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Thanksgiving Message from the Mayor
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2020 11:00 AM
Like most things this year, Thanksgiving might feel different. What hasn’t changed is the importance of taking time to reflect on the good things in our lives.
Personally, I am thankful for my family, my health and the wonderful community in which we live. The residents and businesses of Richmond Hill stepped up this year to help stop the spread of COVID-19. As we see the numbers rising, I must ask you once again to continue doing your part to reduce the impact of this terrible virus:
- Stay home...
Richmond Hill Takes Action to Ease Budget Impact of COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2020 04:15 PM
Council sets sights on low 2021 property tax increase
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council is committed to achieving the lowest property tax increase residents have seen in more than 15 years, despite the financial challenges posed by COVID-19. Council has set a maximum 0.5% municipal property tax increase for 2021. It will be the second year in a row Richmond Hill has maintained an increase below 1%.
Throughout the global pandemic, the City has continued to offer much needed services to...
6 Instagram-worthy Places to See Fall Colours in Richmond Hill
Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2020 10:00 AM
RICHMOND HILL – It won’t be long until the fall colours are at their peak and Richmond Hill is ablaze with incredible orange, red and yellow autumn hues. Whether you’re “doin’ it for the ‘Gram” or just looking to connect with nature, we’ve got an incredible parks and trails system full of hidden gems perfect for taking in the fall foliage.
East Humber Trail (north of King Road between Parker Avenue and Verdi Road)
From wooden boardwalks with decorative bridges that wind their way through wetland...
Richmond Hill Achieves Platinum Level City Data Certification
Posted on Monday, October 05, 2020 08:45 AM
One of only 15 municipalities in Canada to be part of pilot project
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has earned the highest level of ISO 37120 certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD) as part of the “Data for Canadian Cities Pilot Project”. Through the ISO 37120 certification, Richmond Hill joins a global network of 100 cities across more than 30 countries – including a network of 30 Canadian cities of all sizes.
The three-year project, funded by Canada’s Ministry of...
Richmond Hill and Partners Recognized Nationally for Sustainability Work
Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020 04:15 PM
Community-driven project improved natural environment around Lake Wilcox
RICHMOND HILL – The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has recognized the City of Richmond Hill, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and eight other partner municipalities with a 2020 Sustainable Communities Visionary Award Honourable Mention for the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP).
Richmond Hill was a founding partner of the SNAP project – a community-driven model for sustainable urban...