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The Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA) is continuing the Skillage in the Village Scavenger Hunt for all of 2021!   It is free to play this outside virtual Scavenger Hunt where players answers clues on their phone while exploring Downtown Richmond Hill.    To learn more about…

I am pleased to help to help spread the word about a unique Indigenous youth Summer employment and mentorship program at the University of Toronto John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.   Led by Indigenous Elders and educators at a world-class academic institution, Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag — Anishnaabemowin for…

’’Community Conversations’ s an idea I have implemented to engage our residents in meaningful conversations and to provide useful information while we continue to grapple with the physical distance regulations that the pandemic demands of us.     Thanks to the participants who attended our first Ward 4 Community Conversation in February and…

Thank you to all who attended the Richmond Hill Ward 4 Maple Syrup Festival last month! Due to the pandemic this year’s festival was delivered in a virtual format.   This year’s webinar included presentations from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff on a variety of Maple Syrup themed topics.…

Last month I was pleased to attend a virtual panel discussion hosted by Mackenzie Health Foundation. We heard directly from infectious diseases experts from Mackenzie Health about the COVID-19 vaccine, the new COVID-19 variants, and more. We also learned more about how Mackenzie Health has responded to the COVID-19 crisis…

The Ontario government announced a province-wide shutdown effective Saturday, April 3 for at least four weeks as well as an additional Stay at Home Order for the entire province. Please click here for the complete City Closures Announcement.  As a result, some of our recreation programs scheduled to begin have been cancelled.  Those impacted by cancelled programs and closed facilities…

Plans are underway for the repair and replacement of the Rumble Pond Park South Trail system. This trail is located east of Bathurst Street and south of Mill Street. The proposed work includes upgrades to the playground, pathway, bridge crossings and steps as well as an option to relocate the playground to Pleasantville…

On April 1st, the Ontario government announced a province-wide shutdown effective Saturday, April 3 at 12:01 a.m. for at least four weeks. As a result and in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, residents should be aware of the following closures and cancellations:    ·      In-person…

Pre-order Native Plants and Learn How to Create an Eco-friendly Garden…  The City of Richmond Hill is giving residents the opportunity to learn about sustainable gardening and create beautiful, eco-friendly gardens at a low cost through its annual Healthy Yards Program. From now until May 24, residents can pre-order native…

Summary Metrolinx has released the Initial Business Case for the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) to Richmond Hill and confirmed plans to bring two subway stations into Richmond Hill. Bridge Station will conveniently connect with GO train, GO bus, and local transit service including VIVA Bus Rapid Transit. High Tech…