STRH Meeting in March: from bike club to Maple Syrup Festival
The Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH) Local Conversation Group (LCG) held its monthly meeting on March 9th at the city’s Central Library. Many attendees from…
Strong Towns Richmond Hill Members Meet
The first members’ meeting of Strong Towns Richmond Hill was held on February 9th in Richmond Hill’s Central Library. The turnout was good and after…
Streetwise vs. Blockwise
By: Aram Rajabpour for Strong Richmond Hill Longtime residents of Richmond Hill often reminisce about the past—when traffic was light, mom-and-pop shops lined the streets,…
Los inmigrantes de Richmond Hill que trabajan fuera de Canadá se sienten traicionados
To read an English version of this article click here. Los inmigrantes de Richmond Hill que trabajan fuera de Canadá se sienten traicionados A raĂz…
Richmond Hill’s TFWs Feel Betrayed
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada faced severe labour shortages across multiple industries. The government actively encouraged foreign workers to come to Canada…
Richmond Hill MPP Candidates Ready for the Snap Election
Ontario is gearing up for a snap provincial election scheduled for February 27, 2025. Premier Doug Ford called for this early election in response to…
Richmond Hill’s Famous Wave Pool Offers a Free Swim Day
Richmond Hill’s iconic Wave Pool has officially reopened to the public after nearly five years of closure. The beloved aquatic facility, located at 5 Hopkins…
Ontario’s Housing Crisis: New Report Card Shows Failing Grades
Toronto, ON – The Alliance for a Liveable Ontario, a coalition of farmers, environmentalists, housing activists, and other community groups, has released a scathing report…
The Suburban Fashion Dilemma: Why Richmond Hill Ladies Struggle to Flaunt Their Style
Fashion is a statement, an expression of personality and confidence. But in the sprawling suburban landscape of Richmond Hill, stylish women face a unique…
Richmond Hill Needs Walkable Streets
Picture this: a charming Christmas market, twinkling lights reflecting off the snow, couples strolling hand-in-hand, warm drinks in their hands as they browse small boutiques.…
Engineers Shouldn’t Be the Designers of Streets
Urban design is about more than just making transportation systems work efficiently—it’s about creating spaces that foster community, enhance quality of life, and ensure safety…
Abandoned Shopping Carts: Failure of Our Transit
If you walk by bus stops near big-box stores in Richmond Hill’s plazas and strip malls, you’ll often see an unfortunate but telling sight: abandoned…
Richmond Hillers Buying Local
In the wake of the recent tariff war between the United States and Canada, a shift in consumer habits is emerging. As tariffs on American…
Snow Day Commute Woes: City’s Snow Clearing Efforts Leave Walkers Stranded
As heavy snow blankets Richmond Hill, drivers face treacherous, slippery roads, yet can often count on huge snow plowers operated by the City to…