As part of its commitment to keeping the community safe and clean for everyone, the City of Richmond Hill is reminding residents not to leave waste at the curb outside of scheduled collection days.   The City receives regular complaints from the community about others leaving uncollected waste at the…

Richmond Hill is currently conducting a Feasibility Study with respect to the Cedar Springs stormwater management facility located at 24 Cedar Springs Drive. The study area is shown in the map above.   The study will evaluate options to rehabilitate the existing stormwater management facility and correct existing deficiencies.  …

Residents invited to help create options for more affordable housing     The City of Richmond Hill is asking for public input as it develops a new strategy to address current and future housing needs in the community.   I believe that one of the most pressing issues for most…

Richmond Hill is planning to repair and replace features within the Rumble Pond Park South Trail system, which includes the playground, pathway, bridge crossings and steps. We are also including an option to relocate the playground to Pleasantville Park.    Please visit our website to review the proposed playground design and…

I have had many calls from residents over the past few years related to the absence of sidewalks on Bathurst Street between Shaftsbury Avenue and Gamble Road. That section is a missing link for those wishing to walk or cycle in the area and is a particularly important route for…

The City of Richmond Hill and York Region are committed to working together for the health and safety of all our residents. There are many resources available to you as we navigate changing COVID19 restrictions. Comprehensive information can always be found on the City of Richmond Hill’s website here  or the Community Support page on…

There is a discussion group for fathers of special needs children who meet online about once per month.   To learn more including meeting zoomlink, dates & times, please sign up for their list by clicking here. You can also find the link on my website by clicking here.

Thank you to all that supported The Ward 4 Richmond Hill Strides for Stroke Team! The event collectively raised over $200,000 this year for Stroke care at Mackenzie Health Hospital and has raised over $2M since the event began 15 years ago.   It was a beautiful day for a…

Resilient Richmond Hill is an initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and planning for the impacts of climate change. Richmond Hill is preparing a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) to better understand how we use energy, and to identify opportunities to conserve energy, save costs and reduce greenhouse…

Did you know Richmond Hill’s urban forest is made up of approximately 2.6 million trees on public and private property? That means 29.1% of all land in Richmond is covered with trees!   We need to maintain and increase the health of our urban forest especially as we experience growth…