All Posts in Category: Uncategorized

Traffic issues on local roads are the single most frequent concern that I receive from residents. As Richmond Hill has grown over the past 7 years the frequency of these concerns has also grown. I think it is very important that our Traffic Engineering Staff be supplied with the tools,…

As part of its ongoing commitment to Climate Change, Richmond Hill is working to reduce reliance on single-use plastic items across the community.   Single-use plastics refer to plastic products and packaging designed to be used only once before they are discarded. Examples include disposable cutlery, straws, stir sticks, shopping…

I am very concerned about the Ford Government’s plans to change the powers and mandate of Conservation Authorities in Ontario regarding Planning Applications in wetland and flood prone areas. There are many such environmentally sensitive areas in Richmond Hill so the proposal is of particular importance for our community.  …

Phase one of the David Dunlap Observatory Park woodlot restoration work is now complete. This work took place between 2017-2020 and involved hazard tree removals, treatment and removal of invasive trees and plants, as well as tree planting. City staff, together with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) will continue…

At the December 2nd Council Public Meeting residents were invited to comment on changes mandated by the Provincial Government that compel municipalities to allow zoning permissions for secondary suites (basement apartments etc.) in residential areas.   This change would expand the availability of more forms of affordable housing and is…

Richmond Hill Council is working to revitalize and update the City’s infrastructure to ensure continued smooth delivery of services to residents without placing additional burden on taxpayers.   After a year of opening modern, cutting-edge community amenities such as the state-of-the-art Oak Ridges library, the expanded Ed Sackfield Arena, redeveloped…

The Rapidway on Yonge Street in Richmond Hill is 6.5 kilometres long with seven new viva stations and runs from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive and from Levendale Road to 19th Avenue/Gamble Road.    The end of December will mark the overall completion of nearly 34 kilometres and the…

ichmond Hill Council recently passed a motion to formally request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to issue a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) to enable implementation of a development proposed for 1577-1621 Major Mackenzie Drive East. This proposal includes mostly residential development with a small part being a Long-Term…

Council has confirmed its priorities for the next two years, reflecting the evolving needs and interests of the community and building on the great work of the City to date.   Richmond Hill’s Council Strategic Priorities 2020-2022 set the City on a solid path to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,…

I had the exciting opportunity to tour the new Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. This second Mackenzie Health Hospital is close to completion and will be open for the public in early 2021.   It has been a long journey to open this facility but it will provide much needed capacity for…