City of Richmond Hill

Announcing Richmond Hill’s New Fire Chief! We are pleased to announce Tom Raeburn as our new Fire Chief, effective December 1, 2025. Chief Raeburn has served as Deputy Chief with Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services since 2021, bringing strong operational, administrative and strategic leadership. With 30 years in fire services and experience as Fire Chief in Innisfil and Bradford West Gwillimbury, he is well prepared to lead RHFES into the next chapter! Richmond Hill Council appointed him following the retirement of Chief Bryan Burbidge. We extend our sincere thanks to Chief Burbidge for his dedicated service and commitment to keeping our residents safe. Please join us in congratulating Chief Raeburn on his new role! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JYAlIf

A big shoutout to Tania Pouzeshvaran, Richmond Hill’s 2025 Young Entrepreneur! Named for former Mayor William Bell, this award recognizes a successful young entrepreneur who participates in the Summer Company program. Over the 2025 summer months, the 17-year-old launched and operated The Protein Pastry, offering fresh-baked, high-protein, low-calorie and naturally sweetened baked goods. Tania demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and resilience, overcoming recipe setbacks, navigating compliance requirements and problem-solving under pressure. Her venture served numerous clients and showcased how determination and innovation can lead to real success. Read Tania’s story: https://bit.ly/49Ir6GC Learn more about this year’s young innovators and how you can apply for next year’s Summer Company program: https://lnkd.in/gEFU9-J8

🎬 Behind the Scenes at David Dunlap Observatory with Murdoch Mysteries! Season 19 was filming right here in Richmond Hill last week and they shared some amazing shots with us! Did you know Richmond Hill has tons of great spots for filming? From historic landmarks to scenic parks, it’s a filmmaker’s dream. Want to learn more about filming in Richmond Hill? Check out RichmondHill.ca/Film.

It was great connecting with prospective suppliers at the 2025 Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) Reserve Vendor Tradeshow at the end of October! It was a fantastic chance to share how our procurement process works and explore new opportunities to work together. A big thank-you to all the vendors who stopped by to talk about their products and services. We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into building connections with us. Visit us at https://lnkd.in/e6qn-UHq to learn more about doing business with the City.

On November 5 we welcomed future municipal engineers, PMPs, designers, planners and more for Take Our Kids to Work day! Whatever your futures, thank you for joining us to learn about roles in local government.

Now accepting applications for office space at Richmond Hill’s new Cultural Centre. Arts and culture organizations looking for a long-term home in the heart of the city core are invited to apply. This purpose-built space is designed to foster collaboration, inspiration and growth – offering more than just office space. It’s a place to create, connect and thrive. Join Richmond Hill’s growing creative community. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/enBsv_gq

On October 28, Richmond Hill officially opened the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor David West and Members of Council. Located in a beautifully restored 1936 heritage building, the Centre is a vibrant new hub for arts, culture and community connection in the heart of the city. It offers flexible creative spaces for artists and cultural groups, and reflects the City’s commitment to revitalizing its downtown and supporting local arts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/enBsv_gq

Mayor David West delivered his 2025 State of the City Address at the annual @rhboardoftrade event yesterday. Learn how the City is meeting today’s challenges for a better tomorrow -- https://bit.ly/49ovB8R

We've reached an exciting milestone in the construction of the RHDDO pedestrian bridge - the bridge structure has been installed! Visitors can look forward to an accessible connection over the railway tracks next year. https://lnkd.in/e6-skmwK This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Love your community and believe in the power of public libraries? We’re recruiting for a vacancy on our Richmond Hill Public Library Board – a dedicated group that helps guide the future of library services and supports community access to information and learning. Board meetings are held 7 times a year, typically on the third Thursday of select months. If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution, learn more about the Code of Conduct for Local Boards and apply by October 30 at RichmondHill.ca/Committees.