Richmond Hill Wins Awards for Community Festivals and Events

Three of Richmond Hill’s most popular festivals and events, Canada Day Celebrations, Ribfest and the Tastes of the Hill Multicultural Festival were awarded Top 100 Festivals and Events by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). The 2017 Canada Day Celebrations, Richmond Hill’s largest, single-day festival, attracted more than 20,000 visitors from around York Region and the Greater Toronto Area. The sixth annual Ribfest attracted more than 35,000 visitors to the three-day event held at Richmond Green Park. The Tastes of the Hill Multicultural Festival raised $35,000 in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of York.  FEO is the leading professional organization for the festival and events industry, helping members to produce unique, quality festivals and events in all corners of the province through education, professional development and networking. Its membership includes festivals, events, suppliers, municipalities, schools, students, BIAs and more. Richmond Hill has previously been recognized by FEO for these festivals and events that took place in 2014 and 2015. Photo is available upon request. For more information, contact Christine Morgan, Manager of Event Services at 905-771-5507.

Residents Encouraged to Be Emergency Ready – Stay Connected

Council received a presentation from Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) staff regarding Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week which ran from May 6 to 12, noting the importance of being prepared. Citizens are encouraged to make an emergency plan, build a 72-hour emergency kit and stay informed. RHFES staff were out in the community during the week talking to residents about how to get prepared. Emergency preparedness resources can be found online at RichmondHill.ca/EmergencyPreparedness. For more information, contact Deputy Chief Brian Ellsworth at 905-771-2899.

The next Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. and the next Council Meeting is Monday, May 28, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers.