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Richmond Hill Opts Out of Cannabis Retail
Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 01:00 PM
Richmond Hill Opts Out of Cannabis Retail
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s new Council voted unanimously to opt out of cannabis retail stores within its municipal boundaries in accordance with the Cannabis Law Statute Amendment Act, 2018. The Act allows municipalities to opt out before January 22, 2019.
Since it was first announced that Ontario would allow cannabis retail outlets in municipalities across the province based on certain criteria, Richmond Hill has stated its intention to opt out....
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, December 17, 2018 06:30 PM
Richmond Hill Names New Parks
Council approved the names of three new park sites, in accordance with the Policy for Naming and Renaming Town Parks, Open Space and Recreation Facilities. The new parks are Bill Bell Park, Flood Farmstead Park and Jefferson Salamander Park. Bill Bell Park is named after William (Bill) Fraser Bell, the longest serving Mayor in Richmond Hill’s history. Bill Bell Park is located in Ward 3, along William F. Bell Parkway. Flood Farmstead Park is named after the Flood...
Notice of Closure: Leslie Street for the Santa Claus Parade
Posted on Friday, November 16, 2018 10:30 AM
To accommodate the parade, Leslie Street between Nineteenth Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive will be closed during the parade starting at 5:30 p.m. However, as the parade passes, streets will be reopened for use from north to south as deemed safe by York Regional Police and Event Representatives.
For more information about the parade, please visit RichmondHill.ca/Santa.
Statement from the Mayor of Richmond Hill in Response to the Decision to Close the Air Traffic Control Tower at Buttonville Airport
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2018 08:15 AM
Statement from the Mayor of Richmond Hill in Response to the Decision to Close the Air Traffic Control Tower at Buttonville Airport
RICHMOND HILL, ON -- On behalf of the Richmond Hill community and Council, I am calling on NAV CANADA to reconsider its decision to close the air traffic control tower at Buttonville airport on January 3, 2019. Community safety is our greatest priority and it is critical that the community advocate for the continued presence of NAV CANADA air traffic control...
Richmond Hill 2018 Creativity Connected Award Winners
Posted on Wednesday, November 07, 2018 02:15 PM
Richmond Hill 2018 Creativity Connected Award Winners
RICHMOND HILL – On Tuesday, November 6, Richmond Hill presented the 2018 Creativity Connected Awards to three recipients at the 8th annual Creative Industries Symposium. The Creativity Connected Awards recognize individuals and companies in Richmond Hill that demonstrate excellence in the creative industries field.
Creative Laureate – Rob Mather, The Curtain Club
The Creative Laureate is awarded to a creative business or individual that...