Jane’s Walk comes to Richmond Hill
A global walking festival rooted in Toronto comes to Richmond Hill, inviting residents to see their city from the ground up.
Online Voting Near 90% in 2022, Expected to Hold
From rising housing pressures to a voting system where 90% cast ballots online, two City meetings this week spotlight the evolving challenges of access 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 car-dependent futures.
Youth Week, Big Gaps
Richmond Hill’s Youth Week brings free events and activities for teens — but also highlights how hard it can be for young people to find places to connect in a car-dependent city.
Road Frustrations Grow in Richmond Hill
Complaints about driving and parking habits are popping up more often in Richmond Hill this spring. What’s behind the trend?
Richmond Hill: Salt, Stats & Privacy
A packed morning at Richmond Hill’s Committee of the Whole: Energy use is down but emissions are up, Lake Wilcox faces rising salt levels, and council debates how much of your personal info should be public.
Richmond Hill Rolls Into Demand
With spring approaching, interest in skating and cycling is rising in Richmond Hill, but infrastructure gaps continue to push riders into shared and improvised spaces.
Community Safety Town Hall
Residents of Ward 2 will have a unique opportunity to engage directly with local officials and emergency responders at an upcoming Community Safety and Well-Being… Community Safety Town Hall
Politics Over Lattes
A community conversation over coffee returns to Richmond Hill as residents are invited to take part in “Lattes & Local Politics,” an informal gathering focused… Politics Over Lattes
GO Train Fatality in Richmond Hill
Police are investigating after a person was struck and killed by a GO train in Richmond Hill, prompting service disruptions and raising questions about rail corridor safety.
Hillcrest Rethinks Its Future
Hillcrest Mall Owners Seek Approval to Split Yonge Street Property Staff Report The owners of Hillcrest Mall have applied to the City of Richmond Hill… Hillcrest Rethinks Its Future
Richmond Hill Picks Its Favourites
Who really defines Richmond Hill’s best? With CommunityVotes now open, residents—not critics—get to decide which local businesses rise to the top.
Richmond Hill, Nowhere to Go
In car-dependent suburbs like Richmond Hill, social life doesn’t emerge naturally—it requires planning, driving, and effort. That structural reality shapes how people connect, from childhood through adulthood.
Sculpture Pitch Targets Tourism Boost
A landmark sculpture proposal opened the meeting, but an in-depth autism presentation drove most of council’s discussion.
House Fire Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures in Richmond Hill
Heavy smoke from a fire at an abandoned home on Yongehurst Road forced nearby evacuations and road closures as emergency crews responded.