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.
Multiple Richmond Hill schools were targeted Monday in a wave of threatening calls believed to be “swatting” incidents. Police searched the schools and found no credible threats, but the incidents caused major disruption and concern among families.
Measles exposure alert issued for Richmond Hill after a confirmed case visited Mackenzie Health’s emergency room on May 19. York Region Public Health says anyone there between 10:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. should monitor for symptoms through June 9.
Richmond Hill council confronted growing infrastructure costs, debated a controversial antenna proposal — and learned just how little authority it actually has over federally regulated…
Mayor David West says any delay to the Yonge North Subway Extension would be “totally unacceptable” after reports of slipping timelines renewed concerns about Richmond…
Everyone wants new parks, courts and recreation facilities. Few want to talk about the long-term cost of maintaining them. As Richmond Hill debates more pickleball courts, a bigger municipal question is emerging: can cities still afford to keep saying yes?
York Regional Police has launched a new pilot program that will send drones to some emergency calls before officers arrive. The six-month project will see four drones deployed across York Region to provide real-time aerial information aimed at improving response times and safety.
A crash involving a Viva bus at Major Mackenzie Drive and Leslie Street has residents once again debating safety at the busy Richmond Hill intersection.
Richmond Hill council approved new housing developments and a $700K boost for Unity Park this week, while a discussion about train delays on Elgin Mills Road turned unexpectedly personal. Even Mayor David West had a story to tell — before almost ending the meeting early after missing the agenda’s second page.
York Region is hosting a Road Safety Week event in Richmond Hill on May 13 near Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy, with a focus on slowing drivers in school zones. Some advocates, however, say signs and awareness campaigns can only do so much on streets designed primarily for fast traffic. #RichmondHill #RoadSafety #StrongTowns
A reported altercation involving students near Bayview Secondary School is under police investigation, according to a message shared with families. Officials say both the school and York Regional Police are reviewing the incident, though few confirmed details have been released publicly so far.
When plush toys need a little TLC, the clinic opens at Richmond Hill Public Library. Stuffie Hospital turns small tears and missing buttons into a gentle lesson in care and repair—where every stuffed patient gets a chance to feel brand new again. Tuesday, June 2, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Heading downtown this weekend? Richmond Hill drivers are facing major delays as the DVP shuts down for maintenance, prompting online frustration over how dependent suburban communities remain on a handful of Toronto-bound highways.
Richmond Hill says the East Beaver Creek plan is about housing and modernization. But is the city taking on more long-term infrastructure liability than taxpayers can realistically sustain? An opinion on why incremental growth may be smarter than another massive urban megaproject.