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Statement from the Interim City Manager regarding further workforce impacts of COVID-19
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2020 10:15 AM
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...
Statement from Mayor Barrow on Ontario’s “Framework for Reopening Our Province”
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020 04:45 PM
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...
Council supports Local Businesses through the creation of Recover Richmond Hill Task Force
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 06:00 PM
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...
Richmond Hill Launches Hotline for Reporting COVID-19 Complaints
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2020 11:00 AM
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...
Mayor Barrow offers condolences following first death from COVID-19 in Richmond Hill
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2020 10:45 AM
RICHMOND HILL – Sadly, this weekend Richmond Hill experienced a tragic loss – the first COVID-19 related death in our community. On behalf of all Members of Council, I offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the Richmond Hill resident who passed away.
Unfortunately, this terrible news underlines why we all need to continue taking action to help keep Richmond Hill safe and stop the spread of this devastating virus. Please stay home as much as you can and if you must go into our...