69-Year-Old Man Dies as Vehicle Fire Spreads to Two Richmond Hill Homes
A 69-year-old man has died after an early-morning vehicle fire spread to two semi-detached homes on Crosby Avenue in Richmond Hill.
Online Voting Is Open. Make Your Voice Heard!
Richmond Hill online voting opens October 20 at 10 a.m. See key dates, how to vote, and where to compare candidates in the 2026 municipal election.
What Are Those Devices Appearing on Richmond Hill Streets?
Richmond Hill is installing traffic-counting devices that measure vehicle and pedestrian volumes. Councillor Karen Cilevitz explains what they do—and why they aren’t surveillance cameras.
York Region Confirms Budget Award Does Not Assess Financial Performance
York Region says its 2026 GFOA budget award recognizes how financial information is presented, not an independent assessment of financial management. Reviewers gave its financial policies presentation top marks.
The Mythical Gravy Train: Why Cutting Waste Won’t Save Richmond Hill
Cutting municipal waste matters, but Richmond Hill’s real financial challenge lies in the long-term cost of roads, sewers, new development and maintenance.
Our Projects: Help Build a Stronger Richmond Hill
Explore four resident-led projects—and find your part in making Richmond Hill more welcoming, transparent, safe and connected.
Most Ward Councillors Absent from Richmond Hill Election Debates
Richmond Hill’s three-night election debate series gave residents a chance to hear from candidates and ask questions directly. Most incumbent ward councillors were absent, while candidate accountability emerged during the Ward 5 discussion.
Richmond Hill Voter Packages Arrive: What to Do If Yours Is Missing
Richmond Hill’s voter packages are arriving. Here’s when to vote, how to check your registration and what to do if your package hasn’t arrived.
Catching Election Fever, Asking Tough Questions
A personal letter, news around Richmond Hill, and ideas worth your time. STRONGÂ RICHMOND HILL Â / Â OCTOBER 2026 A PERSONAL REFLECTION Catching Election Fever,…
A woman died crossing a Richmond Hill street. Help us push for safer crossings.
Strong Richmond Hill is seeking volunteers to help examine walking conditions, ask officials for answers and build a campaign for safer streets. By Staff Writer…
Why Political Rivals Become Partners at City Hall
Political rivals often find common ground at City Hall. Municipal dependence helps explain why: mayors need funding and powers controlled by other governments. Cooperation can deliver results—but what does the city give up, and who pays when the deal ends?
Where Can You Park in Richmond Hill? The Rules, and the Confusing Exceptions
Richmond Hill’s rules for three-hour parking, overnight permits, Winter Events and driveway aprons are complicated—and some City webpages contradict one another. We asked the City what residents actually need to know.
Can Richmond Hill Freeze Property Taxes? The Missing Question Is the Tax Base
Richmond Hill candidates are raising property-tax freeze proposals. The City’s long-term forecast offers a test of their affordability—and a reason to ask how more homes and small businesses on serviced land could strengthen the tax base.
York Region reports housing progress, but offers no Richmond Hill project update
A regional committee points to rental homes in development and thousands of residents receiving housing support. Its latest update does not break out the results…
A Photo Isn’t a Qualification
ELECTION SERIES: HOW TO EVALUATE A CANDIDATE Photographs with prominent politicians can demonstrate access and connections. But what do they really tell us about someone’s…