September 1, 2023
From the Desk of Mayor David West September E-Newsletter 2023 Dear Neighbours, The last long weekend of summer is upon us and although summer holidays are ending, the list of things to do and activities to join in Richmond Hill is as plentiful as ever. This weekend, Richmond Hill is the host city for Uptown […]
August 7, 2023
From the Desk of Mayor David West August E-Newsletter 2023 Dear Neighbours, The celebrations for Richmond Hill’s 150 Anniversary are ongoing and as a part of RH150 events, murals have been created by local artists around the city. The successful artists have captured the community pride and social connectivity of Richmond Hill’s past, present, […]
July 7, 2023
From the Desk of Mayor David West July E-Newsletter 2023 Dear Neighbours, Happy Canada Day! Were you able to celebrate at Richmond Green on July 1st? Perhaps you spent the day with family and friends. As summer arrives in earnest, Richmond Hill is hopping with activities for all ages. Don’t forget to utilize our splash […]
Amalgamation of York Region
June 2, 2023
From the Desk of Mayor David West June E-Newsletter 2023 Dear Neighbours, Summer has started with a bang and as I write this, we are in our first heat wave of the season. Luckily, there are lots of ways to cool off in Richmond Hill, from our splash pads, to our cooling centre facilities […]
May 5 2023
Dear Neighbours, The saying “April showers bring May flowers” seems appropriate this year as gardens everywhere are springing to life! Now more than ever we can see and appreciate our clean city which had an army of volunteers picking up litter during Clean Up Green Up Weeks to give our City a spring cleaning. The warmer […]
Jewish Heritage Month
Mayor David West send greetings to the Jewish community during Jewish Heritage Month.
State of the City Address
https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/news/mayor-david-west-s-2023-state-of-the-city-address.aspx?fbclid=IwAR05QldKWqa2V_PHlHuIIRzncBJ2D9NW83ffDg4DVt8rtNpefR2BPphUJ5E
Richmond Hill Mayor David West highlights innovative projects, ‘bright future’ at annual State of the City address
https://www.yorkregion.com/news/richmond-hill-mayor-david-west-highlights-innovative-projects-bright-future-at-annual-state-of-the/article_b2c74795-6a80-5ad8-ac11-3b175168f6c2.html
April 8 2023
Dear Neighbours, We started April with a terrific community gathering l and I would like to thank the many Richmond Hill residents who joined us on April 1st for my Maple Syrup Festival. As the weather warms, there are signs of spring everywhere, not just in the maple forest. Spring cleaning is underway, inside and outside, […]
Happy Norouz!
Mayor and Council from the City of Richmond Hill wish everyone who celebrates Nowruz around the world a bright, prosperous, and peaceful New Year! To the brave people of Iran, we stand in solidarity with you. Happy Nowruz! from Richmond Hill Council:Mayor David West, Mayor, Richmond Hill, OntarioDeputy Mayor Godwin ChanRegional Councillor Joe DiPaolaWard 1 […]
March 3, 2023
Dear Neighbours, Spring is in the air! March heralds the changing seasons in many familiar ways: the time change as we ‘spring’ forward on March 12th, March Break for those in the school system, Spring Equinox, and if you are a maple syrup lover like me, the Mayor’s Maple Syrup Festival. Maple Syrup Festival – […]
February 3, 2023
Dear Neighbours, January treated us to some wild winter weather, and although the snow and cold temperatures made driving challenging at times, those same factors are going to contribute to a wonderful Richmond Hill Winter Carnival! February 4th and 5th. You are invited to come join this free, family friendly celebration at Mill Pond. In […]
In Support of Recreation and Culture
Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis GTHA Vol. 26, No. 2, Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
What a Game!
What a game! Team Canada brought it all today and we couldn’t be prouder. It was great to see about 450 #richmondhill#soccerfans⚽️ coming together to cheer our team on. Exciting regardless of the outcome! Thanks to @rhcentre for the Performing Arts for hosting the watch party.#fifa2022⚽️
The Nutcracker Ballet – right here in Richmond Hill!
