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Terry Fox Tribute Unveiled in Richmond Hill
Posted on Monday, September 14, 2015 12:00 AM
Contacts: Lise Conde, Project Manager, 905-747-6410, lise.conde@richmondhill.ca
Libbi Hood, Communications Advisor, office: 905-747-6320, cell: 416-522-2816, libbi.hood@richmondhill.ca
Town honours Terry Fox in the 35th Anniversary year of the Marathon of Hope
RICHMOND HILL – Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Premier Kathleen Wynne and Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow unveiled Richmond Hill’s Tribute to Terry Fox at a community celebration on September 12. The Tribute, a bronze statue of...
Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes Seven Inductees
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Contact: Karin Ash, Manager, Cultural Services, 905-508-7012, ext. 225, karin.ash@richmondhill.caOutstanding contributors to sport to be recognized for their dedication to the community
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is proud to announce the seven athletes and sports builders (behind-the-scenes contributors to sports) who will be inducted into the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame this year: Nathalie Bendavid (rugby), Bob Emerson (figure skating), Michael Kyte and Doreen Kyte (5 pin bowling), Rene...
Public Statement: Richmond Hill Takes Action in Support of its Respect in the Workplace Policy
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca
RICHMOND HILL – Last fall, a Richmond Hill employee filed a harassment complaint under the Town’s Respect in the Workplace Policy against Ward 1 Councillor Greg Beros.
Richmond Hill’s Respect in the Workplace Policy states that “…employees and Members of Council are entitled to work in an environment that is free of any form of harassment, abusive conduct, discrimination or workplace violence.” The Policy applies to all employees...
Richmond Hill Recognized for Creativity
Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 12:00 AM
Contact: Meeta Gandhi, Director, Communication Services, 905-747-6311, meeta.gandhi@richmondhill.caTown wins 2015 Hermes Creative Awards & AVA Digital AwardRICHMOND HILL – At the Monday, July 13 Council meeting, Mayor Dave Barrow accepted three Hermes Creative Awards and an AVA Digital Award on behalf of Council.Hermes Creative Awards recognized the Town for three projects in three separate categories. Richmond Hill’s Spring & Summer 2015 Community Recreation Guide received a Platinum Award in...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, July 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Richmond Hill Reviews Ranked Ballot System for Future Municipal Elections
Richmond Hill Council and staff provided comments to the Province of Ontario regarding the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Discussion Paper about the use of ranked ballots in future municipal elections. The Ministry reviews the Municipal Elections Act after each municipal election to determine if changes are required. In May, the Ministry announced it would evaluate the effectiveness of rules regarding campaign...