Do you have ideas for what the Public Art Policy should be Art in public places contributes to the community experience - it provides character, beauty, and a focal point. It helps develop a sense of identity within neighbourhoods.
“We want Richmond Hill to have more community art so that our public s... more
Home Decor Colour Trends for 2012 Colour trends are constantly shifting as current events, the economy, celebrities, fads, and fashion morph from one preference to the next.
Analysts are anticipating people renovating their homes more than ever due to the current real estate climate... more
People Place Richmond Hill - Civic Precinct Project The Civic Precinct Project is a community engagement and corporate planning initiative focused on creating a “people place” in downtown Richmond Hill.
Through People Place Richmond Hill: Civic Precinct Project the Town invites you to sha... more
Volunteer Opportunity - Selling Daffodil Pins for the Cancer Societyl The Canadian Cancer Society South York Region Unit joins the Fight Against Cancer
Please show your support - Buy Daffodil Pins this April!
And they are seeking volunteers to sell and deliver pins. If you have a few hours to spare and wou... more
St. Mary's Anglican Church – A Short History of the Chapel Anglicans have worshipped in Richmond Hill since the early days of this community. From the 1830’s this area was attached to the Parish of Holy Trinity in Thornhill with clergy visiting on a rotating basis of for special circumstances such as w... more
IESO schedules two voltage reduction tests for February 7 January 25, 2012 ~ VAUGHAN, ON ~ Although not expected to negatively impact electricity consumers in its service territory, PowerStream is notifying customers of province-wide voltage reduction tests planned by the Independent Electricity System Oper... more
An Education for Understanding: 'Backward Design' William Butler Yeats so aptly once said, “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” This prominent 20th Century poet and playwright was wise to the vast difference between knowing and understanding. To simply kn... more
Collingwood to form strategic partnership with PowerStream Town of Collingwood Council approves strategic partnership
January 23, 2012 ~ COLLINGWOOD, ON ~ Subject to signing a share purchase and shareholders agreement as well as securing any required regulatory approvals, the Town of Collingwood and PowerS... more
Discount tickets for the family to come see Clifford The Big Red Dog Come celebrate Clifford's 50th birthday!!
The theatre is offering a special Family Pack - 4 tickets (including up to 3 adults) for $75 This special offer is not available for on line ticket sales. Please stop by the box office or just call 90... more
Your new teammates await! - Sign up for Men's Slo-Pitch Couch Potato or Sultan of Swat ? Your Choice!
Registration is now on for the Richmond Hill Men's Slo-Pitch Baseball League. Consider joining - lots of fun, great exercise
Recreational, family fun atmosphere
Play Sunday afternoons at Town Park
T... more
Get Ready, Get Set.... for Carpool Week Share your ride and splurge on something other than gas!
Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill is gearing up for Carpool Week, February 6-12, a GTA wide campaign that encourages people who drive alone to try carpooling.
Taking part in a carpool sa... more
"Call for Auditons" for local artists for the Town's Canada Day Celebrations The Town is thinking they'd little to something a little different for this year's Canada Day. Instead of hiring performers from outside of the community, they are looking to present as many Richmond Hill and York Region based artists as possible.
T... more
Steps to LivingWell Eight out of 10 Canadians know that heart disease and stroke can be prevented, postponed or treated by making healthy lifestyle choices; but too often we focus on the barriers rather than the opportunities.
You can keep your heart healthy no matter... more
Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold ~ Offering a Warm Hand Yes, there are homeless people in our community. And these homeless people may have slept outside on these bitter cold nights.
There are more than 500 homeless people in York Region at any one time. Their homelessness may have been caused by: - ment... more
Enjoy the outdoors this winter! Lace up your skates! The Town maintains 4 options for outdoor skating
The Richmond Green Skating Trail at Richmond Green
Benches in a sheltered area
Washrooms
Music
Lit in the evening
Groomed ice
Lots of nearby parking
Open 10 am to 10 pm
Mill Pond... more
Invitation for Submissions: Mulitmedia Film Festival of York Region This third annual multimedia film festival will present in May 2012
Theme "RICH TAPESTRY, MOSAIC FRAGMENTS" These are films about York Region for York Region!!!
The films should explore the rich diversity of York Region as well as social and enviro... more
