Revised Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 74-24

**Revised** Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law by The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill passed By-law 74-24 on June 5, 2024 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990.

And take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the Zoning By-law may be made by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 11,...

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Rêve Headlines Canada Day in Richmond Hill

Canada eSports Arena, Midway, Contests and Fireworks Planned for July 1!

RICHMOND HILL –The City of Richmond Hill has a full day of entertainment ready to go for this year’s Canada Day, presented by Tim Hortons and funded in part by the Government of Canada. The event runs from 2-11 p.m. at Richmond Green, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, with a fireworks display starting at 10 p.m. that will illuminate the sky! 

Bring your family and friends and enjoy exciting live performances, contests and midway....

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Richmond Hill Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Nature Conservation

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill was recently recognized with the ‘Lee Symmes Municipal Award’ from Ontario Nature for its achievements in protecting and regenerating the natural environment.

Ontario Nature’s conservation awards celebrate individuals, groups, government agencies and corporations whose efforts have helped protect some of Ontario’s most vulnerable wild species and spaces. Richmond Hill was recognized for its efforts to protect, restore and grow its urban forest through City...

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Have Your Say About Richmond Green Revitalization

Online survey for future of features and amenities at Richmond Green open until July 9

Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill wants to hear your thoughts about Richmond Green, one of the city’s destination parks, to help inform future plans to revitalize the city’s largest sporting and events park.

Located at 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Green has something for everyone. It is home to family favourite events such as Canada Day celebrations and Ribfest and includes a 26,000 sq. ft....

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Great Blue Heron Soars to the top of 'Bird Friendly City' Bird Race

RICHMOND HILL – The votes are in and our community has chosen the Great Blue Heron to be Richmond Hill’s ‘Bird Friendly City’ bird!

A total of 1,518 votes were cast with the Heron securing 456 or 30% of the vote. Here’s how the six-bird race played out:

1. Great Blue Heron – 456 votes
2. American Goldfinch – 347 votes
3. Red-winged Blackbird – 309 votes
4. Cedar Waxwing – 229 votes
5. Bald Eagle – 139 votes
6. Sandhill Crane – 38 votes

Birds play an essential role in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems in our...

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