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City and Community Team up to Plant Nearly 10,000 Trees!
Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 08:45 AM
RICHMOND HILL – In a year of challenge and change, the environment continued to be a top priority for Richmond Hill Council and our community in 2020. Through the City’s award-winning environmental programs, we continued our work together to protect, enhance and restore our local natural environment.
With health and safety protocols in place to protect participants and the community, we saw great success, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights include:
- Partnering with local schools, businesses...
City Advising Residents to be Safe and Stay off of Frozen Bodies of Water
Posted on Monday, January 04, 2021 04:00 PM
Updated January 14, 2021
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 prohibited at all Richmond Hill stormwater ponds and lakes...
Statement from Mayor Barrow on Charges Laid Against Local Councillor
Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 01:00 PM
This afternoon, York Regional Police announced it has laid charges against Richmond Hill Councillor Karen Cilevitz for Breach of Trust by a Public Officer and Fraud Over $5,000.
It is important to allow the legal system to determine the outcome of this case. City officials are cooperating with police. Under the Municipal Act, the councillor is permitted to retain her seat at this time.
I want to reaffirm to residents that City Council is committed to serving the public good and we will continue...
City Closures and Cancellations in Response to Provincial Lockdown Measures
Posted on Friday, December 11, 2020 04:00 PM
RICHMOND HILL – Today, the Province announced that York Region, including Richmond Hill will move into the “Grey – Lockdown” level of the COVID-19 Response Framework effective Monday, December 14 at 12:01 a.m. for a minimum of 28 days. As a result and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, residents should be aware of the following closures and cancellations (effective Monday, December 14):
- Recreational swimming will be cancelled and pools closed
- Winter Break Adventure Programs are...
Statement from Mayor Barrow Addressing Announcement of Increased Provincial Restrictions
Posted on Friday, December 11, 2020 04:00 PM
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...