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Quick Poll Would you support more mid or high-rise buildings in your neighbourhood in order to keep protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine?

Quick Poll: Where Do You Stand?

Richmond Hill is feeling the squeeze from rising housing demand across York Region. Yet, much of the city lies atop the Oak Ridges Moraine—an environmentally critical area that filters drinking water, controls flooding, and supports biodiversity. Development restrictions on the moraine shift the focus to established neighbourhoods. Would you support more high-rises in your neighbourhood to help protect this natural treasure?

Jun 25

Map interface showing Toronto area with rain data for Oak Ridges. Checkboxes for gauges on left, menu on top. Green background, labeled locations.

TRCA's real-time water level gauging website

Stay informed about water levels in your area with TRCA's real-time water level gauging website. Explore water levels in your neighbourhood

News You Can Use

Jun 25

Conference room with brown chairs and microphones. A "Richmond Hill" sign and a large window are visible. Text overlay: "Meetings".

Budget Committee of the Whole - June 24

Richmond Hill’s 2024 financial reports highlight strong reserve growth, reaching $479.85M, supporting infrastructure, services, and emergencies. Key changes include new housing grant reserves, cannabis fund closure, and internal financing for $22.1M in stormwater upgrades. Development charges brought in $34.53M, while fees for 2026 are set to rise 2% to align with inflation. These actions reflect sound planning, financial stability, and readiness for future growth.

City Finances

Jun 24

Map showing Stouffville Road closed in Richmond Hill. Inset of a tunnel with a salamander. Bayview Ave and Leslie St labeled.

Tiny Tunnels for Protecting the Endangered Jefferson Salamanders

Upcoming Road Closure – Stouffville Road (Bayview to Leslie) Stouffville Road will be closed between Bayview Ave. and Leslie St. from July 2–4, 2025, for the installation of wildlife tunnels to protect endangered Jefferson Salamanders. These permanent tunnels support species recovery and reduce future road closures. Emergency and local access will be maintained; through traffic is not permitted. Signs will guide drivers. Dates may change due to weather.

News You Can Use

Jun 24

Oak Ridges Wrap Up Newsletter - June 20, 2025

View the latest Oak Ridges Wrap Up newsletter here.

Oak Ridges Wrap Up Past Issues

Jun 24

Table showing Richmond Hill offences over 7 days vs. previous week. Includes theft, assault, fraud, and variances in crimes.

YRP Weekly Crime Summary - Richmond Hill - June 16 to 22

Overall crime is down significantly. Biggest drops: Theft Under $5000 (-24), Assaults (-21), Fraud (-12), Theft of Motor Vehicle (-9). Minor increases: Other Property Crime (+5), Attempt Murder (+1). No change in many categories like Homicide, Arson, and Sexual Violations. Notable: Break & Enter (Residential ↓5, Commercial ↓2). General trend: Crime is decreasing across most areas.

Community Safety

Jun 23

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