Increased Traffic Expected Near Richmond Green on February 5

A community flag-raising will take place tomorrow (Thursday, February 5, 2026) at 6 p.m. at Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park (1300 Elgin Mills Road East). Higher‑than‑usual attendance is expected.

Residents, visitors and businesses may experience traffic delays, temporary road closures and increased congestion in the area during the event.

To support the event, one of the parking lots at Richmond Green will be closed to the public. Visitors are encouraged to use alternative parking areas...

Richmond Hill Ready for Significant Snowfall on Sunday

Snow clearing crews on standby; City facilities to remain open

RICHMOND HILL – Environment Canada is forecasting another 25-30+cm of snow and extreme cold in Richmond Hill this Sunday. Here’s what residents need to know.

Snow clearing

City crews will be out salting starting mid-day Sunday. As snow accumulates, road and sidewalk clearing will begin first, followed by windrow clearing later in the day. Operations will continue through the night to mid-day Monday and be followed by further cleanup of...

Help Shape Richmond Hill's Fireworks By-law

Share your feedback on the use of fireworks in the City 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is reviewing its Fireworks By-law to better reflect community needs and ensure we have the emergency best practices in place. 

If you live or work in the City, we want to hear from you! Tell us how you use fireworks to celebrate and share your thoughts about the use of fireworks throughout the City. 

What happens with your feedback?
Your responses will help City staff shape future updates to the Fireworks By-law so...

Notice of Friday Waste Collection Delays

Please be advised that due to the extreme weather, Friday’s garbage and recycling collection will be delayed in some neighbourhoods until Saturday. If your waste was not collected today (January 16), please place it back at the curb before 7 a.m. and it will be collected tomorrow, Saturday, January 17

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your patience.

Notice of Demonstrations - January 17

The City of Richmond Hill has been informed that two demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday January 17, 2026  beginning at 12:00 p.m.

The first demonstration will take place at the 301 High Tech Road Plaza parking lot, travel south along Bayview to the 401 and then back north along Yonge Street to the plaza at 8783 Yonge Street just north of Highway 7. A second demonstration will take place on Yonge and 16th Avenue and travel north on Yonge Street to Dave Barrow Civic Square(at Major...