Richmond Hill is planning for something most of us only notice when it fails: the pipes under the city. The City’s new Water and Wastewater Master Plans will look at whether our drinking water and sewer systems can keep up with growth — and what that means for residents, costs and future development.
By Saeed Vahid I’ve lived in Richmond Hill for more than two decades. During that entire time, the subway has always seemed to be just…
This week’s pick is Shapes of Censorship, an exhibit by Iranian-Canadian artist Pegah Resalatpanah, now on display at Richmond Hill Public Library’s Central Branch. Through…
Richmond Hill Council backed a new City-led events strategy, heard more debate over an Elgin Mills cell tower proposal, and paused for an AI-assisted definition…
Richmond Hill is updating its zoning rules — the local rulebook for what can be built where. Residents can attend a June 11 open house or speak at the June 23 Council Public Meeting.
Canada plays Bosnia and Herzegovina this Friday, and Richmond Hill is turning Richmond Green into a community watch party with music, soccer activities, giveaways and a big-screen match viewing starting at 3 p.m.
Richmond Hill is updating the rules that decide what can be built, where homes and shops can go, how much parking is required, and whether…
Named after Andrew Cristillo, a father of three killed in a 2025 collision, the new law brings tougher licence suspensions, vehicle impoundment and higher penalties…
Richmond Hill will host free World Cup watch parties this summer at Richmond Green and Dave Barrow Civic Square, featuring Team Canada matches, food vendors, soccer activities, entertainment and giveaways.
York Regional Police say two men have been charged and a third suspect is wanted in connection with a 2025 attempted murder investigation in Richmond Hill. Police say the case began with an alleged road rage incident near Yonge Street and May Avenue.
Toronto may host the World Cup, but in Richmond Hill, many fans may experience it from parking lots, patios, transit rides, and TV screens instead of stadium seats. Through the story of one Argentine teenager, this feature explores what the tournament reveals about suburban life, public space, transit — and the football culture already quietly growing across the city.
A family birthday lunch in Unionville raises a Richmond Hill question: why do some narrow, walkable streets feel safer, livelier and more enjoyable — even with cars still moving through them?
A woman and child riding a bicycle suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Richmond Hill, according to York Regional Police. Investigators closed part of Elgin Mills Road for several hours as they examined the scene.
Hospital expansion, a debated condo project, a failed parking exemption and a tense cell tower discussion dominated this week’s Richmond Hill council meeting — along with repeated procedural confusion that slowed proceedings throughout the session
York Region is updating its development charges bylaw in an effort to encourage more housing construction and improve affordability. Supporters say the move could help restart stalled projects, while critics warn infrastructure costs may shift onto taxpayers.