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…
From Gas Pumps to Growth Plans: A Busy Night at Council
Council in 90 Seconds At its January 27 meetings, Richmond Hill council reviewed a proposed gas station redevelopment at Yonge Street and Weldrick Road and…
Snow Day Shuts Down Richmond Hill
Snowstorm Disrupts Richmond Hill and York Region; Schools Closed, Crews Deployed A significant winter storm swept through Richmond Hill and the broader York Region on…
Chills, Thrills and Signs in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill Takes Action on Winter Safety, Fireworks, and Signage Bylaws RICHMOND HILL – As the region braces for a deep freeze, the City of…
A Sea of “Lion and Sun” on Yonge
Iranian-Canadians Fill Yonge Street in Richmond Hill in Show of Support for Protests in Iran Richmond Hill — Yonge Street was transformed into a sea…
Tea-rrific Turnout at Richmond Hill Public Library
Tea Takes Centre Stage at Richmond Hill Public Library: A Well-Received Celebration of Culture, Creativity & Community.
Richmond Hill’s Iranian Community Gathers to Honour Victims of Flight PS752
RICHMOND HILL — Residents, families, and local officials gathered today in Richmond Hill for a solemn memorial marking the anniversary of the downing of Ukraine…
Richmond Hill Recycling: The 2026 Blue Box Guide
RICHMOND HILL, ON – Starting January 1, 2026, the way Richmond Hill residents manage their blue box recycling is changing—and it’s not just about what…
Richmond Hill Homes Face New Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules
Ontario Expands Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules to Cover Every Level of Homes The Ontario government is strengthening home safety rules by expanding the legal requirements…