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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Where Should E-Bikes And E-Scooters Be Allowed In Richmond Hill?

Share your thoughts for a chance to win a prize!

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill is gathering public feedback through an online survey to help inform its upcoming Micromobility Strategy.

The strategy will guide decisions on regulating the use of micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters on roads, trails and parks, as well as investigate cycling on sidewalks.

Take the survey and tell us what you think – deadline on November 12

Community input is important to us to help shape the future of...

A Virtual Open House on the Future of Our City

Have your say in how land use and buildings should be regulated in the City

Richmond Hill—The City of Richmond Hill is developing a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law to plan how land is used in the city.

Join us at a virtual open house to provide input and share your ideas to develop the first draft of the City’s new Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law Virtual Open House
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 7-8:30 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
Register now

Zoning By-laws regulate the use of land by...

Know a Volunteer Making a Difference in Richmond Hill?

Nominate them for a Volunteer Achievement Award! 

RICHMOND HILL – Volunteers are an integral part of our community... and we want to celebrate and recognize their contributions! Know someone that is making a difference within our City? Nominate them for a 2025 Volunteer Achievement Award.  

Now in its 58th year, the City’s awards ceremony happens biennially in April during National Volunteer Week, recognizing individual volunteers, organizations and groups who make our community the vibrant place it...

Mayor David West’s State Of The City Address

Stronger Together- Building for Today and Tomorrow

RICHMOND HILL – On October 8, Mayor David West delivered his 2024 State of the City Address at the Richmond Hill Board of Trade Mayor’s Luncheon.  

The address, titled “Stronger together – building for today and tomorrow” emphasized the City’s work, guided by Richmond Hill’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, which outlines the priorities for the City over the next three years.

The address provided an overview of the City’s progress and achievements, including...