Owen Knowles Named Richmond Hill's 2024 Young Entrepreneur

Summer Company Program Successfully Mentored 12 Students this Year

RICHMOND HILL – Yesterday, the family of former Mayor William Bell joined Mayor David West and Members of Council to present Owen Knowles with the 2024 William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award. 

The award recognizes a successful young entrepreneur who takes part in Summer Company, an annual three-month program helping students ages 15-29 learn how to run their own business. 

Over last year’s summer months, 19-year-old Owen operated a...

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Richmond Hill Takes Part in Trade Mission to Germany

City joins businesses and government officials to spotlight Canada

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is excited to champion local technology and innovation at Hannover Messe 2025, the world’s largest industrial trade fair and conference in Hanover, Germany, from March 31 to April 4. 

Canada is this year’s featured country, spotlighting our nation’s skilled talent, innovation and commitment to sustainable solutions. Canada has much to offer the international business community, including...

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Richmond Hill Strengthens Support for Local Businesses Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Implements new “Made in Canada” procurement approach

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is implementing a “Made in Canada” procurement approach to further support Canadian and local businesses in response to potential tariffs from the United States. 

Richmond Hill already supports local as most of the suppliers that the City procures goods and services are located in Canada. Payments to U.S. Suppliers constitute less than one percent of the City’s total procurement expenditures.

In...

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Richmond Hill and Delmanor Elgin Mills Working Together for Adults 55+

New five-year sponsorship includes concerts and older adult programs

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill and Delmanor Elgin Mills have teamed up to continue to offer a variety of programming for older adults as well as community opportunities to get out and enjoy music this summer. 

Delmanor Elgin Mills will be the presenting sponsor of the City’s Adult 55+ programs such as Lunch and Learns, the annual Seniors Month barbecue and ice cream social, ongoing trivia and bingo, along with an...

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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 in December 2026.

Mayors on the OBCM Caucus represent cities with populations of 100,000 or more, which includes nearly 70% of people living in Ontario. OBCM provides a voice for big city mayors and works closely...

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