Honoring Women’s Contributions: March as Women’s History Month

Women in Canadian History: A Timeline. Women’s History Month. Retrieved from
https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month/women-history-canada-timeline.html

Upgrading Humber Flats Stormwater Management Facility – Public Review 🌊🏡

Mar 25, 2024

Detailed design starts in 2025. Public review of findings and recommendations is open until April 26, 2024, on RichmondHill.ca/HumberFlatsEA. Check it out and share your thoughts! 🌊🏡


Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival on now

Tap into spring with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s annual Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival on now!

Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities and maple syrup demonstrations every weekend and throughout March Break, until Sunday, April 7, 2024!
Date:
                  Saturday, March 9, to Sunday, April 7, 2024, weekends, and March Break
Locations:        Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive in Vaughan AND

                        Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park, 3291 Stouffville Road in Stouffville
Parking:            Parking is available onsite for an additional fee.             
Information:    Please visit www.maplesyrupfest.com for a listing of events, fees, hours of operation and more.  


Register Now


Get Your Free 2024 Lake Wilcox Parking Pass!

Starting April 1stpay parking begins at Lake Wilcox Park until September 30thDon’t miss out on your chance for a free 2024 parking permit for the park and Oak Ridges Community Centre. Last year’s permits have expired, so make sure to grab your new one at Parking.RichmondHill.ca to avoid a parking ticket.

For non-residents and those without permits, parking fees apply. Rates are $4 per hour at the Oak Ridges Community Centre, skate park, and north gravel lots, and $7 per hour at the main parking lot near the Lake Wilcox splash pad.

Lake Wilcox Park, a premier destination in Richmond Hill, offers stunning waterfront views and family-friendly amenities. Pay parking ensures visitors from outside the city contribute to park upkeep.

To ease traffic, consider carpooling during spring and summer. Weekend parking on nearby streets is restricted to residents and their guests with permits. Permit parking is also enforced seven days a week on certain streets.

For more info and to get your free permit, visit RichmondHill.ca/Parking or contact the Parking team at 905-771-8860 or Parking@RichmondHill.ca. Let’s keep Lake Wilcox Park accessible for everyone!



Elgin Mills Road Improvements Study: Online Open House

The Regional Municipality of York is currently conducting a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study in the City of Richmond Hill for the enhancement of Elgin Mills Road between Yonge Street and Newkirk Road. This study includes proposals for a new bridge and the segregation of rail traffic from road traffic.

Join Our Online Open House:

Date: View materials anytime from Monday, March 11, 2024, to Monday, April 1, 2024

Location: Visit york.ca/ElginMillsStudy to access online open house materials.

Purpose:

Participate in the second online open house to gain insights into the study’s progress, findings, available design options, and the recommended design for separating road and train tracks.

Provide Your Feedback:

Share your comments and insights through the online open house platform or send them to transportation@york.ca by Monday, April 1, 2024.

Access to Information:

Online materials and an accessible version of this notice are available upon request.

Important Note:

This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Personal information provided (such as name, address, and phone number) will be collected, maintained, and disclosed under the authority of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This is done for transparency and consultation purposes. Your personal information will become part of the public record unless you explicitly request confidentiality.

Date of Issuance:

This notice was issued by YORK REGION TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC WORKS on Friday, March 1, 2024.


🌟 APPLY NOW: 2024 Community & Cultural Grants 🌟

Join Us for a Virtual Info Session on March 12!

Calling all Richmond Hill residents and organizations! Apply for grants up to $5,000 to support your events and projects showcasing our city’s diverse culture. Learn more and RSVP for our Zoom session on March 12 at RichmondHill.ca/CommunityGrants. Apply by April 3! 🎉


Enhance Your Waste Management Practices Today!


Join us in giving Richmond Hill a spring cleaning!


211 Support: Tackling Affordability and Emergencies

211 is a free and confidential service that easily connects people to the critical social and community supports they need.

Navigating Challenges Together: Use 2-1-1 for Support in Affordability and Emergencies. Canada’s largest database connects you to shelter, food, mental health, financial counseling, and safety information during crises. Call 211 or visit https://211ontario.ca/search/ for assistance.


Sign Up for E-Billing in Richmond Hill Today

Sign Up Now


Ontario’s One Fare Program: Seamless Transit Connections

Read the original announcement on YRT’s website


Join the Centennial Celebration of York Regional Forest!

Learn more at https://www.york.ca/newsroom/campaigns-projects/celebrating-100-years-york-regional-forest.


Winter Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Warning for Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill on Jan. 12-13 – Travel Caution Advised by Environment Canada

Jan 12, 2024


YRT On-Request Service Changes Effective January 15, 2024

For details, visit yrt.ca/ServiceChanges.

For app details, visit yrt.ca/OnRequestApp.


York Region Approves Comprehensive $4.2 Billion Budget for 2024

December 22,2023

In a strategic move to address both operational and capital needs, York Regional Council has approved a combined budget of $4.2 billion for 2024, encompassing a $3.2 billion operating budget and a $1 billion capital budget. Aligned with York Region’s four Strategic Plan priorities, key highlights include:

Foster Economic Prosperity:

  • Investing $368 million in roads and transit infrastructure for growth and asset maintenance
  • Building 269 km of fibre, facilitating high-speed internet in rural areas
  • Planning for a $1.12 billion capital contribution to the Yonge North Subway Extension

Support Community Well-being:

  • Constructing 97 new community housing units and advancing 400 more
  • Enhancing Paramedic Services with 14 new, 28 replacement vehicles, and two response stations
  • Supporting community safety with the Administrative Penalty Tribunal program and camera-based enforcement

Drive Environmental Stewardship:

  • Investing $370 million in water and wastewater infrastructure for growth and renewal
  • Planting 70,000 trees to combat climate change and enhance green spaces
  • Accelerating bus fleet electrification with federal support

Efficiently Deliver Trusted Services:

  • Maintaining 4,388 lane-kilometres of urban and rural roads
  • Advancing digital transformation for improved service delivery
  • Implementing the new Administrative Penalty Tribunal program for streamlined processes

This comprehensive budget, part of an $11.6 billion 10-year capital plan, addresses both short-term and long-term infrastructure needs, with 65% dedicated to growth-related projects and the remainder for maintaining existing assets.

The Regional Municipality of York, with nine local cities and towns, serves over 1.2 million residents and 55,600 businesses. Learn more about key service areas at york.ca/regionalservices.

Read More About Regional Budgets: For a detailed breakdown and further insights into York Region’s 2024 budgets, visit https://www.york.ca/york-region/finances/budgets. Stay informed about how these allocations will shape our community’s future.


Appreciation Message from Regional Councillor Joe DiPaola

I want to sincerely thank you for re-electing me as your Regional Councillor.

I am only here because of you, those who voted and volunteered for me. I cannot thank you enough!

I am sincerely grateful and honored to once again be able to work for the city I love and residents of my community.

Sincerely,

Regional Councillor Joe DiPaola

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