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Public Statement: Richmond Hill Takes Action in Support of its Respect in the Workplace Policy
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca
RICHMOND HILL – Last fall, a Richmond Hill employee filed a harassment complaint under the Town’s Respect in the Workplace Policy against Ward 1 Councillor Greg Beros.
Richmond Hill’s Respect in the Workplace Policy states that “…employees and Members of Council are entitled to work in an environment that is free of any form of harassment, abusive conduct, discrimination or workplace violence.” The Policy applies to all employees...
Richmond Hill Recognized for Creativity
Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 12:00 AM
Contact: Meeta Gandhi, Director, Communication Services, 905-747-6311, meeta.gandhi@richmondhill.caTown wins 2015 Hermes Creative Awards & AVA Digital AwardRICHMOND HILL – At the Monday, July 13 Council meeting, Mayor Dave Barrow accepted three Hermes Creative Awards and an AVA Digital Award on behalf of Council.Hermes Creative Awards recognized the Town for three projects in three separate categories. Richmond Hill’s Spring & Summer 2015 Community Recreation Guide received a Platinum Award in...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, July 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Richmond Hill Reviews Ranked Ballot System for Future Municipal Elections
Richmond Hill Council and staff provided comments to the Province of Ontario regarding the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Discussion Paper about the use of ranked ballots in future municipal elections. The Ministry reviews the Municipal Elections Act after each municipal election to determine if changes are required. In May, the Ministry announced it would evaluate the effectiveness of rules regarding campaign...
Richmond Hill Pleased with the Progress on the Yonge North Subway Extension
Posted on Monday, June 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.caMetrolinx Study recommends design and engineering begin on the subway extension to Richmond Hill CentreRICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow applauded the recommendations of the Yonge Relief Network Study (YRNS) which call for the advancement of the Yonge North Subway Extension. The Study was tabled at the Metrolinx Board meeting June 25.
Specifically, the recommendations include: “Direct staff to work in consultation...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, June 22, 2015 12:00 AM
Council Sponsors Richmond Hill Students on Trade Mission to China
Richmond Hill resident, Tony Ma requested financial support from Council for his participation in an upcoming trade mission to China. Council approved support in the amount of $500. A student at Western University, Ma was named one of 30 young Canadian leaders to represent Canada on the Junior Team Canada Trade Mission to Guangzhou, Chongqing and Chengdu from August 1 to 15. The goal of the mission is to create partnerships...