Celebrating the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Council received an annual report highlighting the successful 2017/2018 season at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA). Artists who graced the stage this season include Jann Arden, Louie Anderson, Ramin Karimloo (Our Town Our Talent), Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, USS and Saloon (produced by Cirque Eloize). The 2017/2018 Education Program saw over 11,000 students walk through the doors. Outside of the theatre, the RHCPA also presented shows at Jazz in the Plaza, Richmond Hill’s Canada Day celebrations, Concerts in the Park and more. The 2017/2017 season concluded with the highest number of tickets sold since the RHCPA opened in 2009. Happy 10 year anniversary, RHCPA! Details of the 2018/2019 season will be available to the public in May. For more information about the RHCPA, visit rhcentre.ca or contact Michael Grit, Theatre Manager, at 905-787-8471, ext. 222.

New Dates and Times for Committee of the Whole and Council Meetings 
Richmond Hill Committee of the Whole and Council meetings will take place on alternate Tuesdays at 1 p.m. on a trial basis, from April to September. Following the trial period, Council will decide on future meeting dates and times. In addition to attending in person, residents can watch meetings on livestream at RichmondHill.ca/Meetings. Recorded videos of the meetings are also posted to the Town’s website following the meeting. Council Public Meetings will remain in the evening format at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Stephen Huycke, Town Clerk at stephen.huycke@richmondhill.ca or 905-747-6406.

Richmond Hill Urges Upgrades to Buttonville Airport
Richmond Hill Council is urging Buttonville Airport to cease deferring important modern instrument upgrades. Given the airport’s close proximity to highly populated areas, community safety is the Town’s greatest priority. For more information, contact Stephen Huycke, Town Clerk at stephen.huycke@richmondhill.ca or 905-747-6406.