Ford appoints Steven Del Duca as York Region chair
Ford appoints Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca as York Region chair. Richmond Hill Mayor David West responds, emphasizing local democracy and regional cooperation.
Richmond Hill Returns Entire Council as Complete Election-Night Count Shows Incumbent Sweep
All nine Richmond Hill council incumbents retain their seats in the completed unofficial 2026 election count. Turnout reached 27.98%, with some ward races sharply divided.
Richmond Hill Votes Today: The Final Say After Months of Campaigning
Richmond Hill votes today, October 26, after months of campaigning and public debates. Here’s who’s running, what’s at stake, when polls close and how to vote.
Online Voting Is Open. Make Your Voice Heard!
Richmond Hill online voting opens October 20 at 10 a.m. See key dates, how to vote, and where to compare candidates in the 2026 municipal election.
York Region Confirms Budget Award Does Not Assess Financial Performance
York Region says its 2026 GFOA budget award recognizes how financial information is presented, not an independent assessment of financial management. Reviewers gave its financial policies presentation top marks.
The Mythical Gravy Train: Why Cutting Waste Won’t Save Richmond Hill
Cutting municipal waste matters, but Richmond Hill’s real financial challenge lies in the long-term cost of roads, sewers, new development and maintenance.
Most Ward Councillors Absent from Richmond Hill Election Debates
Richmond Hill’s three-night election debate series gave residents a chance to hear from candidates and ask questions directly. Most incumbent ward councillors were absent, while candidate accountability emerged during the Ward 5 discussion.
Richmond Hill Voter Packages Arrive: What to Do If Yours Is Missing
Richmond Hill’s voter packages are arriving. Here’s when to vote, how to check your registration and what to do if your package hasn’t arrived.
Can Richmond Hill Freeze Property Taxes? The Missing Question Is the Tax Base
Richmond Hill candidates are raising property-tax freeze proposals. The City’s long-term forecast offers a test of their affordability—and a reason to ask how more homes and small businesses on serviced land could strengthen the tax base.
York Region reports housing progress, but offers no Richmond Hill project update
A regional committee points to rental homes in development and thousands of residents receiving housing support. Its latest update does not break out the results…
A Photo Isn’t a Qualification
ELECTION SERIES: HOW TO EVALUATE A CANDIDATE Photographs with prominent politicians can demonstrate access and connections. But what do they really tell us about someone’s…
York Region Keeps Election Sign Rules After Reconsideration Falls Short
York Regional Council will consider reopening its new election-sign rules after candidates raised concerns about added costs and restrictions.
Richmond Hill’s 2026 Budget Wins Presentation Award
Richmond Hill has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2026 budget. The award recognizes the quality and completeness of the budget information presented to the public; it does not, on its own, certify the City’s financial decisions or financial health.
Candidates Put Their Positions on the Record with STRH Transparency Badge
STRH’s Committed to Transparency badge recognizes candidates who answer the 2026 questionnaire, giving Richmond Hill voters a clearer way to compare policy positions and priorities.
Richmond Hill Voters Deserve More Than Campaign Promises
Richmond Hill voters can easily find campaign promises, but discovering how councillors actually voted is much harder. Strong Richmond Hill is proposing a searchable voting-record database—and its first entry will track a campaign promise to improve council voting transparency.