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Co-exist in Harmony with Richmond Hill's Urban Wildlife this Spring
Posted on Friday, April 29, 2022 12:45 PM
RICHMOND HILL – Spring has sprung and we are not the only ones beginning to enjoy the warmer weather. Richmond Hill’s unique natural environment is home to more than 150 wildlife species, making it an amazing place to observe wildlife this time of year. It also means that interacting with urban wildlife in our neighborhoods is more common.
From geese to turtles, foxes to beavers, wildlife play an important role in our community. They enrich our lives and contribute to a healthy and diverse...
Richmond Hill Extends Grant Program To Support Local Businesses
Posted on Friday, April 29, 2022 09:30 AM
Community Improvement Plan Program renewed until 2027
Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council reiterated its commitment to local businesses by approving the extension of the Office Development and Village Local Centre Revitalization Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program for another five years.
Since the program’s inception in 2018, the City has supported nine projects for a variety of different local businesses in Richmond Hill’s downtown area, providing them with much-needed grants to refresh...
Construction Update: Lane Restrictions on Red Maple Road
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 01:00 PM
Please be advised that Red Maple Road will have lane restrictions/reduction, between Highway 7 to just north of High Tech Road, from mid-April to July, weather permitting.
This closure is necessary as York Region, Environmental Services, and Public Works work on the construction of a 2.1 km sewer around the Yonge Street, Highway 7 and Bayview Avenue area in the Cities of Richmond Hill and Markham.
For more information about the Yonge Street and Highway 7 Regional Centre Sewer Construction or...
Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 45-22
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 09:30 AM
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 45-22 on April 27, 2022 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 May 18, 20222.
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Richmond Hill Appoints Committee To Support City Action On Housing Affordability
Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:45 AM
Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council is continuing to move towards its goal of helping make housing more affordable for current and future residents, appointing seven members to form its new Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee.
The committee will oversee implementation of the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy. Its role is to facilitate partnerships with a variety of stakeholders and organizations involved in the housing sector, as well as to advocate to other levels of...
