Help Build Richmond Hill's New Website Experience

Take the survey to test the new site's organization 

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is building a new website to make it easier for you to find the information you need. The new RichmondHill.ca will have a fresh new look and clearer way of grouping information so the information you need is easier to locate.

Test how the new site is organized – take the survey until May 19

We’re inviting residents and businesses to test an early version of how content will be arranged on the new site....

Open the Doors to Richmond Hill's Stories

Explore history, culture and creativity at Doors Open and Studio Tour on May 9

RICHMOND HILL – Step inside the places that shape our community during Richmond Hill’s Doors Open and Studio Tour, taking place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. This free, citywide event invites residents and visitors to explore fascinating spaces and experience the city’s rich heritage and vibrant arts scene. 

New this year, explore at your own pace using an interactive Google Map, designed to make planning...

Nomination Period Begins May 1 For 2026 Municipal Elections

Richmond Hill Shares Important Information for Candidates and Voters

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is kicking off the 2026 Municipal Elections with nomination period opening on May 1, 2026. Eligible voters will elect a Mayor, Regional and Local Councillors, Ward Councillors and School Board Trustees. Voting Day is October 26, 2026 and the next term of Council is November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.

Candidate eligibility

To run for an office on Richmond Hill Council, a candidate must...

Richmond Hill Earns High Marks for Environmental Action

More trees, lower emissions and greener choices are building a healthier community

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill continues to lead on environmental protection, with strong results highlighted in the City’s second and newly released Environmental Scorecard.

The Scorecard tracks progress on Greening the Hill: Our Community, Our Future, the City’s Environment Strategy from 2020 to 2024, while also referencing data from the 2015 to 2019 Scorecard to show progress over time. It shows meaningful...

Building Global Connections for Local Impact

City Advances International Business Relationships 

RICHMOND HILL – Supporting local businesses means staying connected globally. This week, Richmond Hill is in Germany, strengthening international relationships that support innovation, attract investment and create opportunities for local businesses and talent at home. 

Members of the City’s Economic Development team joined Mayor David West to meet with global companies, academic institutions and innovation organizations in Waldkirch, Munich,...