Owen Knowles Named Richmond Hill's 2024 Young Entrepreneur

Summer Company Program Successfully Mentored 12 Students this Year

RICHMOND HILL – Yesterday, the family of former Mayor William Bell joined Mayor David West and Members of Council to present Owen Knowles with the 2024 William F. Bell Young Entrepreneur Award. 

The award recognizes a successful young entrepreneur who takes part in Summer Company, an annual three-month program helping students ages 15-29 learn how to run their own business. 

Over last year’s summer months, 19-year-old Owen operated a...

Richmond Hill Continues Expanding Pickleball Opportunities

Residents invited to take online survey, open until April 22

Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill is continuing to offer more pickleball courts for residents to enjoy this increasingly popular sport and wants your feedback on additional locations.

We want to hear from you – take the online survey until April 22

To further expand spaces where we can play pickleball, the City is proposing to re-line tennis courts at Macleod’s Landing Park (213 Shirrick Drive) and Newberry Park (227 Bernard...

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...

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...

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...