Discover the Story Behind Every Door

Join us for Richmond Hill’s Doors Open and Studio Tour Together on May 11 

RICHMOND HILL – Celebrate Richmond Hill’s heritage, architecture, arts and culture that makes the city vibrant at two events this Saturday, May 11. 

Doors Open Richmond Hill from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
As part of the province-wide celebration of community heritage, Richmond Hill will be once again participating in the Doors Open program to provide residents and visitors with the unique opportunity to explore and enjoy interesting...

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Notice of Adoption - OPA 49

NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 49 TO THE RICHMOND HILL OFFICIAL PLAN PURSUANT TO THE PLANNING ACT

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill adopted Amendment No. 49 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan on the 24th day of April, 2024 through the enactment of By-law 49-24 and in accordance with Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, as amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of this Amendment may be made by filing a...

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Notice of Road Resurfacing - Spring to Fall 2024

The City, through its contractor, Forest Contractors Ltd. will be resurfacing the following streets as part of the Road Rehabilitation Program:

• Bloomfield Trail from Bloomington Road to Coons Road
• Worthington Avenue from Lorridge Street to Long Point Drive
• Woodriver Street from Bayview Avenue to Cedarhurst Drive/Bilbermar Drive
• Rose Branch Drive from Woodriver Street to 115 Rose Branch Drive
• Cougar Court from Rose Branch Drive to End
• Taylor Mills Drive North from Taylor Mills Drive South to Kerswell...

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City Welcomes United Nations University to Richmond Hill

Environmentally focused agency now calls community home

RICHMOND HILL – Earlier today, the City of Richmond Hill officially welcomed the United Nations University to the community, raising the world-renowned organization’s flag outside of City Hall.

As the academic arm of the United Nations with 13 institutes in 12 countries around the world, the United Nations University addresses a range of global development challenges with its Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), working...

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Flags Lowered to Half-Mast: 2023 National Day of Mourning

In recognition of the National Day of Mourning (April 28), all flags at City facilities have been lowered to half-mast.

On February 1, 1991, the Federal government passed the Worker’s Day of Mourning Act designating April 28 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 is now commemorated in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.wsibdayofmourning...

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