Heavy Rainfall Expected through Richmond Hill

Weather conditions that may bring 40 to 70 millimetres of rainfall in Richmond Hill and the Greater Toronto Area is expected through Saturday, May 6, 2017. Please note the following information: 

• We have closed our sports fields for the weekend and will be reassessing their condition early next week. Field permit holders have been advised.

• Please stay clear of water courses such as Mill Pond, Lake Wilcox, trails systems and parks and open spaces that are adjacent to streams, valley lands and flood...

National Day of Mourning

Richmond Hill Council has proclaimed Friday April 28th a “Day of Mourning” for workers killed and injured on the job. In recognition of this proclamation, all flags at Richmond Hill facilities will be lowered to half-mast.

In December 1990, the Federal government passed the Worker’s Day of Mourning Act designating April 28th as the official day observed each year to recognize workers injured, killed or disabled on the job or who suffer from occupational illnesses. The Day of Mourning, which...

Nearly $1 Million Funding Support for Richmond Hill Canada 150 Projects

Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca

Nearly $1 Million Funding Support for Richmond Hill Canada 150 Projects

RICHMOND HILL – On Wednesday, Richmond Hill Member of Parliament Majid Jowhari joined Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow and Members of Council to announce three grants totalling over $800,000 from the Government of Canada in support of the Town’s Canada 150 initiatives. With this funding, Richmond Hill’s street banners and utility boxes will be decorated with...

Council Highlights

Community Tree Planting Efforts Help to Increase Richmond Hill’s Tree Canopy

Council received a report outlining the continued success of Richmond Hill’s efforts to protect the natural environment and its achievements in 2016. Major highlights include the Community Stewardship and Healthy Yards Programs and their contributions to increasing Richmond Hill’s urban tree canopy cover by 4.6% in just over five years. Through the Community Stewardship Program, Richmond Hill works with agencies and...

Richmond Hill Continues to Celebrate Canada 150

Contact: Poonam Sindhwani, Events Coordinator, Event Services, 905-771-5508, poonam.sindhwani@richmondhill.ca

Richmond Hill Continues to Celebrate Canada 150Street Banner Contest Entries Selected and FCM Community Leaders Chosen to Represent the Town

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is excited to showcase the selected artwork of the Street Banner Contest, whose unique creations celebrating Canada’s 150th   anniversary of Confederation have been selected. These pieces of art will be displayed along Yonge...