r/richmondhill • • 10d ago

AMA Ward 6 Councillor Candidate Andrew Mendonca

15 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I'll be doing an AMA over the next couple of days for people who have questions about their councillor candidate. Check out my Instagram story for proof of me (though it might only be up today - Oct 7th).
I will be in an out of my house so sorry if the reply timings are inconsistent.
I will also continue answering questions on this thread throughout the upcoming weeks but replies will be a lot slower than the next couple of days.

Whether you like my policies or not, please go out and vote in the municipal elections!! And vote informed by looking up your candidates on websites. You can find their info on the Richmond Hill website.


r/richmondhill • • Jul 03 '26

r/Richmond Hill Rules

42 Upvotes

We have added rules to the sub, most have been enforced in the past but not written down. Included are two new ones though:

  • No Bad Driver posts
  • Self Promotion Posts Limited to Tuesdays (This one is a trial basis, hopefully we don't see a lot of really spammy stuff)

r/richmondhill • • 11h ago

Rip off

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83 Upvotes

I received the WORST service and food at this location. I contacted head office with no reply. I have strong suspicions about who they treat better than others. Has anyone else had a negative experience eating here?


r/richmondhill • • 11h ago

Saw this little guy roaming my neighbourhood for a few days now (South Richvale)

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r/richmondhill • • 19h ago

Stepped in dog sh*t

26 Upvotes

Why do some dog owners not pick up after their pets? So gross 🤢


r/richmondhill • • 19h ago

What would actually make you vote in Richmond Hill?

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Roughly 1 in 3 eligible voters decided the whole council in 2022 — turnout was about 32%.

Online voting opens Tuesday, Oct 20 at 10 AM. In-person voting runs Oct 24–26.
So, honest question: what would make you vote this time?

If you could pick the issues that would actually get you to the ballot box, what would they be? A few to start:

• Respect for taxpayers' dollars — spending reviewed before taxes go up
• Leaders with vision and real leadership skills — and a vision for where Richmond Hill is headed
• A real downtown core
• Recreational infrastructure that actually gets built — pools, arenas, courts, community centres
• Growth that keeps pace with population — infrastructure before development, not years after
• Budget transparency — knowing where the money goes
• Housing people who grew up here can afford
• Transit and traffic that work as the city grows
• Parks, trails, and green space protected as we intensify

Which of these matter most to you? What would you add? And if you sat out 2022 — what would it take to bring you in this time?


r/richmondhill • • 1d ago

Friendships over 40? 😫

34 Upvotes

I moved to Richmond hill 4years ago and it’s been extremely difficult to make new friendships. Im a married female 43years old and I have 12year old son. Looking for a friend to chat, to hang out with, somewhere to eat or drink, movies, kids play date, go to yoga, workout, you name it! I love weight lifting, avid gym goer, MOVATI Richmond hill gym. If you too are looking for a friendship, don’t be shy to drop a Dm :)


r/richmondhill • • 1d ago

Ward 5: Did You Know Your Councillor Pleaded Guilty to Fraud?

48 Upvotes

Ward 5 has 30,925 residents, according to the 2021 Census. Yet in the last municipal election, Karen Cilevitz won with just 1,525 votes.

What some residents may not know is that Karen Cilevitz pleaded guilty to fraud under $5,000 in July 2022, just months before that election.

She received a three-month conditional sentence and was required to make restitution to the City of Richmond Hill.

This raises a question I think every resident should consider:

After a councillor has pleaded guilty to fraud involving public funds, how much trust do you have in their handling of your tax dollars?

Regardless of your political views, accountability and transparency should matter in local government. Residents deserve to know about the records of the people representing them.

And with another municipal election approaching, this is an opportunity to have that conversation.

Please vote, encourage your friends and family to vote, and make sure Ward 5's future reflects the voices of its residents!

YOU CAN VOTE ONLINE!

Richmond Hill residents have multiple ways to cast their ballots:

  • Online voting: October 20–26, 2026
  • In-person voting: October 24–26, 2026
  • Election Day: Monday, October 26

You can vote online from home using the information in your Voter Information Package. You don't need to visit a polling station.

Check your voter information and learn how to vote:

https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/living-here/voter-information.aspx

Not sure where you stand on election issues?

You can explore the Toronto Star's Vote Compass:

https://votecompass.thestar.com/

Municipal councillors make decisions about our neighbourhoods, roads, development and property taxes. It's worth spending a few minutes researching their records and understanding your options before casting your ballot.

Sources:

YorkRegion – Karen Cilevitz pleads guilty to fraud under $5,000

City of Richmond Hill – Official 2022 Election Results

Richmond Hill – 2026 Voting Information


r/richmondhill • • 1d ago

Shell Gas Station @ Yonge and Garden Ave, October 16 - 7:22am

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177 Upvotes

Fire truck was pulling up as I was leaving around 7:25


r/richmondhill • • 1d ago

Business cards. Same day

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone. Happy Friday. Does anyone know where I can print same day business cards from.

