David West  
Richmond Hill Ward 4 Councillor 
Monthly Newsletter 

October 2016





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October in our  Community

As anyone who lives in the GTA knows we are experiencing a high rate of growth in all of our communities. If you live in Richmond Hill you also know that we have a really outstanding community. In fact  Richmond Hill lately seems to be included on a lot of "top 10" lists that show us in the top spots in terms of various aspects of quality of life, doing business etc. It is not surprising because so many people see our community as a desirable place to live. We have seen significant increases in housing prices in Richmond Hill and this is reflective of this demand.

Consequently, it is not surprising that our Planning Staff seem to be receiving a high number of applications for development. It has been a particularly busy month in this regard, in Ward 4, with an application at 107 Hall Street, another at 71 Regent Street, and another at Brookside Drive and Yonge St., all coming to council in one stage of the planning process or another, for council and the public input. It is a real challenge for staff and Council to maintain a balance between the needs of the community, the requirements dictated by the province for growth, and all of the relevant policies and plans that we have in place in our town that work to shape the kind of community we envision, now and in the future. We all want to continue to make Richmond Hill a great place to live and I appreciate that our community continues to be involved in this process.  I have had a number of Resident's meetings and other events like my BBQ, in August, over the past few years and input has always been generously given by residents of Ward 4.

I wish you a great fall, and hope that you and your family can take some time to enjoy the recreational spaces and opportunities that Richmond Hill has to offer. It is a truly beautiful and uniquely Canadian time of the year where mother nature seems to show her beauty in a unique and vibrant way, before she falls into a long winter's nap. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this newsletter. I always appreciate hearing from you regarding any issue in the town. It is through this collaboration that we all make our community the vibrant and active place that it is! Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email at any time.  My email address is  [email protected] , my cell number is 416-346-3090 and my office number is 905-771-2480.
 
I also have a website (www.davidwest-richmondhill.ca) that hosts information and articles from past newsletters. 
 
   
Sincerely,
David West 
Ward 4 Councillor Richmond Hill

Banner Photo - One of Mother Nature's finest works - a tree in Ward 4 that is an over achiever in the fall each year!
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In This Issue
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  Council News and Highlights

1.  Richmond Hill Receives Funding for Cycling Infrastructure
Council was notified that Richmond Hill has been awarded $325,000 in funding from the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program. The money will help pay for Phase one construction of Richmond Hill's portion of the Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail, which will run along Leslie Street from Highway 7 to just north of 16th Avenue. The Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail will be an on and off-road amenity from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario. The Route will eventually connect six municipalities in York Region (Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill and Markham) and the City of Toronto. Phase one of the Route in Richmond Hill is jointly funded by Richmond Hill and York Region, with each municipality contributing an estimated $890,000 towards the project.

2.  Green Light for David Dunlap Observatory Park Master Plan
Plan Focuses on Astronomy Education, Environmental Preservation and Cultural Heritage

Council approved the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) Park Master Plan which determines an overall vision and strategic approach to preserving and enhancing the 40-hectare site. This will result in one of Richmond Hill's destination parks with modern amenities for the public to enjoy.
  
Through the public consultation process, people expressed the desire for natural heritage protection, public recreational opportunities and celebration of the astronomical heritage of the site.

"Our vision is for the park to form part of Richmond Hill's identity as a treasured place in the GTA that embodies discovery, education, sustainability and inclusion," said Mayor Dave Barrow. "When construction of the DDO Park is complete, people will come to visit Canada's historic observatory, celebrate the stars and enjoy acres of natural parkland."
Key features of the Master Plan include the minimization of impact to the natural areas as well as the concentration of higher intensity uses including tennis courts, a skating trail and a central fountain plaza. Opportunities for education and outreach programming at the site, focused on science and astronomy, will be provided.

The estimated capital cost to implement the DDO Master Plan is approximately $54 million over a 15 to 20-year timeframe. Construction is set to begin in a few years.
Visit RichmondHill.ca/DDO to view the full report. 

 
3.  Happy Moon Festival
 
I attended the Moon Festival at the Oak Ridges Community Centre.  It was a wonderful community celebration.
Event Organizer Daisy Wai with Sergeant Tanczos from YRP
 
 
4. Memorial Veteran Statue for Richmond Hill's Cenotaph
A Memorial Veteran Statue is to be placed at the Richmond Hill Cenotaph on Yonge Street. The funding for the statue will come from the Mayor's Charity Golf Tournaments (2015 to 2018) and also from the Mayor's Endowment Reserve Fund, which will be closed thereafter. The statue will honour the veterans of the First and Second World Wars and Canada's many peacekeeping missions, as well as all who have contributed in war and peace to the freedom of our democracy. Local artist William Ho will be commissioned to create the statue, which is expected to be completed for 2018. Mr. Ho also created the Love, Hope, Harmony and People sculpture at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, which celebrates the 140th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Richmond Hill.

