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Mayor Barrow offers condolences following first death from COVID-19 in Richmond Hill
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2020 10:45 AM
RICHMOND HILL – Sadly, this weekend Richmond Hill experienced a tragic loss – the first COVID-19 related death in our community. On behalf of all Members of Council, I offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the Richmond Hill resident who passed away.
Unfortunately, this terrible news underlines why we all need to continue taking action to help keep Richmond Hill safe and stop the spread of this devastating virus. Please stay home as much as you can and if you must go into our...
Statement from the Interim City Manager regarding workforce impacts of COVID-19
Posted on Monday, April 06, 2020 01:45 PM
Statement from the Interim City Manager regarding workforce impacts of COVID-19
Richmond Hill – In a continued effort to protect residents and staff and help stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Richmond Hill recently announced extended closures of our facilities and program and event cancellations. Like businesses throughout Richmond Hill and around the world, the impact to our services is resulting in a shortage of work.
As a result, we have made the difficult decision to end contracts for...
Notice of Removal of Properties from Heritage Register
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2020 03:45 PM
Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, at its meeting held on February 26, 2020, passed the following resolution pertaining to the removal of properties from the Municipal Heritage Register under Section 27 (1.3) of the Ontario Heritage Act:
a) That the 114 properties as described in staff report SRPRS.19.187 and identified in Appendix ‘A’ to staff report SRPRS.19.187 be removed from the Heritage Register.
b) That the City Clerk notify the owners of the...
Richmond Hill Asks for Residents’ Help to Keep Community Safe
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2020 11:45 AM
Richmond Hill Asks for Residents’ Help to Keep Community SafeExtends closures and provides waste collection safety guidelines
RICHMOND HILL – In a continued effort to protect the community and stop the spread of COVID-19, the City has extended the closure of facilities to the public until May 31 and cancelled all City-led and Council festivals and events until June 30.
All permits for third-party events until June 30 are also cancelled and no new permits will be issued until further notice. All...
Richmond Hill Expands Tax Relief for Residents in Need
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2020 04:00 PM
Richmond Hill Expands Tax Relief for Residents in NeedUrges those who can pay on time to do so in support of the community
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill recognizes the current challenges faced by many residents and businesses and is continuing to put measures in place to help those most in need. Building on the interim measures announced March 26, Richmond Hill Council voted to expand tax and water bill relief measures to support those in the community dealing with financial hardship due to...
