COUNCILLOR LIU’S WARD 3 COMMUNITY UPDATE
2018 October Edition
Dear Ward 3 Residents,
The 2018 Municipal Elections in Ontario is less than three weeks away. Registered voters in Richmond Hill will head to the polls on Monday, October 22, 2018. This year, I am humbled and honored to inform you that I have been elected by acclamation as your Ward 3 councillor. I look forward to continue serving our community for four more years.
As a reminder, Ward 3 residents still need to elect a Mayor, two Regional Councillors, and a School Trustee.
If you are on the Voter’s List, you should have received a Voter Notification Card in mid-September. This card includes information about where to vote during the Advance Polls and on Voting Day.
You can also look up the closest polling stations to your home by entering your address here: Where Do I Vote
Advance Vote Locations and Times
Bayview Hill Community Centre, Centennial Pool, Elgin West Community Centre, Langstaff Community Centre, Oak Ridges Community Centre and Richvale Community Centre
October 6-7 and October 13-14 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Main Municipal Office
October 15-17 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
For more information: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/our-services/voter-information.aspx
Richmond Hill Pumpkin Festival
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018 – Monday, October 8, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Richmond Green Park (1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill)
For more information: http://www.richmondhillpumpkinfest.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0dHdBRDEARIsAHjZYYDTz5yJDnrdQqXUXie1w4wvQCmyqzsmV8osm6FH97e0zdDYCiQryHoaAsf7EALw_wcB&_vsrefdom=p.6622
VIDEO – Suspect sought following assault with a weapon in Richmond Hill
Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau are releasing video surveillance and requesting public assistance to identify a suspect following an assault with a weapon in the Town of Richmond Hill.
On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, shortly after 11 a.m., York Regional Police responded to a weapons call in a parking lot on Granton Drive in the area of 16th Avenue and Leslie Street. When officers arrived, they located a victim suffering from non-life-threatening head injuries. He was transported to hospital and was later released. Investigators learned that the victim had arrived at the building and got out of his vehicle to retrieve some items from his trunk. Suddenly, an unknown male suspect ran at him and began striking him in the head with an unknown object.
The victim was able to run into the building to call for help. The suspect fled the scene and got into the passenger side of a white Chevrolet.
The suspect is described as:
Male, Black
25 to 30 years
Wearing a dark blue or grey hoodie, black shorts with three orange stripes on the side and black running shoes
The video is available for viewing at the following link: https://youtu.be/wwrTdLNxCYc
Anyone with information is asked to contact the #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7241, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online.
Santa Claus Parade
Richmond Hill’s Santa Claus Parade brings the holiday spirit to life each year for spectators of all ages. This popular night time parade attracts thousands and features a number of diverse floats, walking groups and marching bands from in and around the community. This year’s theme is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree!
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Beginning at William F. Bell Parkway and travelling south on Leslie Street and ending at Performance Drive.
For information on how to participate in the parade: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/santa-claus-parade.aspx
Complete Our Grass and Weeds Survey!
Richmond Hill is in the process of reviewing and updating our Grass and Weeds By-law and we want to hear from you.
Please provide your feedback through our short survey on grass and weed regulations (note: you will be taken to a third-party website).
This week is Fire Prevention Week!
It’s your responsibility to keep your family and home safe from fires. Here are some tips on what to do:
- Prevent fires before they start
- Maintain working smoke alarms on every floor of your home and outside every sleeping area
- Plan and practice a home escape plan
- Consider installing residential sprinklers when building a new home or doing major renovations
The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has public education and media resources to help fire services educate their community. Richmond Hill has lots of information about fire prevention and safety.
Become a Richmond Hill Crossing Guard!
Richmond Hill needs caring individuals who are willing to work up to three hours a day, five days a week, rain or shine as a School Crossing Guard.
To learn more about how you can help keep Richmond Hill’s children safe on their way to/from school and to apply to be a School Crossing Guard, call 905-771-8800 or visit RichmondHill.ca/Employment.
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