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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]