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September is traditionally a time when we get back to work and get back to school after a enjoying a summer break. In many ways this September is no different as children return to school and parents get back to work. However I think we will all agree that things…

The Flight of the Monarch Day was well received by Richmond Hill residents this past August 22nd. The native plant and Milkweed kits that were offered to residents as a part of the Flight of the Monarch Day celebrations sold out quickly and many people also participated in the various…

As area residents know, Council approved the reconstruction project for Wright and Powell Streets back in the spring of this year. Due to COVID-19 this project has been delayed from the start time that was originally scheduled for July. The project is proceeding and our staff hope to have the…

In the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic Richmond Hill Council put in place a number of changes to procedures and bylaws to assist residents who were forced to work at home and/or stay isolated in their homes. Unrestricted on street overnight parking was allowed as one of these changes.…

Richmond Hill Council is currently in the process of developing a Strategic Plan to guide Council direction for the remainder of the Council term to 2022. We are seeking input from the public to shape this Strategic Plan. Residents and businesses are invited to to provide input through a short,…

As most residents in the area of Yonge and Arten/Creekview Avenue know, Richmond Hill Planning staff received a development application for 10684 and 10692 Yonge Street (on Yonge St. between Oxford St. and Elgin Mills Rd.) proposing a 28 storey apartment building on the subject lands with a residential density measured by Floor…

Richmond Hill, like other Ontario municipalities has been able to move to stage 3 in the reopening of more facilities and amenities that were closed down as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Below are the top seven things residents need to know about Stage 3 in Richmond Hill:    1)    Playgrounds…

Orange Shirt Day is an annual event that began in 2013 to acknowledge the tragic legacy and impact of the Canadian Residential Schools system for First Nations, Métis and Inuit families and communities. The day is a time to wear an Orange Shirt to show our support for those impacted…

In late August I had the pleasure of participating in the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) annual conference. Due to COVID-19 this year’s conference was held remotely but the learning and networking with municipal representatives across our province remained the same. It’s always interesting to me to see and hear…

The Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area Association has launched a new website to highlite the great businesses that are located in the Village Core area of Richmond Hill. In particular there are a variety of restaurants that are waiting to serve you with delicious and interesting culinary dishes.…