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Richmond Hill Recognizes Nelson Mandela Day
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Contact: Karin Ash, Manager of Arts, Culture and Heritage, 905-508-7012, ext. 225, karin.ash@richmondhill.ca
Members of the Community Invited to Sign up to Devote 67 Minutes to Helping Others
RICHMOND HILL – On July 18, Richmond Hill will recognize Nelson Mandela Day, acknowledging Mr. Mandela’s role as a world leader and determination to make a difference. For this day, Richmond Hill is encouraging residents to devote 67 minutes of their time to help others in need.
Nelson Mandela was President of...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, July 07, 2014 12:00 AM
Disabled Parking Fines Continue to Fund Mobility Initiatives in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill continued its ongoing commitment to providing access to services for all residents by approving the Richmond Hill Mobility Accessibility Foundation’s (RH Mobility) $44,000 grant request. The funds will be used for RH Mobility’s assistive devices program, recreation programs and a Fundraising Program Assistant. Funding for the grant is drawn from the Disabled Parking Fines Reserve (established in 2004),...
Richmond Hill Marks Five Years' Progress with Strategic Plan Final Report
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 12:00 AM
Contact: Mayor Dave Barrow, 905-771-2493, dave.barrow@richmondhill.ca
Strategic Plan Guided the Town’s Direction from 2009-2014 and Laid the Foundation for Future PlanningRICHMOND HILL – Last night marked a milestone for the Town of Richmond Hill with a presentation to Council on the accomplishments resulting from the five-year implementation of the Strategic Plan: A Plan for People, A Plan for Change. The report reflected how the Town is realizing the vision that the residents expressed just five...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014 12:00 AM
New Festivals and Events Strategy for Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill’s events are award-winning and a new Festivals and Events Strategy, passed by Council at Monday’s meeting, will ensure they continue as such. The Strategy supports increased involvement and input from the local community on planning and organizing events. It also recommends that the Town provide tools and resources to support the festivals and events that community groups organize. The Festivals & Events Strategy is the result of...
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...