How to Avoid Creating More NIMBYs: The Case for Incremental Development
If you’ve ever followed a local planning meeting or community Facebook group, you’ve probably heard the term NIMBY — short for “Not In My Backyard.”…
Richmond Hill Chinese Restaurant Charged
In a troubling development for food-safety oversight in York Region, local public-health inspectors have laid charges against a Chinese restaurant in Richmond Hill for multiple…
Skip the Distillery District: Richmond Hill Does Holiday Magic Better
Updated on Nov 22 Fourth Annual Merry Marketplace Launches Richmond Hill — The fourth annual Merry Marketplace drew a great turnout today, with crowds of…
Not Just Bikes? No, Not EVEN Bikes!
Bikes and cars are often portrayed as opposing sides in a growing culture war — but the real story of how people choose to move…
Richmond Hill Advances Affordable Housing Grants, and Traffic Change
Richmond Hill’s Committee of the Whole met this week to debate a wide slate of policies ranging from council event rules to affordable housing incentives,…
Richmond Hill Teacher Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
Richmond Hill, Ont. — A 63-year-old Richmond Hill man who worked as a math tutor has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor, York Regional…
Holiday Gathering to Mark STRH’s First Year
RICHMOND HILL — Strong Towns Richmond Hill is capping off its first full year with a festive — and firmly RSVP-controlled — holiday gathering on…
Teen acquitted in fatal stabbing of Richmond Hill man
Judge rules Crown failed to disprove self-defence in 2022 North York killing A Toronto judge has acquitted a teenager accused of fatally stabbing 18-year-old Auptin…
Richmond Hill Council Approves Big Development Moves
Richmond Hill — The City Council sparked both celebration and debate Wednesday morning as it approved a series of development and public safety initiatives while…
Surprise Snowfall Catches Richmond Hill Off Guard
Residents Ask: Will Sidewalks Be Cleared This Year? Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas woke up to a surprise blast of winter yesterday as snow…
Lest We Forget
Today, residents gathered in Richmond Hill for a solemn ceremony to honour veterans and those who served. Despite snow and bitter cold, the parade from…
Richmond Hill Council Splits Over AED Plan Before Approving It
Richmond Hill — November 5, 2025 Richmond Hill’s Committee of the Whole convened Wednesday at Council Chambers on East Beaver Creek Road, addressing zoning matters,…
Richmond Hill Residents Call for More Lasting Traffic Calming
Richmond Hill has rolled out new “Slow Down” signs across several residential areas as part of a pilot program aimed at reminding drivers to ease…
Police Searching for Missing Richmond Hill Old Man
York Regional Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable man from Richmond Hill. Shikui, 65, was last…
A New Pulse for Downtown: Richmond Hill’s Cultural Centre Opens Its Doors
Downtown Richmond Hill just got a creative heartbeat. Yesterday, with City Council and staff gathered to celebrate, the historic post office on Yonge Street began…