A seasonal highlight – The Nutcracker Ballet – right here in Richmond Hill!I was delighted to have the honour of meeting some of the talented artists in today’s performance from Victoria International Ballet Academy at our Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA). Thank you for bringing this holiday classic to Richmond Hill and […]
Community Safety
Thank you Superintendent Thai Truong and Inspector Lindsay Newlove from York Regional Police #2 District headquarters in Richmond Hill for taking the time to talk about community safety as we work together for a safe community.#richmondhill
National Day of Remembrance and Action
It was an honour to join representatives from Yellow Brick House and Sandgate Women’s Shelter today on #NationalDayofRemembranceandAction on Violence Against Women as their flags were raised in #RichmondHill.Thank you for your work to educate and promote awareness about #genderbasedviolence
Christmas Kettle Campaign
It was terrific to join the Richmond Hill Salvation Army today at Hillcrest Mall to kick off the Christmas Kettle CampaignThanks to Russ and the many #volunteers who give their time to support this annual campaign.The Salvation Army in Canadahttps://salvationarmy.ca/christmas-kettles/
Ontario Big City Mayors Meeting in Guelph
January 6, 2023
Dear Neighbours, Happy New Year! As we welcome 2023, I am filled with optimism and boundless energy to tackle all that awaits me at City Hall. I continue to have great passion for our City and am prepared to work hard for all the residents of Richmond Hill. In this newsletter, you will find some […]
Happy Hanukkah
Today we gathered to celebrate Hanukkah with JYN – Jewish Youth Network Rabbi Warmflash at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA)It was an honour to share the joy of this Festival of Lights with our community and my Council colleagues.Remembering that light will always triumph over darkness.
Statement from Mayor David West – Bill 23
Friday, December 2, 2022
From the Desk of Mayor David WestNovember E-Newsletter 2022 Dear Neighbours, In November we celebrated the Inauguration of the new Richmond Hill. As I listened to the Council speeches, I was struck by the reoccurring theme of collaboration, gratitude, and mutual respect each Member expressed. My initiative to kick start our new term was to […]
It’s All About Community…
at the Inauguration of the #richmondhill Council November 21st with Zain-ul-Abedin Yousaf Ali with Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat Trust, Reverend Robert Hayashi with the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church and Reverend Lambert with The Nativity of the Mother of God Christian Orthodox Church
William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award!
Congratulations to Larry Li who was awarded the William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award!
The City of Richmond Hill 2022-2026 Council had their Inaugural Council
The City of Richmond Hill 2022-2026 Council had their inaugural Council meeting last night. As each member of Council took to the podium a theme emerged: collaborative commitment to working hard and focusing on the betterment of our City. It was encouraging and motivating – I really can’t wait to see what we can achieve […]
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
From the Desk of Mayor David WestNovember E-Newsletter 2022 Dear Neighbours, It has been a time of incredible highs and lows since I last wrote you a newsletter in July. On October 24th, I experienced one of the happiest moments of my political career. Richmond Hill voters gave me a clear message that they agree […]
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
From the Desk of Mayor David WestSummer 2022 Kick-Off E-Newsletter Dear Neighbours, Summer weather is here and activities are endless, it seems. This spring, as I have watched the news headlines from Ukraine, I have been looking for a way to make a positive contribution. Maybe you have been experiencing similar feelings? I have decided […]
Hilltop Place Retirement Home Open House
I had the pleasure of a tour of the newly renovated Hilltop Place Retirement Home Open House on Sunday. Hilltop Place has been a long time part of our community and these new renovations compliment this beautiful facility. Thank you Spring Living Retirement Communities for the invitation. While there I had the pleasure of speaking to a […]
Hill Potters Guild Show
Every year I enjoy the Hill Potters Guild Show and sale. The Hill Potters Guild has, over the years, become the “official morning coffee mug supplier” to the West Family. I would also like to congratulate Kathy Verbeek winner of the Mayor’s Choice Award for her beautiful and creative pottery artwork! The sale continues this weekend and […]
Thank you @LEAF – Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests and City of Richmond Hill
Thank you @LEAF – Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests and City of Richmond Hill for the opportunity to plant trees Saturday. It was terrific to learn from the experts on the correct technique to ensure the sapling’s survival and I enjoyed contributing my efforts to our beautiful green spaces in #richmondhill . Together with Ward4Councillor Raika Sheppard we had a great time […]
24th Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association’s Annual Gala
It was an honour to attend the 24th Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association’s Annual Gala to extend greetings on behalf of Richmond Hill together with Regional Councillor JoeDiPaola, and Councillors Castro Liu and Raika Sheppard.
