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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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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