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STRH.ca A major Don Valley Parkway shutdown this weekend sparked complaints from some Richmond Hill residents questioning why one of the region’s key routes into Toronto was closed during a busy spring weekend.

DVP closure frustrates Richmond Hill drivers

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Heading downtown this weekend? Richmond Hill drivers are facing major delays as the DVP shuts down for maintenance, prompting online frustration over how dependent suburban communities remain on a handful of Toronto-bound highways.

Richmond Hill Home Invasion Leaves One Injured

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A ранy-morning home invasion in Richmond Hill has left one person injured and sparked concern among residents. Police say the incident was targeted and are asking for public help as the investigation continues.

Richmond Hill Open Doors and Studio Tour 2026

Richmond Hill Opens Its Doors

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Step inside Richmond Hill’s hidden spaces. Doors Open and the Studio Tour return May 9, offering free access to historic sites, cultural spaces, and local artists’ studios across the city. Explore, discover, and experience your community in a whole new way.

GO Construction Fuels Service Frustration

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Construction at Richmond Hill GO Station is causing crowding and confusion for riders, but many say the bigger issue remains unchanged: limited train service on the line.

Youth Week, Big Gaps

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Richmond Hill’s Youth Week brings free events and activities for teens — but also highlights how hard it can be for young people to find places to connect in a car-dependent city.

Richmond Hill Rolls Into Demand

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With spring approaching, interest in skating and cycling is rising in Richmond Hill, but infrastructure gaps continue to push riders into shared and improvised spaces.

GO Train Fatality in Richmond Hill

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Police are investigating after a person was struck and killed by a GO train in Richmond Hill, prompting service disruptions and raising questions about rail corridor safety.

Hillcrest Rethinks Its Future

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Hillcrest Mall Owners Seek Approval to Split Yonge Street Property Staff Report The owners of Hillcrest Mall have applied to the City of Richmond Hill… 

Richmond Hill Picks Its Favourites

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Who really defines Richmond Hill’s best? With CommunityVotes now open, residents—not critics—get to decide which local businesses rise to the top.

That will never work here: a new book at the RHPL

Winter Cycling Myths Challenged

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The book “That’ll Never Work Here” challenges the idea that winter makes cycling impossible, showing how thoughtful infrastructure and local advocacy can make year-round biking safe and accessible—even in cold climates like Richmond Hill.

Walk to School Meets Wide Roads

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A recent school walk initiative highlights a growing tension in Richmond Hill: while officials encourage active travel, many parents say fast, multi-lane roads still make it too risky for kids to walk or bike to school independently.