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We’re excited to partner with Oak Ridges Turtles and Turtle Guardians on a pilot Turtle Nest Box Program at Channel Gate Parkette, Lake Wilcox Channel, and North Lake Road. 🐢 These 2’x2’ wooden nest boxes with wire mesh help protect eggs from predators like raccoons, giving hatchlings a better chance to survive. Boxes will be removed once the turtles emerge in late summer, fall, or spring. A small step with a big impact for local wildlife! 🌱💚

The City of Richmond Hill is combining and updating all its zoning rules into one new Comprehensive Zoning By-law. This will replace older by-laws and set clear, modern rules for what can be built, where, and how. It covers neighbourhoods, growth centres, green spaces, and job areas. The goal is to support housing, protect the environment, and plan growth around transit. Council is now asking for public comments before the new by-law is finalized.

York Region is implementing new safety measures at the intersection of Stouffville Road and Bridgewater Drive, including: Installing speed reduction pavement markings and an overhead intersection flashing light to encourage drivers to slow down Relocating the stop bar pavement marking and stop sign to increase visibility.

York Region is upgrading Bayview Ave & Bethesda Sideroad in Richmond Hill to ease traffic. Phase 1 starts Sept 2025 with new signals; lane restrictions apply weekdays 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Phase 2 begins in 2026, adding a multi-use path on Bayview’s west side (Bayview Park Lane to Bloomington Rd), plus new signals and a left-turn lane at Bayview & Anchusa Dr.

The City plans to rebuild Fergus, Moray, Olde Bayview, and Capelle streets in 2027 (pending approval), including new pavement, watermain replacement, sewer upgrades, and better lighting. Homeowners must redirect sump pumps or private storm drains that currently flow into roadside ditches to drain within their property. The City is asking residents to report any known drain locations to help coordinate the work.

Discover the YRP Weekly Crime Summary for Richmond Hill from August 18-24. Stay informed about crime trends and prevention tips today.