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Supportive Business Environment Helps Richmond Hill Thrive
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2014 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca
Mayor Dave Barrow highlights business programs in annual speech to Chamber of Commerce
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow delivered his annual “State of the Town” address to the members of the Chamber of Commerce on September 12 at the Richmond Hill Country Club. In his speech, the Mayor highlighted some of the programs that Richmond Hill offers to support business along with ways that local business people can get...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, September 08, 2014 12:00 AM
COUNCIL MAKES INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY SAFETY
Richmond Hill is Ready for Winter with a New Snow Removal Equipment
The Town’s commitment to keeping our streets safe continued when Council approved an amendment to the road winter maintenance contract. The amendment, which adds two additional snow removal trucks to the existing agreement with Rafat General Contractor Inc., means that the Town will have the use of 14 single-axle trucks for the next seven years. At the Council meeting, staff spoke to...
Now is the Time to Build the Yonge North Subway Extension
Posted on Friday, July 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca
Mayor calls on new Minister of Transportation to make the subway a priorityRICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow today called on the Ontario Government to make the Yonge North Subway Extension a top priority for its $29 billion transportation plan.
“The Yonge North Subway Extension project has been identified by Metrolinx as a priority project awaiting funding from the Province,” said Mayor Barrow. “The provincial...
Richmond Hill Recognizes Nelson Mandela Day
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Contact: Karin Ash, Manager of Arts, Culture and Heritage, 905-508-7012, ext. 225, karin.ash@richmondhill.ca
Members of the Community Invited to Sign up to Devote 67 Minutes to Helping Others
RICHMOND HILL – On July 18, Richmond Hill will recognize Nelson Mandela Day, acknowledging Mr. Mandela’s role as a world leader and determination to make a difference. For this day, Richmond Hill is encouraging residents to devote 67 minutes of their time to help others in need.
Nelson Mandela was President of...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, July 07, 2014 12:00 AM
Disabled Parking Fines Continue to Fund Mobility Initiatives in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill continued its ongoing commitment to providing access to services for all residents by approving the Richmond Hill Mobility Accessibility Foundation’s (RH Mobility) $44,000 grant request. The funds will be used for RH Mobility’s assistive devices program, recreation programs and a Fundraising Program Assistant. Funding for the grant is drawn from the Disabled Parking Fines Reserve (established in 2004),...