Request for Public Comment - Park Names

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting comments regarding these park names.

Council is requesting public comment in accordance with the City’s Policy for Naming and Renaming City Parks, Open Space and Recreation Facilities.

The City of Richmond Hill is proposing to name two parks within the park and natural heritage system as follows:

(located on Briggs Avenue, east of Bayview)

Abraham Law was the first Reeve of the first Village of Richmond Hill Council. He became...

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Council Highlights - December 18, 2019 Meeting

Richmond Hill Appoints New Integrity Commissioner

The City of Richmond Hill has appointed Investigation Counsel P.C., as represented by Norman J. Groot, as its new Integrity Commissioner effective December 23, 2019. The Integrity Commissioner's duties include providing impartial, third party, professional advice to Council and responding to any compliance issues and matters relating to their ethical responsibilities and obligations under the Council Code of Conduct. Under the Municipal Act,...

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Richmond Hill’s Roadmap to 1% Tax Increase

Richmond Hill’s Roadmap to 1% Tax Increase

RICHMOND HILL – The Budget Committee of the Whole had a productive meeting Tuesday, reviewing savings opportunities presented by staff and external sources.

Staff outlined the various cost savings identified to meet the maximum one per cent target Council set for the 2020 tax increase. These include more than $1.1 million in administrative savings, including changes to the fleet rental and animal services contracts. Richmond Hill will also save close to...

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All City facilities to lower flags to half-mast

Please be advised that all City of Richmond Hill facilities will be lowering flags to half-mast due to the passing of Captain Shawn LaRue. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

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Vaughan and Richmond Hill partner to expand animal services

Vaughan and Richmond Hill partner to expand animal servicesNew contract begins December 1, 2019

VAUGHAN, ON – A new partnership will expand the City of Vaughan’s animal services to also serve the residents of Richmond Hill.

Beginning Dec. 1, 2019, Richmond Hill residents will be able to contact 905-832-2281 (toll free: 1-855-227-7297) or animal.services@vaughan.ca​ for animal services including:

• animal by-law violations and complaints
• off-leash or stray animals
• a lost/found pet
• pet adoptions
• injured...

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