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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...
Richmond Hill flags at half-mast in memory of former Prime Minister John Turner
Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020 03:00 PM
Please be advised that flags at all City of Richmond Hill facilities are at half-mast in memory of former Prime Minister John Turner. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
City Reorganizes to Deliver More Effective and Efficient Services
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2020 03:45 PM
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is setting the foundation for a more modern and innovative model of government. The new structure will streamline operations and enable the City to deliver more innovative, effective and efficient services.
Effective immediately, the City is moving to a three-commission model:
- Planning and Infrastructure Services, under the leadership of Kelvin Kwan, will focus on planning, designing and building. The new amalgamated Commission includes planning,...
Richmond Hill Highlights Progress Made on Accessibility
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:30 AM
City Publishes 2019 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Report
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is committed to being an accessible, inclusive community for everyone. Yesterday, Council approved the City’s 2019 Accessibility Status Report that highlights progress made to date on its 2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Of note, in 2019, the City:
- Made significant changes to its employee recruitment program to make the...
Public Notice - New Parkette on Rockwell Road
Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:30 PM
Council is requesting public comment in accordance with the City’s Policy for Naming and Renaming City Parks, Open Space and Recreation Facilities. The City is proposing to name a park within the park and natural heritage system as follows:
Pte. Thomas Millar Armstrong Park (located on Rockwell Road, north of Highway 7), Private Thomas Millar Armstrong was a resident of Richvale at the start of the Second World War. Born in September 1920 to Thomas Senior and Celia, and married to Beatrice...