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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Planning for a Vibrant Richmond Hill Together

Join us at public events on the City’s Official Plan Update

Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill will hold a series of public events in the coming months to provide the community with opportunities to learn about various topics related to the Official Plan Update. The purpose of this update is to ensure conformity with current provincial directions. The City’s Official Plan aims to support long-term sustainable city-building, respond to climate change and create a balance of jobs and...

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Project Blaze Program Inspires Careers in Fire Services

Richmond Hill program welcomes female high school students to learn more 

RICHMOND HILL – Registration is now open for Project Blaze 2025 – a program to encourage, educate and empower more young women to pursue a career in the fire and emergency services field. Now in its fourth year, the program is run by the City of Richmond Hill’s Fire and Emergency Services team for female-identifying high school students.   

The three-day event, taking place May 23 – 25, provides participants with an opportunity...

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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 Storm Cleanup Continues Around the Clock

Residents reminded to keep roads & sidewalks clear of parked cars

RICHMOND HILL – City of Richmond Hill crews are continuing to clear snow from roads and sidewalks after back-to-back storms and continuous flurries dropped approximately 70 cm of snow over the last 12 days. The extreme weather has required a full deployment of the City’s winter maintenance resources.

The following is an update on current operations:

• Multiple rounds of road plowing have been completed and roads are safe and passable....

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