Statement From Mayor David West: Labour Disruption

I would like to thank the residents and businesses of Richmond Hill for their patience during the CUPE 905 strike and apologize for the inconvenience and delays this job action may be causing you.

The City did not want this strike. That is why we made offers to CUPE 905’s bargaining committee that reflected and exceeded current municipal bargaining trends. 

The City’s last offer to CUPE 905’s bargaining committee included: 

• Wage increases of
• 3.25% in 2024;
• 3% in 2025;
• 3.25% in 2026
• Improvements to these...

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Notice of Temporary Closure - Saigeon Trail Greenbank Drive Entrance

Please be advised that the Greenbank Drive entrance to Saigeon Trail is temporarily closed for staircase repair and restoration. This work is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete (weather permitting). Residents can access the trail from Rollinghill, Tower Hill and/or Gamble Road.

Inquiries can be directed to Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 or access@richmondhill.ca.

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Sports Hall of Fame to Induct WWE and NHL Stars plus Local Hockey Coach and Community Sports Builder

Tickets on sale now for January 30 event at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 

RICHMOND HILL – The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame is excited to recognize Canadian fitness expert and retired World Wrestling Entertainment professional wrestler Trish Stratus, former NHL hockey star Michael Cammalleri, renowned hockey coach Mark Joslin and community sports builder Brian Penrose at the 2025 Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 

Located in Elgin Barrow Arena, the...

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Richmond Hill Labour Disruption

Richmond Hill—The City of Richmond Hill values the work of all our employees, including those represented by CUPE 905. It is our goal to achieve a negotiated collective agreement that reflects the important role that they play in the City and that is in keeping with other comparable settlements.

The City and CUPE 905 have been bargaining a renewal collective agreement for outside workers since June 5, 2024. The current contract expired on March 31, 2024.

In an effort to reach an agreement and...

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Notice of Council Public Meeting - MZBA-23-0001

Council Public Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Concerning Proposed Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law (Phase 1a) initiated by the City for the following areas:

Yonge and Carrville/16th Key Development Area

Village Local Centre

Newkirk Local Centre

Oak Ridges Local Centre

Pursuant to the Planning Act s. 34

A Council Public Meeting, pursuant to Section 34 (12) of the Planning Act is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to notify the public and receive comments on the proposed draft...

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