Tania Pouzeshvaran Named Richmond Hill's 2025 Young Entrepreneur

12 innovative student businesses launched this year through Summer Company

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is proud to announce Tania Pouzeshvaran, founder of The Protein Pastry, as the recipient of the 2025 William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award. Presented as part of the City’s Summer Company program, the award is named in honour of former Richmond Hill Mayor William F. Bell and recognizes outstanding achievement, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Tania stood out for her innovative approach...

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Make the Holidays Brighter – Join Richmond Hill's Holiday Donation Drive

Drop off donations Dec 1-15 and help bring joy to families in need 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s Holiday Donation Drive is back and we need your help to spread warmth and joy to those in need in our community. From December 1-15, you can make a real difference by dropping off non-perishable food items, new toys and gift cards to Richmond Hill Fire Stations and select recreation facilities. Every contribution helps families and individuals celebrate the holidays with hope and happiness. 

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Merry Marketplace Brings Holiday Magic to Richmond Hill

Five Saturdays of festive fun start this weekend (November 15)! 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s Merry Marketplace, presented by Lexus of Richmond Hill, kicks off this Saturday, November 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Richmond Green Park. For five consecutive Saturdays, enjoy holiday shopping, food and entertainment while thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the park. The lights stay on until 10 p.m. daily. 

This year’s event features:

• Artisan vendors offering unique holiday gifts
• Food concessions and cozy...

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City and Lexus of Richmond Hill Team Up to Support Arts and Culture

New five-year sponsorship supports theatre and community events

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is pleased to announce a new multi-year sponsorship with Lexus of Richmond Hill to enhance local arts and community programming. 

As part of a five-year agreement, Lexus of Richmond Hill has secured interior naming rights at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA). The Plaza Suite and Lounge will now be known collectively as The Lexus of Richmond Hill Hall with custom signage...

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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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