Check Your Mail for Your Voter Information Package

RICHMOND HILL – Eligible voters in the City of Richmond Hill will be able to vote online or in person in October’s Municipal Elections.

Voter Information Packages (VIPs) were mailed in early October to individuals on the Voters’ List. If you have not received your VIP in the mail, you can still receive it via email or at a Vote Centre. To request to be added to the Voters’ List, or to make edits to your information including which school board you support, visit RichmondHill.ca/RHVotes and select...

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City of Richmond Hill Mourns Passing of Former Mayor Dave Barrow

RICHMOND HILL – On behalf of the City of Richmond Hill and Members of Council, the Mayor extends his condolences on the death of former Mayor Dave Barrow early on September 22, 2022.

Born and raised in Richmond Hill, Dave attended McConaghy Public School, Richmond Hill High School and Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Toronto Metropolitan University) prior to entering the family business and Richmond Hill municipal politics.

Dave's political career began with his first term as Councillor of...

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Richmond Hill Dedicates Dave Barrow Square

Council Honours Former Mayor for More Than 30 Years of Service

Richmond Hill – In an official ceremony this afternoon, Richmond Hill Council dedicated Dave Barrow Square to Richmond Hill’s long-serving Mayor. Council voted to create Dave Barrow Square following the former Mayor’s retirement in September 2021.  

The square is located east of the Central Library at 1 Atkinson Street. It includes planted gardens and benches to sit and enjoy the view of the Richmond Hill skyline towards Lake Ontario....

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Official List of 2022 Municipal Elections Candidates Now Available

RICHMOND HILL – Nominations for the upcoming Municipal Elections for Richmond Hill Mayor, Regional and Local Councillors, Ward Councillors and School Board Trustees have closed and certified candidates are officially in the running. To view the list of candidates, visit RichmondHill.ca/RHVotes.

Eligible voters are encouraged to confirm their information is correct and complete on the Voters’ List to ensure a smooth voting process.

It’s easy to check if you are on the Voters’ List:

• Visit RichmondHill...

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CLIC Partnership Takes Off

Richmond Hill, OCAD University and eCampusOntario Launch Next Cohort

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill, in partnership with OCAD University and eCampusOntario, are helping companies take their business to the next level through their new initiative – CLIC (the Centre for Local Innovation and Collaboration). 

CLIC engages businesses with specialized expertise from City business advisors and OCAD University researchers, including faculty, students, and recent alumni of the Strategic...

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