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Chapter 1 Incoming Events in November 2024:

Boynton House Shop and Gallery - Artists' Co op Richmond Hill

The Artists' Co-op Richmond Hill is thrilled to announce our 3RD YEAR bringing you an extraordinary holiday shopping experience at the historic Boynton House, on Elgin Mills Road, just inside the entrance to Richmond Green Park.

• Friday, November 1, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 2, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, November 3, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday, November 8, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 9, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, November 10, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, November 14, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday, November 15, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 16, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, November 17, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, November 21, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday, November 22, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 23, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, November 28, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday, November 29, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 30, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, December 1, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 4, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Budget Committee of the Whole

• Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 19, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Monday, November 25, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 26, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

https://calendar.richmondhill.ca/default/Month?StartDate=11/01/2024

November 6: You are invited to join a public discussion on the City’s upcoming annual budget

McConaghy Centre – 10100 Yonge Street

Wednesday, November 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The City’s annual budget is a financial expression of Council’s priorities, goals, objectives and approved programs. You are invited to learn about the 2025 budget and how your tax dollars will be used to meet the priorities of our community.

The open house will provide an overview of the City’s financial decisions, how funds are spent and how best to support Richmond Hill’s residents, workers and businesses.

View Richmond Hill’s new budget video to learn more about municipal budgeting. 

The City’s budget is your budget.

Quick Facts

• To stay up-to-date on the budget development process, the public is welcome to attend or watch the Budget Committee of the Whole Meetings at 1:30 p.m. on November 5, 19, 25 and 26, and the Council Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on December 11.

• Mayor David West will table the final budget to Council for adoption in December.

• Richmond Hill’s budget is comprised of the operating budget and the capital budget.

• The operating budget supports the City’s day-to-day services, such as fire protection, snow clearing, waste collection, parks and other services that enhance residents’ quality of life. This budget also has a user rate-based component to fund services such as water mains to deliver clean water, sewers to collect wastewater and stormwater ponds to manage rain and snow runoff to reduce flooding risks in our community. 
• The capital budget invests in the community's future, providing the funding to maintain, replace, and build new infrastructure to safeguard its good condition for the health and safety of the community. It includes building or revitalizing parks, maintaining community centres and resurfacing roads. 

The Lighter Side of Dark - Gallery and Sale

We asked our talented artists to create something with a mood, or a feeling that is a little darker, a little creepy, or eerie. Perhaps it’s the colours or the subject matter it’s entirely up to them.  In time for Halloween and the coming of longer nights, show us their ‘lighter side of dark’

• Saturday, November 2, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Sunday, November 3, 2024 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Address: Mill Pond Gallery - 314 Mill Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 4B5

Nov 10: Remembrance Day Parade

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 375 will be hosting a Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The Parade will commence at Wright Street and will travel south along Yonge Street to the McConaghy Centre. A portion of Yonge Street from south of Crosby Avenue to north of Major Mackenzie Drive will be closed for the parade.

In order to facilitate the closure on Yonge Street, the applicants are requesting soft closures on Bedford Park Avenue, Wright Street, Dunlop Street, Richmond Street, Centre Street, Arnold Crescent and Lorne Crescent.  These roadways will be open to local traffic only and emergency vehicles will be able to access the closure area at all times. 

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024  10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Afternoon Tea

Come together for a memorable afternoon, where the enchanting ambiance of the Gardenview Room, galleries and Amos Wright Park harmonizes with the delightful sandwiches, scones and sweet treats, all accompanied by captivating entertainment. Choose from our exclusive tea blends.

Reservations are required. https://forms.richmondhill.ca/Community-Services/Afternoon-Tea-Reservation-Request

• Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Saturday, November 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Merry Marketplace

The Merry Marketplace is an outdoor holiday shopping experience featuring local artisans, live entertainment, food concessions, a display of winter lights, community displays, parades and more. There is also a meet and greet with Santa Claus!

• Saturday, November 16, 2024 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Saturday, November 23, 2024 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Saturday, November 30, 2024 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Address: Richmond Green Sports Centre

Hill Potters' Guild Fall Sale

Join us from November 29 to December 1 for our Fall Pottery Sale showcasing a wonderful display of handmade, one-of-a-kind pottery for sale. Created by 30 local potters, these pieces will make unique gifts for your loved ones these upcoming holidays! Come on out and support your local community craftspeople and artists!

• Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, December 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Address: 530 Carville Road, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada L4C 6E6

November 30: Winter Solstice

A presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. This evening we will be Celebrating Winter Solstice- Geminids Meteor Shower. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them.

