Public Service Announcement - Waste Bins and Garbage Tags Now Available at Operations Centre

RICHMOND HILL – Beginning today, Richmond Hill’s Operations Centre (1200 Elgin Mills Road East) will re-open with modified hours for blue box, green bin, kitchen catcher and garbage tag purchases and exchanges. 

Purchase prices for garbage tags (sold in sets of five) and new waste bins are available online. A new exchange fee of $7.35 (plus HST) will apply to replace damaged or broken Richmond Hill-labelled blue boxes and green bins to help offset replacement costs. Payment must be made by Interac...

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Public Service Announcement - School Zone, Overnight and 3 Hour Maximum Parking Enforcement Returns September 8

RICHMOND HILL – In response to the needs of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Richmond Hill temporarily suspended the enforcement of a number of parking restrictions.

As the community gradually re-opens and children return to school, these restrictions will begin to be enforced again.

Effective September 8, 2020:

• All parking regulations are back in effect in school zones, including Monday to Friday restrictions on stopping, parking and standing within 500 metres of schools 

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Statement from Mayor Barrow Applauding Ontario’s Announcement of Emergency Funding for Municipalities

We are thankful for the emergency funding the Ontario government announced today as part of federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement. Richmond Hill will receive $4 million in Phase 1 municipal operating funding to help address financial pressures related to COVID-19, maintain critical services and protect our community. The Province has indicated additional funding will be available later this year.

The municipal operating funding is crucial to ensure the City continues to provide the services...

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Richmond Hill Helps Local Businesses to Spur Economic Revitalization

Introduces small business grants and dedicated business support hotline

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is helping local business owners look to the future with the launch of two important parts of the Recover Richmond Hill Action Plan, in collaboration with the Richmond Hill Board of Trade.

The Small Business Recovery Grant Program offers $5000 micro-grants to help small businesses implement recovery plans. Small businesses represent more than 80% of businesses in Richmond Hill and supporting them...

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Richmond Hill Council and Community Unite to Protect Pollinators

City offers residents free Monarch-friendly plant kits and new ways to get involved

RICHMOND HILL – As part of their commitment to protecting pollinators, Richmond Hill Council proclaimed August 22 as Flight of the Monarch Day. Throughout August, the City will celebrate with opportunities for residents to support and learn about the magnificent Monarch butterfly, why it’s important to the health of our ecosystems and how to help protect them.   

Free Monarch-friendly Plant Kits (while supplies last)

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