Apply for Richmond Hill Community and Cultural Grants

Join Us March 9 for a Virtual Information Session

RICHMOND HILL – Applications are now open for Richmond Hill’s 2023 Community and Cultural Grants. The grant program supports local community and cultural organizations as well as individual artists whose initiatives enhance the quality of life and cultural vibrancy of Richmond Hill residents. 

Funding Types

Grants of up to $5,000 are available in two streams:

• Community Projects – In areas such as social services and health, recreation and/or the...

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Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 14-23

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law by 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 14-23 on February 22, 2023 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990.

And take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land 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 March 20, 2023.

An...

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Calling All Richmond Hill Artists

We’re Celebrating RH150 with Three Community Mural Projects!   

RICHMOND HILL – To help commemorate Richmond Hill’s 150th anniversary, the City is commissioning three community mural projects to capture Richmond Hill’s past, present and future. 

Richmond Hill artists are invited to apply for one or more of the following:

• Community Mural – One artist or artist collective will be selected to paint an outdoor community mural from June 5-26 that will be unveiled on Canada Day
• City Park Storage Bunkers...

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City of Richmond Hill Rescinding Vaccination Policy

In alignment with recent announcements made by other public sector organizations including York Region, Richmond Hill will rescind its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy effective Wednesday, March 1, 2023. As of that date, mandatory vaccination will no longer be required for staff, volunteers and contractors.

Since the introduction of the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in August 2021, the City has continued to monitor the state of the pandemic, including the current impact of COVID-19 on the health care...

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New Schedule for Richmond Hill Council and Committee Meetings

More opportunities for public to participate in meetings of Council

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council will reinstate Committee of the Whole meetings, beginning on March 1. Committee of the Whole meetings are discussion-oriented to facilitate Council’s decision-making process and the Committee forwards recommendations to Council meetings for final decision. Committee of the Whole is comprised of all nine Members of Council.

Committee of the Whole meetings will be held the week before a Council...

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