The Campaign Begins
Strong Richmond Hill, Newsletter September 2026 Â Â The Campaign Begins Dear Richmond Hill, I can’t say the F-word yet, but with Labour Day around…
GO Service Cuts Make Downtown Trips Harder for Richmond Hill Riders
Reduced Barrie GO service will have an overlooked impact on Richmond Hill residents who use nearby Maple GO for direct trips to Union Station. Frequent rider Mari G. says regional transit should make weekend trips easier, not push riders back toward slower combinations of buses and the subway.
New Highway 404 Crossing Opens Friday, Linking Richmond Hill and Markham
A new road crossing over Highway 404 between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive opens Friday, September 4, connecting Richmond Hill and Markham and creating a new route across a longstanding transportation barrier.
The Campaign for Attention
How Richmond Hill Candidates Are Reaching Voters Three Richmond Hill candidates describe the door knocking, digital campaigning, signs and simple persistence it takes to get…
RHBOT Sets Three Nights of Candidate Debates for Richmond Hill Election
Three nights, all six wards, and Richmond Hillâs city-wide races. The Richmond Hill Board of Trade is bringing candidates together for a three-evening debate series this October. We look at the schedule, and RHBOTâs history of hosting election events.
Central Library Is Changing, and Itâs Not Really About the Books
Richmond Hillâs Central Library renovation is adding more places to sit, work, meet, play and gather. Together with the new civic square next door, it could help turn Yonge and Major Mackenzie into something the city has long lacked: a genuine public gathering place.
Could Neighbourhood Co-working Spaces Help Richmond Hillâs Traffic?
What if the answer to some of Richmond Hillâs traffic isnât moving commuters faster, but helping them travel less?
Neighbourhood coworking spaces could offer a middle ground between working from home and commuting to downtown Toronto, while keeping more daytime spending in Richmond Hill.
Could shorter commutes also mean stronger local businesses and a livelier downtown?
Richmond Hill Voters Have Less Choice, and Itâs Unevenly Distributed
Richmond Hill voters will have fewer choices this election, and not equally so.
There are 33 candidates for Council, down from 44 in 2022, a 25% drop. Ward 3 has just 2 candidates, while Ward 5 has 8.
What explains such a huge difference, and what does it say about competition in Richmond Hill politics?
Read our analysis at StrongRH.ca.
Final Hours: Richmond Hill Candidate Nominations Close at 2 p.m. Today
Richmond Hillâs 2026 municipal election field will be locked in this afternoon, with several candidates joining races in just the final days of nominations. By…
Municipalities Want a âNew Deal.â Richmond Hill Is Already Asking for One
As Ontario cities call for a new financial relationship with Queenâs Park, Richmond Hillâs own experience with housing, infrastructure and provincial funding is putting the issue close to home ahead of the 2026 municipal election.
Five Sculptures Stolen from Lake Wilcox Park, City Considers Security Cameras
Five outdoor sculptures, including Lake Wilcox Parkâs familiar turtle, were stolen overnight last week. Police are investigating, by-law patrols are being increased and the City is now considering security cameras for the park.
A New Way to Follow Strong Richmond Hill, Without Another Social Media Account
Strong Richmond Hill is joining the open social web, giving readers another way to follow our stories and join the conversation without depending entirely on…
Two injured, two in custody after parking lot dispute at Yonge and Elgin Mills
Two people were taken to hospital and two suspects were arrested after a Tuesday evening dispute in a parking lot near Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road. York Regional Police say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
What does âpro-housingâ mean in Richmond Hill?
BILD president Dave Wilkes is urging GTA voters to elect âpro-housingâ municipal candidates. In Richmond Hill, the debate raises bigger questions about development charges, infrastructure costs, incremental housing and who ultimately pays for growth.
York Region repairing culvert on Major Mackenzie east of Yonge
York Region is repairing a culvert beneath Major Mackenzie Drive East near Cedar Avenue and Lennox Avenue. The road will remain open, but drivers should expect lane restrictions while work continues into the fall.