Flags Lowered for Former Councillor

Flags at all City of Richmond Hill facilities are at half-mast in memory of former Richmond Hill Councillor David Bishop, who served Richmond Hill for one term.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. 

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New Indoor Pickleball Courts Open July 10

Elgin Barrow and Bond Lake Arenas serve up more ways to play this summer!

RICHMOND HILL – As part of a pilot project, additional indoor pickleball courts will be available starting July 10 at Elgin Barrow and Bond Lake Arenas.

• Elgin Barrow Arena – 5 courts (open until August 14)
• Bond Lake Arena – 6 courts (open until August 20)
• Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., daily 

Courts are free to use and operate like outdoor park spaces. No registration or sign-in is required. 

Players are asked to:

• Follow the rotation...

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Notice of Complete Application (City File ZBLA-25-0012)

Notice of Complete Application Under The Planning Act

The City of Richmond Hill has received the following application under the Planning Act:

Inquiries Refer To:

A request has been received from NORTH ELGIN CENTRE INC. to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands described as Part of Lots 12 and 13, Plan 2766 and Block 31, and Part of Block 30, Plan 65M-2819, City of Richmond Hill and...

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Richmond Hill Invests in Local Arts and Culture with 26 New Grants for 2025

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is proud to support community groups, organizations and individuals working to enhance the city’s vibrancy and quality of life. As part of the 2025 Community and Cultural Grant program, Council has approved funding for 26 initiatives, totaling $99,878. 

Congratulations to the City’s 2025 recipients:

• Aryton Spence – The Healing Circle
• Canadian Asian Heritage Association – Uptown Asian Festival
• Canadian Literacy Association of Higher Education – The Richmond Hill Circle

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Notice of Intention to Convey or Otherwise Dispose of City Lands – 81 Wildwood Avenue

Take Notice that the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill intends to convey the following parcel of land located at 81 Wildwood Avenue (the “former Lake Wilcox Community Centre Lands”) shown on the attached map and legally described as follows:

• PT LT 1 PL 240 WHITCHURCH; PT LT 67 CON 1 WHITCHURCH AS IN B80332B; RICHMOND HILL; and

• PT LT 19 PL 288 WHITCHURCH AS IN R132389; PT LT 1 PL 240 WHITCHURCH AS IN B7580B; PT LT 67 CON 1 WHITCHURCH PT 2 EXPROP PL R216843 ; RICHMOND HILL

Inquiries should be...

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