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Public Service Announcement - School Zone, Overnight and 3 Hour Maximum Parking Enforcement Returns September 8
Posted on Friday, August 21, 2020 10:15 AM
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
Statement from Mayor Barrow Applauding Ontario’s Announcement of Emergency Funding for Municipalities
Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 05:15 PM
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...
Richmond Hill Helps Local Businesses to Spur Economic Revitalization
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2020 04:30 PM
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...
Richmond Hill Council and Community Unite to Protect Pollinators
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:30 AM
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)
City offers more family fun in Stage 3
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 03:30 PM
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...