5. Tastes of the Hill
New Canadians taking their citizenship oath during the Tastes of the Hill Festivities
Dancers from all over the  world  showcasing  their talent











hope you had a chance to come out to the 10th Annual Tastes of the Hill Multicultural Food Festival at Richmond Green last month. It was a really well attended event with entertainment and food representing many countries and cultures. The event has also raised money for a number of charities over the years. This year's recipient of funds was the Epilepsy Foundation of York Region. Thanks to Local and Regional Councillor  Spatafora and his volunteers for producing this well enjoyed event over the past 10 years.

6. Richmond Hill Blooms Gala
















Gardener Extrodinaire Ken Brown speaking about his garden

For the second year in a row Richmond Hill had the pleasure of honouring exceptional front gardens in our town. At an awards event at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, three gardens were  selected  for recognition in each of our 6 wards. There were over 1400 gardens nominated for an award this year - like the gardens themselves, the recognition program is also growing! We have many really beautifully landscaped properties in Richmond Hill and it is great to be able to recognize those gardeners whose skill stands out. Thanks also to the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society for providing the expertise and judges for this program. For more, and to see photos of the winning gardens please see the article below.
   
7. Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Mayors Address
Bolade speaking to the crowd


Bolade with 360kids CEO Michael Braithwaite

Each year at this time Mayor Barrow delivers a State of the Town address to the community through the Chamber of  Commerce  Mayor's Luncheon. This year the business community heard about the progress and status of exciting projects that are starting, and that will take shape over the next years. Some of these projects include the Viva Yonge Rapidway, the Yonge Subway Extension to Yonge and Highway #7, and the Civic Precinct project. 

We were also introduced to a special guest this year. His name is Bolade Ajomale. He is one of Canada's Bronze Medal winners at the Rio Olympics in the 4x100 mens relay. This exceptional young man recently graduated from Alexander Mackenzie High School (and Pleasantville Public School before that) and did our country and Town proud at the Rio Olympics. He told the audience a story, that during the last olympics when the men's relay team got disqualified, he said to his mom he would be running for Canada in the next games. The rest is history!
 
8. Mill Pond Gallery Garage Door Mural Unveiling
Artist Andrea End unveiling the mural with Mayor Dave Barrow

The Richmond Hill Group of Artists recently unveiled a mural on the garage door of the Mill Pond Gallery (beside the Mill Pond Park). A local artist and Mill Pond Group of Artist member, Andrea End, is the artist behind this work.   This artwork was chosen by a group of judges (I was honoured to be one of those judges) and now adds a beautiful new piece of art to our community. Congratulations to Andrea and to the Richmond Hill Group of Artists for adding so much to our artistic and cultural community in Richmond Hill.

9. Chinese National Day Flag Raising
The flag raising ceremony

Chinese Counsel General Mr. Xue Bing addressing the crowd

On  Sunday  October 2nd a group of residents gathered at the Richmond Hill Town Offices to raise the Chinese flag in celebration of the 67th birthday of the People's Republic of China. A number of dignitaries were in attendance including Chinese Counsel General Mr. Xue Bing.  Many of the speakers spoke of the importance of the cultural contributions and skills that the Chinese community have brought to our country and our town. I am proud to live in a community where we have so much cultural diversity to celebrate.

10. Council to discuss Richmond Hill Tennis Strategy
 
At Council last week, staff brought forward the final Tennis Strategy report for consideration. There has been a fair amount of interest from tennis players across the town about this report. Much public input has been solicited in the creation of this strategy, and this input has been reflected in the report. The Tennis strategy will guide and inform the town regarding the creation and refurbishment of tennis courts and facilities over the coming years. To view the full staff report please click here.
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Ward 4 Development Applications - Update 

There are a number of development applications active in Ward 4 that continue to generate significant interest from residents.  This section in the newsletter is intended to keep everyone informed and updated about the status of these applications. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all active in Ward 4 development applications but a brief synopsis of select applications. Information that is new since the last newsletter is marked as "**NEW**" Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have questions about an application that is not included here. 

