Safety in the Fast Lane
What the Thorncliffe Park Fire Teaches Us About Richmond Hill’s Housing Shortage. The complexity of the recent five-alarm fire at 11 Thorncliffe Park Drive serves… Safety in the Fast Lane
Hope for Winter
Richmond Hill Hopes to Avoid Last Year’s Sidewalk Snow Nightmare RICHMOND HILL, ON—Following a winter marred by resident complaints and safety concerns over uncleared sidewalks,… Hope for Winter
Your License Is A Sham
Why the test doesn’t measure risk, and how the roads betray you Few issues spark as much heated public debate as the question of speed… Your License Is A Sham
Richmond Hill Council Advances Traffic Changes, Awards Young Entrepreneur, and Approves Housing Grants
Richmond Hill — November 26, 2025 Richmond Hill Council covered a wide slate of community-focused items at its Wednesday morning meeting, ranging from local traffic… Richmond Hill Council Advances Traffic Changes, Awards Young Entrepreneur, and Approves Housing Grants
Dear Richmond Hill, wake up…
A love letter to Richmond Hill, where I’ve lived for 20 years. Inspired by A Love Letter to Suburbia by Diane Alisa (available at the… Dear Richmond Hill, wake up…
Richmond Hill Reduces Speed Limits… On Signs!
RICHMOND HILL — In an effort to improve road safety and respond to long-standing concerns about speeding in residential areas, Richmond Hill Council has approved… Richmond Hill Reduces Speed Limits… On Signs!
Council Prepares to Shape Richmond Hill’s Next Wave of Growth
RICHMOND HILL — City Council will convene for its next regular meeting on Wednesday, bringing forward a slate of municipal issues that continue to shape… Council Prepares to Shape Richmond Hill’s Next Wave of Growth
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.”… How to Avoid Creating More NIMBYs: The Case for Incremental Development
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… Richmond Hill Chinese Restaurant Charged
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… Skip the Distillery District: Richmond Hill Does Holiday Magic Better
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… Not Just Bikes? No, Not EVEN Bikes!
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 Advances Affordable Housing Grants, and Traffic Change
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… Richmond Hill Teacher Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
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… Holiday Gathering to Mark STRH’s First Year
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… Teen acquitted in fatal stabbing of Richmond Hill man