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Richmond Hill Congratulates Markham on Being Selected as Possible Campus Location
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill congratulates the City of Markham on its selection as the location for a potential York University and Seneca College campus in York Region. York University announced its decision earlier today.
“While I am disappointed that the campus will not be in Richmond Hill, I’m excited about the possibility of having a campus so close to Richmond Hill,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “We look forward to working with...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, June 09, 2014 12:00 AM
Richmond Hill Residents Have Another Place to Horse Around in Their Future
Construction of the new 3.25 acre Rocking Horse Ranch park will begin this summer after Council directed staff to award the $1 million tender for the project. Located on Hunting Ridges Drive north of Jefferson Forest Drive, the park will provide a variety of recreational opportunities for residents including, a double unlit tennis court, full basketball court, senior playground, fitness equipment, shade structure, seating...
Richmond Hill Councillor Godwin Chan Re-elected to FCM Board
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2014 12:00 AM
Contact: Godwin Chan, Ward 6 Councillor, 905-771-2509, godwin.chan@richmondhill.ca
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Ward 6 Councillor Godwin Chan was acclaimed to the National Board of Directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) at its annual conference May 30 to June 2. This will be Councillor Chan’s second year on the Board.
“I am humbled and honoured to have the support of municipal...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, May 26, 2014 12:00 AM
Council Awards $1.3 Million Tender for new Park
The new Philips Ridge Park is one step closer to being built after Council directed staff to award the tender for all necessary labour, materials and equipment needed to complete the public space. Located on Milos Rd. across from Philips View Crescent, the 2.13 hectare (5.27 acre) park will feature a junior soccer field and multi-sports court. Additional elements such as the traversing wall and junior and senior playgrounds will ensure that the...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2014 12:00 AM
Lessons Learned from Ice Storm 2013
Richmond Hill is well-prepared for any emergency. Council received a presentation about emergency preparedness and lessons learned from the December 2013 ice storm. The ice storm was a significant event for Richmond Hill that underscored the importance of being prepared for any emergency situation – both municipally and personally. Being prepared is a priority for Richmond Hill and, as such, tests its emergency plan annually through mock exercises. Residents...