  1. 71 Regent St.   
An application was submitted to Richmond Hill planning staff in the summer of 2015 for approval of a proposed development of 28 townhouses at 71 Regent St. I hosted a well attended Residents' Meeting in the fall of 2015 for this application. 

**NEW**  A Council Public Meeting has been scheduled for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 71 Regent Street. It is currently scheduled for October 26, 2016 at 7:30. This meeting will take place in the first floor Council Chambers at 225 East Beaver Creek Drive.  I would encourage all residents to attend this meeting and make your thoughts known regarding this application. Residents will be invited to speak in front of Council at this time. If you cannot attend the meeting, or if you prefer to deliver your thoughts in writing please email the Town Clerk at [email protected] before October 26th so that your email can be a part the meeting record.
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COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Concerning Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
 
A PUBLIC MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, to notify the public and receive comments on the following applications that have been received by the Town.
 
Item 1                INQUIRIES REFER TO TOWN FILES:
D01-15004 & D02-15018
Derek Lau, Planner II 905-771-2479
 
A request from TECHNOR DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law for lands described as Block 87, Registered Plan 65M-2533 and municipally known as 71 Regent Street. The subject lands are located on the south side of Regent Street and have a total lot area of approximately 0.78 hectares (1.92 acres). The purpose of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications are to facilitate a residential development consisting of twenty-eight (28) townhouse dwellings with underground parking and an internal private access road on the subject lands.
 
Lands Containing Seven (7) or More Residential Units: A copy of this notice must be posted by the owner of any land that contains seven (7) or more residential units in a location that is visible to all of the residents.
 
Any person may attend the meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. Written comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill to be received no later than 12:00 PM noon on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Please ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if necessary.
                                               
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Appeal: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted or refused and/or the Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.              
 
If you wish to be notified of the adoption or refusal of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and/or the passing or refusal of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4 or by e-mail at [email protected].
 
Notice of Collection : Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 and may be contained in an appendix of a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council's decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted letters and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at [email protected].
 
Additional Information: For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Questions respecting the information and recommendations contained in the staff report regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments should be directed to the Planning & Regulatory Services Department between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM., 225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor at 905-771-8910. The Staff Report will be available at the Office of the Clerk, Ground Floor of the Municipal Offices, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 after 3:00 PM. The Staff Report will also be available on the Town's website RichmondHill.ca/Meetings.
 
Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk                                    Town of Richmond Hill,
Fax: 905-771-2502                                                          225 East Beaver Creek Road
                                Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
 
DATED THIS 29th DAY OF September , 2016.

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2. 44, 48,54 and 60 Arnold Cres.  
An application for 37 townhouses and 4 single detached homes was submitted to Richmond Hill planning staff in the summer of 2015. I hosted a well attended Residents' Meeting in the fall 2015 for this application. The applicant had a Council Public Meeting in the fall of 2015 where comments from the public and Council members were heard. In the winter of 2015 the applicant elected to appeal this application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OMB held a pre hearing meeting for this application on June 1st. The main hearing on this file will be scheduled for March of 2017. 

3. Canyon Hill and Yonge St (10922, 10944 and 10956 Yonge St)  
An application for 160 townhouses was submitted to staff this spring. Letters to area residents were sent out from my office, informing them of this application.  The applicant has since appealed this application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OMB hearing is scheduled for December 12th at the town office at 225 East Beaver Creek Road in the committee room on the 1st floor. 

4. 107 Hall St   
An application for 22 townhouses and the preservation and restoration of the historic Langstaff house was submitted to our planning staff in the  summer  spring  of 2015. A Residents' Meeting and a Council Public Meeting were held in the fall of 2015. Unfortunately the applicant has appealed this application to the Ontario Municipal Board. I was very disappointed in hearing of this news. 
 
**NEW ** - Last week Committee of the Whole considered and recommended that Council adopt a revised plan for this property that addressed the remaining concerns from our Planning Staff. The revised plan also effectively addressed a number of the concerns that area residents had with this project. In my comments at Committee of the Whole I did identify some outstanding concerns that I expect will be addressed by our Planning Staff and the Applicant during the Site Plan process that would follow the approval of this plan. These issues included some of the architectural features of the buildings that are being proposed and a request to slightly increase visitor parking as much as possible on the site. If the plan is adopted at Council on Thursday, October 13th, the need for an OMB hearing will be negated.  The details of this proposal are contained in a staff report available on the Richmond Hill website and can be found here.

