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Richmond Hill
York Regional Municipality, Ontario
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In Carney’s Canada, crime DOES pay thanks to a broken justice system. Just ask business owner George Sofos
Richmond Hill auto shop co-owner George Sofos says former employee Ahmed Ahmadi stole more than $134,000 in rims and tires from Universal Auto Techs. Sofos traced some of the goods to online sales and recovered about…
'I'm asking for your help': Mother of hit-and-run victim pleads for information about accident on Yonge Street in Richmond Hill
Rohwin Chambers Horrace, 27, died after being struck while crossing Yonge Street near Tower Hill Road in Richmond Hill on Oct. 28. York Regional Police say a northbound car hit him and a second vehicle in the southbound…
Richmond Hill’s Sarpa Trattoria known for fish, steak & more
Sarpa Trattoria in Richmond Hill is known for serving fish, steak and other dishes. Owner Michael De Tommaso began working in the restaurant industry at 15, joining his cousin at Toronto’s Trastevere restaurant before…
York Region man interviews 165 Canadian and allied veterans
A York Region man has interviewed 165 Canadian and allied veterans, a project that began with a cardboard box and grew into an effort to preserve their experiences. The interviews document veterans’ service and personal…
York Region home prices climb 0.5 per cent to $1.14 million in October 2026
According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, the average home price in York Region reached $1.14 million in October 2026, marking a modest 0.5 per cent increase from September. Despite this monthly rise, prices…
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Richmond Hill mall offers you holiday music, crafts, Santa
The Richmond Hill mall is hosting a series of holiday-themed events for families, including live music, craft workshops, and breakfast sessions with Santa Claus. These seasonal activities aim to provide an engaging…
VIDEO: Hydro vault explodes beside bus stop in Richmond Hill
A hydro vault exploded near a bus stop in Richmond Hill during Thursday morning's rush hour, causing minor damage to two nearby vehicles. Dashcam footage captured the moment the equipment failed, sending debris into the…
Crossing guard hit in Richmond Hill crash following string of pedestrian collisions
A crossing guard and three other pedestrians, including two children, were struck by an SUV in Richmond Hill on Thursday afternoon. The 61-year-old guard is in life-threatening condition, while the others sustained…
2 kids, 2 women struck by SUV driver in Richmond Hill
Four pedestrians, including two children aged one and seven, were struck by an SUV in Richmond Hill on Thursday afternoon. The collision occurred near Major Mackenzie Drive and Newkirk Road. One woman was transported to…
Two young children among four struck by driver in Richmond Hill
Four pedestrians, including two young children aged seven and one, were struck by an SUV in Richmond Hill on Thursday afternoon. One woman remains in life-threatening condition at a trauma centre, while the others were…
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Four people, including 2 children, struck by vehicle in Richmond Hill, Ont.: police
Four pedestrians, including two children aged seven and one, were struck by an SUV in Richmond Hill on Thursday afternoon. One woman was transported to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition, while the others…
4 pedestrians struck by vehicle in Richmond Hill
York Regional Police are investigating a serious collision in Richmond Hill that left four pedestrians—two women and two children—injured. The incident occurred at the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive and Newkirk…
Four people struck by vehicle in Richmond Hill, Ont., police say
Four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill, Ontario, on Thursday afternoon. York Regional Police responded to the scene to investigate the incident. The condition of the victims has not been immediately…
3 pedestrians struck by vehicle in Richmond Hill
Three pedestrians were transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill on Thursday afternoon. York Regional Police reported that the incident occurred at the intersection of Major Mackenzie…
Multiple pedestrians struck by vehicle in Richmond Hill
Multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill on Thursday afternoon, prompting a significant emergency response. The incident occurred near the intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive and Newkirk Road…
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Metrolinx is asking the public to name two new tunnel machines
Metrolinx has launched a public contest inviting Ontario residents to name two tunnel boring machines for the Yonge North Subway Extension. The machines will dig a 6.3-kilometre tunnel to extend the TTC's Line 1 into…
Metrolinx asks you to name Yonge North tunnelling machines
Metrolinx is inviting the public to submit names for the two tunnel boring machines currently being deployed for the Yonge North subway extension. Residents have until November 16 to suggest creative names for the…
WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? 30-storey proposal in Richmond Hill
A proposed 30-storey apartment building on Yonge Street in Richmond Hill has faced sharp criticism from local officials. Regional Councillor Joe DiPaola described the 291-unit development application as the worst he has…
Les francophones veulent reprendre leur place à «Ontario Health»
Lors du congrès de l’Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario, la Fédération des aînés et des retraités francophones a réclamé une meilleure représentation au sein de Santé Ontario. Les organismes dénoncent une…