Notice of Removal of Properties from Heritage Register

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...

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Richmond Hill Asks for Residents’ Help to Keep Community Safe

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...

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Richmond Hill Expands Tax Relief for Residents in Need

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...

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2020 Sidewalk Inspection Work Begins

Richmond Hill staff is performing a sidewalk inspection throughout the City from approximately Tuesday, March 31 to Tuesday, April 14, weather permitting. This work will be done with the use of sidewalk trackless units as part of Minimum Maintenance Standards.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Should you have any questions regarding this work, please contact the Public Works Operations Division at 905-884-8013.

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Richmond Hill Provides Tax and Other Relief to Residents and Businesses

Richmond Hill Provides Tax and Other Relief to Residents and Businesses

RICHMOND HILL – At an emergency meeting on March 25, Richmond Hill Council approved relief measures to help the community manage the impacts of COVID-19. These measures focus on economic relief for residents and businesses, including:

• moving the May 1, 2020 property tax instalment due date to June 1, 2020
• offering account holders the option to delay their May and June monthly pre-authorized property tax withdrawals
  • requests to...

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