 
5. 129, 133, 141 Arnold Cres and 230 Major Mackenzie Dr. W.  
This site is owned by The Acorn Development Corporation.  At this time, I understand the developer is working to complete an application for  redevelopment of this site which they will eventually  submit to our Richmond Hill Planning staff.  The applicant will need to go through the regular planning process prior to obtaining any approvals to building anything new on the site. It is my intention to host a meeting for the neighbourhood residents as soon as any plans by the developer have been solidified. This meeting will serve to make the community aware of the details of this application. Presently, at this very early point in the process, there is no timeline set for such a meeting but I will ensure that the community is informed in a timely manner when a clearer picture becomes available.

6. Condo Proposal South West corner of Gamble and Yonge. 
In 2014 there was an application for an 8 and 5 storey condo on the South West Corner of Gamble Rd and Yonge St. The applicant had a Council Public Meeting some time ago but this application has not been presented to Council as of yet. There were a number of issues that were identified during this process, including issues of proximity to a flood plain.
 
7. 47 and 59 Brookside Road and 12 and 24 Naughton Drive
This proposed development application includes 188 townhouses, 4 condo towers and a public park. I hosted a  Resident's Meeting on Wednesday, August 10th. At this meeting residents voiced significant concerns about a number of issues related to the application. Included in these concerns was the overall density of the proposal and the height of the 4 buildings being proposed (as high as 29 storeys), as well as issues related to vehicular access to the site and related traffic concerns. 

**NEW** A very well attended Council Public Meeting was held regarding this application on October 5th. Many residents spoke to council about their concerns with the proposal. Most council members, including myself, reflected these concerns and spoke in support of the residents. All comments from this meeting will be taken by staff as the application undergoes a more thorough analysis and ultimately a recommendation to council to approve or deny the application. I am expecting that we will be able to work with the applicant to make some significant changes to this application so that it can eventually represent a much better "fit" for the neighbourhood than what is currently being proposed.

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Ontario Government to Propose Changes to the Ontario Municipal Board
 

I am very pleased to hear of the Provincial government's plan to move forward with presenting reforms to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). As I reported in previous newsletters, I presented a motion to council a number of months back, to lobby the provincial government to reform the OMB. This motion can be found here.  I have also been representing Richmond Hill, along with Councillor Karen  Cilevitz, at the recently formed Municipal OMB Reform Group to push for OMB reform. In August our group presented a paper outlining some of our ideas for reform. A link to the report can be found here

It seems that our collective efforts have made a difference. Below is the text of a press release by the Provinical Government regarding a review they will be starting toward the goal of OMB reform. For more information about this news and information about how to submit your comments about the OMB, please visit the Ontario Government Website by clicking here.

Ontario Proposing Changes to Ontario Municipal Board to Improve Efficiency and Accessibility
  
Province Seeking Public Input on Board's Scope and Process
 
News Release - October 5, 2016 9:00 A.M.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
 
Ontario is undertaking a comprehensive review of how the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) operates and its role in the province's land-use planning system to help make it more efficient and more accessible to all Ontarians.
 
The OMB plays a central role in Ontario's land-use planning process as an independent, public body through which people can appeal or defend land-use decisions that affect their property or community.
 
As part of the review, the government is consulting the public on possible changes to the OMB that, if adopted, would:
 
* Allow for more meaningful and affordable public participation
* Give more weight to local and provincial decisions and support alternative ways to
   settle  disputes
* Bring fewer municipal and provincial decisions to the OMB
* Support clearer and more predictable decision making
 
The changes under consideration would improve everyday life for Ontarians by providing easier public access to information about the OMB and its processes through an expanded Citizen Liaison Office. The proposed changes would also better specify what can be appealed to the OMB, as well as the mechanisms through which the OMB hears these appeals.
 
Ontarians wishing to participate in the consultation may submit comments online or in person at one of the town hall meetings being held across the province this fall.
 
Improving the OMB's role in the land use planning system is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, including helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history and investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.

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Second Annual Richmond Hill Blooms Gala
   
 
R ichmond Hill recently honoured 18 gardeners during the Second Annual Richmond Hill Blooms Gala at the Theatre. Among these were three great front yard gardens in Ward 4. We also heard from gardener extraordinaire Ken Brown about tips and tricks he uses to produce his garden.
 
We are all winners in Richmond Hill because of the work that the award winners and all of us do to beautify our community. Congratulations to the winners, the nominees, and our staff, for putting this program together, and to our Richmond Hill Horticultural Society who supplied the judges for the program.
 
Congratulations to the top 3 winners in Ward 4...
 
