Casual Summer Meetups—Tell Us What You’d Like to See
With warm weather on the horizon, Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH) is planning a series of casual summer get-togethers aimed at building community spirit and…
STRH at the Ward 6 Community Safety Event
Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH) took part in the recent Community Safety Event hosted by Ward 6 Councillor Michael Shiu, joining a range of organizations…
Cam-Cutter Mentality Will Spread If Richmond Hill Ignores Street Design Flaws
For the fifth time, the speed camera on Parkside Drive in Toronto has been vandalized. Someone, undeterred by consequences, has made it their mission to…
The Real Killer on Richmond Hill’s Streets? It’s Not What You Think
By: Chris Naegel Murder. Terrorism. Home invasions. These are the dangers that keep us up at night. But what if the deadliest threat in your…
Group Ride on June 7th
We have rescheduled our cancelled group ride. Here’s the new date: June 7th at 10:00 AM We will ride a route starting from Russel Park…
Housing Crisis and Int’l Students in Richmond Hill
The housing shortage in Canadian cities, especially in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), has been a growing concern for several years. As rents have climbed…
Group Ride on May 24th (CANCELED)
With warmer weather ahead of us, let’s get ready for our first group ride. Mark your calendars: May 24th at 11:00 AM We will ride…
Mayor David West at STRH Monthly Meeting
Mayor David West attended Strong Towns Richmond Hill (STRH)’s monthly meeting on Sunday, May 4. The meeting was started by Saeed Vahid, STRH local conversation…
Bike Club Kicks Off with Community Meet & Greet
The Strong Towns Richmond Hill Bike Club held its first official meet and greet session this past weekend, drawing over two dozen cycling enthusiasts from…
Richmond Hill Needs Small-Scale Developers to Build a More Resilient Future
As Richmond Hill continues to expand, many residents and planners are rethinking who should shape the city’s future—multinational corporations or small-scale, local developers. A recent…
Strong Towns at the Maple Syrup Festival
Mayor David West’s Maple Syrup Festival was held on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Richmond Green Sports Centre. Strong…
Will Tariffs Make Richmond Hill Residents Ditch Cars?
The topic of tariffs and their impact on global trade has been a hot-button issue in recent years. Among the industries affected, auto manufacturing stands…
Why Richmond Hill’s Big Retail Stores Are Failing
The recent closures of prominent retailers like Hudson’s Bay and Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill have sparked discussions about the evolving retail landscape. While some…
Community Garden Project at Cordave Parkette
The Strong Towns Richmond Hill Local Conversation Group has embarked on an inspiring initiative: the Community Garden Project at Cordave Parkette. Spearheaded by member Aram,…
Richmond Hill Comic Artist
[fusion_dropcap boxed=”no” boxed_radius=”” class=”” id=”” color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” text_color=””]W[/fusion_dropcap]hen it comes to arts and culture, one might think it all happens in the…