Richmond Hill Named a Tree City of the World

One of Only 15 Cities in Canada to Receive Global Designation

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has achieved international recognition for its leadership in maintaining and growing its urban forest. The Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) named Richmond Hill a Tree City of the World, making it one of only 15 cities in Canada and 120 cities worldwide to receive this honour.

To be designated as a Tree City, a community must meet five...

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#ShopRichmondHill this March to Win Great Prizes!

Support Small Businesses for a Chance to Win a $500 Shopping Spree

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill, in collaboration with the Richmond Hill Board of Trade and the Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area, is launching #ShopRichmondHill, a month-long social media campaign and contest to encourage residents to support their local small businesses.

Guided by the Recover Richmond Hill Task Force and Action Plan, the City has been working with all levels of government and local...

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Notice of Road Closure: Northern Heights Drive

Please be advised that Smith Crane will be closing Northern Heights Drive at 9 Northern Heights Drive at 8 a.m. on March 3, 2021 until 5 p.m., March 3, 2021.

The road closure is necessary to facilitate a crane hoist of a heating unit.

This closure will be assisted with a paid duty officer.

While there will be some inconvenience to the public who use this road regularly, all efforts will be made to minimize the inconvenience to the public during this time.

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Planning for Future Parking Needs in Richmond Hill

Online survey open to all GTA residents until March 15

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has launched a survey to get input from current and potential future residents about parking space requirements for new developments.

As part of Council’s priority to balance growth and green, and to prioritize ease of movement around the City, Richmond Hill is working on a Parking and Transportation Demand Management Strategy to promote and support progressive and sustainable forms of development.

The...

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Richmond Hill Scores High Marks for Environmental Protection

More trees, reduced emissions helping build a more sustainable community

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has released its environmental scorecard demonstrating its continued environmental leadership and positive progress in protecting our local environment.

A report to Council outlined the progress and achievements made to date on implementation of the City’s Environment Strategy, Greening the Hill: Our Community, Our Future from 2015-2019, including:  

• A significant reduction in corporate...

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