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Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2017 06:30 PM
Secondary Plan for Yonge/Bernard Area Set to Guide Transformation to New Kind of Urban
The Yonge/Bernard Key Development Area (Yonge/Bernard KDA) is an intensification area for future development located on Yonge Street, north of Elgin Mills. Key Development Areas as identified in the Official Plan are existing major nodes of retail and/or commercial development with access to rapid transit, where opportunities for redevelopment of large land parcels exist. Richmond Hill’s Official Plan requires...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, November 13, 2017 06:30 PM
Richmond Hill Provides Grants to Maintain Designated Heritage Properties
Council approved the Heritage Committee’s recommendations to award $29,483 in Heritage Grants in 2017 for the preservation and restoration of eight heritage properties. Heritage plays an important role in Richmond Hill as it promotes a sense of identity and celebrates the town’s unique culture. Richmond Hill is committed to preserving its structural heritage to create a more vibrant community for future generations to enjoy...
2017 Creativity Connected Awards Presented
Posted on Friday, November 10, 2017 09:15 AM
2017 Creativity Connected Awards Presented
RICHMOND HILL – On Tuesday, November 7, Richmond Hill presented the 2017 Creativity Connected Awards to three creative recipients at the 7th annual Creative Industries Symposium. The Creativity Connected Awards recognize individuals and companies in Richmond Hill that demonstrate excellence in the creative industries field.
“The annual Symposium has a unique creative energy and the winners of the 2017 Creativity Connected Awards really embody that...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, October 23, 2017 07:30 PM
Richmond Hill to Eliminate Vacant Unit Rebate Program
Council endorsed the elimination of the Vacant Unit Rebate program. The program, which was introduced by the Province of Ontario in 2001, provided a tax rebate to property owners of commercial and industrial buildings which were vacant for more than 90 days consecutively. The costs of providing the rebate where distributed between the three municipal taxing bodies (Richmond Hill, York Region and the Province re: education). After consultation...
Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 07:30 PM
Educating Students for a Virtual Future
Each year, Richmond Hill awards the William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award to a young business person. This year’s recipient, David Gu, launched Learn VR, a virtual reality (VR) course to help others develop a passion for virtual reality. Learn VR helps people plan, design and create their own unique VR experience. Through the Ontario Summer Company Program, David received start-up funding, business training and mentorship. David also formed partnerships...