E-News – January 3, 2025
From the Desk of Mayor David West January E-Newsletter 2025 Dear Neighbours, Happy New Year! I would like to extend my warm wishes of good health and happiness to you for the year ahead. I will be delivering these wishes in person at my inaugural New Year’s Levee on Saturday January 11, 2025. A Levee […]
E-News – December 6, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West December E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, As 2024 comes to a close, it is remarkable to reflect on all we have achieved together. Everyday, I witness acts, both big and small, that remind me how fortunate I am to serve in Richmond Hill. The efforts by the community to […]
E-News – November 1, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West November E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, It has been another busy month in Richmond Hill and I have been happy to meet so many residents at local events. Thank you for taking the time to attend and to get involved in your city. It has been my pleasure to […]
Special Edition – State of the City Address
From the Desk of Mayor David West Special Edition E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, On October 8, I was delighted to share my Annual State of the City address at the Richmond Hill Board of Trade luncheon with a sold out crowd of our Richmond Hill business owners, entrepreneurs, and community partners. The theme, ‘Stronger Together: […]
E-News -October 4, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West October E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, Fall is here and with it there are new and exciting opportunities to enjoy our City and participate in shaping it. The City of Richmond Hill wants to hear from you, the residents, on many important topics. Most of these surveys take a […]
E-News -September 6, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West September E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, September brings many familiar routines and occasions including ‘back to school’ schedules, the Terry Fox run, and the Mid Autumn Festival. Later this month, we will be acknowledging a more recent addition to our September calendar when we raise the Every Child Matters […]
E-News – August 2, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West August E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, Summer is in full swing and I hope that you have enjoyed the terrific schedule of festivals in Richmond Hill so far, because there is more to come in August! I have been busy behind the scenes, advocating on behalf of Richmond Hill […]
E-News – July 5, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West July E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, School is out and it is summer in the city! Richmond Hill has something for everyone this summer. Last weekend we kicked it off in style, with a terrific City of Richmond Hill Canada Day celebration, augmented by the eSport Arena added this […]
E-News – Jun 7, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West June E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, Richmond Hill in the summer is hard to beat. City of Richmond Hill’s 2024 Canada Day celebrations sound incredible, Concerts in the Park, Open Mic nights, and Live at the Plaza outdoor music nights kick off in July, and don’t forget about Ribfest! […]
May 3, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West May E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, Richmond Hill, we are firing on all cylinders! I am ecstatic to see so many of the initiatives that I have championed in this term coming to fruition. From the ongoing drive to attract new investments and businesses to our constant priority of […]
April 2, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West April E-Newsletter 2024 Maple Syrup Festival 2024 Dear Neighbours, Wow! Thank you to our Richmond Hill residents for joining me at my Maple Syrup Festival in record numbers. After some wild and wet weather in the week leading up to my April 6th event, Saturday morning came with […]
March 2, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West March E-Newsletter 2024 Year of the Dragon celebrations at the 2024 Annual Dragon Ball with GTA dignitaries Dear Neighbours, After some unusual winter weather, I don’t know about you, but I am ready welcome March and the first day of spring. February was a wonderful month filled with […]
February 2, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West February E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, On January 8, I was honoured to join the families and loved ones at the PS752 Memorial at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. It was a heart wrenching event as we gathered with so many loved ones, witnessing their ongoing […]
January 5, 2024
From the Desk of Mayor David West January E-Newsletter 2024 Dear Neighbours, Happy 2024! I always feel a great sense of optimism and renewed hope as we turn the calendar to a new year. I hope that the coming year brings peace in the world, and fulfillment in your life. While you are updating your […]
December 1, 2023
From the Desk of Mayor David West December E-Newsletter 2023 Dear Neighbours, The short days of December are here and with their arrival we seek out the traditions and celebrations that bring us joy. While the days are indeed dark, in Richmond Hill we have always balanced the darkness with festivals full of light, and […]
November 3, 2023
From the Desk of Mayor David West November E-Newsletter 2023 Dear Neighbours, This November, we will reflect on the many souls who have served, fought, and paid the ultimate price while defending the freedom we enjoy here in Canada during times of war, conflict, and peace. As war and uncertainty continues to evolve in our […]
October 6, 2023
From the Desk of Mayor David West October E-Newsletter 2023 Dear Neighbours, As we approach Thanksgiving weekend and having just celebrated the Mid-Autumn festival, a celebration of the harvest for many East Asian cultures, feelings of gratitude and thankfulness are plentiful throughout our city and you will see that reflected in this newsletter. From our […]
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 […]
