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Richmond Hill Named Sixth Most Lucrative Place to Do Business
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 02:00 PM
Contact: Daniel Olding, Manager, Grants & Strategic Initiatives, 905-771-5505, daniel.olding@richmondhill.caRICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill was named the sixth most lucrative place in Canada to do business by PROFITGuide.com. “Richmond Hill really is the smart place for business and it’s nice to be recognized for all we have to offer the business community,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “Our goal is to help new and existing businesses thrive.” PROFITguide.com describes the most lucrative places to do...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, July 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Richmond Hill Only Stop in York Region for SESQUI 150th Anniversary CelebrationsRichmond Hill Council voted unanimously to proceed with a number of initiatives to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary (2017). Most notably, Council approved funding to host SESQUI – a 360° cinematic experience, complete with interactive content, live events, online activities and education programs showcasing the best in Canadian culture and innovation. The festival is housed in a village of portable dome...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, June 27, 2016 12:00 AM
Richmond Hill Preparing For New Waste ContractIn preparation for a new waste contract, Council approved service level recommendations pertaining to residential curbside waste collection, downtown core waste collection, recycling at super mailboxes and waste collection in parks. With respect to curbside collection services, Richmond Hill will continue with manual collection and maintain existing collection schedules and services for garbage, recycling and organic waste. Over the next few years,...
Council Highlights
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Richmond Hill Continues to Come Together to Build Our Community
Council received Richmond Hill’s Strategic Plan Phase 3 Implementation Plan which will guide the Town through the next four years. The Phase 3 Implementation Plan will build on the foundation already created through the Phase 1 and 2 Implementation Plans, which support the 2009 Strategic Plan. Richmond Hill will continue to invest in the community through projects such as the Lake Wilcox Park Youth Area, the new Oak Ridges Library...
Richmond Hill Continues to Represent Nationally
Posted on Friday, June 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Contact: Godwin Chan, Ward 6 Councillor, 905-771-2509, godwin.chan@richmondhill.ca
Richmond Hill Ward 6 Councillor Godwin Chan Re-elected to FCM BoardRICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill continues to maintain its presence on a national level with the re-election of Ward 6 Councillor Godwin Chan to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors. This will be Councillor Chan’s third year on the Board that represents 90 per cent of Canada’s population.
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