Welcome to the website for David Barrow, Mayor of Richmond Hill. I hope you find this site informative as to my views on the issues facing our community, and I welcome any questions, concerns, or feedback. I would like to take this time to thank everyone for their ongoing support, which you showed by electing me to represent our town as Mayor for the first time. Your confidence in me and the job I have done, only makes it easier for me to work that much harder to make Richmond Hill and York Region a better place to live and work.

Richmond Hill’s future begins now. The people of Richmond Hill commenced a new and exciting journey of connection, innovation and change as Council approved and released the new Strategic Plan.
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Olympic Torch comes through Richmond Hill
December, 2009

Mayor Dave Barrow, Deputy Mayor Brenda Hogg and MPP Reza Moridi celebrated the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Richmond Hill. The entire council and many Richmond Hill residents came out to show their support of our Canadian athletes for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.

Richmond Hill Residents Winners at Ontario Senior Games
December 14, 2009

On behalf of Council, Mayor Dave Barrow presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Richmond Hill winners of the Ontario Senior Games Winterfest 2009, held February 11-13 in Brockville, Ontario. These 5 winners are active members at McConaghy Seniors’ Centre. In table tennis, Ursula Lacock and Emilia Megulescu won Gold. In badminton, Monika Leung and Armand Grandinetti won Gold.

Mayor’s Golf Tournament Gives Local Charities a Million Reasons to Smile
October 13, 2009

Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament Committee Co-chair Councillor Arnie Warner announced on October 13, 2009 that thanks to a record-setting $109,000 raised this year, the tournament has now surpassed the $1 million mark. Mayor Dave Barrow and Councillor Warner both thanked the golfers, presenting sponsor RBC Financial Group, as well as other corporate sponsors, whose support over the past 16 years has helped the Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament grow to be one of the most popular and successful charity tournaments in Southern Ontario. Since its inception, the tournament has benefitted 34 different local charitable groups. At the meeting, this year’s charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters of York, Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada and Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region, each received a cheque for $36,500.

Compugen, Richmond Hill: The First Shovel
September 21, 2009

David Barrow, Mayor, Town of Richmond Hill; Harry Zarek, President, Compugen; Bryon Wilfert, MP for Richmond Hill.

Humber River Day, Canadian Heritage River
August 2009

Celebrating the Humber 10 year anniversary at Canadian Heritage River.

Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic
August 26, 2009

On Tuesday, August 26, Town staff and Richmond Hill residents joined Mayor Barrow and Members of Council in donating blood at the annual Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic. According to Canadian Blood Services, almost every minute of the day, someone in Canada needs blood. The Town through the Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic, encourages residents to visit the permanent clinic at Hillcrest and donate. It doesn't take much - one blood donation, in one hour can save three lives.

Road Watch Award
July 13, 2009

Council and members of the Town’s Road Watch Committee were formally recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for their dedication and commitment to community safety with the 2008 Road Safety Achievement Award in the “Volunteer” category.

Canada Day 2009 @ Richmond Green
July 1, 2009

Mayor Dave Barrow and members of council along with Reza Moridi MPP, Bryon Wilfert MP, celebrating Canada Day at Richmond Green.

Official Plan Summit
May 27, 2009

On Wednesday, May 27, the Town kicked off the two-day Official Plan Summit, an exciting event where the community came together to celebrate People Plan Richmond Hill’s achievements: a new Strategic Plan and the forthcoming new Official Plan. Residents and business owners joined Mayor Dave Barrow and Alex Steffen of Worldchanging.com discuss the future of our community. Check more photos in the OP Summit photo gallery.

Share the Spirit of Care 5km Run/Walk
May 2, 2009

Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow and his son Greg, join Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi at the start of the Share the Spirit of Care 5km Run/Walk to support York Central Hospital, May 2, 2009.

Richmond Hill 2009 Character Community Awards
April 28, 2009

The 2009 Character Community Awards banquet was held on Tuesday, April 28 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, rewarding local volunteers and those who have demonstrated positive character throughout our communities as nominated by their peers. More Photos

Richmond Hill Earth Day Celebrations
April 22, 2009

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), more than 200 students joined Mayor Dave Barrow, Members of Council, staff from the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, representatives from the Town’s Earth Day project partners, Evergreen and local residents, to plant trees at Newberry Park. The trees will help restore a newly created wetland in the Rouge Watershed, provide a sanctuary for birds and wetland species and create an area for hiking and other nature-related activities. Also on-hand was CTV Weather Anchor, Tom Brown who aired live on CTV News at noon, straight from Newberry Park. More Photos.

Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce
Business Acheivement Awards
March 4, 2009

On March 4, Mayor and members of Council atteneded the 18th Annual Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Business Acheivement Awards. Congratulatiosn to all the winners. Read More

On Saturday, February 28, the curtain rose at the much-anticipated Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. The Gala Opening, which was attended by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario among other dignitaries, featured a VIP reception followed by performances by Broadway performer and Tony-nominated Canadian artist Louise Pitre (from the ABBA-themed musical Mama Mia), the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bayview Secondary School Choir.

The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts will be the largest and finest performing arts facility in York Region. The 43,000 square foot multi-use and fully accessible facility, located in the heart of Richmond Hill at Yonge and Wright Streets, features a 631-seat auditorium, a 34-line fly tower, a hydraulic lift orchestra pit, state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, a multi-purpose rehearsal hall, gallery space for visual art displays and an outdoor plaza. The heritage building beside the theatre, formally an old school house, has also been restored as part of the project and now houses the theatre’s administration offices. The theatre will be a place for all ages, cultures and backgrounds to formally come together to celebrate the arts and our community.

On February 6, Mayor and Council celebrated the Year of the Ox with more than 600 members of the community at the Sheraton Parkway North Toronto Hotel. Guests feasted on a 10-course traditional chinese meal and were also entertained by traditional Chinese dance and kung fu performances. Proceeds from ticket sales will raise much-needed funds for the arts through the Mayor’s Endowment Fund for the Arts. The Mayor’s Celebration of the Chinese New Year is one of several special cultural events which the Town organizes annually. Read More