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#ShopRichmondHill this March to Win Great Prizes!
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2021 01:15 PM
Support Small Businesses for a Chance to Win a $500 Shopping Spree
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill, in collaboration with the Richmond Hill Board of Trade and the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area, is launching #ShopRichmondHill, a month-long social media campaign and contest to encourage residents to support their local small businesses.
Guided by the Recover Richmond Hill Task Force and Action Plan, the City has been working with all levels of government and local...
Planning for Future Parking Needs in Richmond Hill
Posted on Monday, March 01, 2021 08:00 AM
Online survey open to all GTA residents until March 15
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has launched a survey to get input from current and potential future residents about parking space requirements for new developments.
As part of Council’s priority to balance growth and green, and to prioritize ease of movement around the City, Richmond Hill is working on a Parking and Transportation Demand Management Strategy to promote and support progressive and sustainable forms of development.
The...
Richmond Hill Scores High Marks for Environmental Protection
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 10:15 AM
More trees, reduced emissions helping build a more sustainable community
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has released its environmental scorecard demonstrating its continued environmental leadership and positive progress in protecting our local environment.
A report to Council outlined the progress and achievements made to date on implementation of the City’s Environment Strategy, Greening the Hill: Our Community, Our Future from 2015-2019, including:
- A significant reduction in corporate...
Council Calls on Federal Government to Support Subway Extension into Richmond Hill
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:30 PM
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council approved a resolution to formally request federal funding for the Yonge North Subway Extension.
Earlier this month, the federal government announced $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next eight years, which includes a $3 billion per year investment in public transit in Canadian communities beginning in 2026-27. Richmond Hill Council is calling on the federal government to commit immediately to broad and substantial funding for the Yonge...
Statement from Mayor Dave Barrow
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 09:45 AM
Today I notified Members of Council I will be taking a medical leave of absence from my role as Mayor of Richmond Hill, effective Thursday. I am grateful for Council’s support in granting me this leave.
It troubles me to step away, even temporarily, as this pandemic continues to affect our community. However, the City remains in very capable hands. Deputy Mayor Joe DiPaola has agreed to take on the role of acting mayor until my return.
I am confident that with his leadership, and the support of...