Flag Raised, Voices Heard
A large crowd gathered Thursday evening at Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park as the City of Richmond Hill hosted a community flag-raising event to…
Wanted: Podcast Cohost
STRH is developing a regular Persian-language (Farsi) podcast focused on Strong Towns ideas in Richmond Hill, with an emphasis on everyday topics such as housing,…
Two Days, One Very Cool Carnival
The Richmond Hill Winter Carnival returns this year on Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, 2026, bringing two full days of winter fun to…
Beauty Aisle Becomes Battleground at Hillcrest Mall
Clash Erupts at Hillcrest Mall During Protest Over Huda Beauty Products RICHMOND HILL — A protest at Hillcrest Mall over controversial beauty products sold at…
From Gas Pumps to Growth Plans: A Busy Night at Council
Council in 90 Seconds At its January 27 meetings, Richmond Hill council reviewed a proposed gas station redevelopment at Yonge Street and Weldrick Road and…
If Developers Don’t Pay, Who Does?
Development Charges, Housing Affordability, and the Question No One Wants to Answer Recently, a series of social media ads by CMHC have been circulating, featuring…
Snow Day Shuts Down Richmond Hill
Snowstorm Disrupts Richmond Hill and York Region; Schools Closed, Crews Deployed A significant winter storm swept through Richmond Hill and the broader York Region on…
Chills, Thrills and Signs in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Takes Action on Winter Safety, Fireworks, and Signage Bylaws RICHMOND HILL – As the region braces for a deep freeze, the City of…
A Civic Wake-Up Call for Richmond Hill
Marching for Iran, Learning for Home: The marches through Richmond Hill did more than call attention to human rights abuses abroad. They highlighted a deeper…
STRH Meets to Plan Ahead for a Pivotal Year
The Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH) Local Conversation Group held its latest monthly meeting on Sunday, January 11, continuing its regular schedule of gathering on…
When Protest Meets Traffic
Residents of a strong town know instinctively where to gather if a revolution were to happen. The question in Richmond Hill is whether the Iranian…
Coffee & Chat with Mayor West
NOTE: This event which was postponed due to inclement weather, and now rescheduled for January 31st between 1-3 pm. Register today to join us for…
A Sea of “Lion and Sun” on Yonge
Iranian-Canadians Fill Yonge Street in Richmond Hill in Show of Support for Protests in Iran Richmond Hill — Yonge Street was transformed into a sea…
Tea-rrific Turnout at Richmond Hill Public Library
Tea Takes Centre Stage at Richmond Hill Public Library: A Well-Received Celebration of Culture, Creativity & Community.
Richmond Hill’s Iranian Community Gathers to Honour Victims of Flight PS752
RICHMOND HILL — Residents, families, and local officials gathered today in Richmond Hill for a solemn memorial marking the anniversary of the downing of Ukraine…