Provincial Blue Box Program Changes Coming January 1

New program owner and customer service contact; same blue box and schedule

RICHMOND HILL – The Province of Ontario is transitioning the blue box program to a new model that makes producers of recyclable materials responsible for their collection and processing instead of municipalities. Starting January 1, 2026, residential recycling in Richmond Hill will be managed by Circular Materials, a non-profit organization that represents producers.

Richmond Hill residents who receive curbside waste...

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Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law 103-25

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill passed By-law 103-25 on October 29, 2025 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990.

And take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (Tribunal) in respect of the Zoning By-law may be made by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on December...

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Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law 105-25

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill passed By-law 105-25 on October 29, 2025 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990.

And take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (Tribunal) in respect of the Zoning By-law may be made by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on December...

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Merry Marketplace Brings Holiday Magic to Richmond Hill

Five Saturdays of festive fun start this weekend (November 15)! 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s Merry Marketplace, presented by Lexus of Richmond Hill, kicks off this Saturday, November 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Richmond Green Park. For five consecutive Saturdays, enjoy holiday shopping, food and entertainment while thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the park. The lights stay on until 10 p.m. daily. 

This year’s event features:

• Artisan vendors offering unique holiday gifts
• Food concessions and cozy...

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Remembrance Day - Flags are Lowered to Half-Mast

Flags at Richmond Hill’s facilities are lowered to half-mast on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day, in honour of those who sacrificed for our community and our country.

For more information, please read the statement from Mayor West.

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