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Richmond Hill Open Doors and Studio Tour 2026

Richmond Hill Opens Its Doors

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Step inside Richmond Hill’s hidden spaces. Doors Open and the Studio Tour return May 9, offering free access to historic sites, cultural spaces, and local artists’ studios across the city. Explore, discover, and experience your community in a whole new way.

Missing Middle Housing in Richmond Hill

Why Richmond Hill Lacks the “Missing Middle?”

Richmond Hill’s housing debate often jumps from detached homes straight to high-rise towers—but what about everything in between?

“Missing middle” housing—like duplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings—offers a quieter way to grow: more homes, without the scale of towers.

It’s not about choosing sides. It’s about expanding options.

GO Construction Fuels Service Frustration

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Construction at Richmond Hill GO Station is causing crowding and confusion for riders, but many say the bigger issue remains unchanged: limited train service on the line.

Youth Week, Big Gaps

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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.

Richmond Hill City Council

Richmond Hill: Salt, Stats & Privacy

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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

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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… 

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… 

GO Train Fatality in Richmond Hill

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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

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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… 

Richmond Hill Picks Its Favourites

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Who really defines Richmond Hill’s best? With CommunityVotes now open, residents—not critics—get to decide which local businesses rise to the top.