A new municipal election roadmap from the Alliance for a Liveable Ontario offers voters a practical checklist for judging candidates: more homes in existing neighbourhoods, stronger protection for farmland and natural areas, and a bigger role for non-profit housing.
Richmond Hill’s 2026 municipal election campaign is underway, with new candidates signing up across ward and regional races. But while residents may not be fully tuned in yet, some candidate listings still do not include contact information, making it harder for voters to learn more.
Richmond Hill’s Council process is meant to support transparency and debate. But if the real discussion happens at Committee of the Whole and the later…
As Richmond Hill’s 2026 municipal election slowly approaches, residents are already feeling the pressure of higher costs, housing stress, traffic, taxes, safety concerns, and mistrust. The question is whether candidates can move beyond blame and explain what City Hall can actually control.
Despite being the level of government closest to daily life, municipal elections tend to attract lower voter turnout than provincial or federal races. This pattern…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 municipal election in Richmond Hill. With local issues and past council controversies in focus, the race for city hall is officially underway.
From rising housing pressures to a voting system where 90% cast ballots online, two City meetings this week spotlight the evolving challenges of access in Richmond Hill.