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Noise Regulations for Construction Activity Back In Effect
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2022 08:00 AM
RICHMOND HILL – The City has reinstated construction noise limits back to pre-pandemic levels. Effective immediately, construction noise in Richmond Hill is, once again, prohibited:
- Mondays to Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- All day Sundays and on statutory holidays
The City also made changes to the noise by-law for deliveries to follow new rules outlined in the Municipal Act. Noise due to loading and unloading is prohibited between the hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. as well as all day Sundays and...
Notice of Road Closure: Anglin Drive
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2022 09:00 AM
Please be advised that Anglin Drive, between 19th Avenue to Long Hill Drive, will be closed from 7:00 a.m. Monday, February 21 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, weather permitting. This closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of new municipal services within the right of way of Anglin Drive, for the new subdivision by Yonge 19th Joint Venture Ltd.
While work is ongoing, through traffic is provided and access to local properties and emergency traffic will be maintained.
Statement from Mayor David West: Moving Ahead on Affordable Housing
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2022 03:00 PM
Richmond Hill – As we move forward with our community to plan the future of our City through the Official Plan Update, affordable housing continues to be a key concern. This is not a new challenge, but it is one our Council is committed to tackling.
Last year, Richmond Hill Council endorsed an Affordable Housing Strategy, outlining actions to help provide greater affordability for our current residents and future generations. More recently, the City has brought together a group of experts to help...
Richmond Hill Council Opposes Quebec's Bill 21
Posted on Friday, February 11, 2022 08:30 AM
Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council unanimously passed a motion at the February 9 Council Meeting opposing Quebec’s Bill 21. The City joins municipalities across Canada in speaking out against the law as discriminatory in nature and undermining the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Quebec’s Bill 21 bans public servants from wearing religious symbols, such as crosses, hijabs, turbans and yarmulkes, at work.
The motion aligns with Council’s Strategic Priority “Strong Sense of Belonging” and...
Statement from Mayor David West: Yonge North Subway Extension Progress
Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2022 02:00 PM
Richmond Hill – Today marks another significant milestone in bringing the subway to Richmond Hill. Metrolinx has released the Yonge North Subway Extension Environmental Project Report Addendum for public comment, following evaluation of the potential environmental impacts of the project.
The subway will undoubtedly bring extensive economic benefits to Richmond Hill and help shape our future as a vibrant, welcoming, connected community. This report is a step towards protecting our natural...