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,...

Discover the Future of East Beaver Creek and Hwy 7

Join us at an in-person public open house to learn and discuss Richmond Hill’s vision for the area

Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill is planning for the East Beaver Creek Road and Highway 7 area, and you are invited to an in-person public open house to learn about the preferred design concept and share your ideas with the City.

In-Person Drop-In Public Open House

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Drop in any time between 6 and 8 p.m.
Richmond Hill Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd (Floor 1)

Pretty Plants, Practical Prices

Online garden sale returns April 16

RICHMOND HILL – Calling all Richmond Hill green thumbs — this is your chance to create a beautiful, eco-friendly garden at a low cost!

Starting April 16 at 8:30 a.m., residents can pre‑order native trees, shrubs, wildflower kits, rain barrels, and composters during the Healthy Yards Plant and Garden Sale. But don’t wait — quantities are limited and popular items sell out quickly!

Why go native?

Native plants are perfectly suited to Richmond Hill’s climate,...

Celebrate Earth Month in Richmond Hill

City offering a variety of family-friendly, eco-themed activities

RICHMOND HILL – April is Earth Month, a time to celebrate our natural environment and come together to protect it. To inspire the community to take action, Richmond Hill is running the following family-friendly, eco-themed initiatives:

April 16 to May 19 - Healthy Yards Plant & Garden Sale

Richmond Hill residents can pre-order native trees, shrubs, perennial wildflower kits, rain barrels and/or composters at a low cost. Check out...