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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...
Enbridge Gas Helps Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths Through Project Zero
Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2020 10:15 AM
RICHMOND HILL– Enbridge Gas and Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) are teaming up to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
RHFES received 522 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Project Zero – a public education campaign that will provide 7,500 alarms to residents in 35 municipalities across Ontario.
This year, Enbridge Gas invested $225,000 in Project Zero, and over the past 12 years, the program has provided more...