Richmond Hill Calls for Action on Gender Based Violence

Council Approves Motion Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council unanimously passed a motion to declare gender-based violence and/or intimate partner violence an epidemic in Ontario.

The City joins 42 municipalities and regions in calling on Ontario to make the same declaration, in the hope of creating legislation that targets family violence and provides more funding to municipalities, regions and their emergency and social services to help address the...

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Mayor West's Statement on Truth and Reconciliation

Richmond Hill – Today, Richmond Hill raised the Every Child Matters flag in recognition of the trauma caused by residential schools, and to remember the children who never came home, as well as the survivors, their families and communities.

We also proclaimed September 30 the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Richmond Hill, demonstrating support for this important day and the reflection it encourages. Flags at Richmond Hill’s facilities will fly at half-mast.

September 30 is also...

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Notice of Temporary Road Closure - Harding Boulevard

Please be advised that Harding Boulevard, between Yonge Street and Lennox Avenue, will be closed from:

7 a.m. on Monday, June 19 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

This closure is necessary to facilitate the reconstruction of a municipal sanitary sewer for the new site plan development on the north east corner of Yonge Street and Harding Boulevard by Metroview Developments.

Emergency traffic will be maintained.

If further information is required, please contact: Access Richmond Hill (905)...

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Bayview Hill Pool Closure

Update: Bayview Hill Pool is open (September 28, 2023).

• September 28: Emergency maintenance and repairs are now complete. Bayview Hill Pool is open for regularly scheduled programs and services.
• September 27: Emergency mechanical repairs are currently underway at Bayview Hill Pool. Both swimming pools are unavailable until further notice. The sauna will remain open during recreational swim times.
• September 26: The mechanical issue has been repaired. The pool is open as of 1:30 p.m. on September 26.

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Be Saved by the Beep this Month

Take part in ‘Test Your Smoke Alarm Day’ on September 28

RICHMOND HILL – In response to an increase in fire fatalities, Thursday, September 28 is Ontario’s first ‘Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.’ Last year, there were 133 fire fatalities in the province – the most in 20 years. Testing your smoke alarm could help save your life and the lives of loved ones. 

As part of the day, Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services encourage the entire community to learn more about smoke alarms, fire safety and home...

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