Thanks


r/richmondhill • • 1d ago

Power Flickered 3 Times This Morning

4 Upvotes

I am the unfortunate "jobless young guy" so I'm kinda doing anything these days, lookin for a job is going nowhere and my sleep schedules a wreck; Im playing a game this morning (10/16) and the power has flickered **3** times this morning alone. What the actual fuck are we paying these power companies for? And the worst part is I found a post from 8 months ago talking about the same issue??? Sorry for the rant but I just really hate this city sometimes.


r/richmondhill • • 2d ago

Lion Dance Free Trial

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We are hosting a community day to let you try lion dance and learn what it’s all about!!

Come join us on October 18 and 25 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm for some free trial classes!

To register go to the form link.

Google Forms Sign Up


r/richmondhill • • 2d ago

Looking to meet new people in Richmond Hill? Board Game Social this Saturday, Oct 17!

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r/richmondhill • • 4d ago

Stouffville Side Rd & Bayview no cellular signal

19 Upvotes

Anyone else experiencing call drops at this intersection? Currently with bell but switching over to Freedom soon. Every single time I drive this stretch my calls disconnect.


r/richmondhill • • 4d ago

Shock and surprise after FBI arrests Richmond Hill cybersecurity expert in ShinyHunters hacking case

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r/richmondhill • • 4d ago

📅🍎 MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Richmond Hill Fresh Food Market – October 14 & 28! 🥕🥦

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11 Upvotes

r/richmondhill • • 4d ago

Comic Creating Workshops @ Richmond Hill Public Library

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r/richmondhill • • 4d ago

Do you think there's really a gravy train running through Richmond Hill City Hall? :)

13 Upvotes

We keep hearing promises about cutting waste and lowering taxes, but I wonder how much we could actually save. Could the bigger problem be the cost of maintaining all the roads, pipes, parks and facilities we keep building? And why do we judge councillors by what new things they build rather than how well they maintain what we already have? I wrote a little about this , but I'm curious what others think. Where do you see the biggest waste of taxpayers' money in Richmond Hill?

https://strongrh.ca/mythical-gravy-train-richmond-hill/


r/richmondhill • • 5d ago

Come on. Why would you trash a nice park?

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This is at Bayview Hill Park. Clean after yourself. Trash bins are literally 10 seconds walking distance.


r/richmondhill • • 4d ago

Movati Gym Personal Training: Boxing / Hyrox Contract Transfer

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone, looking to transfer the remaining portion of my Small Group Personal Training contract at Movati Richmond Hill. Perfect if you want premium training/boxing without a long-term commitment.

  • It is 2 sessions/week (Small Group PT - Boxing, Hyrox). I use as a mix of Hyrox and Boxing
  • Cost: $180 bi-weekly.
  • Only 7 payments left (ends January 2027).

Please DM me directly if you are interested and we can meet at the Gym to review/finalize details.

Thank you!!!


r/richmondhill • • 4d ago

Richmond Hill homebuyers, homeowners and agents: share your home-search experience

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Hi everyone! We’re a team of University of Toronto students working on a course project about home searches, and Richmond Hill is one of the communities we’re focusing on.

We’re interested in how people balance practical needs, family preferences, and traditions such as Feng Shui or Vastu when choosing a home. You don’t need to follow either tradition to participate.

If you’re searching or planning to buy in Richmond Hill, have bought a home here, or work here as a licensed agent or broker, we’d appreciate your input.

The questionnaire takes 10–15 minutes, or 7–10 minutes for agents. We don’t ask for your name; responses are used only for our CSC454 project and reported in summary form.

Take the questionnaire [link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBHeIMHIaXEnJrB_FBF2FXANqxCvMvnhcfTd0CDuKUh6IWkg/viewform ]

Thank you!


r/richmondhill • • 5d ago

Election 2026 : Richmond Hill mayor hopefuls on public safety

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r/richmondhill • • 6d ago

Clubs in Richmond Hill

24 Upvotes

Hi all,

Im interested in joining a club in Richmond Hill. One that I can come to once in a while to meet people nearby. I thought about toastmasters but I can give up my Thursday evenings.

Regards,


r/richmondhill • • 6d ago

Permission to post Gym contract transfer opportunities

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Aloha!

I know promotion rules are strict here, so I wanted to check before posting.

I am looking to transfer the remaining 3 months of my personal training contract at the Richmond Hill Movati club to another local member. There is no business profit or sign-up link involved - it is just a direct contract transfer allowed by the gym terms

Am I okay to post this on here, or should I wait until Tuesday's promotional thread?

Pls let me know. Thank youuu!


r/richmondhill • • 6d ago

is there a power outage?

4 Upvotes

for me, the light's aren't working and there's no water.