The National Day For Truth And Reconciliation Commemorated In Richmond Hill

City raised the Every Child Matters flag on September 23 

Richmond Hill – September 30 is the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the Survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home and their families and communities. 

In recognition of this painful history and its ongoing impacts, Richmond Hill raised the Every Child Matters flag at the City’s main Municipal Offices at 225 East Beaver Creek Road today, joined by Sarah Loretta Schuster of...

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Richmond Hill Receives Budget Award for Third Year in a Row

Richmond Hill – For the third year in a row, the City of Richmond Hill has received the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award in recognition of its outstanding 2026 Budget and commitment to excellence in financial planning.

The GFOA also granted the City’s 2026 Budget a Special Recognition in the categories of “Strategic Goals and Strategies” and “Capital Program,” where all three independent reviewers handed out the highest possible scores.

The...

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Love Our Forests, Wetlands, Lakes and Wildlife?

Have your say in how we protect them

RICHMOND HILL – We're creating a plan to restore, protect and strengthen the forests, wetlands, lakes, streams and wildlife habitats that make Richmond Hill unique, and we want to hear from you.

As Richmond Hill grows and the impacts of climate change continue to be felt, it's more important than ever to protect the natural spaces that support local wildlife and connect residents to nature.

Together, we'll identify ways to restore and enhance natural areas,...

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2026 Fire Prevention Week Open House

Join us on Saturday, September 26 for fire safety, family fun and Sparky the Fire Dog! 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) is inviting residents to its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Saturday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fire Station 8-1 (191 Major Mackenzie Drive West). 

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning and community connection. Visitors can enjoy firefighter demonstrations, interactive displays, fire trucks, hands-on activities...

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New Pedestrian And Cyclist Bridge Open At The Observatory

Landmark bridge provides easy connection to trails and programs at National Historic Site

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill has unveiled a new entryway into the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) Park, the City’s largest destination park.

Located at 63 Observatory Lane, this monumental infrastructure project has been partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Active Transportation Fund.

The new DDO Park Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge is designed as a key active transportation...

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