Trees provide many benefits to our community: improved air quality, shade and wildlife habitat, and higher property values. Despite challenges, Richmond Hill succeeded in increasing its tree canopy cover (the percentage of land covered by trees and shrubs) from under 25% in 2010 to almost 30% in 2016.    You can…

Preview November 5 to 6 Sale November 7 to 8 Shop for family, friends or you at our annual juried fall sale, now online! Discover #handmade art and functional pottery for the holidays by #local potters from #Yorkregion. Find inspiring #giftideas while supporting your #artscommunity.    https://hill-potters-guild-sale.square.site/  

This is a discussion group for fathers of special needs children who meet online about once per month. To learn more including meeting zoomlink, dates & times then please sign up for our list at:  https://sites.google.com/site/specialdadsgroup    

You are invited to our first ever drive-through holiday experience! Due to COVID-19 safety measures, the annual in-person Santa Claus Parade will look a little different. In its place, we invite you to celebrate this annual tradition from the comfort of your vehicles. Wave at Santa and Mrs. Claus and…

Residents invited to help create options for more affordable housing. The City of Richmond Hill is asking for public input as it develops a new strategy to address current and future housing needs in the community.   The City, like many municipalities, understands there are challenges faced by those looking…

For the past several years I have had the pleasure of participating in, and serving on, the organizing committee for the Mackenzie Health Strides for Stroke 5 KM run. The event has always been a fun way to bring the community together but perhaps most importantly the event supports a…

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. It is certainly a challenging time but I agree with so many that I have spoken to recently, despite the challenges we are currently facing, we have a great deal to be thankful for in Richmond Hill. It has been a fast…

Richmond Hill is creating a new two-year Council Strategic Plan to set priorities for 2020-2022.   I wanted to highlight the progress that has been made on the new Council Strategic Plan. While I generally do not think it is ideal to create a plan for Council with only 2…

The City of Richmond Hill continues to take a phased and gradual approach to reopening. While the main Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver Creek Road) will remain closed to the public until at least January 4, 2021, residents can access many City services online, by phone or by appointment.  …