Council Highlights

Richmond Hill to Establish Committee for David Dunlap Observatory Park Development

Council approved the establishment of a steering committee for the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) Park Project. The committee will be comprised of the Mayor, Ward’s 5 and 6 Councillors, as well as two citizen members. In September 2016, after extensive public consultation, a Master Plan was approved for the DDO Park. The Plan sets out the vision for the future enhancement, management and programming of the park....

Richmond Hill Continues to Meet Its Goals

Richmond Hill Continues to Meet Its Goals Strategic Plan Implementation Sees Multiple Project Milestones Met 

Richmond Hill’s 2017 Strategic Plan Annual Report shows how we are continuing to build our community together. The report, which was presented to Council at its June 13 meeting, outlines the accomplishments of the last three years.

“We continue to achieve the goals the community set for us in the Strategic Plan,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “Every staff member should be very proud of the...

Notice of Road Closure Extension - Somerset Crescent and Fern Avenue

To facilitate the installation of new municipal services and road reconstruction for the new subdivision on the north west corner of 16th Avenue and Bayview Avenue by Corsica Development Inc., a closure of Somerset Crescent and Fern Avenue is scheduled as follows:

From Monday, June 19, 7 a.m. to Friday, July 14, 7 p.m.

Through traffic is provided. Access to local properties and emergency traffic will be maintained.

Council Highlights

Richmond Hill Continues to Enhance Pedestrian Safety in the Community

Council approved new traffic and pedestrian safety measures around St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School at Shaftsbury Avenue and Casa Grande Street. Responding to community concerns in this area of high pedestrian volume, staff conducted a comprehensive traffic and safety review between Bathurst Street and Larratt Lane and recommended several measures to improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions. A pedestrian...

Richmond Hill Councillor Re-elected to National Board of Directors

Contact: Godwin Chan, Ward 6 Councillor, 905-771-2509, godwin.chan@richmondhill.ca

Richmond Hill Councillor Re-elected to National Board of DirectorsWard 6 Councillor Godwin Chan Re-elected to FCM Board for fourth term

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Ward 6 Councillor Godwin Chan was re-elected to the 2017-2018 National Board of Directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) at its annual conference on June 4, 2017. This is Councillor Chan’s fourth term advocating on behalf of Richmond...