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David Goes to Deutschland — and It Matters

David Goes to Deutschland — and It Matters

A mayoral trip abroad isn’t usually linked to traffic—but maybe it should be. David West’s Germany visit could help Richmond Hill not just economically, but in a surprising way: fewer commutes, and less congestion.

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Why Do Fewer People Vote in Municipal Elections?

Why Do Fewer People Vote in Municipal Elections?

Despite being the level of government closest to daily life, municipal elections tend to attract lower voter turnout than provincial or federal races. This pattern is visible across Ontario, including… Homepage

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A New Season Takes Shape at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

The unveiling of a new theatre season does not usually arrive with the same attention as a major festival or arena tour announcement. But for local audiences, it often says… Homepage

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ISSUES

David Goes to Deutschland — and It Matters

David Goes to Deutschland — and It Matters

A mayoral trip abroad isn’t usually linked to traffic—but maybe it should be. David West’s Germany v…

Raising Gas prices and its effect on transportation in Richmond Hill

When Gas Prices Spike, Change Follows

Rising gas prices are squeezing households—but history shows they can also push cities toward less c…

Richmond Hill, Nowhere to Go

Richmond Hill, Nowhere to Go

In car-dependent suburbs like Richmond Hill, social life doesn’t emerge naturally—it requires planni…

Housing Fixes That Backfire

Housing Fixes That Backfire

Tax cuts and development charge changes may look like solutions to housing affordability—but they ri…

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Why Do Fewer People Vote in Municipal Elections?

Why Do Fewer People Vote in Municipal Elections?

Despite being the level of government closest to daily life, municipal elections tend to attract low…

Missing Middle Housing in Richmond Hill

The Elusive “Missing Middle”

Richmond Hill’s housing debate often jumps from detached homes straight to high-rise towers—but what…

Why Richmond Hill Needs Development Charges

Why Richmond Hill Depends on DCs

Development charges are at the center of the housing debate—but removing them doesn’t eliminate cost…

PERSPECTIVE

The Missing Second Act

The Missing Second Act

An evening at the Richmond Hill Curtain Club Theatre sparked a bigger question: why do we build grea…

Walkable City

A City for Everyone

Richmond Hill has all the ingredients of an ideal suburb — beautiful homes, top schools, and endless…

Beyond the Booths — And Beyond the Windshield

Beyond the Booths — And Beyond the Windshield

Why Richmond Hill Needs Places People Can Actually Experience. Every winter, Richmond Hill’s Winter …

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What Are Richmond Hill’s Streets For?

Rethinking Speed, Safety, and Productivity Before we argue about speed limits, speed cameras, or dri…

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