Richmond Hill and Partners Recognized Nationally for Sustainability Work

Community-driven project improved natural environment around Lake Wilcox

RICHMOND HILL – The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has recognized the City of Richmond Hill, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and eight other partner municipalities with a 2020 Sustainable Communities Visionary Award Honourable Mention for the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP). 

Richmond Hill was a founding partner of the SNAP project – a community-driven model for sustainable urban...

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City Reorganizes to Deliver More Effective and Efficient Services

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is setting the foundation for a more modern and innovative model of government. The new structure will streamline operations and enable the City to deliver more innovative, effective and efficient services.

Effective immediately, the City is moving to a three-commission model:

• Planning and Infrastructure Services, under the leadership of Kelvin Kwan, will focus on planning, designing and building. The new amalgamated Commission includes planning,...
  

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Richmond Hill Highlights Progress Made on Accessibility

City Publishes 2019 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Report

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is committed to being an accessible, inclusive community for everyone. Yesterday, Council approved the City’s 2019 Accessibility Status Report that highlights progress made to date on its 2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 

Of note, in 2019, the City:

• Made significant changes to its employee recruitment program to make the...

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Richmond Hill Students’ Summer Businesses Take Off

City Showcases Next Generation of Successful Entrepreneurs

RICHMOND HILL – Seven local area students made the most of summer 2020 by harnessing their entrepreneurial spirit to start their own businesses with support from the City of Richmond Hill.   

Funded through the Ontario government’s Summer Company program, the students received up to $3,000 each in start-up funding along with comprehensive online business training and mentoring coordinated through Richmond Hill’s Small Business Enterprise...

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Public Service Announcement - New Provincial Limits on Social Gatherings in Richmond Hill

All Scheduled Recreation Programs Continue 

RICHMOND HILL – Today, the Ontario government announced a reduction to limits on the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province.

For all Ontarians including Richmond Hill residents, the maximum number of people permitted to attend social gatherings, such as dinners, parties and BBQs, is now 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

In response to the recent increase in active cases in Richmond...

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