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Address: Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory, 123 Hillsview Drive, L4C 1T3

Chapter 2 Community, City and Regional Service Changes 

Nov 6:  Mill Pond neighborhood watch meeting

• Explain the role and duty of block/street leaders.
• Determine which streets will be installed the Neighborhood Watch Community Signs.
• Timeline.
• Other information.

Address: McConaghy Seniors’ Center, Room 201. 

Date: Nov 6, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm 

Zoom: #914-539-5830

HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/9145395839

Animal Service:

Vaughan Animal Services received 5094 animal-related service calls from Richmond Hill residents in 2023, and 2690 Richmond Hill service calls between January and June 2024. The following is a summary of the types of service calls received for both 2023 and 2024:

• wildlife including injured, sick, roaming, orphaned wildlife, as well as providing 
• resident education about wildlife (27%)
• deceased wildlife and domestic animals (15%)
• unlicensed dogs (15%)
• stray and lost domestic animals (9%)
• dog bites and menacing dog investigations (5%)
• off-leash dogs (4%)
• barking related noise complaints (4%)
• animal neglect (3%)
• stoop and scoop complaints (1%)
• animals trespassing (1%)

A comprehensive review and update of the animal regulation by-laws was  initiated in early 2024. The goal of this review is to create a new consolidated by-law  which includes modern standards and enforcement provisions that prioritize the safety, health and well-being of City residents, visitors, pets and wildlife. The report will be sent back to Council in December of 2024. 

Park Service:

Proposed New Park at Yonge and Major Mackenzie

The land next to the central library has been vacant for years, and the City of Richmond Hill is planning to develop a new park at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive West. This will include a central gathering space for creative pop-ups, temporary uses and community events. Everyone is welcome to view the proposed plan and provide comments and suggestions by November 1. The proposed plan and comment form are available via the survey.

Email Michelle Dobbie, Parks and Natural Heritage Planning Manager, for details, or call 905-771-2467.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T9T8BY3

IT Service:

Communications Services is thrilled to announce that on Tuesday October 29 RichmondHill.ca will debut a brand new homepage! The upcoming changes to our homepage were shaped by insights and industry best practices. 

What’s Changing:

• New Look and Feel: A refreshed layout with increased white space and reduced text for a cleaner appearance. 
• Better Navigation: A simplified and condensed navigation structure for easier access to information.
• Accessibility Enhancements: A new accessibility widget to support users with diverse needs.
• Mobile Experience: Improved design for enhanced usability on mobile devices.

What This Means :  

1.  A New Mega Menu: a new structure that uses categorizations and simplified language to reduce clutter

2.  New Landing Pages: these will now be accessible via the Mega Menu with new layouts to provide flexibility for communicating initiatives, programs, and events. 

3.  A New Quick Links Section: which will provide easy access to popular services and information, including:

• What’s Trending: Updated seasonally and topically
• Come Explore: Registered Recreation Programs, Fitness, Adults 55+ Programs, Festivals and Events, Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas
• Make a Payment: Water Billing Portal, Property Taxes, Facility Bookings, Parking Portal, Building Permits Portal
• Waste Collection: Garbage and Recycling information, Collection Lookup, Garbage Tags and Bins, What Goes Where and Large Appliance Collection
• Mayor and Council: Information about Council, calendar, and livestream options 

4.  An Improved News and Events Section : latest three items will be prominently featured on the homepage for quick access. 

5.  Main Menu Name Changes:

• Our Services  becomes→ Living Here
• Register, Pay, Apply becomes → Online Services
• Invest and Do Business becomes→ Business
• Find or Learn About becomes→ Learn More
• Things to Do remains unchanged. 

6.  Improved Main Menu Structure: similar pages will be grouped by topic in the menu to streamline navigation and eliminate duplications.

7.  Streamlined Webpages: while the interior pages will remain unchanged, side navigation will be simplified to reduce visual clutter.

Mackenzie Health Cares campaign – an initiative deeply rooted in our pride and passion for caring for our community and the incredible people who make it so special. This important effort is designed to ensure that the health care we provide meets the evolving needs of our growing communities in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, King and beyond – now and in the future.

As our region continues to grow, so do the demands on our health care system. Richmond Hill, in particular, is on the brink of a population boom with new housing developments and the Yonge North Subway Extension set to transform the area. It’s more important than ever for Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to stay ahead of these changes and prepare for the future needs of residents in the communities we serve.

But we can’t do it without your help.

We need your voice. Please take a few moments to complete our quick survey and help us better understand your needs and expectations.

Take the survey

Your feedback will help shape the future of health care for our community so Mackenzie Health can continue to provide exceptional care for you and your family.

https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50267725/Mackenzie-Health