Richmond Hill Continues To Build A Stronger Community

Strategic Plan Annual Report showcases 2025 key accomplishments

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s 2025 Strategic Plan Annual Report outlines significant progress in addressing affordable housing, reconciliation efforts, improving climate resilience, strengthening connections with the community and more.

The City’s Strategic Plan was approved by Council in February 2024 and highlights goals for the City to deliver services to residents and create a vibrant and inclusive city of neighbours. The Plan...

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.