Statement from Mayor David West

Statement from Mayor David West I welcome yesterday’s announcement from the Federal and Provincial governments that would cut HST for new home buyers and help cities like ours reduce Development Charges on new home construction thus reducing cost and converting some of the many housing approvals that we have approved into actual houses. We are […]

Statement from Mayor David West- In Support of our Jewish Community

Statement from Mayor David West The rise in antisemitic hate and violence in our communities across Ontario and Canada is completely unacceptable and strongly condemned. Although we cannot control global events, we can and will continue to focus on the safety and wellbeing of all Richmond Hill residents. These are responsibilities on which City Council […]

Statement from Mayor David West- In Support of our Iranian Community

  Statement from Mayor David West- In Support of Our Iranian Community In recent weeks, I stood in solidarity with Richmond Hill’s Iranian community and once again witnessed their pain, passion, and extraordinary resilience. Many in our community are directly affected by the horrific events unfolding in Iran — including the killing of protesters, all […]

Richmond Hill Paves The Way For Electric Vehicles

12/11/2025 10:23:15 AM   Richmond Hill Paves The Way For Electric Vehicles   City Approves Strategy to Implement Public Charge Stations Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council endorsed the City’s first Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy that will guide the implementation of public electric vehicle charge stations at City-owned facilities and parks. With rising electric vehicle […]

Budget 2026

Watch my Budget Presentation recording to learn more about the 2026 City of Richmond Hill budget.

Statement from Mayor David West- Lowering all flags across the city

  Statement from Mayor David West- Lowering all flags across the city On behalf of the City of Richmond Hill and Members of Council, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragedies in our community. The devastating fire on Skywood Drive that claimed the lives of two […]

June is Community Safety Month

I want Richmond Hill residents to know that I hear your concerns about safety in our city. As your Mayor, I am listening and working to do all I can to ensure our city is a safe one. This is a new, regular column that I am adding to my monthly e-newsletter to share information […]

Asian Heritage Month

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Jewish Heritage Month

I was honoured to celebrate at the Consulate General of Israel in Toronto with Deputy Consul General Shani Azulia and members of the Jewish community, as well as local MP Laura Smith, York Region Mayors and Councillors. Together we recognized Israel’s 77th Yom Ha’atzmaut, recognizing this important Independence Day Anniversary of the State of Israel. […]

Richmond Hill’s Newest Destination Park: Dave Barrow Civic Square Park

4/1/2025 7:26:39 AM   A gathering place on the Hill to bring our community together Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council has approved the Dave Barrow Civic Square Park Plan, setting in motion the building of the city’s newest destination park. Located in the heart of the city, near the Central Library at the southwest […]

Richmond Hill Mayor David West Joins OBCM Executive

Richmond Hill Mayor David West Joins OBCM Executive Ontario Big City Mayors’ elects Mayor West Treasurer  Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Mayor David West was elected Treasurer by the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus (OBCM) at its meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025. Mayor West joins the OBCM Executive Committee immediately for a term ending […]

CITY OF RICHMOND HILL AND CUPE 905 RATIFY RENEWAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

NEWS RELEASEFor immediate release CITY OF RICHMOND HILL AND CUPE 905 RATIFYRENEWAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is pleased that a renewal collective agreement with CUPE 905, the union representing more than 200 of our employees, has been ratified. This three-year collective agreement ends the CUPE 905 labour disruption. The […]

Statement from Mayor David West: Return to Bargaining

NEWS RELEASEDecember 5, 2024 STATEMENT FROM MAYOR DAVID WEST: RETURN TO BARGAINING The City of Richmond Hill’s CUPE 905 represented employees have been on strike for two weeks.While the City has been able to provide many key services during this time, we believe the time has come for our valued employees to return to work. […]

Richmond Hill and United Nations University Partner on Sustainability Initiatives

November 10. 2024 Richmond Hill and United Nations University Partner on Sustainability Initiatives New partnership agreement supports advancement of the City’s environmental goals   RICHMOND HILL – Earlier today, Richmond Hill’s Mayor David West welcomed the Rector of the United Nations University (UNU) and the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, where they announced a […]

