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Public Service Announcement: Changes to City Recreation Programs in Response to Expanded Provincial COVID-19 Restrictions
Posted on Friday, October 16, 2020 02:45 PM
Richmond Hill – Today, the Ontario government announced additional public health measures for York Region, including Richmond Hill, beginning Monday, October 19, 2020.
As a result, the City is making the following changes to recreation activities:
- indoor in-person fitness classes are cancelled
- indoor in-person dance classes are cancelled
- aquafit classes and swim lessons are cancelled
- skating lessons are cancelled
- public skating is cancelled
- fitness centres/weight rooms are closed
- Ed Sackfield indoor...
Statement from Mayor Barrow Addressing Additional Public Health Measures Announced by the Province
Posted on Friday, October 16, 2020 02:00 PM
As always, the health and safety of the Richmond Hill community continues to be our top priority.
The increased public health measures announced by the Province today are difficult but necessary to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect all citizens, particularly our most vulnerable.
I recognize these new closures place a heavy burden on our local business owners and their staff. The City will continue to support the local economy through our Recover Richmond Hill Action Plan, and we look...
Statement from the Mayor – United together against acts of bias and hatred
Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 04:30 PM
As a city, we take pride in our diversity. It is one of the things I love most about Richmond Hill. And it’s why I am not only saddened, but also deeply disappointed by incidents of intolerance, including any hate-motivated vandalism, in our community.
We do not tolerate racist, anti-Semitic or other hateful behaviour in our city. We stand together – united against cowardly acts of bias and hatred. These despicable incidents do not reflect our community or the people who live here.
Inclusion and...
Film Industry Shines a Spotlight on Richmond Hill’s Unique Features
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 02:00 PM
City is open for filming and offers Film Story Map to attract film companies
RICHMOND HILL – With unique locations such as the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) and the Fire and Emergency Services Fire Training Tower, Richmond Hill is a popular choice for a wide range of film, television and advertising production. The city’s location, close to Toronto, Lester B. Pearson Airport and 400-series highways also make filming in Richmond Hill an easy choice.
In 2019, Richmond Hill issued 26...
Mayor Dave Barrow's 2020 State of the City Address
Posted on Friday, October 09, 2020 02:30 PM
Mayor Dave Barrow delivered his 2020 State of the City Address to virtual attendees of the annual Richmond Hill Board of Trade Mayor’s Luncheon this afternoon.
This year’s address focused on how Richmond Hill has weathered the global pandemic including providing tax relief and minimizing the economic impact of COVID-19 on the community, celebrating businesses that are making a difference and launching the Recover Richmond Hill Action Plan to support the local economy.
The Mayor also highlighted the...