Statement from Mayor Barrow on COVID-19

Today, the Province confirmed that York Region, including Richmond Hill, remains at the “Red-Control” level of the COVID-19 response framework.

I am proud of how the Richmond Hill community has stepped up in the fight against COVID-19. All year, residents have done their part to help keep friends, family and neighbours safe. Our businesses have responded and made a difference by offering services and equipment to help keep people healthy. I offer my sincerest thanks to our entire community for...

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Richmond Hill to Invest $38 Million in the Community

2021 Capital Budget focuses on upgrading infrastructure for the future 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council is working to revitalize and update the City’s infrastructure to ensure continued smooth delivery of services to residents without placing additional burden on taxpayers.

After a year of opening modern, cutting-edge community amenities such as the state-of-the-art Oak Ridges library, the expanded Ed Sackfield Arena, redeveloped David Hamilton Park and the 130-metre long Lake Wilcox...

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Statement from the Mayor – A Time to Pause and Reflect

This year, Remembrance Day ceremonies were modified to ensure the safety of our veterans and the general public from COVID-19. While we won't have a parade or individual laying of the wreaths like we normally do, we still partnered with our local Royal Canadian Legion to commemorate the meaning of the day.

Like most things this year, Remembrance Day might feel different. What hasn’t changed is the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their lives for our city and our country. These were...

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Public Service Announcement: City Makes it Easier to get Waste Bins and Garbage Tags

Online purchase plus new pickup and delivery options now available

Richmond Hill – Residents can now go online to purchase new blue boxes, green bins, kitchen containers and garbage tags, as well as pay to exchange broken Richmond Hill labelled blue boxes and green bins. New delivery by mail (garbage tags only) and curbside pickup options are also available.

Here’s how it works:

Garbage tags – order online for delivery by mail

• Order and pay online at RichmondHill.ca/BinsAndTags.
• Garbage tag orders...

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Richmond Hill Considers Regulating Short-Term Rental Accommodations

Residents Invited to Provide Input into Rules for Airbnb and Similar Services

-- Note - The survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. --

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is moving forward on exploring options to regulate short-term rental accommodations and we are seeking your input through an online survey.

Short-term rental accommodation is when private individuals rent out their house or part of a house, condominium or apartment, such as a room, for short periods of time...

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