2021 operating budget today, forwarding it for final...
Why it's not Safe to Play on Stormwater Ponds
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 11:15 AM
RICHMOND HILL – The City is reminding residents not to use neighbourhood stormwater ponds for skating or any other recreational activity, as the ice/water is not a safe place to play.
Unlike natural ponds, stormwater ponds are designed to collect and release runoff from rainfall and snowmelt to help prevent flooding in the community. As a result, water levels change rapidly due to the constant water flow. The pond water may also contain road salt and other contaminants, which contribute to poor ice...