Richmond Hill and United Nations University Partner on Sustainability Initiatives

New partnership agreement supports advancement of the City’s environmental goals

RICHMOND HILL – Earlier today, Richmond Hill's Mayor David West welcomed the Rector of the United Nations University (UNU) and the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, where they announced a new partnership on sustainability and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support a partnership on sustainability transition and environmental initiatives that benefit the City, Canada and...

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Mayor's 2024 Remembrance Day Message

We Remember

On November 11, Remembrance Day, we honour the service of Canadian men and women who served in times of war, military conflict and peace, and those that continue to serve. It’s a day to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our city and our country. These were people from all backgrounds who fought on our behalf for the life and freedoms we enjoy today.

This year, the Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony in partnership with the Richmond Hill Legion – Branch 375 takes place on...

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Working Together to Reduce Fire and Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Enbridge Gas teams up with Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services through Safe Community Project Zero

 RICHMOND HILL, ON, November 6, 2024 – Today, Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) and Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services (RHFES) announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

 RHFES received 432 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero – a public education campaign with the...

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Richmond Hill’s Budget 2025 In-Person Open House

You are invited to join a public discussion on the City’s upcoming annual budget

Richmond Hill—The City of Richmond Hill is hosting an in-person open house on its 2025 budget.

McConaghy Centre – 10100 Yonge Street
Wednesday, November 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

The City’s annual budget is a financial expression of Council’s priorities, goals, objectives and approved programs. You are invited to learn about the 2025 budget and how your tax dollars will be used to meet the priorities of our community.

The open...

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City Welcomes Apotex Expansion of Richmond Hill Facility

Pharmaceutical giant’s expansion results in dozens of new local job opportunities 

RICHMOND HILL – Earlier today, Canadian-based global health company Apotex announced they are expanding their Richmond Hill facility, adding two new specialized production lines to help improve patient access to affordable medicines. The $70 million investment will help build out the company’s local manufacturing capacity while creating more than 70 jobs once at capacity for the local economy. 

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