COUNCILLOR LIU’S WARD 3 COMMUNITY UPDATE
2018 July Edition
Dear Ward 3 Residents,
I hope you are all enjoying the summer. Please see below my community update for our ward.
1/ Richmond Hill mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus
A mosquito trap in Richmond Hill has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Regional Municipality of York monitors the virus activity by setting mosquito traps throughout the region. To date, one mosquito trap at Leslie Street and Major Mackenzie Drive East has tested positive.
Tips to get rid of mosquito-friendly areas at home
- Clean up stagnant water found in bird baths, flower pots, swimming pool covers and clogged eaves troughs.
- Ensure the window screens on your home are tight-fitting and in good repair.
- Cover up while outside.
- Use insect repellent containing DEET or icaridin — check the label directions for use.
2/ Richmond Hill’s Ribfest
Ribfest is a three-day outdoor festival that features professional rib teams travelling to Richmond Hill from across North America. Ribbers cook and compete for various Best titles including Best Sauce and Best Ribs as decided by honorary judges.
Date: Friday, July 27, 2018 to Sunday, July 29, 2018
Time:
Friday, July 27, 12 – 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 28, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 29, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Get your $3 off coupon (valid Friday, July 27 from 12 to 5 p.m.)
3/ Free Historical Tours of the DDO Administration Building this summer!
Join Heritage Services for a free tour of the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory administration building to learn about the history of the land, and see the architectural features of this Beaux Art style building. This tour also includes the opportunity to see the observatory’s 74 inch telescope.
Please Note: The focus of this tour is the Administration Building. Visits to the telescope will not be interactive. All registered participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Ages: 6 years +
Time:
Tuesday, July 31
7:00-8:00 p.m. Code: 29136
Tuesday, August 21
7:00-8:00 p.m. Code: 29137
Sunday, August 26
1:30-2:30 p.m. Code: 29138
3:00-4:00 p.m Code: 29139
4/ Richmond Hill Farmers Market – Market runs Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Elgin Barrow Arena
Bring your family and friends to the Richmond Hill Farmers Market for fun activities and to support local farmers and artisans! There will be family entertainment, food, crafts and activities for children. Visiting the Farmers Market is a great way to connect with the community. Come early to enjoy:
- Entertainment by local musicians
- Children’s activities including planting and face painting
- Games, prizes and giveaways
- Farm fresh produce, honey, preserves, baked goods, meats and more!
For more info: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/farmers-market.aspx
5/ Highway 404/Highway 7 Interchange Improvements
Now York Region travelers will have more options to get where they need to go, with the opening of Norman Bethune Avenue and Aristotle Avenue in the City of Markham and the Town of Richmond Hill.
Norman Bethune Avenue extends from East Beaver Creek Road to Allstate Parkway, and Aristotle Avenue is a north-south road linking Highway 7 to Norman Bethune Avenue.
6/ Toronto Pearson Testing Temporary Weekend Runway Alternation Program – Weekends July 28, 2018 to September 16, 2018
The test phase will take place on weekends outside of the nighttime preferential runway hours (12 midnight to 6:30 a.m.) from July 28 to September 16.
The summer weekend runway alternation test will involve alternating the use of the east-west runways. This has the potential to provide residents in those areas with periods of predictable respite from aircraft noise.
To help you better understand this program, please see attached document here.
The eight-weekend test period will ensure that those who live in the areas involved can evaluate the program and provide feedback. It will also provide opportunity for the GTAA to collect operational data and evaluate the practical feasibility of the program. To provide feedback, go to: torontopearson.com/conversations
For Councillor Liu Community Update May’s Edition, please click here