Free buses would be transformative not only for riders, but for the ecosystem of the city as a whole.

Traffic deaths are often dismissed as “negligible” because they are rare per trip, but that framing ignores that risk is concentrated on the most vulnerable and that fatalities repeat in the same high-speed designs. After recent pedestrian deaths in Richmond Hill, we drew attention to a hard truth: poorly designed streets predictably lead to the deaths of innocent pedestrians and cyclists.

Bayview Hill Park Rink Opens, Set to Host 'First Night' RICHMOND HILL, ON — Winter enthusiasts in Richmond Hill have a brand new destination to lace up their skates this season. The City has officially opened its newest outdoor skating rink at Bayview Hill Park, expanding the options for family-friendly winter activities in the community. The new rink is now operating on a daily schedule, welcoming skaters from 10 a.m.

WINDROWS, SIDEWALKS AND TENSE DRIVEWAYS: WINTER SNOW POLICY TESTS PATIENCE IN RICHMOND HILL As another snowy season grinds on, residents of Richmond Hill are once again facing a familiar winter dilemma: the city’s snowplows clear neighbourhood streets, only to leave behind large ridges of snow — known as windrows — at the mouths of driveways and on sidewalks, leading to ongoing frustration for drivers, pedestrians and neighbours alike.

Another Day, Another Tragedy: Richmond Hill Crash Exposes a Broken System Today’s news from Richmond Hill is yet another grim reminder of what many of us already know far too well: our streets are unsafe for those most vulnerable. According to reports, two pedestrians were struck by vehicles shortly after 4 p.m. at the busy intersection of Leslie Street and Major Mackenzie Drive.

Underused rear doors on Richmond Hill buses quietly slow service, as many riders exit through the front despite rear doors being designed to keep boarding and alighting flowing smoothly. On a weekday afternoon in Richmond Hill, the choreography inside a bus is as familiar as it is fragile. Riders line up at the front, cards ready. The driver nods, the doors hiss, and the vehicle pulls back into traffic—on time, if all goes well.

Strong Towns Richmond Hill Marks First Anniversary with Holiday Gathering and Plans for the Year Ahead RICHMOND HILL — December 14 — The Strong Towns Richmond Hill local conversation group marked a pair of milestones on Sunday evening, celebrating both its first birthday and its first Christmas gathering with a potluck that mixed food, conversation, and civic curiosity. Members and supporters came together for a festive evening that reflected the grassroots spirit of the group.

RICHMOND HILL — December 10, 2025 — Richmond Hill Council moved the City’s 2026 budget process decisively forward on Wednesday morning, making it the central outcome of the final regular council meeting of the year. Council formally received Mayoral Decision 22-25, which sets out the proposed Operating Budget, Rate-Supported Budget, and Capital Budget for 2026. In an unusual procedural step, councillors voted to shorten the standard 30-day amendment period, requiring any proposed changes to be submitted by the close of the same meeting.

The City Declares a Winter Event As a blanket of heavy, persistent snow descends upon the region, the City of Richmond Hill has taken decisive action, declaring a "Winter Event" and implementing an immediate, full-scale on-street parking prohibition until further notice. The declaration, triggered by a forecast of 5 centimetres or more of snow, is a critical, yet often disruptive, annual step required to maintain the safety and functionality of local infrastructure.

The news of a new warehouse-style "Costco Business Center" opening in East Gwillimbury—a store accessible to individuals with a two-tiered membership—is met by some with a sense of local pride. Richmond Hill, like many modern North American towns, already hosts quite a few of these colossal retailers, be they Costco, Sam's Club, or others. They stand as monuments to the pervasive economic philosophy of "buy in bulk and save." But when viewed…

Heritage Centre Unveils New Exhibits and Invites Guests for High Tea RICHMOND HILL – History comes alive at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre, housed in the beautifully restored 1840s Regency-style Amos Wright House. The centre, located in picturesque Amos Wright Park, is inviting the community to explore new featured exhibits and partake in their beloved seasonal programming, offering a perfect blend of culture, history, and charm.

Crying Wolf on the Housing Crisis: When the Canada's Biggest Developers Point Fingers It takes a special kind of chutzpah for the representative of the Canada's biggest developers to ask why no one is doing anything about the housing crisis. Yet, there was Dave Wilkes, the face of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), using his regular, ample space in the Toronto Star to pose precisely this question.

Crosswalk The City of Richmond Hill’s Committee of the Whole met on December 3, 2025, moving forward on a series of infrastructure, planning, and community-focused initiatives during a brisk morning meeting that concluded just before 11 a.m. Holiday Events and Community Reflections Mayor David West opened the meeting by highlighting the city’s annual Merry Marketplace at Richmond Green, praising staff for the festive setup.

Why the test doesn't measure risk, and how the roads betray you Few issues spark as much heated public debate as the question of speed on our roads. For some, driving fast is an expression of freedom; for others, it represents danger and unnecessary harm in shared public spaces. Beneath these emotions lies a fundamental disagreement over whether the ability to travel at high velocities is a right or a privilege earned through responsibility.