York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) wants to hear from you
#RichmondHill. Please add your voice to help shape our region. #InclusiveRH Did you know we have an e-newsletter called #yrmatters all about (you guessed it) topics that matter in York Region? Whether you’re already subscribed or have never heard of it before, help us deliver a quality digital publication by telling us what matters to you, what doesn’t […]
Monday, June 2, 2022
From the Desk of Mayor David WestJune E-Newsletter 2022 Dear Neighbours, It feels like summer is here as we announce Richmond Hill Blooms, in-person City celebrations and…. road work! In June we celebrate Fathers Day, so I am wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads and father figures in our community. Please read […]
May 29 Tree Planting
More tree planting today – this time with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority in the Oak Ridges Conservation Reserve. Thank you to the volunteers and to our great environment partner, theToronto and Region Conservation Authority for their efforts to green our community! When I was a kid in Cub Scouts we planted hundreds of trees in the Trees […]
Join us at a virtual open house!
Join us at a virtual open house to learn more about the exciting future of the parks in our city! May 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Register today at RichmondHill.ca/ParksPlan.
Thank You to Everyone !
Thank you to everyone who supported #mchappyday this year. Our collective efforts will help many families when their children need to stay at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Thanks to the crew for letting me join the team for a while! For an overview of some of the events in #RichmondHill and #YorkRegion, subscribe to my monthly […]
Eid Celebration
Thank you to the Dawoodi Bohras community for the invitation to participate in a wonderful #Eid Festival. It was an honour to join this joyful celebration and to celebrate the community’s long history in Richmond Hill. @Bohras_Canada #InclusiveRH#inclusiveYR
Thank you York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) for keeping us informed.
With the warmer weather upon us, you may be seeing more construction crews hard at work on Regional roads #YorkRegion cares about our communities and we are committed to delivering transportation improvements safely, while minimizing disruptions as best as possible. We’re building, reconstructing and repairing Regional roads for all travellers within our communities. Stay informed […]
York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)
York Region is making improvements to Stouffville Road from Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill. Road work will begin May 9 and occur weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Temporary lane closures will be required. For more information, visit york.ca/roadconstruction #onYRRoads
Monday, May 2, 2022
From the Desk of Mayor David WestMay E-Newsletter 2022 Dear Neighbours Spring is underway and we are well prepared for it! Thanks to the educational efforts of the City of Richmond Hill we know how to manage the Spongy Moth population numbers and throughout the month of May the Spring Greening Speaker Series is offering a range of interesting […]
May is Jewish Heritage Month
#inclusiverh I am proud to live in Richmond Hill and York Region, where we value our diverse population and welcome all our neighbours. I look forward to celebrating the important role of Jewish Canadians in our city. May is #JewishHeritageMonth – a time to recognize the important contributions Jewish Canadians have made and continue to […]
May is Asian Heritage Month
May is #AsianHeritageMonth. In #InclusiveRH and #inclusiveyr we are fortunate to welcome a diverse Asian population and to share opportunities for education & appreciation of the cultures and histories of our friends and neighbours. This May, we celebrate #AsianHeritageMonth and recognize the invaluable contributions Canadians of Asian origin have made, and continue to make, to […]
Happy #EarthDay
Happy #EarthDay a day to bring awareness to actions that we can all do, everyday, to live sustainably. I will be participating in Earth Day activities and #cleanupgreenup activities around Richmond Hill this weekend starting tonight at the virtual Smart City conference.
Tree City of the World
Continuing our countdown to Earth Day, let’s celebrate our status as “Tree City of the World”. To view a list of upcoming tree planting events, and a terrific webinar schedule, visit https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/Community-Stewardship-Program-and-Tree-Planting.aspx
Earth Day is April 22nd and climate change conversations are important everyday!
Earth Day is April 22nd and climate change conversations are important everyday! The City of Richmond Hill has prepared a toolkit to help us navigate the topic. https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/shared-content/resources/documents/Richmond-Hill_Climate-Change-Conversation-Toolkit.pdf
International Day of Pink
Wednesday April 13th is International Day of Pink which was started by two students in Nova Scotia in 2007 when they saw a friend who was gay being bullied for his pink shirt. From those simple roots, now it is acknowledged internationally as a day against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia and transmisogyny in communities around the […]
April is Daffodil Month
I am pleased to support the #DaffodilMonth Campaign. When you wear a daffodil you help to spread awareness about cancer and raise hope.
York Region Economic Development
Exciting news for ventureLAB in York Region, a provincial investment of $2.5 million to create a medical technology stream within the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only hardware and semiconductor-focused lab and incubator. Read all about it here: https://www.venturelab.ca/news/venturelab-announces-2-5m-from-the-government-of-ontario-to-expand-hardware-catalyst-initiative-introduces-medtech-stream The funding from the Government of Ontario’s Ontario Together Fund will enable ventureLAB to create a MedTech-specific stream to […]