Public Notice: Council Compensation Review Committee 2022-2026 Term of Office

The City of Richmond Hill is seeking to appoint five citizens to its Council Compensation Review Committee, two of which are business representatives from within the business community. The deadline for application has been extended to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

The Committee’s mandate is to produce an independent report with recommendations regarding the total compensation for Members of Council for the next term of office that commences following the 2022 Municipal Election. The...

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Help Make Richmond Hill an Age-Friendly City

Residents aged 55+ invited to give feedback

RICHMOND HILL – The City is launching an Age-Friendly Community initiative, to help provide a safe, supportive environment for older residents now and in the future. As part of this initiative, residents 55 years of age and older will have multiple ways throughout the summer to provide input.  

An online survey is available now until July 16. The survey asks residents for their thoughts on living in Richmond Hill in three specific categories: social...

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City Looking Forward to Seeing Residents Soon!

Unveils gradual, safe plan for reopening

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has released its plan to welcome residents back to City facilities and programs over the coming months.

Following the province’s three-step Roadmap to Reopening, the City will take a gradual, safe approach to reopening. While some facilities are expected to reopen in the summer, we are aiming to reopen the majority of our facilities and programs beginning in September through the fall. Health and safety measures...

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Richmond Hill to Enter Step One of Reopening Plan on June 11

RICHMOND HILL – The province has announced that Ontario will move into Step One of its three-step Roadmap to Reopen on Friday, June 11 at 12:01 a.m. As a result, residents should be aware of the following:

What’s currently open

• Summer Camp registration (in-person and virtual). Camps start Monday, July 5
• Parks, trails and off-leash areas
• Outdoor amenities such as playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, skate parks, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts
• Splash pads

While the main Municipal Offices (225...

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Calling All Campers – Summer Camps are Back!

Registration Opens June 2 for Richmond Hill Residents 

RICHMOND HILL –This summer, the City of Richmond Hill is happy to provide a variety of recreation options to keep children active, engage their imaginations and unleash their creativity while at home or in a physically distant environment. 

In-person camps

We are offering in-person camps for 6 to 12 year olds, focusing on outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games. We are also offering a variety of specialty camps in theatre, dance, outdoor...

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