Climate Change Action Plan
About the project York Region is already experiencing impacts of a changing climate: warmer temperatures leading to an increase in blacklegged ticks, flooding due to more frequent and powerful rainstorms, and power outages and tree loss because of ice storms. The draft Climate Change Action Plan (Action Plan) is York Region’s plan to fight climate change by […]
March 29, 2022
By partnering with a well-known educator like OCAD University, we are providing businesses with access to new expertise & creative thinking that can help accelerate business recovery and prosperity.That’s a goal we can all get behind–driving recovery & renewal of our local economy. #YorkRegion O.C.A.D.@eCampusOntario have partnered with #RichmondHill to launch the Centre of Local […]
U14AA Ringette team wins Provincial Championship
It was my pleasure to visit the U14AA Ringette team to offer congratulations on their Provincial Championship and best wishes for the Eastern Championships in April. This team will be representing Richmond Hill and Ontario on the Canadian stage and we are really proud of them and ringette in Richmond Hill. Good luck and safe […]
Richmond Hill Taking Action to Protect Trees From Spongy Moth
Egg mass removal from City trees ongoing; free burlap trap kits available for residents RICHMOND HILL – The City is taking action to protect its trees from the effects of the leaf-eating spongy moth (also known as LDD moth) and providing resources for residents to help manage trees on their property. Spongy moth is an […]
Richmond Hill Council Appoints Ward 4 Councillor
Raika Sheppard will represent Ward 4 for the remainder of the current Council term Richmond Hill – At the March 22 Special Council Meeting, Raika Sheppard was appointed Ward 4 Councillor. Sheppard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University and Juris Doctorate from Taft University. A licensed realtor, she is manager of […]
JEFFERSON SALAMANDER
Night closures on Stouffville Road to protect endangered species The City of Richmond Hill is home to one of the few known populations of Jefferson Salamanders in York Region. York Region is working in partnership with Toronto Region Conservation Authority and City of Richmond Hill to help ensure their survival. During this time of year, […]
Exciting Future Ahead for Parks, Recreation and Culture in Richmond Hill
Plans Will Be Developed To Support An Active And Healthy, Environmentally Sustainable, Culturally Vibrant City Richmond Hill – Council has endorsed the key directions driving a future update to the City’s Parks Plan and the development of a combined Recreation and Culture Plan to guide the future of related amenities and services to 2031. As […]
UNDERSTANDING YORK REGION’S POPULATION
Statistics Canada has released data from the 2021 Census of Population, which revealed interesting population trends in York Region. The summaries below present statistics for York Region and its nine local municipalities: York Region Population in 2021: Population and Dwelling Counts Additional Census data will be available in the coming weeks. To access other York Region […]
YARD WASTE COLLECTION EXTENDED
In recognition of the late fall weather in Richmond Hill this year, the City has added one more week of yard waste collection to the schedule. The final yard waste collection of 2021 will now take place the week of December 14. Yard waste is collected on residents’ regular waste collection day. Yard waste includes […]
Richmond Hill to Invest $77 Million in the Community
2022 Draft Capital Budget to Update roads, stormwater facilities and community centres Richmond Hill Council continues to deliver on its priority of fiscal responsibility with a $77 million draft 2022 capital budget that will focus on efficient and well-timed maintenance of core City assets. Richmond Hill’s capital budgeting process underwent a comprehensive review in 2021 […]
UPDATE: GET INVOLVED IN THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND HILL’S NEW DOWNTOWN
City seeking public comments on Draft Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan The City of Richmond Hill has released the draft Secondary Plan for the Richmond Hill Centre (area northeast of the intersection of Yonge Street and Highway 7) for public comments. Richmond Hill Centre will be a new downtown for Richmond Hill. Located at the […]