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WATERMAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM
                                                                      
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Richmond Hill awards contract for LED Street Light conversion saving $1.5 million a year in Electricity Costs

 
   
RICHMOND HILL - Richmond Hill has awarded Ameresco, Inc. the contract to design, supply and install LED lights and a Smart Lighting Control System on its outdoor lighting network. The contract was awarded as a result of a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
 
Richmond Hill operates and maintains a network of approximately 17,000 street, park and parking lot lights. This represents a significant portion of the Town's overall energy consumption and cost. The $8 million (approximately) project to convert more than 15,000 of the outdoor lights is expected to result in an estimated savings of $1.5 million in operations and maintenance costs annually.
 
"This is an upfront and forward thinking investment that will pay for itself in roughly six to seven years," said Mayor Dave Barrow. "Switching to LED lights will help us conserve energy, save money and protect the environment."
 
Research has shown that LED lights are better than the current High Pressure Sodium lights because they consume 50 to 60 per cent less energy, they have a 20-year life expectancy, reducing maintenance costs by up to 80 per cent and they have superior light quality, making our community safer for drivers and pedestrians. In addition, the LED lights will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our lighting network by 575 tonnes per year - that's the equivalent to taking 121 passenger cars off the road!
 
Smart lighting controls installed on each light will allow staff to monitor and operate the lights remotely. Staff will be able to monitor electricity consumption more accurately, program certain operations like dimming, and receive real-time lights-out or trouble notifications. These features will help save energy and cost, and improve service.
 
The inclusion of smart lighting controls is significant because it essentially creates a wireless narrow band communications network throughout Richmond Hill. With this wireless network in place, Richmond Hill is one of the few Canadian municipalities to lay the foundation for high-tech systems management and is establishing the foundation for future 'smart cities' applications such as smart traffic lights, water and gas metering.
 
Ameresco, Inc. is an independent provider of comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Work will begin in October with installation starting in January 2017. The project is expected to take one year to complete. Once work is underway, progress updates will be available on the Town's website at RichmondHill.ca. 
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Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
           
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vivaNext Yonge Street Construction Activity
 
For information about the rapidway construction, sign up for email notices at
    

  
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Studio Tour 2016
  
  
Please click on the link below for all the details...
 
or follow them on facebook...click here 
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Heritage Happenings in Richmond Hill
For more information visit:
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town...
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Richmond Hill Beading Artists Show and Sale
   
For more information please visit www.rhbeadart.ca
The Boynton House is located at 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. East just inside the Richmond Green Park (entrance off of Elgin Mills Road)
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Lois Hancey Aquatic Centre (The Wave Pool)
- closure for maintenance -
September 6 to December 9, 2016
 
 
The Wave Pool will be closed for upgrades from September 6 - December 9. During this time, registered and drop-in programs will not be available.

When the facility reopens, it will have a new water slide, a new wave machine and LED lighting on the pool deck. New Pool Play programs, including underwater hockey and mermaid swims, will also begin at that time. 
 
I encourage you to continue your swim activities at other pools in Richmond Hill. A list of pool locations is available at Richmond Hill.ca
 

Information about the closure will be posted at the facility, on the Town's website, in The Liberal's Bulletin Board, the Community Recreation Guide and shared through social media.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Darlene Joslin at 905-771-2423 or at [email protected]
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Announcing the New Horizons Band of York Region

A beginner concert band for 50+ active adults who would like to learn something musical with other adults just like them. "It is Never Too Late" is not just a cliché it is our mandate. The New Horizons concept was created in 1991 by retiring Professor Roy Ernst of the world famous Eastman School of Music. It is a band for adults 50+ who either (a) Never played any musical instrument and have no musical background OR (b) Used to play an instrument way back in the day before careers, family, and life got in the way. So it is an entry point for adults who always dreamed of learning music or a re-entry point for adults who need to dust off their rusty skills.

Cosmo Music of Richmond Hill is our sponsor and classes begin next Thursday, October 13 1-3pm or 6:45-8:45pm. Contact Cosmo Music or the Director Doug Robertson  [email protected]


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Ward 4 Community Corner - Your Shot
This is a new section of my e-newsletter. I have come to admire photos I see on social media taken by Richmond Hill residents, that highlight some of the great places in our town. I would like to use this section of the newsletter to showcase these photos. If you have a great photo of a spot in our great town please feel free to email it to me at [email protected] so I can showcase it here!
             
A disagreement at the Mill Pond - Taken by a Ward 4 Resident 
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