City offers more family fun in Stage 3

RICHMOND HILL – Earlier this week, the Ontario Government announced that York Region, including the City of Richmond Hill, could move into Stage 3 of COVID-19 recovery on Friday, July 24, 2020. 

Here are the top seven things residents need to know about Stage 3 in Richmond Hill: 

1)    Playgrounds are reopening by July 31

When provincial restrictions are lifted on July 24, the City will begin to reopen its 130 playgrounds, as well as all outdoor exercise equipment. All playgrounds and equipment are...

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Pay Parking Launches July 22 at Lake Wilcox Park

Richmond Hill residents can park free with permit - available online now!

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council is taking action to address parking concerns at one of the City’s premier destination parks, Lake Wilcox Park.

Known for its unique combination of beautiful waterfront scenery and family-friendly amenities, Lake Wilcox Park attracts thousands of visitors from across the GTA each year. Among other highlights, the park features a waterfront promenade, a new pedestrian boardwalk over the...

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Statement from Mayor Barrow in Support of Regional Face Mask and Coverings Decision

The health and safety of our staff and the entire Richmond Hill community continues to be our top priority.

Following a unanimous vote at York Regional Council yesterday, effective July 17 until November 30,business owners and operators in Richmond Hill and throughout York Region must have a policy in place to prohibit people from entering enclosed public spaces if they are not wearing a face mask or covering.

These new rules will also apply to all indoor City of Richmond Hill facilities, such as...

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Richmond Hill Drives Economic Recovery Through Innovation

Plan focuses on entrepreneurship and partnerships to help local businesses thrive

RICHMOND HILL – At a July 8 meeting, Richmond Hill Council reaffirmed its support for local businesses and its drive to stimulate a quick economic recovery by endorsing the Recover Richmond Hill Action Plan.  The Plan outlines 10 actions the City is taking to help Richmond Hill businesses thrive in the post-pandemic environment.

Innovation and entrepreneurship feature prominently in the plan, which includes:

• Providing...

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Richmond Hill Continues to Modernize Services for Residents

Launches new digital residential building permit application

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill now accepts online applications for residential building permits. Council endorsed the new option to provide better service and offer greater convenience for residents and landowners who require a permit to build at their home.

Residents can now submit online applications for the following residential building permits:

• Alterations and additions to existing homes
• Miscellaneous residential permits such as decks...

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