A Somber Norouz in Richmond Hill
Nowruz Celebrated in Richmond Hill Amid Concern for Iran By Staff Report RICHMOND HILL — Members of the local Iranian community are marking Norouz this…
In Brief
Grants, Programs, and Spring Activities Staff Report A fresh round of community initiatives and seasonal programming is underway in Richmond Hill, with the City highlighting…
Could Markham’s Fourplex Veto Ripple Across York Region?
Markham’s decision to roll back a citywide four-unit housing policy could have ripple effects across neighbouring municipalities — including Richmond Hill — especially as local…
Archery range pitched to council
A proposal to create an outdoor archery range in a Richmond Hill park was presented to council during its March 11 meeting. Staff Report Juni…
Richmond Hill’s Crypto Corridor
Questions raised about crypto and currency exchanges along Yonge Street in Richmond Hill A growing number of cryptocurrency and money-exchange businesses along Yonge Street —…
Richmond Hill Reckons with Looming Financial Shortfall
Richmond Hill council is confronting an uncomfortable paradox: the city’s books are currently in good shape — but its financial trajectory may not be. A…
Who Pays When Pipes Fail?
Richmond Hill council debated whether residents facing extreme water bills from accidental leaking pipes should qualify for a one-time refund. While some councillors argued for…
Lake Wilcox Passes Return to Richmond Hill
With spring and summer on the way, the City of Richmond Hill has made free 2026 parking passes available for Lake Wilcox Park to local…
Mixed Results with New Blue Bin Recycling Changes
A major shift in how curbside recycling is collected across the Greater Toronto Area took effect on January 1, 2026, when responsibility for blue bin…
Sign of the Times? Richmond Hill Shelves Gateway
Richmond Hill councillors paused a gateway signage project, deferred a regional insurance pool decision for further safeguards, backed protections amid conservation authority consolidation, and launched…
Public Input or PR Exercise?
York Region is launching new safety plan engagement sessions. Critics say past consultations felt performative and lacked real impact York Region is launching new safety…
Red Lanterns Rise Over Richmond Hill
As Richmond Hill ushers in the Lunar New Year — welcoming the Year of the Horse — the city’s Chinese and broader Asian communities are…
Goalie Gold Rush
As the Winter Olympics officially kick off, Richmond Hill has a personal stake in Team Canada’s quest for gold. Hometown goaltender Jordan Binnington — Stanley…
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…
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…