Statement from Mayor Barrow Addressing Announcement of Increased Provincial Restrictions

The Province announced earlier today that it is moving Richmond Hill to the Grey-Lockdown level of Ontario’s COVID-19 Framework, effective Monday, December 14 along with the rest York Region. This difficult step is being taken to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

I recognize that this has not been an easy year and the pandemic is only adding to the stress of the holiday season. I can’t thank residents and businesses enough for stepping up over these past months and supporting one another. I know...

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11 Fun Things to do in Richmond Hill this Winter

*Update December 11, 2020: Please note that due to provincial lockdown measures that take effect on Monday, December 14, some of these activities have been cancelled. Visit RichmondHill.ca/WinterFun for 8 Fun Things to do in Richmond Hill this winter. 

RICHMOND HILL – Throughout the pandemic, the City of Richmond Hill has provided residents with safe and accessible recreational opportunities. To help keep residents active this winter, the City is offering a wide variety of virtual and in-person...

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Make Spirits Bright, Richmond Hill!

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill residents and businesses can help make someone’s season a little brighter by donating to the City’s Holiday Donation Drive.

This year, we are accepting donations at one location by curbside drop-off only, with COVID-19 health and safety precautions in place. When dropping off donations, please wear a mask and maintain a distance of 6 feet from any staff member or resident you may encounter.

Date: December 1 – 15, 2020
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.;...

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Council Moves to Reduce Single-Use Plastics

Plan Will Help Protect the Environment, Reduce Blue Box Contamination

Richmond Hill – As part of its ongoing commitment to caring for the natural environment, Richmond Hill is working to reduce reliance on single-use plastic items across the community.

Single-use plastics refer to plastic products and packaging designed to be used only once before they are discarded. Examples include disposable cutlery, straws, stir sticks, shopping bags, single-serve condiment packets and take-out containers....

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Richmond Hill Council Charts Course for Next Two Years

Focuses on Supporting a Sustainable, Connected and Thriving Community

RICHMOND HILL – Council has confirmed its priorities for the next two years, reflecting the evolving needs and interests of the community and building on the great work of the City to date.

Richmond Hill’s Council Strategic Priorities 2020-2022 set the City on a solid path to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, minimizing the financial impact on residents while continuing to emphasize environmental initiatives, community...

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