Richmond Hill Park Amenities Remain Closed

The following is a statement from Mayor Dave Barrow in response to the Ontario government’s announcement of their first stage of re-opening: 

“The City of Richmond Hill, alongside its residents, businesses and public health partners, has worked hard to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Once again, I thank everyone who is continuing to do their part in the fight against this virus.  

While we are eager to reopen our park amenities and community centres, it must be done thoughtfully, not...

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Statement from the Interim City Manager regarding further workforce impacts of COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on residents, businesses and the City. Our number one priority remains the health and safety of the people who live and work in Richmond Hill.

Over the past seven weeks, we have worked hard to protect our community and staff by closing facilities and cancelling programs. Council has approved additional measures such as providing tax relief to those facing financial challenges due to COVID-19. These were the right things to do. However, the reality...

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Statement from Mayor Barrow on Ontario’s “Framework for Reopening Our Province”

The challenge we have faced over the past six weeks is unlike anything we have experienced before. I want to once again thank the incredible residents and businesses of Richmond Hill for working alongside the City and doing their part to protect our community against COVID-19. 

The health of our community remains our top priority throughout this troubling time and will continue to be a priority as we begin the work of reopening. City staff and officials have begun important discussions about how...

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Council supports Local Businesses through the creation of Recover Richmond Hill Task Force

Task force will include local business leaders and focus on economic recovery

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is looking to accelerate economic recovery to address the downturn and uncertainty created by COVID-19. A key step is Council’s creation of the Recover Richmond Hill Task Force at its online April 22 meeting. The role of the Task Force is to recommend measures that assist local businesses to reopen, retool and recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19. The Task Force will also make...

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Richmond Hill Launches Hotline for Reporting COVID-19 Complaints

RICHMOND HILL – In response to community concerns, the City has launched a dedicated phone number and email to receive tips about businesses and residents violating provincial COVID-19 orders and municipal closures.

Richmond Hill by-law officers have already investigated more than 140 reported incidences of non-essential workplaces that are still operating, individuals using closed playgrounds or sports fields, and residents gathering in large groups.

Residents can report concerns about...

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