Ward 3 Thanksgiving Food Drive

Please help support local families in need this Thanksgiving!

Most needed items:

Cereal (hot and cold), pancake mix, syrup, pasta and pasta sauce, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, snacks (Jello, pudding, granolas), instant and ground coffee, juice boxes, water, diapers (size 3 in high demand), sanitary products and hygiene products, oil, small bagged rice, canned and baked beans and more!

When: October 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Bayview Hill Community Centre, 114 Spadina Road, Richmond Hill

Fire Prevention Week Open House – October 4

Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) along with Sparky the Fire Dog invite you to a free event kicking off Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11).

What: Open House and Fire Prevention Week Kickoff

When: Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Fire Station 8-1, 191 Major Mackenzie Drive West

Families can enjoy child-friendly games, demonstrations such as auto extrication and a fire truck simulator, plus displays from community partners and more.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” aims to educate everyone about the importance of buying, charging and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are increasing, often due to improper charging, damage or disposal. These fires can be fast and intense, leaving little time to react.

Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services offers these key battery safety tips and guidelines:

· Only use batteries and chargers that are certified by a recognized testing laboratory

· Always use the cords that came with the product to charge

· Follow the charging instructions from the manufacturer

· Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces away from flammable materials

· Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged

· Never charge batteries overnight or leave them unattended

· Stop using batteries that show signs of damage, overheating or leaking

· Dispose batteries at proper recycling facilities—never in household trash

For more information on RHFES Fire Prevention Week activities and the Open House, visit RichmondHill.ca/FirePreventionWeek or follow RHFES on Facebook , X or Instagram.

Do You Know? Richmond Hill Approves New Micromobility Strategy and Micromobility By-law

Richmond Hill Council approved the City’s Micromobility Strategy to regulate the use of micromobility devices, such as e-bikes and e-scooters. The strategy includes the new Active Transportation and Micromobility By-law that will help enhance connectivity and improve active transportation experiences in Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill’s Micromobility Strategy includes permitting e-scooters on City roads and cycling facilities, such as bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, and multi-use paths, introducing rules and regulations for the use of micromobility devices, promoting compliance through public education and enforcement and exploring shared micromobility opportunities in future.

With the new Micromobility By-law, e-scooters are now allowed on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less and on cycling facilities, such as bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, and multi-use paths. E-bikes and e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks, with the exception of cyclists (riding traditional bicycles) 14 years and under.

The City’s Micromobility Strategy regulates the use of micromobility devices while considering road safety, community mobility needs and preferences, accessibility and provincial requirements.

For a detailed list of permitted devices and regulations, visit RichmondHill.ca/Micromobility.

QUICK FACTS

· Micromobility means small, lightweight vehicles people can use to get around, usually electric. In Ontario, the most common types are electric bikes (e-bikes) and stand-up electric scooters (e-scooters).

· Micromobility can help reduce traffic, make it easier to connect to transit, support climate goals, and more.

· In Richmond Hill, mobility device users such as wheelchairs and mobility scooters are treated as pedestrians and allowed on sidewalks

For more information: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/living-here/micromobility.aspx

Love Tennis or Pickleball?

Richmond Hill is developing a Tennis and Pickleball Strategy to address the growing demand for these sports in the community and wants you to join the discussion on October 16.

Join the discussion, no registration required.

Thursday, Oct 16
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Bond Lake Arena, 70 Old Colony Road

For more information: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/tennis.aspx

From Fall to Frost: Get Your Garden Winter-Ready Workshop

Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb, this free workshop is for you! Join the City of Richmond Hill and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for an informative session to learn the essentials from clean up to composting that will help protect and prepare your garden for the cold months ahead.

You'll learn:

· Practical composting and soil amendment tips

· How to protect your perennials, trees and shrubs

· How to support pollinators and wildlife over the winter

· How to extend the growing season with simple cold frames

Date and time: Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (doors open at 9:50 a.m.)

Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre, 114 Spadina Road, Richmond Hill

Councillor Castro Liu, Ward 3

City of Richmond Hill

225 East Beaver Creek Road,

Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4

905-771-5497 | RichmondHill.ca