Working Together to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths

November 6. 2024 Working Together to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths Enbridge Gas teams up with Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services through Safe Community Project Zero   RICHMOND HILL, ON, November 6, 2024 – Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) and Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) announced they are working together […]

CELEBRATING THE INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN RICHMOND HILL

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT October 8. 2024 CELEBRATING THE INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTIONSOF SMALL BUSINESSES IN RICHMOND HILLJoin us for a variety of workshops and events October 19-25 RICHMOND HILL – Are you a small business owner in Richmond Hill? The City is marking this year’s Small Business Week with a week-long series of free webinars, workshops and […]

6 PLACES TO ENJOY VIBRANT FALL COLOURS IN RICHMOND HILL

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT October 3. 2024 6 PLACES TO ENJOY VIBRANT FALL COLOURS IN RICHMOND HILL RICHMOND HILL – Fall is here and Richmond Hill will soon be ablaze with incredible orange, red and yellow autumn hues. Whether you’re in search of your next Instagram-worthy shot or just looking to connect with nature, we’ve got […]

PROPOSED NEW PARK AT YONGE AND MAJOR MACKENZIE

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT October 3. 2024 PROPOSED NEW PARK AT YONGE AND MAJOR MACKENZIEJoin us at an open house and take a survey to share your ideas on creating a gathering place on the hill RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill plans to build a new park at the southwest corner of Yonge […]

YOU’RE INVITED! FIRE PREVENTION OPEN HOUSE – OCTOBER 5

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT September 27. 2024 YOU’RE INVITED! FIRE PREVENTION OPEN HOUSE – OCTOBER 5 Enjoy fun activities for all ages and learn essential fire safety tips RICHMOND HILL – Join Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) along with Sparky the Fire Dog for a free event celebrating Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12).             […]

RICHMOND HILL COMMEMORATES THE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

NEWS RELEASE September 23, 2024 RICHMOND HILL COMMEMORATESTHE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION City will raise the Every Child Matters flag on September 25   RICHMOND HILL – September 30 is the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the Survivors of residential schools and the children who never came home, as well […]

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS IN RICHMOND HILL?

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT For Immediate Release August 27, 2024 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS IN RICHMOND HILL? Have your say at upcoming Public Information Centres   RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is developing a Micromobility Strategy that will guide decisions on regulating the use of micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters […]

City Partners with Richmond Hill Honda

News Release For Immediate Release August 6, 2024 CITY PARTNERS WITH RICHMOND HILL HONDA  Five-year sponsorship supports community’s arts and culture scene RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is excited to announce a new five-year sponsorship with Richmond Hill Honda that includes renewing their ‘Season Partner’ level commitment with the Richmond Hill Centre […]

NEW EXHIBIT: Outcome of the War of 1812: First Nations Betrayed

News Release For Immediate Release August 6, 2024 NEW EXHIBIT: OUTCOME OF THE WAR OF 1812: FIRST NATIONS BETRAYEDExclusive historical display at the Heritage Centre with special gallery hours RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is honoured to be hosting the exhibit, Outcome of the War of 1812: First Nations Betrayed, on loan from the Mississaugas […]

Results For YRDSB Trustee By-Election (Wards 1, 2 and 4)

RICHMOND HILL – Results for the 2024 York Region District School Board Trustee By-election are now available on RichmondHill.ca.   The Term of Office ends on November 14, 2026. The 2024 York Region District School Board Trustee By-election Official Results are as follows: Robert Kolosowski (elected), 1,473 votes; Danny Yoon, 185 votes; Sadra Nasseri, 166 […]

Richmond Hill Recognized for 2024 Budget

Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill has been recognized for its sound approach to public finances with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City’s 2024 Budget. As a recipient, the City of Richmond Hill’s 2024 Budget Book is recognized as an example of excellence in government budget […]

Richmond Hill Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Nature Conservation

