Flags Lowered to Half-Mast: 2023 National Day of Mourning

In recognition of the National Day of Mourning (April 28), all flags at City facilities have been lowered to half-mast.

On February 1, 1991, the Federal government passed the Worker’s Day of Mourning Act designating April 28 as the official day observed each year to recognize workers injured, killed or disabled on the job or who suffer from occupational illnesses.

The Day of Mourning is now commemorated in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.wsibdayofmourning...

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Richmond Hill Continues Doing its Part for a Healthy Environment

2023 achievements include more trees and a plan for active transportation

Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill continues to demonstrate its commitment to becoming a more sustainable and resilient community – one that values the environment and takes action to protect it.

A recent report to Council outlined the City and community’s 2023 environmental achievements. Select accomplishments include:

• Growth of our tree canopy with 11,482 trees and shrubs planted – 9,204 on City property by volunteers...

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Notice of Intention to Designate - 13076 Leslie Street

Notice of Intention to Designate The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Re:       Notice of Intention to Designate
             13076 Leslie Street
             City of Richmond Hill ON L4E 1A2
             City File No.: D12-07289

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill (“Council”) intends to designate the above noted property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under part IV and pursuant to section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990,c.0.18.

And take notice that the Council...

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Notice of Adoption - OPA 48

NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 48 TO THE RICHMOND HILL OFFICIAL PLAN PURSUANT TO THE PLANNING ACT

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill adopted Amendment No. 48 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan on the 10th day of April, 2024 through the enactment of By-law 40-24 and in accordance with Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, as amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of this Amendment may be made by filing a...

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Project Blaze is Back for a Third Year

Campaign Inspires Female High School Students to Explore Careers in Fire Services

RICHMOND HILL – Registration is now open for Project Blaze 2024 – a program run by the City of Richmond Hill’s Fire and Emergency Services team for female-identifying high school students to encourage, educate and empower more young women to pursue a career in the fire and emergency services field.

 The three-day event, taking place August 23 – 25, provides participants with an opportunity to observe and experience...

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