A Council Public Meeting was held on March 24th for the proposed development application at the north west corner of Arnold Crescent and Major Mackenzie Drive West. This application is proposing buildings from 10-19 storeys in height and approximately 780 residential dwelling units on the subject lands.   At this…

An important review of Richmond Hill’s Park Plan, Recreation Plan, and Culture Plan is being initiated this year. There is no question that are parks and open spaces are being well used during this last year. We need to plan for the future of parks in our community. Visit RichmondHill.ca/ParksPlan for more…

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies and birds, are important to the health of our community. They help plants produce seeds and the fruits they bear. It is estimated that 35 per cent of global crop production relies on pollinators!   Richmond Hill is working to foster natural and built communities that…

Richmond Hill’s extensive stormwater management infrastructure, comprised of stormwater management ponds, sewers, catch basins, culverts, oil-grit separators and other components, allows us to manage runoff from rain and melting snow, helping protect our streams and rivers, prevent flooding and erosion, and improve water quality.   Some Ward 4 Projects of…

Richmond Hill’s Environment Strategy, “Greening the Hill: Our Community, Our Future” helps plan and coordinate efforts for the City and the community to protect, enhance and restore the natural environment.   ·        How are we doing? Richmond Hill has released its first Environmental Scorecard to showcase progress and trends from the first…

The Village of Richmond Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA) is continuing the Skillage in the Village Scavenger Hunt for all of 2021!   It is free to play this outside virtual Scavenger Hunt where players answers clues on their phone while exploring Downtown Richmond Hill.    To learn more about…

I am pleased to help to help spread the word about a unique Indigenous youth Summer employment and mentorship program at the University of Toronto John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.   Led by Indigenous Elders and educators at a world-class academic institution, Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag — Anishnaabemowin for…

’’Community Conversations’ s an idea I have implemented to engage our residents in meaningful conversations and to provide useful information while we continue to grapple with the physical distance regulations that the pandemic demands of us.     Thanks to the participants who attended our first Ward 4 Community Conversation in February and…

Thank you to all who attended the Richmond Hill Ward 4 Maple Syrup Festival last month! Due to the pandemic this year’s festival was delivered in a virtual format.   This year’s webinar included presentations from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff on a variety of Maple Syrup themed topics.…

Last month I was pleased to attend a virtual panel discussion hosted by Mackenzie Health Foundation. We heard directly from infectious diseases experts from Mackenzie Health about the COVID-19 vaccine, the new COVID-19 variants, and more. We also learned more about how Mackenzie Health has responded to the COVID-19 crisis…