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill was recently recognized with the ‘Lee Symmes Municipal Award’ from Ontario Nature for its achievements in protecting and regenerating the natural environment. Ontario Nature’s conservation awards celebrate individuals, groups, government agencies and corporations whose efforts have helped protect some of Ontario’s most vulnerable wild species and spaces. […]

Great Blue Heron Soars to the top of ‘Bird Friendly City’ Bird Race

RICHMOND HILL – The votes are in and our community has chosen the Great Blue Heron to be Richmond Hill’s ‘Bird Friendly City’ bird! A total of 1,518 votes were cast with the Heron securing 456 or 30% of the vote. Here’s how the six-bird race played out: Great Blue Heron – 456 votes American […]

Richmond Hill’s Tech Community Showcased at Collision

2024 Collision Conference includes tech companies from variety of sectors  RICHMOND HILL – Smart people from all over the world come to Richmond Hill to build and grow innovative businesses. The City is home to over 5,000 companies, many of whom are designing and developing the next generation of cutting-edge products. At Collision, one of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

Building a more sustainable Richmond Hill

2021 Achievements Include Energy Efficiency Upgrades and 17,000 More TreesCreating a healthy and sustainable environment really is a community effort and I’m so proud of the work we’ve done together. Over the last seven years as we’ve implemented our Environment Strategy, we’ve made huge strides in reducing our environmental footprint. I encourage everyone to continue […]

Richmond Hill Collective Gardens

As we focus on Health on April 7th,#UNWorldHealthDay, garden fresh food offers wonderful nutrients and growing that food yourself also provides opportunities for exercise! Sign up today. #RichmondHill#collectivegardens

You’re invited to the Third Virtual Open House for City Plan 2041!

At this open house, City of Richmond Hill staff will present proposed amendments to the Official Plan: OPA 18.3 – Vision and City Structure and OPA 18.4 – Neighbourhoods. These proposed amendments implement several key directions identified in the City Plan 2041  Key Directions report. The proposed changes to the Official Plan relate to matters such […]

Richmond Hill Taking Action to Protect Trees From Spongy Moth

Egg mass removal from City trees ongoing; free burlap trap kits available for residents RICHMOND HILL – The City is taking action to protect its trees from the effects of the leaf-eating spongy moth (also known as LDD moth) and providing resources for residents to help manage trees on their property. Spongy moth is an […]

Richmond Hill Council Appoints Ward 4 Councillor

Raika Sheppard will represent Ward 4 for the remainder of the current Council term Richmond Hill – At the March 22 Special Council Meeting, Raika Sheppard was appointed Ward 4 Councillor. Sheppard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from York University and Juris Doctorate from Taft University. A licensed realtor, she is manager of […]

Exciting Future Ahead for Parks, Recreation and Culture in Richmond Hill

Plans Will Be Developed To Support An Active And Healthy, Environmentally Sustainable, Culturally Vibrant City Richmond Hill – Council has endorsed the key directions driving a future update to the City’s Parks Plan and the development of a combined Recreation and Culture Plan to guide the future of related amenities and services to 2031. As […]

YARD WASTE COLLECTION EXTENDED

In recognition of the late fall weather in Richmond Hill this year, the City has added one more week of yard waste collection to the schedule. The final yard waste collection of 2021 will now take place the week of December 14. Yard waste is collected on residents’ regular waste collection day. Yard waste includes […]

Richmond Hill to Invest $77 Million in the Community

2022 Draft Capital Budget to Update roads, stormwater facilities and community centres   Richmond Hill Council continues to deliver on its priority of fiscal responsibility with a $77 million draft 2022 capital budget that will focus on efficient and well-timed maintenance of core City assets.  Richmond Hill’s capital budgeting process underwent a comprehensive review in 2021 […]

UPDATE: GET INVOLVED IN THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND HILL’S NEW DOWNTOWN

City seeking public comments on Draft Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan The City of Richmond Hill has released the draft Secondary Plan for the Richmond Hill Centre (area northeast of the intersection of Yonge Street and Highway 7) for public comments. Richmond Hill Centre will be a new downtown for Richmond Hill. Located at the […]

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