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Bird is the Word in Richmond Hill this Spring!
Posted on Friday, May 07, 2021 12:00 PM
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill has many unique natural features, including wetlands, kettle lakes and forests that make it a haven for wildlife and a birder’s delight. Thanks to our ongoing care and protection of our natural environment, more than 115 bird species call our community home.
Birding is a fun, educational outdoor activity for people of all ages. The thrill of spotting a rare species or finally catching a glimpse of that hard to spot owl is a wonderful feeling. You may be able to find...
Richmond Hill Appoints New Integrity Commissioner
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 01:45 PM
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council has appointed Charles A. Harnick Q.C., of ADR Chambers Inc., as its new Integrity Commissioner effective May 12, 2021.
The Integrity Commissioner's duties include providing impartial, third party, professional advice to Council and responding to any compliance issues and matters relating to their ethical responsibilities and obligations under the Council Code of Conduct.
Mr. Harnick is a mediator, arbitrator and investigator with ADR Chambers. He served as...
Acting Mayor's Statement on the Passing of Former Regional Councillor Lois Hancey
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 11:15 AM
I’m saddened by the passing of former Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Lois Hancey on May 2, 2021.
Lois Hancey was first elected Ward Councillor in 1964, serving until 1978. She returned to Council as Regional Councillor from 1981 to 1991 and also served more than two decades on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. She is our longest serving female Councillor at 26 years.
Lois was instrumental in obtaining funding from other levels of government in advance of Canada’s 1967 Centennial...
Public Notice: Council Compensation Review Committee 2022-2026 Term of Office
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 11:15 AM
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 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 Committee’s term expires upon Council’s acceptance of the Committee’s final report which is...
Notice of Complete Application and Council Public Meeting (City File D02-21004)
Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2021 08:30 AM
Notice of Complete Application and Council Public Meeting
The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that a “complete” development application has been received by the City of Richmond Hill pursuant to the Planning Act. The application has been circulated to City departments and external agencies for review and comment and a Council Public Meeting has been scheduled as set out below.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Concerning a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
A Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,...