Ribfest Brings the Crowds—but How Local Is Richmond Hill’s Local Festival?
Richmond Hill’s Retro Ribfest offers three days of food, music and family entertainment—but could more of the festival’s vendors and identity come from Richmond Hill itself?
Richmond Hill Breaks Ground on Dave Barrow Civic Square
Richmond Hill has broken ground on Dave Barrow Civic Square, a new year-round gathering place beside the Central Library featuring a stage, skating rink, event plaza, trails and natural areas.
Urban Behavior Brings Former Bay Space Back to Life at Hillcrest Mall
The new fashion store brings several familiar brands together and restores activity to the mall’s former department-store anchor. By Staff Writer One of Hillcrest Mall’s…
Richmond Hill Man Charged With Voyeurism
A Richmond Hill man faces voyeurism and criminal-harassment charges after police allege he followed women inside a local store and appeared to film underneath one woman’s skirt.
Ontario’s Licence Changes Should Start a Bigger Conversation About Driver Training
Ontario is tightening parts of its driver’s licence system. But beyond paperwork and eligibility, the bigger question remains: are drivers being trained and tested well enough before they are allowed onto real roads?
Canada-Morocco Match Gives Richmond Hill Another Chance to Cheer Together
By Staff Writer Richmond Hill soccer fans will have another reason to gather downtown this weekend as Canada prepares to face Morocco in the Round…
Richmond Hill’s Denis Shapovalov exits Wimbledon after shoulder injury
Richmond Hill’s Denis Shapovalov is out of Wimbledon after retiring from his first-round match with a shoulder injury. The Canadian was trailing Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 7-6 (7) when the match ended.
Unity Park to Honour PS752 Victims
Work has started at Unity Park on Pugsley Avenue. Richmond Hill says the park will be rebuilt with new playground equipment, lighting, seating, walkways, gardens and shade structures — and will also become home to the permanent PS752 Memorial honouring the 176 victims of Flight PS752. Completion is expected by December 2026, weather permitting.
Man pleads guilty in fatal Richmond Hill daycare crash
A 70-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the fatal Richmond Hill daycare crash that killed a toddler and injured children and staff last year. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 8.
Dangerous Drivers Face Tougher Penalties on Local Roads
Named after Andrew Cristillo, a father of three killed in a 2025 collision, the new law brings tougher licence suspensions, vehicle impoundment and higher penalties…
Richmond Hill Plans Free World Cup Watch Parties
Richmond Hill will host free World Cup watch parties this summer at Richmond Green and Dave Barrow Civic Square, featuring Team Canada matches, food vendors, soccer activities, entertainment and giveaways.
Police Seek Third Suspect in Richmond Hill Case
York Regional Police say two men have been charged and a third suspect is wanted in connection with a 2025 attempted murder investigation in Richmond Hill. Police say the case began with an alleged road rage incident near Yonge Street and May Avenue.
Woman and Child on Bicycle Seriously Injured After Car Collision
A woman and child riding a bicycle suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Richmond Hill, according to York Regional Police. Investigators closed part of Elgin Mills Road for several hours as they examined the scene.
False Threat Calls Hit Richmond Hill Schools
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 at Richmond Hill Hospital
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.